GCSE
- Introduction
The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is an academic qualification and a part of the National Curriculum usually popular in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. They are taken in a number of subjects chosen by students during their secondary education.
Apart from acquiring knowledge, these courses also help develop practical & theoretical expertise.
- How many years is the program?
GCSE is a 2-year course (Years 10 and 11 equivalent to Grades 9 and 10 in India) with exams at the end of the second year.
- Which age groups and years is it for?
GCSE is specifically outlined for ages between 14-16 for pupils in school years 10 and 11.
- Which subjects are offered?
There are 3 core subjects:
- Mathematics
- Science
- English Language
Other than the above three mandatory subjects, students have the option to choose:
- Modern foreign languages like French, German, Spanish, etc.
- Humanity subjects like History, Geography or Religious Studies.
- Art & Design subjects like Dance, Music, Drama, Design Tech and Media studies.
- A technical subject such as Food Technology or Computer Science.
Students can choose a minimum of five GCSE subjects and a maximum of 12 subjects.
- What is the grading system and how are the students assessed?
GCSE evaluation ranges from grade 9 – 1 with 9 being the highest score which is an equivalent to an A* and 1 being the lowest which is an equivalent to a G score.
Teachers might use the students’ performance in things like coursework, mock exams and class tests to decide on the final grades with assessment now concentrated at the end of the course.
- Key features and highlights of the curriculum
An important part of GCSE schooling is that it gives students a choice over the subjects that they study which is an important factor to take into consideration.
The subjects chosen by students give them an opportunity to have a broad and balanced platform to maximise their career options while also helping them achieve the best possible results.
With Math, Science and English being the core subjects, the general knowledge, fundamental writing, numerical skills and scientific aptitude are tested.
- How do we help students?
Uplift academy offers result focused, online tuition by teachers who have the relevant experience and expertise in International and Indian curriculums. During these online GCSE courses, teachers not only explain the concept but also provide an array of practice tests, conduct oral quizzes and provide guidance in solving past papers.
Our talented and trained online tutors help troubleshoot the students’ difficulties effortlessly while also focusing on the core GCSE subjects along with other preferred topics for their final exams.
With their extensive expertise and training, our teachers provide unique and personalized resources, assistance with school homework and extra tasks as well. We recognize that all learners do not learn the same way or have the same strengths, so we use pedagogy which is customised to the child’s strengths and learning style. Our aim is to conduct sessions which make online learning interactive and engaging.
- Useful links to other websites and blogs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Certificate_of_Secondary_Education
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/gcses
