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Guidance for students, parents and carers

Understanding how exam grading works

The following Ofqual resources will help students and families understand how GCSE and A level exams are marked:

Ofqual presentation: How your exams are marked and graded. (Please note: the full explanation is in the ‘Notes’ section from slide 4 onwards.)

Ofqual video: How GCSE and A level grading works - How GCSE and A level grading works

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