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Students are collecting A-level results today after taking their first exams since the pandemic. Overall performance is lower than last year.
EnglandWalesNorthern Ireland Students' waiting period has ended.A-level grades mean the difference in attendance college or not - and determine the start of their career path.
However, the "Covid generation" "performed less than expected" this year.
The percentage of top-performing applicants is lower than last year, but higher than before the Covid-19 pandemic.
A total of 36.4% of entries were awarded either an A or an A*. This is down from her 44.8% in 2021, but up from 25.4% in 2019.
The Council for Credentials and Accreditation (JCQ) overall pass rate (percentage of entries rated A* to E) has increased from 99.5% in 2021 to 98.4% this year. 1. Decreased by 1 point.
However, this is a 0.8 percentage point increase from 97.6% in 2019 before the pandemic.
Ahead of this morning's figures, Education Secretary James Cleverley said Sky News: "They were more generous.
``There was always a plan to get them back.
"But as I say, we see the vast majority of students getting into the institution of their choice.
Meanwhile, the new T-level results will be received for the first time today by some 1,000 students in the UK.
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Today's result is a 'major milestone' in the country's recovery from Covid
Cass Thomas JCQ interim CEO said the result "represents a major milestone" in the country's recovery from the pandemic.
She congratulated her students, saying, "Not only is this the culmination of two years of hard work, but these students have taken formal summer exams for the first time in three years, so we Everyone should celebrate this accomplishment.
"Exams are the fairest way to evaluate a student, because they give everyone the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge.
"Today's results therefore represent a major milestone in the recovery from the pandemic and are a testament to the hard work and resilience of youth and school staff across the country.
"As intended, these results , higher than the final set of 2019 summer exams, but lower than last year's teacher-rated grades.
"This reflects special arrangements made to help students, schools and colleges navigate through a difficult year due to Covid."
There were nearly 850,000 A-level entries this year
According to JCQ, there were a total of 848,910 A-level entries, 18-year-old population It increased by 2.9% year-on-year, compared with a 2.4% increase in the previous year.
Girls continued to outperform boys overall, with 98.7% of girls performing A* to E compared to 98.1% of boys.
The number of A-level students in England who earned three A-levels and achieved all A* grades nearly tripled from 2,785 to 8,570 in 2019. increased to
AQA Exam Board staff go on strike on GCSE result day
while Exam Board AQA Staff will take action in the days and next week pending the outcome of the GCSEs on strike.
Unison said the action was planned as part of a long-running dispute over wages, layoffs, and threats of rehiring staff, but AQA said that "the industrial action We have a strong contingency plan in place to ensure we have no impact." Result".
Overall pass rate decreased by 1.1%, A level numbers
According to Qualifications (JCQ), the overall pass rate (percentage of entries rated from A* to E) has dropped 1.1 percentage points from 99.5% in 2021 to 98.4% this year.
However, this is a 0.8 percentage point increase from 97.6% in 2019 pre-pandemic.
A* and the highest rated A entries are , down 8.4 percentage points from 44.8% last year, and increased to 36.4% – but up 11.0 percentage points from 25.4% in 2019.
A, the highest grade * figures decreased from 19.1% to 14.6% year-on-year, but remain higher than 7.7% in 2019.
Also rated from A* to C. The percentage of entries that were unsuccessful declined from 88.5% in 2021 to 82.6% this year, but is up from 75.9% in 2019.
BREAKING: A-level grades down from last year – but still higher than pre-pandemic
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland received their results on Thursday, since the coronavirus outbreak
Grades have declined from 2021 levels where students were assessed by teachers as part of a transition year intended to reflect the midpoint between last year and 2019
Students could choose from "a wide range of choices available"
His Secretary of Education, James Cleverly, assured students regardless of grade that: “The range of opportunities available has never been greater.”
He said: “Whether advancing to one of the world's leading universities, a quality apprenticeship, or the world of work, students have exciting choices as they prepare to take the next step.
Nearly 40% of students are believed to be more likely to enter a course through the clearing system.
What is the T level?
The new T-level results will also reach some 1,000 students in the UK for the first time on Thursday.
This qualification roughly corresponds to three A Levels.
However, it provides students with hands-on, knowledge-based learning in schools and colleges, and on-the-job experiences.
School leaders union praises 'resilient & tenacious students'
School leaders union NAHT also praised the students for their "resilient and tenacious" approach to dealing with the challenges they faced.
Union General Secretary Paul Whiteman said: Many students will receive their results today and it will be the first formal national exam they have ever taken.
Russell Hobby, CEO of Teach First, said the "sad truth" is that underachieving students are "disproportionately poor" in what reflects their true potential. It will come from the background."
"Every student who collects results should be proud." He said he should be proud to take the exam after studying through the pandemic.
James Cleverly said: Today's results should make the Ents proud of their achievements. Not only have they been studying throughout the pandemic, they are the first group to take the exam in three years.
"For that reason, I would like to congratulate them and express my sincere gratitude to those who have helped them thus far."
UCAS warns this year's process won't be 'painless'
University Admissions Service UCAS reports record or near-record numbers of students say they expect to be admitted to their first-choice course.
But officials warn that the process is not "painless" for everyone, as some students are disappointed.
This year's grades aim to reflect the midpoint between 2021 and 2019, where students were assessed by teachers.
