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GCSE Explored

What are GCSEs?

GCSEs (General Certificates of Secondary Education) are the exams that most UK pupils take at the end of year 11 (aged 16), after studying for two years.


Older (and annoyingly younger) students also take GCSEs as they are a crucial step if you want to study at a higher level. Lots of employers also demand GCSE passes if you want a job.


IGCSEs (International GCSEs) are equivalent qualifications aimed at students in other countries. They are similar, but concentrate less on UK issues and examples.

What can I study at GCSE?

Most UK schools will make all their students take GCSE English Language, GCSE Maths and possibly one of the many science GCSEs.


Science can be split into separate awards - GCSE Physics, Chemistry or Biology - or combined in a double award which is worth 2 GCSEs.


Some vocational GCSEs, known as Applied GCSEs, are also double award. There are also a few half-award GCSEs which involve less work and time.


The list of subjects that you could take at GCSE is huge.


Different exam boards offer a wide range of academic and practical courses - check out the links below for a few ideas.


GCSEs are assessed by a mix of coursework and exams. There are rules covering how coursework is done, how much it is worth and whether you can re-do it to improve your grade. It's best to check with your teacher to make sure you know what's expected.


GCSEs are graded A* to G. Getting any grade at GCSE is OK, but scoring C or better may be needed to get you into some jobs or courses. For example passing GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language at A* to C is important for those thinking of teaching as career.

GCSEs... What Comes Next?

GCSE passes will help you find a job.


If you want to continue to study you could choose from A Levels, the International Baccalaureate or vocational qualifications like the BTEC.


Careers advisors and your local colleges can help you with your choices.

Links to more About GCSEs

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/Pages/default.aspx


http://www.u2learn.com/success_gcse.html


http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/


Careers and course advice

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14To19/index.htm

Recent Reviews of GCSE Essays

What our users think of the GCSE essays in this section:

"Very good and usefull "
Prinbink8
"12-13 out of 14 here, i like the way the essay is layed out: point evaluation this makes it really easy to give marks, the quality of writing is good and the paragraphing makes the points clear. in terms of the content, there are no figures, maybe in the intro put some in, but again i would state the intro and conclusion sum the essay well. you miss a huge point on the welfare state issue of people who are unable to physically work, should we have more rigerous testing on who are incapable of working? you say the incentive for people working is removed, is that in comparison to a 100k job or minimum wage, this is unclear and whilst you may feel thats harsh an examiner may be harsh and ignore that point, as you talk about luxury goods (again where is the definition) overall a good clear essay scoring nearly full marks a couple of key points and definitions left out well done "
samani93
"Nice essay. Very helpful. Keep going !"
hoanganhbeo96
"#1# This essay excels at its own level in terms of language, as well as content. The question is addressed fully, with a great amount of descriptive detail, which is very important to this kind of question. The writer seems to always find a new thing to say without forcing anything, meaning that there is plenty of room for her/him to show off her/his German skills. The writer also makes sure to use various tenses in German by describing the past in the first two paragraphs, then switching to the present and eventually to the future tense; this further impresses by her/his sheer ability to use language to express all that she/he would like to. #2# It is clear that the ideas and memories conveyed in the text are well-described and the entire trip account has a solid framework and contents. The writer has treated the question very carefully and exhausted it by alternating between different types of description – events, sensations, desires. This is useful practice in German, as it provides both practical and abstract linguistic description. Moreover, the writer is clearly engaged in answering and is not afraid, even at the risk of making grammar mistakes, of expressing his/her ideas. #3# Excellent level of language proficiency for this level. The author is keen to use a wide range of vocabulary in terms of adjectives and describing various activities; unusual words like “strahlend” or “koestlich” are great additions, which ensure that the essay follows a more natural flow and stilted repetition is avoided. To further ease the flow of the language, the writer has made a correct and welcome use of connecting words, which give the account a more logical sense to it, e.g. “später”, “obwohl”, “hoffentlich”. Moreover, the word order remains mostly correct, which is a very good sign of proficiency at this level. There are some basic, recurring grammatical issues, especially in terms of noun and adjective endings when cases are used; these should be revised. Thus, “um neuen Kultur zu...” should become “um neue Kulturen zu...”, or “nach einen italienisch Restaurant gegangen” should become “in ein italienisches Restaurant...”"
evabianka
"Perfect Essay!!:D^^<3"
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