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AS/A Level GCE
Modern Foreign LanguagesOCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in French H075
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in German H076
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in Spanish H077
OCR Advanced GCE in French H475
OCR Advanced GCE in German H476
OCR Advanced GCE in Spanish H477
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Contents
1 About these Qual if ications 41.1 The Two-Unit AS 41.2 The Four-Unit Advanced GCE 51.3 Qualification Titles and Levels 51.4 Aims 51.5 Prior Learning/Attainment 6
2 Summary of Content 72.1 AS Units 72.2 A2 Units 9
3 Unit Content 113.1 AS Unit 1: Speaking(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721) 113.2 AS Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1(French F702/German F712/Spanish F722) 113.3 A2 Unit 3: Speaking (French F703/German F713/Spanish F723) 123.4 A2 Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2 (French F704/German F714/Spanish F724) 12
4 Schemes of Assessment 13
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6.2 Progression from these Qualifications 246.3 Key Skills Mapping 246.4 Spiritual, Moral, Ethical, Social, Legislative, Economic and Cultural Issues 256.5 Sustainable Development, Health and Safety Considerations and European Developments 256.6 Avoidance of Bias 256.7 Language 256.8 Performance Descriptions 256.9 Disability Discrimination Act Information Relating to these Specifications 26
Appendix A: Performance Descr ip tions 27
Appendix B: Detai ls of Units at AS and at A Level 32
Appendix C: Content 36
Appendix D: Assessment Cri ter ia (Marking Grids) 52Vertical black lines indicate a significant change to the previous printed version.
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1 About these Qualifications
This booklet contains OCRs Advanced Subsidiary GCE and Advanced GCE specifications inFrench, German and Spanish for teaching from September 2013.
OCR has developed this specification in response to the national subject criteria published by the
QCA in 2006. It incorporates aspects of the previously successful specification and features:
a compact four-unit structure, reducing the examination burden on candidates and teachers;
an updated list of topics for study;
the opportunity to study the topics from a variety of traditional and new media from books,newspapers and magazines, literary texts and film;
the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of the topics in listening, reading, speaking and
writing;
greater stretch and challenge for the most able candidates.
The national subject criteria stipulate that there should no longer be any internally assessed units,and that a candidates knowledge and understanding of the target language society should no
longer be assessed as a separate element.
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1.2 The Four-Unit Advanced GCE
From September 2013 the Advanced GCE is made up of twomandatory units at AS and two
further mandatory units at A2. These A2 units are also externally assessed.
Unit 3is the speaking test, with the discussion of an article in the target language and topic
discussion. It represents 15% of the marks for A Level.
Unit 4is a written paper, testing the other three skills, with a variety of tasks involving
comprehension and manipulation of language as well as an extended essay. It represents 35% ofthe marks for A Level.
For full information about the units, see Appendix B.
1.3 Qualification Titles and Levels
These qualifications are shown on a certificate as:
OCR Advanced Subsidiary GCE in French, German or Spanish.
OCR Advanced GCE in French German or Spanish
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and in addition, at A Level, to:
provide a sufficient basis for the further study of languages at degree level or equivalent.
1.5 Prior Learning/Attainment
It is recommended that students beginning to study French/German/Spanish at AS and A Level
should have the knowledge, understanding and skills equivalent to those for GCSE at Higher tier in
the language.
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2 Summary of Content
2.1 AS Units
Unit 1: Speaking(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721)
Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1(French F702/German F712/Spanish F722)
2.1.1 Knowledge, Understanding and Skills
AS candidates will be required to:
listen and respond to a variety of spoken sources, including authentic sources;
read and respond to a variety of written texts, including authentic sources, covering differentcontexts, registers, styles and genres;
adapt their spoken and written language appropriately for different situations and purposes;
use the language accurately to express facts and ideas and to present explanations, opinionsand information in both speech and writing;
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Leisure and entertainment sub-topics
Sport (including national sporting concerns and traditions)
Tourism and related themes: tourism as a changing phenomenon; tourism and theenvironment
Leisure activities: aspects of cultural life, e.g. f ilm, theatre; the arts as part of leisure time.
Communication and media sub-topics
Communication technology: patterns and changes to communication in daily life
Media, e.g. written press; radio; television (roles and influences).
Education and training sub-topics
School and school life: individual experiences; local and national concerns
Work and training: individual experiences; school to work preparation, transition andaspirations.
2.1.3 Grammar
Th ti l t t f t d t AS h b d t ti l l l b t QCA ll
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2.2 A2 Units
Unit 3: Speaking(French F703/German F713/Spanish F723)
Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2(French F704/German F714/Spanish F724)
2.2.1 Knowledge, Understanding and Skills
In addition to the requirements for the AS units, A Level candidates will be required to:
use the language to present viewpoints, develop arguments, analyse and evaluate in speechand writing;
transfer meaning from the modern foreign language into English, Welsh or Irish;
understand and apply the grammatical system and a range of structures as detailed in the ALevel specification;
study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of one or more ofthe countries or communities whose language is being studied.
2.2.2 Language Topic Areas
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Science and technology: impact and issues sub-topics
Medical progress: development and change impacts on health care, lifestyles, ethics andbeliefs
Scientific advances: change and innovation impacts and issues on society, knowledge,education
Technological developments: change and development impacts on lifestyles, habits, workand education.
