GCE Advanced Level

The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education, commonly referred to as an A-level, is a qualification offered by education institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Cameroon, and the Cayman Islands. It is also offered by a small minority of institutions, typically private, in Scotland, where students usually take Highers and Advanced Highers of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate instead. A-levels are usually studied over a two year period and are widely recognised around the world, as well as being the standard entry qualification for assessing the suitability of applicants for academic courses in English, Welsh and Northern Irish universities.

Curriculum

The History of A Level 1951-2000

Between 1918 and 1951 the main qualification for school leavers was the Higher School Certificate. This qualification required students to study for a range of subjects. By 1951 it had become apparent that some students were failing a broad qualification because of weakness in a single area and so the decision was taken to develop examinations that assessed students in single subjects. Thus was born the A Level (Advanced Level) exam which could be taken on a subject by subject basis, according to the strengths and interests of the student.

The A Level at first was graded as simply pass or fail (although students were given an indication of their marks, to the nearest 5%) but by 1963 rising numbers of students taking the exam made it clear that there needed to be more differentiation of achievement. Letters were therefore introduced to award specific grades of pass to students. The grades were determined by simply awarding the top grade to the top 10% of students and the next grade to the next 15%, as follows:

A-10% B-15% C-10% D-15% E-20% O (Ordinary Level) 20% Fail – 10%

This system was maintained until the mid 80s when its validity was queried. Rather than maintaining a specific standard it was simply maintaining a specific proportion of candidates at each grade. During the 40 year period from 1955 to 1995 the number of students staying on at school had gone from 13% to 72%, so using fixed percentages of a cohort to establish a standard was becoming less viable.

From 1987 a new system was introduced which fixed specific criteria for grades B and E and then divided out the other grades according to fixed percentages. Rather than awarding an Ordinary Level for the lowest pass a new “N” (for Nearly passed) was introduced at this time. The criticisms which led to the revisions in the mid 80s continued to be made of A levels so that by the time Curriculum 2000 was introduced, the decision was made to have specific criteria for each grade. At this time the ‘N’ grade was abolished.

The evolution of A level from a two year linear course with an exam at the end, to a modular course took place gradually between the late 80s and 2000. By the year 2000 there was a strong educational reason to standardise the exam and offer greater breadth to students through modules and there was also a pragmatic case based on the inefficiency of linear courses where up to 30% of students were failing to complete or pass.

Curriculum 2000

Following the introduction of Curriculum 2000 in September 2000 (with the first AS-level examinations held in January 2001 and A2 examinations the following year), an A-level now consists of six modules studied over two years. Normally, three modules are assessed at the end of the first year, and make up a stand-alone qualification called the "AS-level" (or Advanced Subsidiary level, not to be confused with an older AS-level, the Advanced Supplementary level). Another three modules are assessed at the end of the second year, which make up the "A2". A2 modules do not form a qualification in their own right; the satisfactory completion of the AS and A2 modules in the same subject is required to constitute a complete A-level. Modules are assessed by exam papers marked by national organisations and internally-assessed coursework.

The introduction of the new GCE Applied A-level suite, taken from the old VCE A-levels, generally has a more vocational twist. For example, the new GCE A-level in Applied Business combines the traditional theory based subject 'Business Studies' (which can be studied as an A-level itself) and adds a more practical and hands-on approach to it. In this case, for the mandatory modules in the AS year, the candidate is expected to create a simulated Marketing Proposal (module 1) and Recruitment and motivational package (module 2) as opposed to just studying the processes. This essentially asks the candidate to show a more thorough insight by actually applying the theory. Given that many universities have shown a dislike of vocational subjects as opposed to the traditional ones, their reaction to the new applied suite remains to be seen. However, considering the subject is now much broader and more "student-friendly" it is hoped that universities will see that this subject is no less than the traditional Business Studies given that the traditional aspect of the subject is not fully lost. The new GCE Applied A-levels are available in: Art and Design, ICT, Business, and Science.

