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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham

How many did you get?

Me - 2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Five

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13 "

Guess English wasn't one of them!

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By *moothdickMan
over a year ago

stoke

I got 10 level O’s

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

9

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Guess English wasn't one of them! "

I actually got an A in English language and an A* in English literature. I got an E in autocorrect though, damn.

I’m just about to take my Greek GCSE, so I’ll be able to make autocorrect mistakes in another language also

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What are O levels?

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish

I got 4 ‘o’ level passes and 3 o level equivalents - so 7 in all.

My daughter gets her GCSE grades today - I’m bricking it for her! X

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

None. I did gcse's

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By *ecadent_DevonMan
over a year ago

Okehampton

I left school without a single qualification. I have a few now though (2 bachelors and a masters).

I think too much pressure is put on young people at a time when they are exploring the world.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"What are O levels? "

. Mine was the last year to do O levels and CSEs

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

Seven for me then failed all my A levels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are O levels?

. Mine was the last year to do O levels and CSEs "

I wasn’t far off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

11 O-Levels

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"9"

Same. I wonder if they were the same subjects?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are O levels? "

Those were the exams they set when exams were actually difficult :p

(Ok, I am kidding there before anyone takes offence)

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"9

Same. I wonder if they were the same subjects?"

Can’t even remember half of them. Funny thing was I failed maths and went straight into a bank at 16 and was there for 25 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Guess English wasn't one of them!

I actually got an A in English language and an A* in English literature. I got an E in autocorrect though, damn.

I’m just about to take my Greek GCSE, so I’ll be able to make autocorrect mistakes in another language also "

As well or too not also, I would have thought, but then I didn't get two A grade English o-levels!

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I got 20 out of 20 after they put the tea towel back on the tray.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Guess English wasn't one of them!

I actually got an A in English language and an A* in English literature. I got an E in autocorrect though, damn.

I’m just about to take my Greek GCSE, so I’ll be able to make autocorrect mistakes in another language also

As well or too not also, I would have thought, but then I didn't get two A grade English o-levels! "

Nope, also is fine

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Guess English wasn't one of them!

I actually got an A in English language and an A* in English literature. I got an E in autocorrect though, damn.

I’m just about to take my Greek GCSE, so I’ll be able to make autocorrect mistakes in another language also

As well or too not also, I would have thought, but then I didn't get two A grade English o-levels! "

Clearly.

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By *ust PeachyWoman
over a year ago

Prestonish


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13 "

Yes and no. O levels were replaced by GCSE’s - so arguably yes - but O levels were very different. They were based on an exam only approach - no course work - so five years of effort was reflected in about 2 exams. If you were ill or had anxiety you were unlucky.

First kids were split into two factions.

The ‘brighter’ kids took o- levels (about the top 40 per cent)

The rest took CSE’s

(A grade 1 CSE was considered to be the equivalent of an O level grade C - ie a minimum pass.)

When a child took an O level there was no set pass percentage - ie 50 percent - you competed with everyone else in your national year group. Roughly half were automatically failed (so if you were in a ‘clever’ year you were unlucky). If the 50 percent or so who passed, the majority were given a C - the next group up given a B - and only the top 10 percent or so given an A.

It was considered a cruel system as you can imagine but - if you passed your O levels - particularly with good grades - employers who knew the system respected O levels - so if you wanted you could go straight into ‘good’ employment.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are O levels?

. Mine was the last year to do O levels and CSEs "

We were lucky.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Guess English wasn't one of them!

I actually got an A in English language and an A* in English literature. I got an E in autocorrect though, damn.

I’m just about to take my Greek GCSE, so I’ll be able to make autocorrect mistakes in another language also

As well or too not also, I would have thought, but then I didn't get two A grade English o-levels!

Nope, also is fine "

It's preferable to use 'also' toward the end of a sentence.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"9

Same. I wonder if they were the same subjects?

Can’t even remember half of them. Funny thing was I failed maths and went straight into a bank at 16 and was there for 25 years "

I was also in a bank. Most bankers have no idea what Maths is, especially investment bankers.