Culture sub-topics
Literature and the arts: trends, changes, influences and impacts on individuals and society
Political issues: changes at local and national level; impacts on the individual and society
Heritage and history: influence and impacts of heritage (including colonial heritage) and
historical events (national and international) on contemporary society.
2.2.3 Grammar
The grammatical content for study at A Level has been agreed at a national level between QCA, all
awarding bodies and professional teacher associations.
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3 Unit Content
3.1 AS Unit 1: Speaking(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721)
The tasks are based on topics listed in the AS topic areas.
Section A: Role-play
Using French, German or Spanish, candidatesshould be able to:
explain the English stimulus material;
understand and respond to the examiner.
Section B: Topic discussion
Using French, German or Spanish, candidatesshould be able to:
discuss a topic in detail, explaining facts andideas and justifying points of view.
3 2 AS U it 2 Li t i R di d W iti 1
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3.3 A2 Unit 3: Speaking
(French F703/German F713/Spanish F723)
The task in Section A is based on topics listed in the AS and A2 topic areas.
The task in Section B is based on topics listed in the A2 topic areas.
Section A: Discussion of article
Using French, German or Spanish, candidates
should be able to:
understand and respond to the French,German or Spanish stimulus article;
understand and respond to the examiner;
discuss ideas presented in the stimulusarticle.
Section B: Topic discussion
Using French, German or Spanish, candidates
should be able to:
discuss one or two sub-topics from either thesame or different A2 topic areas, presenting
and analysing the ideas, developing andjustifying points of view.
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4 Schemes of Assessment
4.1 AS GCE Scheme of Assessment
For full details of the marking grids for the assessment criteria at AS and A Level, see Appendix D.
AS GCE Modern Foreign Languages ( French H075/German H076/Spanish H077)
AS Unit 1: Speaking(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721)
30% of the total AS GCE marks15 min speaking test60 marks
This test has twosections:
Section A: Role-play (30 marks) 5 to 6 minutes
This is a transactional task set within a business or domestic
context. Situations require candidates to seek information and
give practical advice, for example to a visitor.
Candidates study an English stimulus of no more than 150words before the test begins. Preparation time is 20 minutes.Candidates are allowed to make notes on the sheet.
During the task, candidates convey the facts and discuss theideas given in the stimulus material with the examiner in French,
German or Spanish.
C did t d U f Sti l R t th
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AS Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1(French F702/German F712/Spanish F722)
70% of the total AS GCE marks2 h 30 min written paper
140 marks
This paper has twosections:
Section A: Listening and writ ing (55 marks)Recommended time for this section: 1 hour
Candidates listen to threerecorded texts (up to 5 minutes in
total).
Some tasks require non-verbal responses* and some requireanswers in English.
Listening comprehension is assessed on a point-by-point markscheme.
There is also a transfer of meaning task from English intoFrench, German or Spanish related to the third listening text.
For this task candidates are assessed on Communication and
Quality of Language (Accuracy) (Grid H.1; C. 2).
Section B: Reading and wri ting (85 marks)Recommended time for this section: 1 hour 30 min
Candidates read threetexts and respond to a variety of tasks: text 1 non-verbal responses*;
text 2 short responses in French, German or Spanish;
text 3 summary answer and extended writing task in
French, German or Spanish.
For tasks related to text 1, reading comprehension is assessedon a point-by-point mark scheme; for tasks related to text 2,
di h i i d i t b i t k
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4.2 Advanced GCE Scheme of Assessment
Advanced GCE Modern Foreign Languages (French H475/German H476/Spanish H477)
AS units as above, Unit 1 being 15% of the total Advanced GCE marks and Unit 2 being 35% ofthe Advanced GCE marks.
A2 Unit 3: Speaking (French F703/German F713/Spanish F723)
15% of the total Advanced GCE
marks15 min speaking test60 marks
This test has twosections:
Section A: Discussion of article (30 marks) 5 to 6 minutes
Candidates study a French, German or Spanish stimulus textbefore the test begins. This stimulus may be taken from a
newspaper or magazine. The total length of the text will not
exceed 250 words, and the subject matter is taken from the listfor AS and A2 topic areas.
During the test, candidates talk in French, German or Spanish tothe examiner about material in the text.
Candidates are assessed on Understanding of and Response tothe Text, Understanding of and Response to the Examiner, as
well as Quality of Language (Accuracy & Range) (Grids K; L;
C.1; F.1).
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A2 Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2 (French F704/German F714/Spanish F724)
35% of the total Advanced GCEmarks
2 h 45 min written paper
140 marks
This paper has threesections:
Section A: Listening and writ ing (35 marks)
Recommended time for this section: 30 min
Candidates listen to tworecorded texts lasting up to 6 minutes
in all.
They respond to the first text in English and to the second inFrench, German or Spanish.
Listening comprehension is assessed on a point-to-point mark
scheme. Candidates are also assessed on Quality of Language
(Accuracy) (Grid C.1).
Section B: Reading and wri ting (60 marks)Recommended time for this section: 1 hour
Candidates read twotexts.
Some tasks require non-verbal responses*, and some requireanswers in French, German or Spanish with manipulation of the
language. In these tasks reading comprehension is assessed on
a point-by-point mark scheme and on Quality of Language(Accuracy) (Grid C.1).
