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GCSE PE exams and revision: AQA explains what you need to do

Exam and revision advice to help you get your target grades in GCSE PE

When you're revising for your GCSE exams, you want to make the most of your study time.

So, we invited the experts at the AQA exam board to share their tips and advice on preparing for GCSE PE exams.

The article that follows has been written by an AQA curriculum expert, based on their years of experience in the assessment of their subject.  

You can find more articles in this series, covering a range of subjects at both GCSE and A-level, over on our revision section .

Also on The Student Room, you can find student discussion of 2024 GCSE exams .

1) Do lots of practice

The best way to learn is to practise. Go back over past papers you’ve already done and have another go. You’ll see yourself improving and build your confidence.

2) Answer the question being asked

Make sure you read the question carefully. We see lots of examples every year where students have done some good work but haven’t answered the question asked.

Focus on what the question is asking for, not just the topic.

Identify all the key words in the question and look for the command words. Applying your knowledge using the command words will make sure you answer the question.

Be familiar with all the command words and what they’re asking for. Different command words indicate which assessment objectives are being assessed.

‘Justify’ means to support a case with evidence. ‘Discuss’ means to present key points about different ideas or strengths and weaknesses of an idea

Don’t miss important little words in the question – such as ‘explain two ways…’ or ‘for one of the structures…’

Check if the question is asking for examples - and use sporting examples.

3) Use specialist terminology

Make sure you know your PE vocabulary and build up a glossary of words for each topic.

Revise key terms, otherwise you may lose AO1 marks if you can’t give simple definitions.

4) If you're not sure...have a go

Don’t worry about questions that you’re unsure about. The important thing is that you come back to them and have a go at an answer.

If the question is multiple-choice, don’t just guess an answer or jump to the first answer that may be right. Eliminate the answers you know are wrong and choose your answer from the ones you have left.

Remember that often the ‘wrong’ options are chosen because they’re common mistakes.

5) Do keep going right to the end of a paper

Attempt to do something on every question, both in the exam and when you’re revising.

Don’t leave any gaps. You’ll be able to pick up marks for partly answering questions even if you can’t get to the end.

6) Be aware of timing... but take care not to rush

Take care not to miss any questions that ask you to fill in a table or graph or label an image.

Take a pencil, ruler and calculator into the exam and use them when you’re completing diagrams or drawing straight lines.

Take care when you’re completing diagrams or graphs to make sure you correctly number or label as requested – such as when you’re plotting on a graph.

If you’re asked to calculate a value, double-check your work to make sure you haven’t made any errors. It’s easy to make slips, even when using a calculator.

Write all answers legibly – examiners can’t mark what they can’t read.

Only write on the lines provided for each question. If you need more space then use additional paper.

Don’t write answers in the margins, outside the lines or on the lines for other questions. Examiners might not see it.

Leave time at the end to check your work.

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What do GCSE grades mean and how do they work? The 9-1 system explained

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School pupils will be receiving their GCSE results today, with their grades ranging from 9-1.

Back in the day, GCSEs were graded using a letters-based system: A* to G. A* was the highest result possible, C was an average score, while G was the lowest grade.

However, things are different now, following the introduction of a numerical grading system.

So, what do these GCSE grades mean? Here, we explain it all, including the different grade boundaries.

What do GCSE 9-1 grades mean?

In a nutshell: 9 is the highest grade you can get, and 1 is the lowest. These grades are comparable to the old letter system:

GCSE grades 1-9 equivalent

• Grade 9 is the equivalent of above an A*
• Grade 8 is the equivalent of in between grades A* and A
• Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A
• Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B
• Grade 5 is the equivalent of in between grades B and C
• Grade 4 is the equivalent of a grade C
• Grade 3 is the equivalent of in between grades D and E
• Grade 2 is the equivalent of in between grades E and F
• Grade 1 is the equivalent of in between grades F and G.

So, if you’re hoping for that hard-earned A or A*, you’re looking for a 7, 8 or 9 on your results slip.

Fewer students will receive a grade 9 than would have received an A* under the old grading system, however.

This is because part of the reason for introducing a new grading system was to allow more differentiation among the brightest students.

Many sixth forms insist on a minimum number of 5s or 6s as a condition of entry for further study, while the government’s  school league tables are based on the percentage of pupils who achieve a 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs.

Meanwhile, the U (which stands for ‘ungraded’) is still included, and means that a student has failed to meet the minimum requirements to be given a pass at any grade.

Currently, this is just the grading system for England. Wales and Northern Ireland uses the A* to G grading system, while Scotland uses grades A, B, C and D in its GCSE-equivalent qualification, the National 5.

When was the new GSCE grading system introduced?

The 9-1 system for GCSE grading first came into effect in 2017.

Initially, this was just for English Language, English Literature and Maths GCSEs, before being rolled out to a wider range of courses in 2018.

These included Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Spanish, Physical Education and Physics.

In 2019, even more GCSEs took on the new system, and by 2020 all subjects were using numerical grades.

Why was the 9-1 grading system introduced?

The 9-1 grades came as part of a wider reform of exams, which saw a complete overhaul of the content and structure of GCSEs.

Education reforms in England began in 2011, led by then-Education Secretary Michael Gove. A review of the national curriculum was announced first, with the overhaul of GCSEs starting in 2013.

In 2014, Mr Gove said the new tougher GCSE courses ‘set higher expectations’.