Process

Studying

The number of A-level exams taken by students can vary, though generally not in the state sector in which around 90% of students are educated. A typical route is to study four subjects at AS-level and then drop down to three at A2 level, although some students continue with their fourth subject. Three is usually the minimum number of A-levels required for university entrance, with some universities specifying the need for a fourth AS subject. There is no limit on the number of A-levels one can study (except in Singapore, where students are restricted to 12 "academic units" and private candidates are also limited in their number of subjects. However, Singapore takes an alternative version of the A-levels that is comparatively more difficult than the international standard.), some students do obtain five or more A-levels. It is permissible to take A-levels in languages one already speaks fluently, or courses with overlapping content. General Studies and Critical Thinking, which require a grasp of basic political ideas and current affairs in order to write essays rather than specific learning, sometimes augment a student's batch of qualifications. While many universities do not consider an A-level in General Studies to be a stand-alone subject (and thus is not accepted as part of an offer), it may affect the offer which a student receives. For example, a student of Mathematics, Physics and Computing might receive an offer of B-B-C for a Physics degree, whereas one also taking General Studies might receive B-C-C. Unlike A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, which aims to improve student's analytical skills, has generally received a more positive reception from universities. Often it is given a UCAS tariff score unlike General Studies and some University admissions tutors see it is an advantage when applying for competitive courses.

The A-level has been criticised for providing less breadth since many A-level students do not generally study more than 3 subjects in their final year. A major part of this criticism is that, while a 3 or 4 subject curriculum can be balanced across the spectrum (e.g., students may choose one science subject, a language subject, and a "creative" subject like Music), in many cases students choose three closely-linked subjects, for instance, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Sociology, Psychology and Politics. This is in part due to university entrance requirements, which, for degree programs such as medicine, may require three related A-level subjects. Thus, while the purpose of Curriculum 2000 was to encourage students to undertake contrasting subjects, to broaden their 'skill-base', there is a tendency to pursue similar disciplines. However, others disagree, arguing that the additional AS-level(s) studied would already have provided more breadth compared with the old system. The A-levels' breadth also pales in comparison to the International Baccalaureate, which examines in six subjects, or the European Baccalaureate, which examines in at least 10 subjects.

Grading

The passing grades for A-levels are A*, A, B, C, D and E. The A* grade was introduced in September 2008 for higher education entry in 2010, and is awarded to candidates who achieve an A in their overall A-level, with a score of at least 90% at A2. There is no A* grade at AS or unit level. There was formerly an O grade, awarded to candidates who did not pass the advanced level exam, but were deemed to have attained a standard equivalent to ordinary level (O level).

Examination boards

A-level examinations are administered through a series of examination boards. These were originally based on the major UK universities but have over the last 50 years merged into six very large organisations, AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC and CCEA. Some of these boards also offer A-levels to international students, specifically Edexcel. Another large organization which offers GCE qualifications for international students only is CIE. OCR and CIE are both branches of the parent organization, Cambridge Assessment. In the UK it is customary for schools to register with multiple examination boards and to "mix and match" A-levels to get a combined curriculum that fits the school profile.

Usage

United Kingdom

A-levels are part of the tertiary Further Education process in the United Kingdom. A-levels can also be studied by students in Years 12 and 13 in a Sixth Form institution, as a optional part of secondary school. This is an integrated part of a Secondary Education institution in many areas of the country, while others have separate Sixth Form Colleges - this is normally done as a direct continuation of the secondary education process and hence most students study for the qualification from ages 16 to 18.

University admissions

Because A-level students often apply to universities before they have taken their final exams, British universities (including Scottish universities, which receive many applicants taking A-levels) consider predicted A-level results when deciding whether applicants should be offered places. The predictions are made by students' teachers and can be unreliable. Thus, the acceptance of a student onto a course will normally be conditional on him or her actually achieving a minimum set of grades (for example, conditional offer of three A-levels at grades B-B-C). Universities may specify which subjects they wish these grades to be in (for example, conditional offer of grades A-A-B with a grade A in Mathematics). A-level grades are also sometimes converted into numerical scores, notably through the UCAS university admission system. For example, under the UCAS system, an A* grade at A-level is worth 140 points, while an A is worth 120, a B is worth 100, a C is worth 80, a D is 60, and a E is worth 40; so a university may instead demand that an applicant achieve 280 points, instead of the equivalent offer of B-B-C. This allows greater flexibility to students, as 280 points could also, for example, be achieved through the combination A-B-D, which would not have met the requirements of a B-B-C offer because of the D grade. Or even a combination which is made up of more than 3 subjects (typically 4 or 5) but with lower grades. The points system also allows for non-academic input, such as higher level music grades or a Key Skills course.