With 9 Os, did you do As?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Seven for me then failed all my A levels "

What happened. Teenage hormones?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"What are O levels?

Those were the exams they set when exams were actually difficult :p

(Ok, I am kidding there before anyone takes offence)"

Seconded

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Yes and no. O levels were replaced by GCSE’s - so arguably yes - but O levels were very different. They were based on an exam only approach - no course work - so five years of effort was reflected in about 2 exams. If you were ill or had anxiety you were unlucky.

First kids were split into two factions.

The ‘brighter’ kids took o- levels (about the top 40 per cent)

The rest took CSE’s

(A grade 1 CSE was considered to be the equivalent of an O level grade C - ie a minimum pass.)

When a child took an O level there was no set pass percentage - ie 50 percent - you competed with everyone else in your national year group. Roughly half were automatically failed (so if you were in a ‘clever’ year you were unlucky). If the 50 percent or so who passed, the majority were given a C - the next group up given a B - and only the top 10 percent or so given an A.

It was considered a cruel system as you can imagine but - if you passed your O levels - particularly with good grades - employers who knew the system respected O levels - so if you wanted you could go straight into ‘good’ employment. "

That is, by far, the best description I've ever come across to describe how it all worked. Clearly and succinctly put.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Yes and no. O levels were replaced by GCSE’s - so arguably yes - but O levels were very different. They were based on an exam only approach - no course work - so five years of effort was reflected in about 2 exams. If you were ill or had anxiety you were unlucky.

First kids were split into two factions.

The ‘brighter’ kids took o- levels (about the top 40 per cent)

The rest took CSE’s

(A grade 1 CSE was considered to be the equivalent of an O level grade C - ie a minimum pass.)

When a child took an O level there was no set pass percentage - ie 50 percent - you competed with everyone else in your national year group. Roughly half were automatically failed (so if you were in a ‘clever’ year you were unlucky). If the 50 percent or so who passed, the majority were given a C - the next group up given a B - and only the top 10 percent or so given an A.

It was considered a cruel system as you can imagine but - if you passed your O levels - particularly with good grades - employers who knew the system respected O levels - so if you wanted you could go straight into ‘good’ employment. "

Not quite correct, grades were based on a bell curve which meant it didn't matter or effect your grade if you was in a "clever" year or not. Basically, it didn't matter if you scored high or low on the exam, the top 10% got an A grade and that's why employers like it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Yes and no. O levels were replaced by GCSE’s - so arguably yes - but O levels were very different. They were based on an exam only approach - no course work - so five years of effort was reflected in about 2 exams. If you were ill or had anxiety you were unlucky.

First kids were split into two factions.

The ‘brighter’ kids took o- levels (about the top 40 per cent)

The rest took CSE’s

(A grade 1 CSE was considered to be the equivalent of an O level grade C - ie a minimum pass.)

When a child took an O level there was no set pass percentage - ie 50 percent - you competed with everyone else in your national year group. Roughly half were automatically failed (so if you were in a ‘clever’ year you were unlucky). If the 50 percent or so who passed, the majority were given a C - the next group up given a B - and only the top 10 percent or so given an A.

It was considered a cruel system as you can imagine but - if you passed your O levels - particularly with good grades - employers who knew the system respected O levels - so if you wanted you could go straight into ‘good’ employment.

Not quite correct, grades were based on a bell curve which meant it didn't matter or effect your grade if you was in a "clever" year or not. Basically, it didn't matter if you scored high or low on the exam, the top 10% got an A grade and that's why employers like it."

I daresay some moderation from the Board also came into play?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Is that a GCSE? I. Got unlucky for some 13

Yes and no. O levels were replaced by GCSE’s - so arguably yes - but O levels were very different. They were based on an exam only approach - no course work - so five years of effort was reflected in about 2 exams. If you were ill or had anxiety you were unlucky.

First kids were split into two factions.

The ‘brighter’ kids took o- levels (about the top 40 per cent)

The rest took CSE’s

(A grade 1 CSE was considered to be the equivalent of an O level grade C - ie a minimum pass.)

