{"id":18651,"date":"2025-10-07T13:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T08:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/igcse-grade-boundaries\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T17:08:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:38:54","slug":"igcse-grade-boundaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/igcse-grade-boundaries\/","title":{"rendered":"IGCSE Grade Boundaries &#8211; Guide for Parents &amp; Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Students who are <strong>preparing for the IGCSE exam<\/strong> or parents who are looking forward to enrolling their kids in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/what-is-igcse-board\/\">IGCSE board<\/a> raises a lot of questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions like how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/marking-vs-grading\/\">marks are converted into grades<\/a> or IGCSE grade boundaries are set for students?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/guide-to-igcse\/\"><strong>IGCSE<\/strong><\/a><strong> grade boundaries help learners to gain desired goals, motivate them to put extra efforts, and self awareness.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, you will understand a detailed scenario of <strong>IGCSE grade boundaries<\/strong> especially designed for students.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go through to know <strong>what IGCSE grade boundaries are, where to find the official details, up-to-date tables for <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/edexcel-vs-cambridge\/\"><strong>Cambridge and Edexcel<\/strong><\/a><strong> IGCSEs.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are IGCSE Grade Boundaries?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IGCSE grade boundaries<\/strong> are also popular as <strong>grade thresholds<\/strong>, are the <strong>minimum raw marks a student needs to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/how-to-get-good-marks-in-exam\/\"><strong>achieve a specific grade in an exam<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grades includes <strong>A*, A, B, C, etc. or 9 to 1 for reformed specifications<\/strong>. However, the <strong>boundaries vary from subject to paper, and session. Also explore the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/igcse-grading-system\/\"><strong>IGCSE grading system<\/strong><\/a><strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IGCSE grade boundaries<\/strong> are generally <strong>set based on the difficulty of specific paper or candidate&#8217;s overall performance.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/igcse-curriculum\/\">igcse curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current IGCSE Grade Boundaries [2024-2025]<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few representative examples of the most recent grade boundaries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>S no.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Board \/ Subject<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Exam Series<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Maximum Marks&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Thresholds for Grades 9 to 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Edexcel IGCSE (Maths A, Higher Tier, 2025 June)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2025 June<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9 = 172, 8 = 144, 7 = 117, 6 = 92, 5 = 68, 4 = 44, 3 = 32.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Edexcel IGCSE (Maths A, Higher Tier, 2024 Nov)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2024 November&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">9 = 163, 8 = 136, 7 = 110, 6 = 88, 5 = 67, 4 = 46, 3 = 35.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Cambridge IGCSE First Language English (Syllabus 0500), June 2024<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 2024<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">varies by components<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Component 03 (max 80): A = 59, B = 51, C = 44, etc.Option (combination of components): A = 121, B = 106, C = 91, D = 77, E = 65, F = 53, G = 41 etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Cambridge IGCSE Grade Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Link to Official Cambridge Assessment Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambridge shares Grade Boundaries or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/programmes-and-qualifications\/cambridge-upper-secondary\/cambridge-igcse\/grade-threshold-tables\/\"><strong>Grade Threshold Tables<\/strong><\/a> for all exam sessions in the months of <strong>June, November, and March<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facilitators and schools can also access these Grade Threshold Tables.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Most Recent Session Boundaries<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on latest data the the most recent IGCSE series include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The series: <strong>June 2024 and March 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>grade thresholds \/ grade boundary tables rather than fixed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/percentile-vs-percentage\/#What_is_Percentage\">percentages<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge states that the <strong>thresholds at grades 7, 4, and 1 (in the 9 to 1 grading scheme) are aligned with what were historically A, C, G in the old A* to G scale.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/difference-between-discipline-and-subject\/#What_is_the_Subject\">Subjects<\/a> with grade boundaries: Quick Table<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>S No.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Session Example<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Sample overall thresholds (minimum weighted raw marks for grade)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Mathematics (0580\/0606)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 2024 \/ Nov 2024<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Overall option examples show C often around 70 to 90 (weighted) and A around 140 to 175 depending on option, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/Images\/716164-mathematics-without-coursework-0580-june-2024-grade-threshold-table.pdf\"><strong>Cambridge maths PDF<\/strong><\/a> for exact components and options.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">English (0500\/0990)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 2024<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Component and whole-course thresholds shown per component; 0990 (9 to 1) lists minimum raw marks for 9 to 1 per component. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/Images\/716171-first-language-english-9-1-0990-june-2024-grade-threshold-table.pdf\"><strong>0990 PDF<\/strong><\/a> for the exact breakpoints.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Science subjects (0610, 0620, 0625)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 2024<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Component and weighted totals show A\/B\/C cutoffs per paper and overall, example component C often 28 to 34 out of component marks. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridgeinternational.org\/Images\/716102-biology-0610-june-2024-grade-threshold-table.pdf\"><strong>Biology PDF<\/strong><\/a> for confirmation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4.<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Business Studies (0450) \/ Economics (0455)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">June 2024 \/ 2025<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cambridge tables are available per syllabus. (See <a href=\"https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/content\/dam\/pdf\/Support\/Grade-boundaries\/International-GCSE\/grade-boundaries-june-2025-int-gcse.pdf\"><strong>Cambridge index<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Edexcel IGCSE Grade Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Link to Official Pearson Edexcel Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With the \u201cResults &amp; Certification \/ Grade Boundaries\u201d section <strong>Edexcel IGCSE Grade Boundaries is published by Pearson.