A record number of students are still expected, including disadvantaged students. The Ministry of Education announced yesterday that the university will start in September.
Photo: Hopeful students receive grades in Norwich
Hundreds of thousands of students receive an A I'm trying to get a level exam score today.
Pictured below, Anna Austin (middle right) reacts as she reads her own results at her Norwich School in Norwich.
Students taking exams for the first time since before the coronavirus outbreak are expected to face tough competition for college places
Take a gap year and time out to take a break from studying
Employers want life skills – you'll learn a lot of those skills once you're out of school and on your own path. A gap year is always considered a good option because it can be put on.
But make sure you have a plan - get some work experience, get a paid job, study more, make time to travel.
If you are eligible for college this year and want to defer, they will ask what you plan to do with that time - so have your answers ready.
If you plan to study math and physics courses, they will ask you to continue studying during your gap year.
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The Secretary of Education said:
"And that's what we've achieved, whether it's A-levels, the new T-levels coming out this year, or other vocational training."
Education secretary backs efforts to make college system 'fairer'
used to determine college locations.
Figures released this week show higher offer rates for students in regions with the lowest tertiary enrollment rates this year.
Her 18-year-old offer rate in the UK in these regions he is 74.5% and 73% ON in regions with the highest percentage of young people going on to higher education, universities and colleges According to data from the Admissions Service (Ucas).
Ucas also took into account data on free school meals for the first time this year. This is an unfavorable metric.
Just days before the results were announced, James Cleverly also appeared to dismiss proposals in some areas of "social engineering" in favor of students from disadvantaged areas. .
In an interview with The Telegraph, he said: If you have some other background, I'm not offended about it. ''
When a student's better performance is set against a more difficult background, it is not wrong to 'give it', he was quoted as saying Mr. Cleverly.
According to the Department of Education, the "majority of students" get first-selection places. A large number of "students" get first-choice places at selected colleges and aren't locked out by deferred cohorts, the education secretary said.
When asked by the BBC Breakfast whether the postponement of applications would increase competition for university admissions, James Cleverley said: The number of older children is increasing, but so is the number of college courses.
``Of course, mainly students are competing with other people who have taken the exam this year. About 6.5%.
”So the majority of places will be for students who pass the exam. This year. "
Cleverly said the reopening of the exams 'made it tougher than last year,'" he added. It is great news that you have been accepted by your first-choice educational institution.
Always consider your options
If you don't get into the college you want can appeal grades through the school. Please let the university know.
Another option is to take the exam in the fall. But think carefully. Your teacher knows you best. Are you really going to improve on the grades they gave you?
If you have decided to go to college, you can pass the clearing. On the
UCAS site, Clearing Plus suggests locations and courses similar to your initial selection.
Parents, keep your laptop or tablet handy and research your child's favorite facilities.
You must then call the university and obtain a verbal offer of location before returning to the UCAS site.
Secretary of Education says examination boards are "more lenient during pandemic"
Mr. Clever Sky News { . As we will see it this year, students may possibly get slightly lower grades than they expected and wanted.
"But as I say, you should see the majority of students getting into the institution of your choice."
Can students claim A-level grades?
Students who believe they have been unfairly graded or miscalculated may also file an appeal free of charge.
This can be done through the school and then contact the relevant examination board.
Persons who have applied for higher education and have not fulfilled the offer they accepted as their first choice must file an appeal by a specific deadline. Therefore, be sure to check the deadline with the examination committee.
You may decide to stop going to college and try something else to get the results you want. There are several ways to do this.
If you would like to retake the course in exactly the same way as before, you can register to retake it at school, sixth form, or college.
However, if that option doesn't suit you, you can also enroll in an online course. Enrolling in an online course gives you a great deal of flexibility as you are not tied to a classroom or timetable.
Those who failed the exam can clear
if they opened the results but did not receive a pass The mark you wanted - don't panic. If the
test fails or does not produce the expected results, you have several options.
Also, remember that she could have passed at least one of the colleges of her choice, even if she was very close to achieving the required grades.
First, check your selection to see if there is a place anyway, or if a different course is offered based on your grades.
Clearing Options
What are UCAS points?
UCAS points, or tariff values, convert qualifications to a number that can be compared to other courses and totaled with other A levels and qualifications.
The UCAS points system is often used as a college admissions requirement.
Most UK entitlements have her UCAS customs value, which varies with entitlement size and grade.
The higher her grade, the more her UCAS points will be earned.
You can calculate UCAS tariff points here
What is the Uniform Mark Scale? Also, how does it work? The
grades are converted to marks on a scale called the Uniform Mark Scale.
This is a tool used by testing agencies to match the difficulty of exams and coursework.
If you score relatively low on a very demanding exam, UMS will offset it and give you a score that matches the difficulty of the exam.
This will allow results to be compared across exam series and subjects.
Your Interim Results Report shows both "raw" and "uniform" marks.
For example, in one year a candidate may need only 62 points to get an A rating (80%), but in another year he may need 62 points to get her may only be equivalent to a B rating (70%).
E or D is an A level path.
E or D is an A-level pass, but lower UCAS points.
Passing is indicated by one of her six grades of A*, A, B, C, D, or E. where A and A* are the highest grades and E is the lowest.
You must obtain an E grade or above on the day of results to meet the passing criteria.
If a student fails, the result sheet will say 'not classified' or similar.