When a child took an O level there was no set pass percentage - ie 50 percent - you competed with everyone else in your national year group. Roughly half were automatically failed (so if you were in a ‘clever’ year you were unlucky). If the 50 percent or so who passed, the majority were given a C - the next group up given a B - and only the top 10 percent or so given an A.

It was considered a cruel system as you can imagine but - if you passed your O levels - particularly with good grades - employers who knew the system respected O levels - so if you wanted you could go straight into ‘good’ employment.

Not quite correct, grades were based on a bell curve which meant it didn't matter or effect your grade if you was in a "clever" year or not. Basically, it didn't matter if you scored high or low on the exam, the top 10% got an A grade and that's why employers like it.

I daresay some moderation from the Board also came into play? "

Employers constantly complain these days that they haven't a clue if the interviewee in front of them with 10 O-levels or whatever they're called is bright or not!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Many employers give candidate aptitude tests I think these days. I'm fairly certain the complaints by employers were the same when I was younger. Fortunately, in my line of work there's a layer of professional exams on top, so if the candidate hasn't passed them, they're effectively of no use anyway. Working out if they've got people skills is another matter ...

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

9 and an AO.

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By *heltenhamBiGuyMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I've got good O and A levels........

Oooops, we're talking education

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

none did not like school but got a trade now running my own business with 5 mobile vehicle repair technicians

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

none did not like school but got a trade now running my own business with 5 mobile vehicle repair technicians

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral


"Many employers give candidate aptitude tests I think these days. I'm fairly certain the complaints by employers were the same when I was younger. Fortunately, in my line of work there's a layer of professional exams on top, so if the candidate hasn't passed them, they're effectively of no use anyway. Working out if they've got people skills is another matter ..."

Yes I remember going for a whole series of aptitude tests. Saturday mornings for a couple of months I think.

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire


"Seven for me then failed all my A levels "

Same here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't do to great at school. I went college to do a swap course in Social Science, now have a HNC in Social Science and back again in a few weeks to Study Business x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got 4 x

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I didn't stick around long enough to find out.

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By *extus1951Man
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Three - Latin, English Language and Maths; I failed one (Religious Instruction) and went on to get three A Levels ( English, French and German)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

9 GCSEs and 4 A levels ... Although I'd guess 90pc of anything I was taught has long since been forgotten. Same as my first degree. I hate to say it kids, but ice you start working your academic side quickly becomes irrelevant and your work CV becomes all important.

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford


"What are O levels?

. Mine was the last year to do O levels and CSEs "

Me too!

I think I got 8 but that’s all I took. Maybe because I didn’t do Latin

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite O Levels was probably The Very Best of The O Levels.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle


"My favourite O Levels was probably The Very Best of The O Levels."

Volume 1 or 2

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral


"9 GCSEs and 4 A levels ... Although I'd guess 90pc of anything I was taught has long since been forgotten. Same as my first degree. I hate to say it kids, but ice you start working your academic side quickly becomes irrelevant and your work CV becomes all important. "

Don't listen to this completely folks. My degree was used daily for all my working life. Certainly the basic principles - not all of it but much of it was used. I can still recite most of the physics formula that I learnt when I was 15 and I still use it occasionally even though I am retired.

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By *gent CoulsonMan
over a year ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

2 first time round, 7 the second

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By *yron69 OP   Man
over a year ago

Fareham

You brainy lot

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By *heOriginalLoisWoman
over a year ago

London

In the dim and distant past I achieved:

11 x O Level

2 x GCSE

2 x AO Level

4 x A Level

And I doubt I remember a fraction of what I learnt.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"9 GCSEs and 4 A levels ... Although I'd guess 90pc of anything I was taught has long since been forgotten. Same as my first degree. I hate to say it kids, but ice you start working your academic side quickly becomes irrelevant and your work CV becomes all important. "

Very true about the academic vs experience. But still many companies still depend high grades for the top jobs. And still value qualifications. But that is changing in some industries as diversity is being explored and employers start to realise that 4 A*s and a 1st class degree don’t guarantee the most productive and innovative workers. Ideally a good team needs a combo of the swots and disrupters.

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