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They will be graded from 9 to 1, instead of A* to G. Students taking GCSEs over this period will therefore receive a mixture of 9 to 1 and A* to G grades.  \nStudents will not lose out as a result of the changes. We will use a statistical method (known as comparable outcomes) in 2017 so that:  \n􀀟 broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above  \n􀀟 broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above  \n􀀟 the bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G  \n􀀟 grade 5 will be awarded to around the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C and bottom third of a grade B. This has been defined as a good pass by the Department for Education.  \n[pinterest.com/ofqual/postcards](pinterest.com/ofqual/postcards)","cbCailmfibr17ylH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailmfibr17ylH","pdf",49503,"English","# New GCSE grading structure\n# Current grading structure\n# GCSE, AS and A level reforms in England","[{\"question\":\"What is the new grading scale for GCSEs?\",\"answer\":\"The new GCSE grading scale will be from 9 to 1, replacing the old A* to G system.\"},{\"question\":\"When will the new GCSE grading structure be introduced?\",\"answer\":\"Reformed GCSEs will be introduced gradually over three years from September 2015.\"},{\"question\":\"How will the new grading system ensure fairness?\",\"answer\":\"A statistical method called 'comparable outcomes' will be used in 2017 to ensure that broadly the same proportion of students achieve key grades as under the current system.\"},{\"question\":\"What is considered a 'good pass' under the new system?\",\"answer\":\"A grade 5 is defined as a 'good pass' by the Department for Education, awarded to around the top third of students gaining the equivalent of a grade C and the bottom third of a grade B.\"}]","New GCSE Grading Structure | PDF"]