There is a transfer of meaning task from French, German orSpanish into English.
Note:In this task requiring an extended piece of writing in
English, Quality of Written Communication Strand (i)(legibility,
spelling, grammar and punctuation) is assessed as part of the
T f f M i (G id H 2)
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4.3 Unit Order
The normal order in which the unit assessments could be taken is AS Units 1 and 2 in the first yearof study, leading to an AS GCE award, then A2 Units 3 and 4 leading to the Advanced GCE award.
However, the unit assessments may be taken in any order.
Alternatively, candidates may take a valid combination of unit assessments at the end of their AS
GCE or Advanced GCE course in a linear fashion.
4.4 Component Options (at AS/A2)
There are three component options in Unit 1 (AS Speaking) and Unit 3 (A2 Speaking) in GCEFrench, German or Spanish.
Centres may choose that the test be:
either
d t d b th t h d t f t t E t l E i i t d b
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4.6 Assessment Availability
There is oneexamination series each year in June.
From 2014, both AS units and A2 units will be assessed in June only.
4.7 Assessment Objectives
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:
AO1 Understand and respond, in speech and writing, to spoken language.
AO2 Understand and respond, in speech and writing, to written language.
AO3 Show knowledge of, and apply accurately, the grammar and syntax prescribed in thespecification.
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AO weightings in AS GCE
Unit % of AS GCE
TotalAO1 AO2 AO3
AS Unit 1: Speaking
(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721)
17.5 7.5 5 30%
AS Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1
(French F702/German F712/Spanish F722)
17.5 32.5 20 70%
35% 40% 25% 100%
AO weightings in Advanced GCE
Unit % of Advanced GCETotal
AO1 AO2 AO3
AS Unit 1: Speaking
(French F701/German F711/Spanish F721)
8.75 3.75 2.5 15%
AS Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1
(French F702/German F712/Spanish F722)
8.75 16.25 10 35%
A2 Unit 3: Speaking
(French F703/German F713/Spanish F723)7.5 2.5 5 15%
A2 Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2
7 5 20 7 5 35%
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5 Technical Information
5.1 Making Unit Entries
Please note that centres must be registered with OCR in order to make any entries, including
estimated entries. It is recommended that centres apply to OCR to become a registered centre well
in advance of making their first entries. Centres must have made an entry for a unit in order forOCR to supply the appropriate forms. It is essential that unit entry codes (the four-figure alpha-
numeric codes given in brackets at the end of the unit title) are quoted in all correspondence withOCR. See Sections 4.1 and 4.2 for these unit entry codes.
5.2 Making Qualification Entries
Candidates must enter for qualification certification separately from unit assessment(s). If acertification entry is notmade, no overall grade can be awarded.
Candidates may enter for:
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OCR converts the candidates rawmark for each unit to a uniformmark. The maximum uniform
mark for any unit depends on that units weighting in the specification. In French, German orSpanish the two units of the AS specification have UMS weightings of 30% and 70%, and the four
units of the A Level specification have UMS weightings of 15%, 35%, 15% and 35% respectively.
The maximum uniform mark total available for the AS units is 200, and for the A2 units 200. Eachunits raw mark grade boundary equates to the uniform mark boundary at the same grade.
Intermediate marks are converted on a pro-rata basis.
Uniformmarks correspond to unitgrades as follows:
(Advanced GCE)
Unit Weighting
Maximum Unit
Uniform Mark
Unit Grade
ua b c d e35% 140 140112 11198 9784 8370 6956 550
15% 60 6048 4742 4136 3530 2924 230
OCR adds together the unit uniformmarks and compares these to pre-set boundaries (see the
table below) to arrive at qualificationgrades.
Qualification Qualification Grade
A B C D E U
AS GCE 200160 159140 139120 119100 9980 790
1590Advanced GCE 400320 319280 279240 239200 199160
Candidates achieving at least 320 UMS marks in their Advanced GCE, ie grade A, and who also
gain at least 180 UMS in their two A2 units, will receive an A* grade.
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5.6 Unit and Qualification Re-sits
There is no restriction on the number of times a candidate may re-sit each unit before entering for
certification for an AS GCE or Advanced GCE.
Candidates may enter for the full qualifications an unlimited number of times.
5.7 Guided Learning Hours
AS GCE French/German/Spanish requires 180guided learning hours in total.
Advanced GCE French/German/Spanish requires 360guided learning hours in total.
5.8 Code of Practice/Subject Criteria/Common CriteriaRequirements
These specifications comply in all respects with the revised GCSE, GCE, VCE, GNVQ and AEA
Code of Practice 2005/6, the subject criteria for GCE Modern Foreign Languages and TheStatutory Regulation of External Qualifications 2004.
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The classification codes for these specifications are:
French 5650;
German 5670;
Spanish 5750.
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6 Other Specification Issues
6.1 Overlap with other Qualifications
There is no overlap with other qualifications.
6.2 Progression from these Qualifications
Throughout the course of study candidates are encouraged to develop a critical awareness of the
nature of the language and of its many roles at the heart of the cultures in which it is spoken.
The specifications therefore provide a foundation for study in higher education, as well as an
invaluable adjunct to careers in business, education and the arts.
6.3 Key Skills Mapping
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6.4 Spiritual, Moral, Ethical, Social, Legislative, Economic and
Cultural Issues
These specifications can contribute to an understanding of these issues during the study of
relevant language topic areas.
