Glossary

Grade

A grade is a point on a scale which tells you how well you have done in an exam (eg grades A to E in AS and A levels). There are no grades for key skills. You either pass or you don’t. You can retake key skills as many times as you like.

Accuracy	Intermediate
Adult literacy and numeracy	Internal verifier / moderator
Advanced	Key skills qualifications
Assessment	National Qualifications Framework
Assessor	QCA
Awarding body	Questions
Basic skills	Part A, and Part B
Chart	Portfolio
Complex	Proxy qualifications
Diagram	Purposeful
Document	Skills for Life
Entry level	Straightforward
Evidence	Standards
Exemptions	Standards moderator
External qualification	Transferable
Fit for purpose	Training provider
Foundation	Tests
Grade	UCAS tariff
Image	Wider key skills
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