Is a distinction an A or B?

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Most Common

Grade	Scale	Grade Description
HD	7.00	High Distinction (A+)
D	6.00 – 6.99	Distinction (A)
C	5.00 – 5.99	Credit (B)
P	4.00 – 4.99	Pass (C)

What are distinctions in grades?

Distinction refers to a grade that is awarded if you get high marks. It is equivalent to A or A+. In a degree course, a distinction may be awarded if the student’s overall achievement falls under an A grade.

Is distinction same as grade A?

Each mark is equivalent to a letter grade at A-Level and a certain number of UCAS points. Distinction* is the highest grade you can achieve, which indicates outstanding performance and is similar to an 8+ at GCSE level and an A* at A-Level. Below that is a distinction (an A), merit (a C), and a pass (E).

How many grades are in the UK?

Key Stage 1 – Foundation year and Years 1 to 2 – for pupils aged between 5 and 7 years old. Key Stage 2 – Years 3 to 6 – for pupils aged between 8 and 11 years old. Key Stage 3 – Years 7 to 9 – for pupils aged between 12 and 14 years old, Key Stage 4 – Years 10 to 11 – for pupils aged between 15 and 16 years old, and.

Is a masters distinction a first?

Instead of a 1st, 2.1, 2.2. or 3rd, Masters students usually receive a Distinction, Merit or Pass….Degree results & classifications.

Percentage	Masters grade	Bachelors grade
70%+	Distinction	1st
60-69%	Merit / Commendation	2.1
50-59%	Pass	2.2
40-49%	Borderline Pass / Fail	3rd

Is distinction * an A *?

A grade 8 is slightly below an A*, whereas a grade 9 is above. This means that an A and A* are both considered a distinction grade.

What is distinction * equivalent to?

How many grades are in UK?

Year / Grade Placement

Age	UK Years	US/International Grades
11 – 12	Year 7	6th Grade
12 – 13	Year 8	7th Grade
13 – 14	Year 9	8th Grade
14 – 15	Year 10	9th Grade (Freshman)

Is a distinction in a Masters good?

The boundaries for these may vary depending on your university, but as a general rule: Distinction – 70%+ Merit – 60% Pass – 50%