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Explains how paper marks are combined for GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language, how overall grades are awarded on a 1–9 scale (with U for unclassified when pass marks are not met), and how GCSE Science is graded across six papers for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. 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Gap SchoolRESULTS EXPLAINED  \n## GCSE MATHS:\n\nThere are 3 papers.The first paper is non-calculator,and the second and third papers arecalculator.The marks for each paper will be added together and an overall grade will beissued based on performance across the 3 assessments.  \nThe overall grades awarded will be graded 1 to 9-where 9 is the best grade.See attachedGCSE grading sheet.  \nIf you do not get enough marks across the 3 papers to achieve a pass grade,you willbeawarded a U which means 'Unclassified'.  \n## GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:\n\nThere are 2 papers.The marks for each paper will be added together and an overall gradewill be issued based on performance across the 2 assessments.  \nThe overall grades awarded will be graded 1 to 9-where 9 is the best grade.See attachedGCSE grading sheet.  \nIf you do not get enough marks across the 2 papers to achieve a pass grade,you will beawarded a U which means 'Unclassified'.  \n## GCSE SCIENCE:\n\nThere are 6 papers in total that are written.2 papers for Biology,2 papers for Chemistry and2 papers for Physics.The overall grade will be given across all 6 papers on a 1-9 scale,where 9 is the best grade.  \nIf you don't get enough marks in a unit to achieve a passing grade,you will be awarded a U,which means 'Unclassified'.  \n## GSCE ART\n\nThe qualification willbe graded on a nine-point scale:1 to 9-where 9 is the best grade.  \nStudents who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U(unclassified)and will not receive a qualification certificate.  \n## FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH/MATHS\n\nWhere a candidate's performance is sufficient,a Pass certificate is awarded.No grades areissued with respect to these qualifications.  \n## ● Functional Skills:\n\nPis Pass  \nU is Unclassified  \n## FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ICT\n\nWhere a candidate's performance is sufficient,a Pass certificate is awarded.  \n·  Pis Pass  \n● Fis Fail  \n·  FN is fail,but nearly a pass  \n## BTEC LEVEL 1/2 PERFORMING ARTS AND BTEC LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN SPORTAND ACTIVE LEISURE\n\nGrades are awarded at 3 levels and unclassified:  \nPis Pass  \nM is Merit  \nD is Distinction  \nU is Unclassified  \n## GCSE FOOD TECHNOLOGY:\n\nThe qualification willbe graded on a nine-point scale:1 to 9-where 9 is the best grade.  \nStudents who fail to reach the minimum standard for grade 1 will be recorded as U(unclassified)and willnot receive a qualification certificate.  \n### ELC SCIENCE:\n\nMarks for the externally set tasks are combined to give a maximum mark of 150.Thecandidate's total mark out of 150 then gives the level they have achieved as shown in thetable below:  \n\n| Level   | Minimum total marks required   |\n| --- | --- |\n| Fail   | Below 30   |\n| Entry Level 1   | 30/150   |\n| Entry Level 2   | 65/150   |\n| Entry Level 3   | 100/150   |\n\nA pass at Entry Level 3 is the highest grade.  \n## ENTRY LEVEL MATHS:\n\nThe qualification will be graded and awarded on a three-point scale:Entry 1,Entry 2 andEntry 3 where Entry 3 is the best grade.  \nStudents who fail to reach the minimum standard for Entry 1 willbe recorded as U(unclassified)and will not receive a qualification certificate.  \n### ENTRY LEVEL ENGLISH(STEP UP TO ENGLISH):\n\nThe qualification will be graded and awarded at Entry 1 or Entry 2 for students entered forSilver Step and at Entry 3 for students entered for Gold Step.  \nStudents who fail to reach the minimum standard for the step at which they are entered willbe recorded as U (unclassified)and will not receive a qualification certificate.  \n## Grading new GCSEs from 2017\n\nNew grading structure  \nCurrent grading structure  \n9  \nA*  \n8  \nA  \n7  \n6  \nGOOD PASS(DfE)  \nB  \n5and above=top of Cand above  \n5  \n4  \nAWARDING  \nC  \n4 and above=bottom of C and above  \nR    目B■R■B   ■B  \nD  \n3  \nE  \n2  \nF  \n1  \nG  \nU  \nU  \n61 ish literature and  \nExams in reformed English language,  \nmaths GCSEs will be taken for the first time in 20---;se will be 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Marks from all three papers are added, and an overall grade is issued based on performance across the assessments.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a U grade mean for GCSE subjects?\",\"answer\":\"If a learner does not achieve enough marks across the required papers or units to reach a pass grade, the outcome is U, meaning Unclassified.\"},{\"question\":\"How is GCSE Science graded when there are six papers?\",\"answer\":\"GCSE Science consists of six papers: two for Biology, two for Chemistry, and two for Physics. The overall grade is awarded across all six papers on a 1–9 scale, with 9 as the best grade.\"}]","Results Explained - GCSE Maths, English Language, Science and Functional Skills Grading | PDF"]