Is Distinction an A?

A grade 8 is slightly below an A*, whereas a grade 9 is above. This means that an A and A* are both considered a distinction grade.
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Is a distinction an A star?

This type of qualifications is given a ranked grade, this is because the awarding body recognises that the student has achieved the qualification and recognises highest to lowest levels in performance. The highest-grade being Distinction star and the lowest grade Pass.
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What is a distinction A-Level?

Marks between 40% and 49.9% may be compensatable. the merit level is 60% or above. The boundary zone for the merit level is between 58% and 59.9%. the distinction level is 70% or above. The boundary zone for the distinction level is between 68% and 69.9%.
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Is ad * equivalent to an A *?

D* – 56 Ucas points (equivalent to A* at A-level)
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Is distinction a good grade?

A grade 8 is slightly below an A*, whereas a grade 9 is above. This means that an A and A* are both considered a distinction grade. If you achieve any of these grades in your exam, you will have undeniably passed them.
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What is a distinction in GCSE?

Pass = Two E grade A Levels. Merit = Two C grade A Levels. Distinction = Two A grade A Levels. Distinction* = Two A* grade A Levels.
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Is distinction a grade?

D (Distinction; stop giggling), which means 75 to 84% Cr (Credit), equal to 65 to 74% P (Pass): equal to 50 to 64%
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Is distinction a good grade UK?

The British postgraduate grading system

Distinction: 70-100% Merit: 60-69% Pass: 50-59% Fail: Below 50%
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What is D * D * D equivalent to in A-Levels?

A final grade of DDD is equivalent to achieving 3 grade A's at A-level and attracts the same UCAS points for university. It is a popular and successful route into higher education.
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What is an A level equivalent to?

Highers and Advanced Highers are considered the equivalents of AS and A levels. Currently theere are over 60 subjects available and you usually study four or five Highers subjects. Each Higher is made up of units, and you need to pass all units and the course assessment to achieve the qualification.
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Is a distinction good at uni?

For many universities, achieving a grading score between 70 and 84 per cent is a Distinction, which is considered a good grade.
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Is Honours or distinction better?

The key difference between distinction and honours is that distinction refers to a high score in a grading system whereas honours refer to a type of degree.
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What is pass with distinction?

Passing with distinction usually means passing with consistent top grades(All A's) and showing extra dedication, commitment and hard work which is recognised by the university or school.
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Is a 2.1 degree good?

A second-class degree is split into two divisions and the higher of the two divisions is the upper second class, commonly known as 2.1 (pronounced “two-one”). A 2.1 also puts you in a good position for employment, graduate programmes and post graduate study.
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What is an A in the UK?

U.K. Percentage Grade U.S. Equivalent Grade. First (I) 80-100% A+ 70-79%
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What is an 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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Is D1 a pass in GCSE?

Yes, but a D1 means a Level 1 distinction and an M2 means a Level 2 Merit. From highest to lowest.
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What is a distinction worth?

In the example below, at level 3 a Pass is worth 7 points per credit, a Merit is worth 8 points per credit, and a Distinction is worth 9 points per credit.
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