Acceptance

A/AS levels are also taken in many Commonwealth and former Commonwealth countries, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cameroon, the Commonwealth Caribbean/CARICOM Territories, Cyprus, Ecuador, Ghana, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Due to respective changes in the systems, these examinations differ both in terms of content and style from the A-levels taken in the United Kingdom. The most extreme case is observed in Hong Kong; the British A-level is accused of grade inflation, and thus over time the HKAL has become more strictly graded compared to its British counterpart, as shown by NARIC research. There could be statistically fewer than 0.05% candidates scoring an "A" in a single examination in the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Examination. However, Hong Kong A-level results are also been accused of grade inflation because of the large number of courses and institutes design specially just to improve the grades of the candidates. The British GCE A-levels are taken all around the world, as many international schools choose to use the British system for their wide recognition. Furthermore, students may choose to sit the papers of British examination bodies at education centres around the world, such as those belonging to the British Council. According to the British Council, A-levels are similar to the American Advanced Placements which are themselves equivalent to first year courses of America's four year bachelor degrees. Recently within the Caribbean there has been a move away from the GCE Advanced Level to the CXC CAPE examinations, making them a de facto university entrance examination, though some universities also require applicants to take separate entrance examinations and the International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate are also accepted. Universities in the United Kingdom frequently demand that applicants achieve a minimum set of grades in A-level examinations, or the equivalent in other examination systems, before accepting them. While the UK government has rejected plans to introduce an English Baccalaureate modelled on the International Baccalaureate, the Welsh Government has introduced a Welsh Baccalaureate in Wales, but nothing similar has yet been introduced in the rest of the United Kingdom despite favourable comments by the Welsh Assembly to the British Government.

Criticism

There have been many criticisms of the A-level system. The steady rise in average grades for 27 consecutive years suggests that A-levels are becoming consistently easier. The government and teaching bodies maintain that the improved grades represent higher levels of achievement due to improved and more experienced teaching methods, but some educationalists and journalists argue that the change is due to grade inflation and the examinations getting easier. It has been suggested that government pressure on schools to achieve high examination results has led them to coach students to pass the examination rather than understand the subject. As the cost to an examination board of changing a subject's syllabus is high they are reluctant to do so, which leads to a lengthy period over which exam questions are similar, allowing targeted teaching to anticipate the questions. In 2000 the A-level system was changed to examine students at the end of each of the two years of A-level study, rather than only at the end of the two years. The results of the first year (AS-level) examinations has allowed students to drop subjects they find difficult after one year and to retake examinations to achieve a higher grade. Some believe that students are tending to select "easier" subjects instead of "harder" ones in order to achieve higher grades.

Universities in Britain have complained that the increasing number of A grades awarded makes it hard to distinguish between students at the upper end of the ability spectrum. The C grade was originally intended to represent the average ability, and students typically required 60% or higher across all assessments to attain it; however, the average result is now at the lower end of the B grade. Many universities have introduced their own entrance tests such as the BMAT and LNAT for specific courses or conduct interviews to select applicants. In 2005, the head of admissions at the University of Cambridge outlined changes he believed should be made to the current system, particularly the use of the Advanced Extension Awards, a more challenging qualification based on the more advanced content of the A-level syllabus. More universities have wanted to see applicants' individual module results to see how comfortably they have achieved their result. There are fears that the A-level may not offer an accurate test of ability, nor will it be a good prediction of future academic success.

Concern over A-level grading became national news in September 2002. The Observer newspaper ran a story making claims that A level results had been fixed. It was alleged that students had been given lower marks than they deserved in order to fix overall results, making the pass rate seem lower than it really should have been and so disproving that A levels were becoming too easy. This resulted in the Tomlinson Inquiry. As a result, some papers were re-marked but only 1,220 A level and 733 AS-level students saw an improvement to their results.

