Can i still get an A/A*

imemily2

In my unit 1 exam i got a B can i still get an A overall with my unit 2 results

Reply 1

DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by imemily2

In my unit 1 exam i got a B can i still get an A overall with my unit 2 results

Well, we don't know what subject you're referring to, what exam board or even what qualification - so it's difficult to write with authority.

However, in general, yes. Suppose you were 2 marks under the A/B boundary for unit 1. You just need to be 2 marks over that same boundary for unit 2 to get an A overall. (Assuming both units are equally weighted, that is.)

Reply 2

imemily2

Sorry for not saying its wjec gcse biology

Reply 3

DataVenia

Volunteer Team, Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by imemily2

Sorry for not saying its wjec gcse biology

Thanks for that. The specification for WJEC GCSE in Biology (here) confirms that Unit 1 and Unit 2 are equally weighted, and contribute 90% of the overall GCSE mark between them (with Unit 3, Practical Assessment, contributing the final 10%).

This confirms that what I have said above is accurate. If you're X% under the A/B boundary in Unit 1, you just need to be X% over the A/B boundary in Unit 2 to get the A overall.