Can you get a * in Year 12?

What is an A-level? An 'advanced level' or A-level is a qualification offered across a range of subjects to school-leavers (usually aged 16-18 years old), graded A*-E. A-levels are studied across two years: your AS year (Year 12) and your A2 year (Year 13).
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Can you get an A * for AS level?

The A* is not awarded for individual units or for the AS Level.
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Can you get a * on as?

Though to get an A* at A2, you have to get a minimum score at AS, but this differs between subjects/boards.
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What percentage do you need to get an A * at A Level?

You may be familiar with the rules for setting A* in the current A levels: students must get enough UMS marks to achieve a grade A overall and achieve 90% or more of the UMS marks at A2. This rule has been in place since the A* was first awarded in 2010.
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Can you get an A * in AS level AQA?

Advanced Subsidiary (AS) subject award - there is no A* grade available for AS subject awards. A-level subject award (excluding 6361 Mathematics and 6371 Further Mathematics) Students gain A* if they meet these two requirements: 1. have enough uniform marks in total to gain grade A 2.
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What percentage is a * in A-level AQA?

In A-level, grade A* is awarded to students achieving grade A overall and 90 per cent or more of the maximum uniform mark on the aggregate of the A2 units.
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Is doing 4 A levels worth it?

If you want to take your education to the highest level, then taking 4 A-Levels is definitely for you. Revered universities will take in only the best students, and a great way to show you are the best is by doing 4 A-Levels. Apart from further education and jobs, there isn't really much taking 4 A-Levels can gain you.
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When was a * Introduced at A level?

The A* grade was introduced in 2010 and is awarded to candidates who average 80% UMS across all modules, with a score over 90% UMS in all A2 modules.
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What does a * mean in A level grades?

How the A* be will be graded in the new, linear A level qualifications from 2017. The current modular A levels are made up of AS and A2 units and the A* grade is awarded to those students who achieve a grade A on the A level overall and also achieve 90 per cent or more of the maximum uniform mark on their A2 units.
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Can I get a * in A level if I got B in as?

All you need to do is get 90+ UMS in your A2s and you'll get an A*. You would only need to retake AS modules if by getting 90+ UMS in A2 you still wouldn't have an A overall, but since you got a B at AS you would have an A overall, hence an A*.
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What percentage is an A star in GCSE?

is no Grade 'a*', the percentage uniform mark range for Grade 'a' is 80–100.
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What is an A * in percentage?

A+ (90% and above): Outstanding work that demonstrates independent thought and critical reflection and has an excellent research question as well as systematic and persuasive answers to this question.
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Is it possible to get a in A2?

No, you won't. The AS counts for half your overall marks, and it's not possible for your overall grade at A2 to be an A* if you don't have an A at AS level, and an average of over 90%.
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How many ums for an A * at A Level?

To get an A* in Edexcel International A level Mathematics you must: score at least 480 UMS marks for your overall International Advanced Level. score at least 180 UMS marks in Core 34.
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Can I go to uni with 2 A levels?

For the majority of students, it isn't possible to get into university with only 2 A-Levels. The majority of universities require at least 3 qualifications or better explained as 112 UCAS tariff points.
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What percentage of students get A * at A Level?

In 2021 19.1 percent of students in the United Kingdom achieved the highest possible grade (an A*) in their A-Levels, with more than a quarter of entries achieving an A, the most common individual grade level in this year.
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Is A2 harder than as?

A2 Levels are generally harder than AS Levels. They build on the knowledge you learn taking your AS papers. Many A2 Level papers also test on the content covered in the AS papers.
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When were A * Introduced at GCSE?

In 1994, the A* grade was added above the grade A, to further differentiate attainment at the very highest end of the qualification. This remained the highest grade available until 2017. The youngest pupil to gain an A* grade was Thomas Barnes, who earned an A* in GCSE Mathematics at the age of 7.
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WHAT IS A * in GCSE?

This system was introduced in 2017, replacing the old GCSE grading system that awarded students letter grades from A* to G. In the current grading system, a score of 9, 8 and 7 are equivalent to an A* and A. A 9 is for a student who has performed exceptionally well.
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What percentage of GCSE students get A *?

Thirty percent of entrants got a 7 or above - the equivalent to A and A* - compared to 27.5% in 2020 and 22% in 2019, the last year that formal exams were held.
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What is a star in GCSE?

Stars are formed from massive clouds of dust and gas in space. Gravity pulls the dust and gas together to form a protostar. As the gases come together, they get hot. A star forms when it is hot enough for nuclear reactions to start.
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Are A-Levels harder than uni?

Although a degree is a higher level of study, for most students studying at university is not harder than studying for A Levels.
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What is the hardest A Level?

The 12 hardest A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, History, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. The list also includes English Literature, Art, Psychology, Computer Programming and Music. You might be looking at some of these subjects and thinking, “No way!
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What are the easiest A-Levels?

The 12 easiest A-Level subjects are Classical Civilisation, Environmental Science, Food Studies, Drama, Geography, Textiles, Film Studies, Sociology, Information Technology (IT), Health and Social Care, Media Studies, and Law.
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