In response to concerns shown by employers and universities that it is not possible to distinguish between the large number of students achieving A grades, and in order to mirror the current GCSE standards, a debate arose in 2004 as to whether a new, higher "super A" grade (like the A* grade at GCSE) should be attainable. As will be seen in 2010, it was generally agreed that bringing in higher grades would be a much better idea than raising the grade boundaries to keep the standards consistent, and it has been proposed that on top of the A, an A* grade should be attainable at A level in order to stretch the most able students while still allowing others to achieve the grades they deserve. The Advanced Extension Award has been increasingly used to serve this purpose. From A2 exams sat in 2010, the highest A level grade will be A*, requiring an A grade overall and 90% overall average UMS in A2 papers.

The September 2004 reformation of the Mathematics syllabus, following calls that it was too hard, has attracted criticism for allegedly being made easier. In the change, content consisting of three modules (Pure 1-3) were spread to four modules (Core 1-4). It is alleged that this makes the course easier as students do less work for the same qualifications. Further reforms to make the Mathematics syllabus more popular have been met with mixed opinions. Supporters cite it will reverse the downward trend in students taking the subject whilst others are concerned that the subject is being "dumbed down".

Despite ongoing work to improve the image of A levels in the Business community, a number of business leaders are beginning to express concern about the suitability of the qualification for school leavers and to urge the adoption of the International Baccalaureate in the UK instead. During 2009 concerns were raised by Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT Group and Sir Terry Leahy, Chairman of Tesco and by Sir Christopher Gent, Chairman of GlaxoSmithKline.

Burden of assessment

Following criticisms from many groups on the "burden of assessment", since September 2008 candidates have taken four papers for most A-levels, instead of six. This means that there are two modules for AS and two more for A2 for the majority of A levels. However, this will not be the case for all A levels: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Geology, Music and Science will continue with six units, three units for AS and A2 respectively, and 600 UMS for the A level. Mathematics (including Further Mathematics, Additional Further Mathematics, Statistics, and the Use of Mathematics AS), will not change structurally in the 2008 reform; it will stay on 600 UMS (300 UMS for AS), but it will include the new A* grade and the 'Stretch and Challenge' provision. Also, Bengali, Modern Hebrew, Panjabi, Polish, Arabic, Japanese, Modern Greek, Biblical Hebrew, Dutch, Gujarati, Persian, Portuguese, and Turkish will remain at two units, one for AS and one for A2. However they will move to 200 UMS for A level. Chinese will also move to 200 UMS, but instead of two units, it will move to three units: AS will have two units, A2 will have one. It is the first A level to have an odd number of units since Curriculum 2000.

Cambridge University has warned that it is extremely unlikely that it will accept applicants who are taking two or more supposedly 'softer' A level subjects out of 3. It has outlined a list of subjects it considers to be 'unsuitable', which includes Accounting, Design and Technology, Film Studies, Information and Communication Technology, Media Studies, Photography, and Sports studies.

As a result of dislike of the modular system, many schools now offer the alternative International Baccalaureate Diploma qualification. The course offers more subjects, extracurricular activity, a philosophical epistemological component known as "Theory of Knowledge", as well as the requirement of an extended essay on any subject of a candidate's choice. Unlike the current AS/A2 system, the International Baccalaureate is not based on a modular system. The Diploma Programme, administered by the International Baccalaureate, is a recognised pre-university educational programme.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair recently suggested that one state school in every county should offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an alternative to A levels.

Predicted grading

A possible reformation would be something called the post-qualifications applications system (PQA), where applicants apply to university after they receive their results. It has been argued that this would be fairer to applicants, especially those from lower-income families whose results were thought to be under-predicted. However, a more recent UCAS report shows that although the reliability of predicted grades declines in step with family income, this can still lead to an over-prediction effect for lower income groups. Just 45% of predicted grades are accurate - 47% are over-predictions and 9% under-predictions. Education ministers have said that PQA will be implemented by 2012.