6.5 Sustainable Development, Health and Safety Considerationsand European Developments
Consistent with current EU regulations, these specifications necessarily address the issues ofHealth and Safety considerations, sustainable development and European development as part of
the study of relevant language topic areas.
6.6 Avoidance of Bias
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6.9 Disability Discrimination Act Information Relating to these
Specifications
AS/A levels often require assessment of a broad range of competences. This is because they are
general qualifications and, as such, prepare candidates for a wide range of occupations and higherlevel courses.
The revised AS/A level qualification and subject criteria were reviewed to identify whether any ofthe competences required by the subject presented a potential barrier to any disabled candidates.
If this was the case, the situation was reviewed again to ensure that such competences were
included only where essential to the subject. The findings of this process were discussed withdisability groups and with disabled people.
Reasonable adjustments are made for disabled candidates in order to enable them to access the
assessments. For this reason, very few candidates will have a complete barrier to any part of theassessment. Information on reasonable adjustments is found inAccess Arrangements andSpecial Consideration Regulations and Guidance Relating to Candidates who are Eligible for
Adjustments in Examinationsproduced by the Joint Council (refer to Section 5.9 of thisspecification).
Candidates who are still unable to access a significant part of the assessment, even after exploring
all possibilities through reasonable adjustments, may still be able to receive an award. They would
be given a grade on the parts of the assessment they have taken and there would be an indicationon their certificate that not all of the competences have been addressed. This will be kept underreview and may be amended in the future.
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Appendix A: Performance Descriptions
Performance descriptions have been created for all GCE subjects. They describe the learning outcomes and levels of attainment likely to be demonstrated
by a representative candidate performing at the A/B and E/U boundaries for AS and A2.
In practice most candidates will show uneven profiles across the attainments listed, with strengths in some areas compensating in the award process forweaknesses or omissions elsewhere. Performance descriptions illustrate expectations at the A/B and E/U boundaries of the AS and A2 as a whole; theyhave not been written at unit level.
Grade A/B and E/U boundaries should be set using professional judgement. The judgement should reflect the quality of candidates work, informed by the
available technical and statistical evidence. Performance descriptions are designed to assist examiners in exercising their professional judgement. They
should be interpreted and applied in the context of individual specifications and their associated units. However, performance descriptions are not designedto define the content of specifications and units.
The requirement for all AS and A level specifications to assess candidates quality of written communication will be met through one or more of the
assessment objectives.
The performance descriptions have been produced by the regulatory authorities in collaboration with the awarding bodies.
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28 OCR 2013GCE Modern Foreign L anguages v4
AS performance descriptions for modern foreign languages
Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
Assessment
objectives
Understand and respond, in speech andwriting, to spoken language.
1
Understand and respond, in speech and writing, towritten language.
2
Show knowledge of and apply accurately thegrammar and syntax prescribed in the specification.
1Understand and respond in speech to
spoken language may not apply to thespecifications for certain languages, subject toan agreement with the regulatory authorities.
2Understand and respond in speech to written
language may not apply to the specifications forcertain languages, subject to an agreement withthe regulatory authorities.
A/B boundary
performance
descriptions
In the context of materials appropriate to theAS specification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show a clear understanding of spokenlanguage
(b) understand the main points and details,including points of view
(c) are able to infer meaning with only a fewomissions
(d) are able to develop their ideas, andexpress points of view, with someappropriate justification
(e) respond readily and fluently and take the
initiative (speaking)
(f) have generally accurate pronunciation andintonation (speaking)
(g) are able to deal with unpredictableelements (speaking)
(h) show the ability to organise and structuretheir response coherently (writing)
(i) offer relevant information which addressesthe requirements of the task (writing).
In the context of materials appropriate to the ASspecification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show a clear understanding of a range ofwritten texts
(b) understand the main points and details,including points of view.
(c) are able to infer meaning with only a fewomissions
(d) are able to develop their ideas, and expresspoints of view, with some appropriate
justification
(e) respond readily and fluently and take the
initiative (speaking)
(f) have generally accurate pronunciation andintonation (speaking)
(g) show the ability to organise and structure theirresponse coherently (writing)
(h) offer relevant information which addresses therequirements of the task (writing).
In the context of grammar and syntax listed in the ASspecification, candidates characteristically:
(a) make effective use of a range of vocabulary andstructures appropriate to the task.
(b) The deployment of grammar, syntax andmorphology is generally accurate.
(c) are able to manipulate language appropriatelywhen required.
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E/U
boundary
performance
descriptions
In the context of materials appropriate to the ASspecification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show some understanding of basic, oftenconcrete, spoken language, whileexperiencing difficulties with more complexand abstract language
(b) understand some of the main points anddetails, including basic points of view
(c) have a limited ability to infer meaningwhere appropriate to the task
(d) are able to convey some basic informationwhen transferring meaning
(e) may be hesitant in their response and theirfluency is mostly confined to pre-learntmaterial. Their target languageperformance may be influenced by theirfirst language (speaking)
(f) may have some difficulty communicatingfactual information, narrating events andexpressing basic points of view inresponse to the task set, and do notalways address the requirements of the
task (writing)(g) show some ability to structure and
organise their response whereappropriate.
