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Change the name of the new GCSE's, as they are harder and worth more.
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165 signatures
What the petition asks
Recently GCSE's have been changed to make them more challenging for students. They have been made to prepare the students more for a levels, and we believe that this will be more challenging to get a good grade. The name 'GCSE' should be changed to something different.
Students now have to memorise there anthology (18 poems) in English.
Formulae have been removed from the Mathematics and Science GCSEs. So that must be memorised too.
Coursework has been replaced by full examinations.
The content of the Mathematics GCSE has been expanded to cover A-Level topics.
Formulae have been removed from the Mathematics and Science GCSEs. So that must be memorised too.
Coursework has been replaced by full examinations.
The content of the Mathematics GCSE has been expanded to cover A-Level topics.
Timeline
| 26 Sep 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Mar 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
165
Status
Closed
Opened
26 Sep 2016
Closed
26 Mar 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.