Indeed, an Ofqual blog reads: ‘GCSEs in England have been reformed to keep pace with universities’ and employers’ demands.

‘They are based on new and more demanding subject content but are still suitable for the same wide range of abilities. The new grade scale makes it clear to everyone that students have studied the new GCSEs.

‘It also has more higher grades compared to the old A* to G grades, to give sixth forms, colleges, universities and employers the opportunity to better distinguish between students of different abilities.’

Newer courses feature much less coursework than old GCSE qualifications.

Meanwhile, modular courses, which saw pupils sit papers throughout their studies, have also been scrapped in favour of ‘linear’ GCSEs – in which pupils take all of their exams at the end of the two-year course.

What are the 2024 GCSE grade boundaries?

Grade boundaries detail how many marks are required to achieve a certain grade, with awarding bodies releasing them on results day.

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Millions of young Brits who left school this year are set to discover their GCSE results this morning as they consider continuing their education or a move into the workforce

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Fretting teenagers are about to learn their GCSE results this morning after years of hard work.

Pupils across the UK sat various examinations through to June 19, with their grades used to determine the college and studies they will take as they transition to further education or into the world of work.

Students taking GCSEs in England will receive grades from 9 to 1, with 9 being the highest grade. Grade 4 is the new equivalent to a C with Grade 9 equivalent to an A*. Grade boundaries - the minimum number of marks to qualify for each grade - are decided after GCSE exams are marked and are usually released on results day.

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Grade boundaries for different UK awarding bodies

AQA GCSE grade boundaries for 2024 here.

Edexcel GCSE grade boundaries for 2024 here.

OCR GCSE grade boundaries for 2024 here.

WJEC GCSE grade boundaries for 2024 here.

CCEA GCSE grade boundaries for 2024 here.

GCSE 2024 grading system

9 = High A*

8 = Low A* or high Grade A

7 = Low Grade A

6 = High Grade B

5 = Low Grade B or high C

4 = Low Grade C

3 = Grade D or high E

2 = Low Grade E or high F

For many, the results will be good enough to send them to college as they continue their education, while others may opt to go into work and get a start on their careers. For others however, they may not have done quite as well as they were hoping. Happily, this is not the end as it is possible to retake exams up to a year after.

Resists in maths and English are held in November and May of each year. Others, such as science, can only be done in the summer time during the usual exam period. They can also be taken during gap years.

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Students can usually retake any exams. Those wanting to do their GCSE maths and English have to be under the age of 18 and have not got at least a grade 4. The Government’s website reads: “Depending on your circumstances, you might be eligible to take a functional skills qualification in English or maths instead.

“This is equivalent to a GCSE and allows you to apply English or maths in real life. You can check with your school or college if this option is available to you.”

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GCSE results day 2024: Everything you need to know including the number grading system

Thousands of students across the country will soon be finding out their GCSE results and thinking about the next steps in their education.   

Here we explain everything you need to know about the big day, from when results day is, to the current 9-1 grading scale, to what your options are if your results aren’t what you’re expecting.  

When is GCSE results day 2024?  

GCSE results day will be taking place on Thursday the 22 August.     

The results will be made available to schools on Wednesday and available to pick up from your school by 8am on Thursday morning.  

Schools will issue their own instructions on how and when to collect your results.   

When did we change to a number grading scale?  

The shift to the numerical grading system was introduced in England in 2017 firstly in English language, English literature, and maths.  

By 2020 all subjects were shifted to number grades. This means anyone with GCSE results from 2017-2020 will have a combination of both letters and numbers.  

The numerical grading system was to signal more challenging GCSEs and to better differentiate between students’ abilities - particularly at higher grades between the A *-C grades. There only used to be 4 grades between A* and C, now with the numerical grading scale there are 6.  

What do the number grades mean?  

The grades are ranked from 1, the lowest, to 9, the highest.  

The grades don’t exactly translate, but the two grading scales meet at three points as illustrated below.  

The bottom of grade 7 is aligned with the bottom of grade A, while the bottom of grade 4 is aligned to the bottom of grade C.    

Meanwhile, the bottom of grade 1 is aligned to the bottom of grade G.  

What to do if your results weren’t what you were expecting?  

If your results weren’t what you were expecting, firstly don’t panic. You have options.  

First things first, speak to your school or college – they could be flexible on entry requirements if you’ve just missed your grades.   

They’ll also be able to give you the best tailored advice on whether re-sitting while studying for your next qualifications is a possibility.   

If you’re really unhappy with your results you can enter to resit all GCSE subjects in summer 2025. You can also take autumn exams in GCSE English language and maths.  

Speak to your sixth form or college to decide when it’s the best time for you to resit a GCSE exam.  

Look for other courses with different grade requirements     

Entry requirements vary depending on the college and course. Ask your school for advice, and call your college or another one in your area to see if there’s a space on a course you’re interested in.    

Consider an apprenticeship    

Apprenticeships combine a practical training job with study too. They’re open to you if you’re 16 or over, living in England, and not in full time education.  

As an apprentice you’ll be a paid employee, have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, and get time set aside for training and study related to your role.   

You can find out more about how to apply here .  

Talk to a National Careers Service (NCS) adviser    

The National Career Service is a free resource that can help you with your career planning. Give them a call to discuss potential routes into higher education, further education, or the workplace.   

Whatever your results, if you want to find out more about all your education and training options, as well as get practical advice about your exam results, visit the  National Careers Service page  and Skills for Careers to explore your study and work choices.   

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