In the context of materials appropriate to the ASspecification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show some understanding of straightforwardwritten texts, but experience difficulties withmore complex and abstract language
(b) understand some of the main points anddetails, including limited points of view
(c) have a limited ability to infer meaning where
appropriate to the task(d) are able to convey some basic information
when transferring meaning
(e) may be hesitant in their response and theirfluency is mostly confined to pre-learntmaterial. Their target language performancemaybe influenced by their first language(speaking)
(f) may have some difficulty communicatingfactual information, narrating events andexpressing basic points of view in responseto the task set, and do not always address therequirements of the task (writing)
(g) show some ability to structure and organisetheir response where appropriate.
In the context of grammar and syntax listed in the ASspecification, candidates characteristically:
(a) use a restricted range of vocabulary andstructures
(b) have language characterised by frequent errorsin grammar, syntax and morphology
(c) may be influenced by the first language.
(d) demonstrate a very limited ability to manipulatelanguage where required.
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30 OCR 2013GCE Modern Foreign L anguages v4
A2 performance descriptions for modern foreign languages
Assessment objective 1 Assessment objective 2 Assessment objective 3
Assessment
objectives Understand and respond, in speech andwriting, to spoken language.
1
Understand and respond, in speech and writingto written language.
2.
Show knowledge of and apply accurately thegrammar and syntax prescribed in the specification.
1Understand and respond in speechto
spoken language may not apply tospecifications for certain languages,subject to an agreement with theregulatory authorities
2Understand and respond in speechto written
language may not apply to specifications forcertain languages, subject to an agreement withthe regulatory authorities
A/B boundary
performance
descriptions
In the context of materials appropriate tothe A level specification, candidatescharacteristically:
(a) show a clear understanding ofspoken language
(b) understand the main points anddetails, including points of view
(c) demonstrate an ability to infermeaning
(d) are able to transfer meaning withonly minor omissions
(e) are able to develop their ideas, andexpress and justify points of vieweffectively
(f) respond readily and fluently and takethe initiative (speaking)
(g) have generally accuratepronunciation and intonation
(speaking)
(h) are able to deal appropriately withunpredictable elements (speaking)
(i) show the ability to organise andstructure their response coherently(writing)
(j) offer relevant information whichaddresses the requirements of thetask (writing).
In the context of materials appropriate to the Alevel specification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show a clear understanding of a range ofwritten texts
(b) understand the main points and details,
including points of view, and are able to infermeaning
(c) demonstrate an ability to infer meaning
(d) are able to transfer meaning with only minoromissions
(e) are able to develop their ideas, and expressand justify points of view effectively
(f) respond readily and fluently and take theinitiative (speaking)
(g) have generally accurate pronunciation andintonation (speaking)
(h) are able to deal appropriately with
unpredictable elements (speaking)(i) show the ability to organise and structure
their response coherently (writing).
In the context of materials appropriate to the A levelspecification candidates characteristically:
(a) make effective use of a wide range ofvocabulary and a variety of complex structuresas appropriate.
(b) predominantly use grammar, syntax andmorphology in an accurate way
(c) are able to manipulate language accurately andappropriately where required.
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E/U boundary
performance
descriptions
In the context of materials appropriate tothe A level specification, candidatescharacteristically:
(a) show some understanding of spokenusually concrete language, but mayexperience difficulty with morecomplex and abstract language
(b) understand some of the main points
and details, including basic points ofview
(c) demonstrate a limited ability to infermeaning, where appropriate, to thetask
(d) are able to convey the basicinformation when transferringmeaning
(e) may be hesitant in their responseand their fluency is mostly confinedto pre-learnt material. Their targetlanguage performance may beinfluenced by their first language(speaking)
(f) may have some difficultycommunicating factual information,narrative events and expressingbasic points of view in response tothe task set, and do not alwaysaddress the requirements of the taskappropriately (writing)
(g) show some ability to structure andorganise their response, whereappropriate.
In the context of materials appropriate to the Alevel specification, candidates characteristically:
(a) show some understanding of a range ofwritten texts, usually straightforward, butmay experience difficulty with more complexand abstract language
(b) understand some of the main points anddetails, including basic points of view
(c) demonstrate a limited ability to infermeaning, where appropriate, to the task
(d) are able to convey the basic informationwhen transferring meaning
(e) may be hesitant in their response and theirfluency is mostly confined to pre-learntmaterial. Their target language performancemay be influenced by their first language(speaking)
(f) may have some difficulty communicatingfactual information, narrative events andexpressing basic points of view in responseto the task set and do not always addressthe requirements of the task appropriately
(g) show some ability to structure and organisetheir response, where appropriate.
In the context of grammar and syntax listed in the Alevel specification, candidates characteristically:
(a) use a restricted range of vocabulary andstructures. The deployment of grammar, syntaxand morphology contains frequent error andmay be influenced by their first language.
(b) demonstrate a very limited ability to manipulatelanguage correctly when required.
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Appendix B: Details of Units at AS and at A Level
Candidates have 20 minutes to prepare before taking this test.
Unit 1: Speaking (French F701/German F711/Spanish F721) 15 minutes Spoken test
Component Stimulus Task AO1 AO2 AO3 Percentages
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Raw
Marks
AS A2
Role-play
Transaction
Lasting from 5 to (a
maximum of) 6
minutes
Materials in English. Respond and give
information and
explanations in the target-
language.
