ACT upgrades to A-E scale for year 10

Students completing the ACT's year 10 certificate will receive grades on an A-E scale for the first time in 2014. Education Minister Joy Burch confirmed the move to traditional grades on Sunday, connecting the year 10 certificate to nationally recognised standards as part of the implementation of the national curriculum. Under the changes, school-based descriptions of achievements will no longer be used. The move follows the introduction of A-E gradings for all students from kindergarten to year 9...