Question: how are gcses marked 2018?
Answer: The new grading scheme is being brought in alongside a new GCSE curriculum in England. 9 is the highest grade, while 1 is the lowest, not including a U (ungraded). Three number grades, 9, 8 and 7, correspond to the old-style top grades of A* and A - this is designed to give more differentiation at the top end.