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Math was a two-part exam and I once didn't go for the second part. I knew I'd done so badly on the first it was hopeless. I re-took it about four or five times. I think I eventually got it by getting the top GCSE grade.
Rob Brydon

Meaning of "GCSE" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES GCSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

General Certificate of Secondary Education

The General Certificate of Secondary Education is an academic qualification awarded in a specified subject, generally taken in a number of subjects by students aged 14-16 in secondary education in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It was introduced in 1986 replacing the former O Level / CSE qualifications. As well as amalgamating the two former examination systems, one of the main changes was to allow students to complete Course Work during their two years of study, which was marked by their teachers and contributed to their final examination grade. The qualification is equivalent to a Level 1 or Level 2 Key Skills Qualification. Some students may decide to take one or more GCSEs before or after they sit the others, and people may apply for GCSEs at any point either internally through an institution or externally. The educational systems of other British territories, such as Gibraltar, Nigeria and South Africa, also offer the qualification, as supplied by the same examination boards.

Definition of GCSE in the English dictionary

The definition of GCSE in the dictionary is General Certificate of Secondary Education: a public examination in specified subjects for 16-year-old schoolchildren. It replaced the GCE O-level and CSE.

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Synonyms and antonyms of GCSE in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «GCSE» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GCSE

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GCSE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about GCSE

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2 QUOTES WITH «GCSE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word GCSE.
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Rob Brydon
Math was a two-part exam and I once didn't go for the second part. I knew I'd done so badly on the first it was hopeless. I re-took it about four or five times. I think I eventually got it by getting the top GCSE grade.
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Amanda Burton
But I didn't really enjoy my secondary education that much, probably because I am a very physical person and don't enjoy sitting at a desk all day. I just dragged myself through GCSE and A Levels, so it suited me very much to go on to drama school, which was very active.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GCSE»

Discover the use of GCSE in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to GCSE and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Edexcel GCSE mathematics: Practice book
This text provides additional excercises written to complement those in the Edexcel GCSE mathematics course textbooks. Answers to all the questions are provided allowing students to self-test.
‎2002
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New Key Geography for GCSE
Employing a range of thinking skills, this resource provides opportunities for discussion, debate and reasoning and challenges students to improve their learning and fulfil their potential.
David Waugh, Tony Bushell, David Cookson, 2005
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Edexcel GCSE Mathematics: Higher course
A complete course for GCSE, this text contains clear explanations of key ideas, graded exercises, worked examples, past paper questions and practice exam papers.
Keith Pledger, 2001
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Edexcel GCSE Statistics
This pupil's text offers a thorough match to the Edexcel GCSE Statistics speficiation.
‎2003
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Physics for You: Revised Edition for All GCSE Examinations
The most popular series for GCSE has been updated to offer comprehensive coverage of the revised GCSE specifications. Physics for You, has been updated in-line with the revised National Curriculum requirements.
Keith Johnson, 2001
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GCSE Business Studies
This student book supports the ICAA/CCEA GCSE business studies specification. There are questions throughout to test students' understanding and to reinforce their learning. The text uses case studies to bring the world of business to life.
Diane Wallace, Stephanie Wallace, 2001
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Calculations for GCSE Chemistry
This fully revised edition is in line with the revised 2002 National Curriculum requirements and focuses on quantitative chemistry in science.
Eileen Ramsden, 2002
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GCSE Maths: The AQA Modular Course
Written specifically for the Foundation and Intermediate tier GCSE for the AQA Modular GCSE Specification B. This clearly presented book will help all students looking to achieve a grade C in GCSE maths.
David Bowles, Paul Metcalf, 2002
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New Modular Science for GCSE: Answers to Homework
This is the answer book to accompany the homework book.
Ann Fullick, Patrick Fullick, Martin Stirrup, 1998
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Understanding GCSE Geography: A For AQA Specification
Granite. All the granite rocks in the UK are found to the north and west of the Tees –Exe line (see Figure 4 on page 23). Landscape features In south-west England granite gives relatively flat-topped moorland plateaus with frequent rock ...
Ann Bowen, John Pallister, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GCSE»

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New graduates with GCSE equivalent won't count in ratios | Nursery …
All those with a GCSE equivalent from a company called ... 'We asked the NCTL about GCSE equivalents when we thought it was just going to ... «Nursery World, Jul 15»
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Schools 'disrupted by GCSE league table changes' - BBC News
Ministers have pushed through a range of changes to GCSE and A-level exams which require complete new syllabuses and examinations to ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
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GCSE English needed to 'fully appreciate' the theatre, minister says
People need to have passed GCSE English to "fully appreciate" going to the ... or the National Theatre if you haven't studied English to GCSE. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Axing GCSE coursework bad for pupils diagnosed with behavioural …
The axing of GCSE coursework will cause problems for children diagnosed with behavioural difficulties, the head of an outstanding ... «Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Jul 15»
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Flyman: Let's ban arts at GCSE, school plays matter more
Is the answer a GCSE in music or drama? No, it is not. The answer is clearly illustrated by the recent blame heaped on conservatoire music ... «The Stage, Jul 15»
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Don't panic: Exam Results Helpline returns to aid GCSE and A-Level …
Raminder Mahil called the helpline last year when her son received his GCSE results and was applying to college, her advice is to not panic: ... «Skegness Standard, Jul 15»
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GCSE reform 'will starve theatre of talent', warn leaders
Leading theatre figures have condemned the government's plans for GCSE reform, warning that the proposed English Baccalaureate would ... «The Stage, Jul 15»
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Functional skills fight after GCSE entry requirement u-turn
Childcare apprenticeship providers were today hoping a government announcement on GCSE equivalences “in due course” might provide a ... «FE Week, Jul 15»
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CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE ONE OF THE BEST FOR STUDENT …
Christ The King College has received national recognition for the value it adds to students' achievements at GCSE. SSAT, the Schools ... «Island Echo, Jul 15»
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GCSE science 'clangers' get through to final document
The final version of the new GCSE combined science subject content published this week still has mistakes highlighted by a physics teacher ... «Schools Week, Jul 15»

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