New GCSE level 1-9 end of Year 8

[susanass]

Hi, hopefully someone can clarify please. In the new levels 1-9, what level should my dc be expected to achieve by the end of Y8 in a Grammar school? By this I don't mean the predicted GCSE grade, only the current level. I just can't get to grip with the new levels If someone knows what the average, below average & above average is that would be great. Thanks!

[Tinkers]

I think most schools now use their own system these days. DD’s school certainly do, but they do provide an explanation.

[Guest55]

In maths on the old levels I'd expect a level 7 which was low B. In new grades that would be about a 5 but you can;t really equate old and new.

Not all schools are doing it like this though ...

[booellesmum]

No clue.
DD2 is in year 9 and they use red, amber, green, green plus.
So long as she's green I'm happy!

[Eccentric]

How many levels would they be expected to progress from the end of year 8?

[Guest55]

Hard to say. KS2 110+ should be aiming for a minimum of a grade 7.