It depends on whether it is a single exam out of many that make up the GCSE qualification, or if it is just the for the whole GCSE. In most cases if you don't go into the exam and don't even put a mark on the paper it will not count and the only thing lost is the fee of the exam (which some schools may charge you for). There also can be a withdrawal fee of around £30.
BE CAREFUL with controlled assessments or coursework because if they have been submitted then not doing the exam part of the course can result in just getting a low mark on the whole GCSE (U probably).
Although telling the school can sometimes have negative consequences, it may be best to discuss any decisions regarding 'missing' exams and weigh up academic consequences (with parents, older children ,or certain teachers).
I would STRONGLY ADVISE checking with the exam board for the particular exam you have been entered for! Phone them up and specifically ask what would happen (get the exam code). If a teacher is willing, ask them to check because sometime information isn't that easy to get out of the exam board.
Will result in not being allowed to continue in the exam, and that will class as a fail and result in you doing a re take if the school will take you.
They only effect they have on real GCSE's are that they are the basis on which your GCSE results are predicted.
Yeah, in a btec you do coursework over the year as opposed to sitting in exams, so for people who may struggle in exam conditions BTECS may be the better option.
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The syllabus you studied during the term.
NO
She has some GCSE's but the grades are unknown.
Yes it is. It can actually help you with your English GCSE course as you can use media termonlogy in your exam.
BTEC Music is all coursework. GCSE Music is coursework and an listening exam. But BTEC you can get like say 4 GCSE grade C's in it but as for GCSE you only get 1.
You could get 0 for your exam and be banned from taking other GCSE exams for a period. It would be a foolish thing to do. Study hard and pass your exams on your own abilities. You will be better placed to face your future after that.
You can take any GCSE examination without enrolling in a course. But you must register with the appropriate exam board and arrange to take the test at a local exam center. The examining body can provide details.
They will either allow you to resit the exam(s) if they are early on or they will count your predicted grade and mock results.