Grade Boundaries: May/June 2015 GCE Mathematics Examinations

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1 Grade Boundaries: May/June 5 GCE Mathematics Examinations The tables below give the lowest s for the award of the stated uniform marks (UMS). Module Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Further Pure FP Further Pure FP Further Pure FP Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Statistics S Statistics S Statistics S Statistics S Decision Maths D Decision Maths D Distinction Merit Advanced Extension 7 5 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

2 Provisional Pass Rate Statistics: May/June 5 GCE Mathematics Examinations The obtaining at least the given number of uniform marks (UMS) at the time of grading are given below (the final figures may vary slightly from these). Module Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Core Mathematics C Further Pure Mathematics FP Further Pure Mathematics FP Further Pure Mathematics FP Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Mechanics M Statistics S Statistics S Statistics S Statistics S Decision Maths D Decision Maths D % of candidates gained 9 UMS or more on Core Mathematics C 5.% of candidates gained 9 UMS or more on Core Mathematics C Distinction Merit Advanced Extension..6 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

3 The Uniform Mark Score (UMS): All unit results are given in the manner of a Uniform Mark Score (UMS). It was decided by QCA that the reporting of results on modular examinations should be standardised among all Awarding Bodies and all subjects, since as modular syllabuses proliferated there were more and more scoring systems for varying numbers of modules. All Advanced GCEs are now out of a total of 6 UMS. AS is out of UMS. Different units in some subjects carry different weightings, but each Edexcel AS/Advanced GCE Mathematics combination comprises six equally weighted units with a maximum of UMS possible on each unit. The example on the right shows the UMS score for each total mark on a hypothetical Core Mathematics Module unit C (666). The grade A boundary is set at 57 (out of 75), grade B at 5 and grade E at 9 and these correspond to 8, 7 and UMS respectively. The notional grade boundaries are shown in bold type. Further weighting-ums correspondences can be found, if you can get hold of it, in a publication called Guidance notes for Modular Syllabuses (th Edition October 995), although they're not very difficult to work out (and are given in the table right). Of course, the boundaries vary from unit to unit and from year to year. Consequently the same percentage score in different modules may lead to different UMS scores. Joint Forum, under prompting from QCA have agreed that the stretching of UMS between the grade A boundary and the maximum mark means it is harder for candidates to score uniform marks once their is above the grade A threshold. An adjustment has been made so that the maximum UMS mark is achieved by scoring twice the mark range between the A and B grade above that of the grade A boundary. Thus the example for 666 Core Mathematics C has candidates achieving a of 7 or more scoring a maximum UMS (i.e (57 5) = 7). The change to the UMS in June was communicated to centres at the time results were issued with the following statement: The UMS has been very effective in giving centres a clear picture of progress during the course. In conjunction with the regulatory bodies, the awarding bodies have considered ways in which it can be made even more effective. It has been agreed therefore that, with effect from the outcomes of the 998 Summer module tests, the system for converting s to UMS scores for high s should be slightly modified. The modification ensures that the rate of exchange between s and uniform marks is closer at all grades. Core Mathematics Module C (666) (rm = ) rm UMS rm UMS E A B C D May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

4 A* awards in GCE Mathematics and Further Mathematics A* has been awarded at A level (but not at AS) to students cashing-in since Summer. The general principle is that achievement at A should be recognised and so an A* will be awarded to students who achieve a grade A overall and 9 or more of the UMS on the A units (as an aggregate, not on each separate A unit). However, since some Mathematics combinations have three A units and some have two A units, the A* will be awarded to students who have achieved a grade A overall (8 UMS or more) and 8 UMS or more on the total of their C and C units. For Further Mathematics, A* will be awarded to students who have achieved a grade A overall (8 UMS or more) and 7 UMS or more on their best three A units (whether pure or applications units). For Further Mathematics (Additional), A* will be awarded to students who have achieved a grade A overall (8 UMS or more) and 7 UMS or more on their best three A units (whether pure or applications units). Examples: Mathematics: C = 9, C = 79, C = 95, C = 9, M = 87, M = 89 : total = 5 UMS, grade A* awarded C = 7, C = 7, C = 9, C = 9, M = 77, S = 78 : total = 8 UMS, grade A* awarded C = 95, C = 98, C = 9, C = 87, D = 87, D = 89 : total = 58 UMS, grade A awarded C = 9, C = 9, C = 9, C = 9, M = 57, D = 58 : total = 79 UMS, grade B awarded Further Mathematics: FP = 9, FP = 9, S = 95, S = 9, D =, D = 89 : total 89 UMS, grade A* awarded FP = 8, FP = 86, M = 9, M = 85, M = 88, M5 = 89 : total 5 UMS, grade A* awarded As you can see, there will be some cases where a student with a high UMS score is awarded a grade A and a student with a relatively low UMS score is awarded a grade A* but it s to do with recognising performance on C and C. May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

5 UMS Ready Reckoner GCE Mathematics June 5 UMS C C C C FP FP FP M M M M M5 S S S S D D A* A B May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

6 UMS C C C C FP FP FP M M M M M5 S S S S D D C D E May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

7 UMS C C C C FP FP FP M M M M M5 S S S S D D N May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

8 Distribution of marks: GCE Mathematics June 5 Distribution of C marks - June Modal mark: 75 Mean mark: 56. Median mark: 59 Distribution of C marks - June Modal mark: 6 Mean mark: 8.5 Median mark: 5 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics 8

9 Distribution of C marks - June Modal mark: 57 Mean mark: 5. Median mark: 5 Distribution of C marks - June Modal mark: 58 Mean mark: 5.9 Median mark: 5 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics 9

10 Distribution of FP marks - June Modal mark: 75 Mean mark: 6. Median mark: 6 Distribution of FP marks - June Modal mark: 7 Mean mark: 58. Median mark: 6 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

11 Distribution of FP marks - June Modal mark: 8 Mean mark: 6.9 Median mark: 5 Distribution of M marks - June Modal mark: 57 Mean mark: 9. Median mark: 5 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

12 Distribution of M marks - June Modal mark: 69 Mean mark: 56. Median mark: 6 Distribution of M marks June Modal mark: 66 Mean mark: 57.6 Median mark: 6 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

13 Distribution of M marks - June Modal mark: 68 Mean mark: 57. Median mark: 6 Distribution of M5 marks - June Modal mark: 75 Mean mark: 6. Median mark: 67 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

14 Distribution of S marks - June Modal mark: 9 Mean mark: 7.9 Median mark: 9 Distributin of S marks - June Modal mark: 75 Mean mark: 56.6 Median mark: 6 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics

15 Distribution of S marks - June Modal mark: 58 Mean mark: 5.7 Median mark: 57 Distribution of S marks - June Modal mark: 75 Mean mark: 6. Median mark: 67 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics 5

16 Distribution of D marks - June Modal mark: 56 Mean mark: 8. Median mark: 5 Distribution of D marks - June Modal mark: 7 Mean mark: 56. Median mark: 6 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics 6

17 Distribution of AEA marks - June Modal mark: 5 Mean mark: 5.6 Median mark: 5 May/June 5 Edexcel GCE Mathematics 7