Response to
Examiner, Grid B
10 Use of Stimulus,
Grid A
15 Quality of Language
(Accuracy),
Grid C.1
5
30 15% 7.5%
Topic discussion
Lasting from 9 to
(a maximum of) 10
minutes
Discuss an AS topic withexaminer.
Ideas, Opinionsand Relevance,
Grid D
Fluency,
Spontaneity and
Responsiveness
Grid E.1
Pronunciation and
Intonation,Grid G
10
10
5
Quality of Language(Accuracy),
Grid C.1
5
30 15% 7.5%
Total 35 Total 15 Total 10 60 30% 15%
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Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1 (French F702/German F712/Spanish F722) 2 hours 30 minutes Written test
Component Stimulus Task AO1 AO2 AO3 Totals Percentages
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Raw
Marks
AS A2
Listening and
writing
The total time ofthe recordings for
the listening shall
not exceed 5
minutes.
The candidate should
spend approximately
1 hour answering this
section.
Texts 1 and 2
Range of listening
comprehensiontasks.
Play the recording as
necessary.
Non-verbal responsetasks.
Comprehension,
point by point.
20 20
Text 3 (longer)
Questions in English.
Respond in English in
words, phrases, numbers
etc.
Comprehension,
point by point.
15 15
Text 4
Transfer of meaning
task based on an
English stimulus
related to Text 3.
Transfer meaning from
English into the target-
language.
Communication,
Grid H.1
10 Quality of Language
(Accuracy) Grid C.2
10 20
5527.5% 13.75%
Reading and writing
The candidate should
spend approximately
1 hour and 30
minutes answering
this section.
Text 5
Range of reading
comprehension
tasks.
Non-verbal response
tasks.
Comprehension,
point by point.
10 10
Text 6
Questions in the
target-language.
Respond in the target-
language.
Comprehension,
point by point
15 Quality of Language
(Accuracy) Grid C.2
10 25
Text 7
Questions in the
target-language.
Respond in the target
language:
1 summary question
extended personal
response to topic/theme
of text.
Comprehension of
Text, Grid I
Response to Text,
Grid J
10
20
Quality of Language
(Accuracy & Range)Grid C.2 &Grid F.2
10 + 10
50
85 42.5% 21.25%
Total 35 Total 65 Total 40 140 70% 35%
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Unit 3: Speaking (French F703/German F713/Spanish F723) 15 minutes Spoken test
Component Stimulus Task AO1 AO2 AO3 Percentages
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Raw AS A2
Discussion of
article
Lasting from 5 to (a
maximum of) 6
minutes
Text in the target-
language.
Talk about materials from
the text.
Understanding of
and Response to
Examiner, Grid L
10 Understanding of
and Response to
Text, Grid K
10 Quality of Language
(Accuracy),Grid C.1
Quality of Language
(Range),Grid F.1
5
5
30 15% 7.5%
Topic conversation
Lasting from 10 to (a
maximum of) 12
minutes
Discuss and develop
ideas and themes from
one of the two prepared
A2 topics of their choice.
Development of
Ideas, Grid M
Fluency,
Spontaneity,
Responsiveness,
Grid E.2
Pronunciation and
Intonation,Grid G
10
5
5
Quality of Language
(Accuracy),Grid C.1
Quality of Language
(Range), Grid F.1
5
5
30 15% 7.5%
Total 30 Total 10 Total 20 60 30% 15%
* Candidates have 20 minutes to prepare before taking this test.
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Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2 (French F704/German F714/Spanish F724) 2 hours 45 minutes Written test
Component Stimulus Task AO1 AO2 AO3 Percentages
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
Marks
Criteria Raw
MarksRaw AS A2
Listening and
writing
The recording shall
not exceed 6
minutes.
The candidate
should spend
approximately 30
minutes on this
section.
Text 1
Questions in
English.
Play the recording as necessary.
Respond in English.
Comprehension,
point by point.
10 10
Text 2
Questions in the
target-language.
Respond in the target-language. Comprehension,
point by point.
20 Quality of Language
(Accuracy),Grid C.1
5 25
3517.5% 8.75%
Reading and
writing
The candidate
should spend
approximately 1
hour on this
section.
Text 3
(a)One or two non-
verbal response
tasks.
Matching tasks, finding synonyms etc. Comprehension,
point by point.
7/8 7/8
(b)One or two tasks
in the target-
language.
Manipulate the target-language, e.g. by gap-
filling or sentence-completion.
Comprehension,
point by point.
7/8 7/8
(c)A task withquestions in the
target-language.
Respond in the target-language. Comprehension,point by point.
10 10
25
Text 4
(a)One task with
material to be put
into English.
(b)Two tasks
involving the target-
language.
(c)One task with
questions in thetarget-language.
Transfer meaning from the target-language
into English.
Manipulate the target-language, e.g. by
explaining words or phrases, or in the guided
reformulation of sentences.
Respond in the target-language.
Transfer of
Meaning, Grid H.2
Comprehension
point by point.
Comprehension,
point by point.
10
10
10
Language assessed
globally for(b) and (c)of
Texts 3 and 4.
Quality of Language
(Accuracy),Grid C.1
5
10
10
5
10
35
30%
15%
Writing
Approximately 1
hour and 15
minutes
Choice of eight
essay titles, two
titles in each of the
four A2 topic areas.
