Imagine you're playing a game where you get stars for every question you answer correctly, and at the end, your total number of stars tells everyone how well you did.
That's basically what Cambridge IGCSE grading is like. You take tests in different subjects, and each test gives you a score out of 90. Then, that score turns into grades from A* (the best) all the way to G (the most fun, because it means you’re still learning!).
How the stars turn into grades
Think of your score like a bag of candy, if you have lots of candies, you get a higher grade. If you have just a few, you get a lower one.
| Score range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 80, 90 | A* |
| 70, 79 | A |
| 60, 69 | B |
| 50, 59 | C |
| 40, 49 | D |
| 30, 39 | E |
| 20, 29 | F |
| 10, 19 | G |
It's like having a sticker chart, every test is another chance to earn more stickers (or stars), and at the end of the year, your sticker count decides your final grade. No magic needed, just hard work and a little fun!
Examples
- A teacher explains that grades from 85, 100 are A*s, 70, 84 are A’s, and so on.
- If you score between 60, 69%, your final grade is a B.
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