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General Gertificate of Secondary EducationExplanatory Notes

Definition of Grades

E(e), F(f)and G(g).

not recorded on the certificate.

Double Award Specifications

AB(ab), BB(bb), BC(bc), CC(cc), CD(cd), DD(dd), DE(de), EE(ee), EF(ef), FF(ff), FG(fg), GG(gg)of which GradeA*A* is the highest and Grade GG is the lowest. Results in these specifications have the same status as GCSEgrades in two other single-certification subjects.

Short Gourses

GCSE subject course of study and the same grading standards are applied. The GCSE (Short Course) is,therefore, broadly equivalent to half the corresponding full GCSE.

Qualification Accreditation l{umber

A Qualification Accreditation Number is printed against a title on this certificate where the specification has beenapproved by the Regulators of external qualifications in England, Wales and Nofthern lreland.

Explanation of Symbol

+ The candidate was exempt from satisfying the full range of assessment objectives in this subject. Detailsmay be obtained from the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance.

# The candidate was absent from paft of ihe examination in this subject and was awarded azero mark forthis pad. The grade was awarded on the components actually taken.

Gonditions of lssue

This certificate is and remains the property of the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance at all times and is issuedon the following conditions:

(a) any alteration to this cedificate renders it invalid;

(b) this certificate must be delivered up to the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance on request.

Use of an altered certificate could constitute a criminal offence.

The front of this certificate incorporates a blue heat reactive spot. lf fingerlip pressure is applied to this point thenthe spot willturn white.

lf there is any doubt about the details recorded on the certificate, write for confirmation to the Director General at:AQA Manchester Office, Devas Street, Manchester, M15 6EX.

Copyright @ 2008 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.

The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AaA) is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723)and a registered charity (registered charity number 1073334). Registered address: AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M1 5 6EX.Dr Michael Cresswe//, Director General.Certs2008_GCSEvl .doc