Ofqual’s report said French and German “consistently appear to be among the five hardest subjects at GCSE”. Statistical measures of subject difficulty shows French and German GCSEs “are more severely graded than the majority of other GCSEs at most grades.
What is GCSE French exam?
GCSE French covers the four disciplines of listening, reading, writing and speaking. You need to show proficiency in each area to do well. Within that framework, there are two tiers – the Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and the Higher Tier (grades 4–9).
What is GCSE Bitesize?
BBC Bitesize is a free online study support resource designed to help with learning, revision and homework! Bitesize provides support for learners aged 5 to 16+ across a wide range of school subjects. Bitesize also has hundreds of published lessons to help students across the UK with home schooling.
Is German or French GCSE harder?
Consistent standards A statistical analysis it carried out showed in 2016 French and German were among the five hardest of the 30 main GCSE subjects. German was found to be two-fifths of a grade harder than the average across all subjects.
Should I choose French or Spanish for GCSE?
Spanish is a fairly easy language because it is largely phonetic so choosing Spanish at GCSE rather than, say, French or German, may take the pressure off, especially if you’re taking on a lot of subjects. A GCSE in a language is a great qualification to add to your CV.
What level is GCSE French?
GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.
What percentage is a 9 in GCSE French?
4.5 per cent
Here are the trends in French GCSE grades for 2019. The data shows a slight rise in the top grades at GCSE French this year, with more results being awarded at grades 8 (7.5 per cent) and 9 (4.5 per cent). However, the proportion of grade 7’s has fallen slightly from 11 to 10.9 per cent.
What is Bitesize used for?
Bitesize is the BBC’s free online study support resource for school-age pupils in the United Kingdom. It is designed to aid pupils in both schoolwork and, for older pupils, exams.
What is Bitesize daily?
Bitesize Daily on iPlayer and Red Button is a 20 minute inspiration show designed to kick start your learning day. We’ve split it into four age brackets and cover a mix of subjects across the week. Daily Lessons on the Bitesize website is providing individual lessons for each year group.
