In Australia, an E grade typically signifies a Minimal or Very Limited Achievement, falling below a satisfactory pass (C grade), often representing a score in the 0-24% or 25-49% range depending on the state and school's standards-based system, indicating elementary knowledge with limited competence in skills, effectively a low fail or borderline pass. It's the lowest grade in the common A-E scale, with 'C' being satisfactory, 'D' being basic/limited, and 'E' being minimal/very limited.
A popular grading system in the United States uses four or five letters, which are ranked in descending order: E (Excellent) G (Good) S (Satisfactory) N (Needs improvement)
Kindergarten through 2nd* Grade: Scale: E, S, N, U E = Excellent (90-‐100) S = Satisfactory (75-‐90) N = Needs Improvement (65-‐74) U = Unacceptable (0-‐64) *Note: Second grade teachers will see E, S, N, or U in the gradebook, but percentages will appear on the student's report card.
The school system
Primary school: is from grades 1-6 and is compulsory. Secondary school: or high school is from grades 7-10 and is compulsory. Senior secondary school: or senior secondary college is from grades 11-12.
A to E grade scales describe how well students have achieved. Teachers make professional on-balance judgements to decide which grade description best matches the standards their students have achieved at a particular point in time.
The letter grades are usually assigned based on the percentage of marks earned by the student. For example, a score of 80 to 100% earns an A, while a score of 50 to 59% earns a D. Additionally, some Australian universities employ a pass/fail system that merely states whether a student has passed or failed a course.
An E grade is a pass in A Level. However, it's the lowest pass grade available. This means it comes with the fewest UCAS points.
There is no “E” grade
It's a simple answer really. Back in 1897, the letter E used to mean the same thing as F; that is, it used to be the lowest possible grade. However, parents and students found it easier to understand that “F” stood for “Failed” (rather than thinking that “E” could mean “excellent”).
(ii) In order to be declared as having passed the examination, a candidate shall obtain a grade higher than E (i.e. atleast 33% marks) in all the five subjects of external examination in the main or at the compartmental examinations. The pass marks in each subject of external examination shall be 33%.
The E grade is a combination of the physical challenge and risk of a route. The technical grade is a bouldering grade that describes the most difficult part. Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall have taken on the herculean task of shedding light on this very issue. In our opinion, they managed to do this quite well.
The A-F system uses five letters (A, B, C, D and F). There is now no E grade in order to prevent confusion with a score of E (for Excellent) that was given last century and is sometimes still given in preschools. The letter F also makes it clear that a student has Failed the course.
GPA of 6 and 7 are considered as an excellent score in Australian universities and among Australian employers. GPA of 6 or 7 means Distinction or Higher Distinction.
GCE Advanced Level (A-Level)
GCE Advanced Levels are post-16 qualifications in the United Kingdom, and are graded on a letter grade scale, from highest to lowest: A*, A, B, C, D, E. As in GCSE, there is an 'Unclassified' (U) grade below the minimum standard required for a grade E.
E meaning Excellent, S for Satisfactory, U for Unsatisfactory, N for needs improvement. Now getting into the letter grades as we all know the alphabet, A,B,C,D, F.
A Levels are graded on a scale from A* to E, with A* being the highest grade and E being the lowest passing grade. As long as you land anywhere between A* and E, you've technically passed.
Letter grades evolved from qualitative evaluation systems. E originally existed in some early US schools but was replaced by F to clarify failure. D is the lowest passing grade; F is failing. Skipping E simplifies communication and motivation.
In Australia, Grade 12 is called Year 12, and it's the final year of high school, part of the Senior Secondary School level (Years 11 and 12), where students work towards state-specific qualifications like the HSC (NSW), VCE (VIC), or QCE (QLD) for university entry.
Distinction (D): A Distinction is usually allocated a GPA point of 6.0, indicating excellent performance. Credit (CR): A Credit grade typically corresponds to a GPA point of 5.0, representing above-average performance.
The UK uses the honours system from First Class to Third Class while Australia separates grades through high distinction to a fail. Australia also has a seven scale Grade Point Average (GPA) system where the marks transfers as below: High Distinction = 7. Distinction = 6.