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Current Session <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/difference-between-knowledge-and-information\/#What_is_Informationnbsp\">Information<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edexcel boundary tables distinguish Higher \/ Foundation \/ \u201cR\u201d (resit \/ revised) tiers, based on the subject.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For 2025 IGCSE sample boundaries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Accounting (max 150 marks) in June 2025 where grade 9 = 130, grade 8 = 118, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comparison Table with Popular Subjects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The below table is popular subjects of <a href=\"https:\/\/qualifications.pearson.com\/content\/dam\/pdf\/Support\/Grade-boundaries\/International-GCSE\/grade-boundaries-june-2025-int-gcse.pdf\"><strong>Edexcel Grade Boundaries of June 2025<\/strong><\/a> International GCSE (9 to 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Maximum Marks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Grade 1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">U<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Mathematics<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Vary based on need<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>English Literature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">150<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">120<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">112<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">105<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">93<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">69<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">52<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>English Language B<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">150<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">113<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">106<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">99<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">90<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">81<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">73<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">54<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">17<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>French&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">160<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">131<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">113<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">96<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">85<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">75<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Geography<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">175<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">140<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">127<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">114<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">87<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">74<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">59<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">44<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">29<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Subject-Specific Grade Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents and students often ask about <strong>subject-specific grade boundaries<\/strong>. Given below are some popular options you may go through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.1 Mathematics Grade Boundaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematics grade boundaries based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/curriculum-vs-syllabus\/#What_is_a_Syllabus\">syllabus<\/a> code and option (for Cambridge 0580 there are many component combinations and weighted totals).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per, <strong>Cambridge PDFs for 0580 (June\/Nov 2024) component cutoffs and the overall weighted minima for A\/B\/C etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edexcel lists separate entries for Mathematics A\/B and Foundation\/Higher with precise numeric cutoffs in its June 2025 PDF.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.2 Science Grade Boundaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Science subjects (Biology 0610, Chemistry 0620, Physics 0625, Combined Sciences) have component weighting and often multiple papers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edexcel gives single overall boundaries for their international specifications.<\/strong> One can go through biology\/chemistry\/physics PDFs to explore specific marks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.3 <strong>Language Grade Boundaries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Language subjects such as First\/Second Language English, native language papers have thresholds per component.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cambridge has both:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Traditional A to G specifications and<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>9 to 1 reformed specs.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.4 <strong>Humanities Grade Boundaries<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Humanities subjects for example History, Geography, Economics, Business etc follow the same pattern.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One can go through the official website for confirmation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How IGCSE Grade Boundaries Work<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IGCSE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/grades-vs-percentage\/#What_is_Grade\">grade<\/a> boundaries<\/strong> are <strong>set by the examiners after understanding the script and going through a detailed statistical analysis to ensure the grades are fair for students.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Edexcel<\/strong> mostly gives a <strong>single overall raw-mark table for linear international <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/gcse\/\">GCSEs<\/a><\/strong>. While in <strong>Cambridge some subjects list component thresholds<\/strong> (individual papers) <strong>and then an overall weighted threshold<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Different boards use different scales like A* to G or 9 to 1 in which A* and 9 is the highest.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Students Using Grade Boundaries in Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get good marks students always need proper planning and strategy. Given below are <strong>some important tips for students using grade boundaries in strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Don\u2019t Fixate on Past Boundaries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instead of sticking to past boundaries learners must use time as a guide. Each time boundaries change<\/strong> and ask boundaries are for previous sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Use Past Papers + Boundary Tables<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students <strong>after practising past papers thoroughly can go through the official website to check tables<\/strong> to understand where they can gain realistic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/percentile-vs-marks\/#What_Are_Marks\">marks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Time Management and Mark Maximisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Understanding how much more marks are needed is important for students to strategies and practice accordingly to achieve desired numbers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Track Subject-wise Gaps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.21kschool.com\/jo\/blog\/how-to-create-a-study-plan\/#What_Is_a_Study_Plan\">study plans<\/a> by <strong>understanding how much marks are needed or exploring the difference between recent performance and target grade opens the opportunity to do well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the <strong>grade boundaries are important<\/strong> for each learner. However, <strong>one must remember that they\u2019re not fixed.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These <strong>boundaries are set every year to ensure fair grades based on paper difficulty or cohort performance.&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Learners who want accurate details <strong>can go through the official grade-threshold PDF mentioned above<\/strong>. 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