Each title will be on
a different sub-topic.
Choose one title.
Produce an extended piece of writing on that
title in the target-language: 250400 words.
Relevance and
Points of View,
Grid N
Structure and
Analysis: Grid O
10
15
Quality of Language
(Accuracy),
Grid C.2
Quality of Language
(Range), Grid F.2
10
45 22.5% 11.25%
10
Total 30 Total 80 Total 30 140 70% 35%
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Appendix C: Content
Appendix C1: Knowledge, Understanding and Skills
At AS level, candidates:
listen and respond to a variety of spoken sources, including authentic sources;
read and respond to a variety of written texts, including authentic sources, covering differentcontexts, registers, styles and genres;
adapt their spoken and written language appropriately for different situations and purposes;
use the language accurately to express facts and ideas, and to present explanations, opinionsand information in both speech and writing;
transfer meaning from the modern foreign language into English, Welsh or Irish;
understand and apply the grammatical system and the range of structures detailed in the AS
specification;
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Appendix C2: Grammar
AS and A Level candidates will be expected to have studied the grammatical system andstructures of the language during their course. In the examination they will be required to use,
actively and accurately, grammar and structures appropriate to the tasks set, drawn from thefollowing lists. The lists are divided into AS and A Level.
Examples in italics are indicative, not exclusive.
For structures marked (R), receptive knowledge only is required.
C2.1: FRENCH
Grammar for AS Level
Unit 1: Speaking(French F701) and
Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing1(French F702)
Nouns: gender
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Quantifiers/
Intensifiers : (trs, assez, beaucoup)
Pronouns: personal; subject, object; direct and indirect; position and order
reflexive
relative (qui, que)
relative (lequel, auquel, dont) (R)
object: direct and indirect
disjunctive/emphatic
demonstrative (celui) (R)
Pronouns: (continued)
indefinite (quelquun)
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tenses: present
perfect (including agreement of past participle)
imperfect
future
conditional
future perfect (R)
conditional perfect (R)
pluperfect
past historic (R)
passive voice: present tense
other tenses (R)
imperative
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FRENCH
Grammar for A Level
Unit 3: Speaking(French F703) and
Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2(French F704)
In addition to the grammar listed for AS level, the following are required:
Pronouns: relative (lequel, auquel, dont)
possessive (le mien)
demonstrative (celui)
interrogative (quoi)
Verbs: dependent infinitives (faire rparer)
future perfect tense
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C2.2: GERMAN
Grammar for AS Level
Unit 1: Speaking(German F711) and
Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1(German F712)
The case system
Nouns: gender
singular and plural forms
genitive singular and dative plural forms
weak nouns
adjectives used as nouns
Articles: definite and indefinite, including kein
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relative
indefinite (jemand, niemand)
possessive
interrogative (wer, wen, wem, was)
Verbs: weak, strong, mixed and irregular forms of verbs
reflexive usages
modes of address (du, ihr, Sie)
impersonal verbs
separable/inseparable
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Verbs:(continued)
infinitive constructions: lassenwith infinitive (R)
modal verbs (drfen, knnen, mgen, mssen, sollen, wollen): present andimperfect tenses, imperfect subjunctive of mgenand knnen
auxiliary (haben, sein, werden)
infinitive constructions (um zu, ohne zu, verbs with zu)
infinitive constructions: lassenwith infinitive
negative forms
interrogative forms
tenses: present
perfect
perfect (modal verbs) (R)
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subjunctive in indirect speech (R)
Prepositions: fixed case and dual case
Clause structures: main clause word order
subordinate clauses (incl. relative clauses)
Conjunctions: coordinating
subordinating: most common, including damit, ob, so dass
subordinating: als ob, seitdem(R)
Number, quantity
and time: (including use of seit, seitdem)
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GERMAN
Grammar for A Level
Unit 3: Speaking(German F713) and
Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2(German F714)
In addition to the grammar listed for AS level, the following are required:
Verbs: tenses: perfect (all verbs, including modal verbs)
future perfect
conditional perfect
passive voice (verbs with a direct or an indirect object)
subjunctive in conditional clauses (pluperfect)
infinitive constructions: lassenwith infinitive (R)
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C2.3: SPANISH
Grammar for AS Level
Unit 1: Speaking(Spanish F721) and
Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing 1(Spanish F722)
Nouns: gender
singular and plural forms
Articles: definite and indefinite (including loplus adjective)
Adjecti ves: agreement
position
apocopation (buen, mal)
comparative and superlative
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reflexive
relative (que, quien, el que, el cual)
disjunctive/emphatic
demonstrative (este, ese, aquel, esto, eso, aquello)
indefinite (algo, alguien)
possessive (el mo, la ma)
interrogative (cul, qu, quin)
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Verbs: regular and irregular forms of verbs, including reflexive verbs
Modes of address (t, usted)
radical changing verbs
impersonal verbs
verbs followed by an infinitive (with or without a preposition)
perfect infinitive
negative forms
interrogative forms
reflexive constructions (se vende, se nos dice que)
uses of serand estar
tenses: present
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gerund present and past participle
subjunctive
mood: present
perfect
imperfect
pluperfect
uses of subjunctive: polite commands
negative commands
after verbs of wishing, command, request, emotion
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Verbs: (continued)
to express purpose (para que)
to express possibility/impossibility
after conjunctions of time (cuando lleguemos)
in conditional sentences after si
all other common uses (R)
Prepositions: personal a
uses of por and para
Conjunctions: common, including y, pero, o, porque, como, cuando
Number, quantity
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SPANISH
Grammar for A Level
Unit 3: Speaking(Spanish F723) and
Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing 2(Spanish F724)
In addition to the grammar listed for AS Level, the following are required:
Verbs: future perfect tense
conditional perfect tense
passive voice: all tenses
subjunctive mood: all common uses
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Appendix D: Assessment Criteria (Marking Grids)
Examiners allocate marks to candidates work on a best-fit basis using the following marking grids.