References

External links

Directgov: Qualifications explained

Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency: A level resources

University of Cambridge: International A & AS levels

The Guardian 2005 A level results, 2005 AS-level results

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Bytejacker - All Oiled Up - Muscle March, Best Winter Levels

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Duration: 11:01
Published: 2010-01-28
Uploaded: 2011-02-11
Author: bytejacker

You wanna get nuts? Let's get nuts. This week we're reviewing Japanese WiiWare weird-fest Muscle March, which sadly does not come with a speedo attachment for the Wiimote. We're also taking a look at your picks for the best Winter levels in gaming history. We should all chip in and patent that Speedo/Wiimote thing. RADAR: Muscle March Review Muscle March - WiiWare, Arcade, Namco Bandai, $5.00 - www.musclemarch.com Free Indie Countdown Tile Massacre SHMUP Windows/OS X, Shmup/Action, Niall Moody forums.tigsource.com GUYMAN HERO Windows, Platformer, feeblethemighty forums.tigsource.com BitWorld Windows/OS X, Dungeon Crawler, Ivan Safrin forums.tigsource.com Feedback: Best Winter Levels Ice levels might be the bane of our collective existence, but you have to admit: sometimes a nice Winter level is a joy to play. You sent us some of your favorites and we put them into a delightful video montage - it's this thing we do, you know? Next week's Feedback question: What's the weirdest game you love? Weigh in with a video or audio comment on www.Bytejacker.com, a video response on YouTube, or a message on our hotline: (530) 675-GAME Free Indie Rapid Fire Gretel and Hansel - Flash, Adventure, Makopudding - www.gretelandhansel.com Probability 0 - Windows Platformer, Droqen - gamejolt.com TimeStill - Windows, Platformer, Zack Banack - gamejolt.com This Week's Music: All tracks by Square, from the album "Robot Science." robotscience.bandcamp.com Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com ...

Level 3:16 - Tell Em (Internal Conflict) Music Video

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Duration: 6:21
Published: 2010-11-12
Uploaded: 2011-03-02
Author: crossmovementrecords

GET LEVEL 3:16's Album Now: bit.ly - iTunes ($7.99 Standard or $9.99 Deluxe Version)! Cross Movement Records, in partnership with Impact Music (a ministry of The Impact Movement), introduces Level 3:16, a new group that features two male MCs, a female DJ and three female vocalists. Tell Em (Internal Conflict) is the first single from the group's debut self-titled album, "Level 3:16", which drops on 12-28-2010.

The Impossible Game - 100% No Flags - Both Levels - iPhone/iPod touch

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Duration: 3:34
Published: 2010-05-25
Uploaded: 2011-03-06
Author: 23130023

This is basically a video to test out some settings in Vegas and DisplayRecorder. The Impossible Game is a pretty addictive game that can be found on the Appstore for 99 cents. The point of the game is to get your little orange square to the end of the level, with the aid of some catchy music of course. Simple, right? After some practice it is, but this game will definitely keep you occupied until you beat it. Trust me. I know the squares/spikes are seizure inducing in this recording, but DisplayRecorder only does that in this game for some reason. Recordings of other games seem to be fine.

Hero 108: Exclusive: Level 1-5 of AWESOMENESS with HybridPanda and Nilesy (Gameplay/Commentary)

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Duration: 11:07
Published: 2010-10-04
Uploaded: 2011-03-03
Author: MachinimaRealm

www.youtube.com Click here to watch World of Warcraft: Exploring Iso'rath ft. Hybridpanda (WoW Gameplay/Commentary) Hero 108: Exclusive: Level 1-5 of AWESOMENESS with HybridPanda and Nilesy (Gameplay/Commentary) HybridPanda and Nilesy BURST onto the open beta of Hero 108: Cartoon Network's new MMORPG. This game is absolutely awesome! In the vid we get to grips with the playstyle and quest style. We gawp at the awesome graphics and slay many... many rabbits. Please "Like" the video if you want to see more! Part 2: Levels 5-10 includes instances, mounts and much more, and is on the way very soon! Thanks for watching folks! (And sorry Nilesy's audio is a bit rubbish, we'll fix it in part 3 (if there IS a part 3!)) NOTE: Hero 108 Online is currently in the OPEN BETA stages! You can sign up and download it FOR FREE right now! GET TO IT! Check here to get it: www.hero108online.com DIRECTOR'S CHANNEL: www.youtube.com www.youtube.com DIRECTOR'S FACEBOOK FAN PAGES: www.facebook.com www.facebook.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow Machinima on Twitter! Machinima twitter.com Inside Gaming twitter.com Machinima Respawn twitter.com Machinima Entertainment, Technology, Culture twitter.com FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MMO & RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com Tags: Hero 180 cartoon ...

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Split-level home.

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Eiffel Tower October 2007

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Partial map of the Lake Erie islands

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