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Sanz  +  586867 Wed, 12 Nov 08 03:18 PM
What word should be used to indicate the number that a student get as a result to be evaluated  in an school exam?
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Thanks a lot for helping me!
Clive  +  586875 Wed, 12 Nov 08 03:34 PM
Hi,
Some people say 'grade', some say 'mark'. 'Note' is not correct.

'Grade' commonly refers to a letter, eg A, B, C.

'Mark' refers only to a number.

Best wishes, Clive
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