Extending the number of grades on a qualification: issues to consider
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Extending the number of grades on a qualification: issues to consider
Extending the number of grades on a qualification: issues to consider
By Lesley Meyer
Abstract
The issue of the number of grades a qualification offers is currently a hot topic; University staff are complaining that they are unable to discriminate between the most able candidates when considering applicants to their courses and there are claims from some quarters that the International Baccalaureate (Diploma Programme for ages 16-19) provides better discrimination that the A level qualification because of its different grading system.
How to cite
Meyer, L (2011). Extending the number of grades on a qualification: issues to consider, Manchester: AQA Centre for Education Research and Policy.