2006-08-31 22:41:34 · 10 answers · asked by Mark R 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I've seen down to jeanpace89's answer, and there's been some misunderstanding in answers - I mean it goes A*(a*), A(a), B(b), C(c) etc. so it's not a confusion between A* and A.
Also, please no more 'I don't know's'...
2006-09-01 22:11:13 · update #1
Maybe, like wheelchairprincess said, for accessibility - and maybe to prevent forgeries. A capital "D" for example, could be doctored to look like a "B", but the little "(d)" next to it will be harder to change.
Or maybe I just have suspicious mind...
Either way, congratulations on your A*!
2006-09-03 01:49:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A* is the highest A grade. Its a bit of a nonsense but when grades fall between certain percentages it marks out the highest achievers. Generally, an A grade goes to you if you get over about 60%. Now if you get 85% should it not be marked as somewhat better? I believe this is basically what A* represents.
2006-09-07 11:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by angeldust 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it has something to do with the difference in languages.The second language in America is Spanish.May be the A and a, refer to different terms,and on down the line of the alphabet.
2006-09-07 02:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by Rather be dead than red... 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so that it isn't mistaken for an A grade which is lower.You must be really clever to get an A it is 95% correct answers, but an a* is outstanding and is 98% correct answers.
2006-09-01 03:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only reason I can think of is if somebody mistakes A* for A (see footnote), but it seems clear enough to me. I think the A*(a*) is just confusing
2006-08-31 22:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by Perkins 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In case people dont understand the capital letters due to intense stupidity
2006-09-03 21:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by sara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's an accessibility thing - some people with visual impairments can't read small text and others struggle with allcaps.
2006-08-31 22:50:39 · answer #7 · answered by wheelchairprincess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the one that's in the ( ) are your estimated grades before your exam.
I wanted to know the same thing when i did mine 6yrs ago.
Hope that helps.
2006-09-03 21:02:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea. its the same question that i asked when i received mine last year. Well dont worry you did get an A
2006-09-01 08:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by jeanpace89 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOULDN'T KNOW...NEVER GOT ONE!
2006-08-31 22:46:44 · answer #10 · answered by i_look_to_my_eskimo_friend 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