Perceptions of the A level system remain largely positive among
teachers, parents, students and the general public. The high
level of confidence in the A level qualification, in evidence
since 2003, has been maintained in 2009, with teachers, parents
and students continuing to believe that the A level is an
important qualification to obtain. The majority of all audiences
surveyed believe that most students taking A levels get the
grade their performance deserves. That said there has been a
slight increase in the proportion of A level teachers who
believe the accuracy and quality of marking has decreased over
the past two years, although teachers who hold this view
continue to be in the minority. Confidence in the GCSE system
overall remains high and unchanged from 2008 and students
continue to believe that the GCSE is an important qualification
to obtain. Teachers, parents and students remain confident in
the quality and accuracy of GCSE marking and the majority think
most or all GCSE students get the right g