grade boundary (/ɡreɪd ˈbaʊn.dər.i/)
noun · Intermediate · Culture & Society
🔊 /ɡreɪd ˈbaʊn.dər.i/
Meaning
Meaning: the marks needed for a grade
A grade boundary is the lowest number of marks needed to reach a particular grade. Students aim to score above the grade boundary.
Examples
🗣 He scored just above the grade boundary for an A.
Etymology
From ‘grade’ plus ‘boundary’, from Old French ‘bodne’.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to explain the mark thresholds for grades.
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Tags: exam, assessment