Gcse english language

Hi, I didn't do very well on my English Language exam today.

I have already got the 60% of coursework at A*, but I really wanted an overall A*...

I sort of messed up the paper, I doubt I got less than a B but I knew I could have done better

What are my chances of an A* now?

Thanks :eek:

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Reply 1

Captain Anonymous

Relax........................... your chances for an A* are still likely, if you get an high A* in your CA's and a high B in your exam you should still come out with an A* overrall

Reply 2

Captain Anonymous

or even if you get a mid B as the ratio of 60:40 is greater :wink:

Reply 3

ne12342567832

Original post by Captain Anonymous

or even if you get a mid B as the ratio of 60:40 is greater :wink:

okay I didnt think that was how ocr graded it though?
hope it is!

Reply 4

Captain Anonymous

it isn't but it makes sense :P, they grade it using UMS points...

Reply 5

Captain Anonymous

i did the language exam for OCR in january! :biggrin:

, how was it in June?

Reply 6

Chlorophile

Original post by 7izzy7

okay I didnt think that was how ocr graded it though?
hope it is!

If you got FULL UMS in the coursework (i.e. 100%, which is the highest mark possible for an A*) then you only need a mid to high B. However, if you got a low A*, you need a high A or A* in the exam to get an A* overall. If you got a mid A* in the coursework, you need an A in the exam to get an A* overall.

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 7

ne12342567832

Original post by Chlorophile

If you got FULL UMS (i.e. 100%, which is the highest mark possible for an A*) then you only need a mid to high B. If you got a low A*, you need a high A or A* to get an A* overall. If you got a mid A*, you need an A to get an A* overall.

ah, thats helpful.

I got a band 1 in each piece of coursework but thats all I know for sure.

It wasn't horrendous I just ran out of time for Q3 and couldnt think of a very good story for Q5

Reply 8

Captain Anonymous

an 'A' grade is very good as well though :s-smilie:

Reply 9

ne12342567832

Original post by Captain Anonymous

an 'A' grade is very good as well though :s-smilie:

Yeah, I know I just I was predicted really good grades and now they all seem to be going badly!

This was supposed to be an easy A* for me but doesnt look possible now

Reply 10

Jina

A at the very least! Don't worry! :smile:

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Reply 11

ne12342567832

does anyone know what I needed for sure though? :smile:

Reply 12

ne12342567832

Oh and I've repped anyone who commented :smile:

thanks

Reply 13

kip

omg baby carrots ill be having nightmares. I have 93/120 in my CA. Id like a B overall

Reply 14

ne12342567832

Original post by kip

omg baby carrots ill be having nightmares. I have 93/120 in my CA. Id like a B overall

what band is 93/120?

Reply 15

kip

Don't know teacher told me it was a high B
she said I was 2 marks of an A

Reply 16

ne12342567832

Original post by kip

Don't know teacher told me it was a high B
she said I was 2 marks of an A

oh, thats quite good then :smile:

How well do you think youve done on the paper?

Reply 17

Quantaˌ

Original post by Chlorophile

Are you sure about this? I would have thought he would get an A overall if he got an A in the exam. It's just I'm not sure you're right talking from personal experience. But, I might be wrong...

Reply 18

ne12342567832

Original post by Quantaˌ

Are you sure about this? I would have thought he would get an A overall if he got an A in the exam. It's just I'm not sure you're right talking from personal experience. But, I might be wrong...

Oh..

and I am sorry I will positive rate you tomorrow ive run out!

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 19

Chlorophile

Original post by 7izzy7

ah, thats helpful.

I got a band 1 in each piece of coursework but thats all I know for sure.

It wasn't horrendous I just ran out of time for Q3 and couldnt think of a very good story for Q5