Last year a technical problem meant that some students received blank emails , causing concern for families and young people. The matter was resolved and email reissued, but the exam board – and those waiting for results – will be hoping that there is no repeat this year.

What do the different grades mean?

In general terms, passing grades are regarded as an A, B or C, with the required overall percentage for each one nominally being 70 percent, 60 percent and 50 percent respectively.

Students scoring 40-49 percent overall receive a D grade. This is not counted as part of the overall pass rate statistic, nor is it generally considered to be a pass by colleges or universities, but the SQA states that it means students have been “awarded the course”.

Those scoring less than 40 percent

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