GCSE

The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) is a certification granted to middle and high school students demonstrating mastery in a specific subject. Some students receive GCSEs in multiple subjects. Students living in countries other than the United States can earn GCSEs, known as IGCSEs. These certificates can be completed in numerous languages. Many students complete DiDAs and BTECs in conjunction with a GCSE.

Editor Recommended GCSE Test Preparation Resources

BBC KS3 Bitesize - revision service for English, Maths and Science.
GCSE.com: revising revision - Award-winning tutorials, tips and advice on GCSE English, French, German, ICT, maths and physics coursework and exams for students, parents and teachers.
BBC - GCSE Bitesize - A secondary school revision resource for students studying their GCSEs featuring written content, interactive content, audio, video and games.
GCSE Guide - GCSE revision, exam papers, coursework help and more - Provides resources for the English and math portions of the test.
GCSEs | Education | guardian.co.uk - Open thread: As parents struggle to answer GCSE-level questions, are you confident helping with your children's schoolwork?

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