UNIT 1: SPEAKING ROLE-PLAY
GRID A USE OF STIMULUS 15 marks AO2 GRID B RESPONSE TO EXAMINER 10 marks AO1
1315Full use of the stimulus material.Successfully conveys all or nearly all of the points.
910
Responds fluently and fully to the examinersquestions and comments. Shows initiative andimagination throughout. Leads the conversation. A
convincing performance.
1012
Good use of the stimulus material.
Successfully conveys about three quarters of thepoints.
78
Responds readily, takes the initiative and is able to
keep the momentum going. Shows imagination andgives some well developed answers.
69Reasonable attempt to use the stimulus material.Successfully conveys about half of the points.
56
Responds satisfactorily to the examiner. Producessome appropriate replies. Shows some initiative and
imagination in developing answers but performance isinconsistent.
35Some attempt to use the stimulus material. Able togive some basic information.
Successfully conveys about a quarter of the points.
34May be hesitant in responding. Responses to theexaminer are brief and sometimes inadequate. Shows
little initiative or imagination.
02Little or no attempt to use the stimulus material. Norelevant information or supplies one or two of the
points.
02Has some difficulty in understanding and is hesitant inresponding to many of the examiners questions and
comments. Shows very little initiative or imagination.
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UNIT 1: SPEAKING ROLE-PLAY (Continued)
GRID C.1 QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
5 Characterised by a high and consistent level of
accuracy in use of complex structures, althoughthere may be some errors.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there may
be some inconsistency and errors in more complexareas.
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding ofgrammatical usage. Generally accurate use of
simple sentence structures. Some correct use ofcomplex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
2
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequenterrors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)but evidence of correct use of simple sentence
structures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates firstlanguage.
01 Little evidence of grammatical awareness.Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequent
first language interference.
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UNIT 1: SPEAKING TOPIC DISCUSSION
GRID DIDEAS, OPINIONS AND RELEVANCE10 marks AO1
GRID E.1FLUENCY, SPONTANEITY, RESPONSIVENESS10 marks AO1
910 Well-chosen relevant information to develop arange of ideas and to justify points of view.
910 Responds promptly and fully. Consistently showsinitiative. Leads the conversation. A fluent and
spontaneous performance throughout.
78Able to develop and explain ideas and to expresspoints of view, with some justification. Offers
relevant information.
78Able to respond readily and take the initiative, withlittle hesitation. Most of the time is fluent and
spontaneous and can keep the momentum going.
56Shows some ability to develop and explain ideas
and to express opinions. Able to conveyinformation. Not always relevant.
56Responds reasonably promptly to the examiner,
though with occasional hesitation. Reasonably fluentand spontaneous at times.
34
Shows a limited ability to develop or explain ideasand to express opinions. May have some difficulty
communicating factual information. Often irrelevant
or repetitive.
34May be hesitant in responding. Responses to the
examiner are brief and sometimes inadequate.
Fluency is often confined to pre-learnt material.
02Very few ideas. Ideas not explained or developed.
Very limited ability to convey even quite basicinformation. Very superficial.
02
Has some difficulty in understanding. Hesitant, withfrequent pauses, in responding to many of the
examiners questions and comments. Fluency
confined to pre-learnt material.
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UNIT 1 SPEAKING TOPIC DISCUSSION (Continued)
GRID C.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
GRID GPRONUNCIATION AND INTONATION5 marks AO1
5 Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
5 Sounds authentic nearly all of the time. Onlyoccasional errors of pronunciation and intonation.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.
Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complex
areas.
4Pronunciation and intonation generally accurate,although there may be occasional mispronunciation
of more difficult sounds.
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding of
grammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use ofcomplex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
3Pronunciation and intonation acceptable, in spite of anumber of errors that rarely impede communication.Some problems with some more difficult sounds.
2Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequent
errors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)but evidence of correct simple sentence structures.
Vocabulary and structures may be quite strongly
influenced by the candidates first language.
2Pronunciation and intonation may be influenced by
candidates first language, and problems with moredifficult sounds sometimes impede communication.
01
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,
verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequent
first language interference.
01 Comprehensible only with difficulty. Many soundsmispronounced. Heavily influenced by candidatesfirst language.
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UNIT 2: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING Section A: Li stening and Writi ng
GRID H.1 COMMUNICATION 10 marks AO2 GRID C.2QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)10 marks AO3
910 Most or all of the information successfullyconveyed.
910 Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although there
may be some errors.
78 Three quarters of the points conveyed. 78
Language generally accurate. Shows a sound graspof AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate. Generally
correct use of complex structures. Tenses and
agreements good, although there may be someinconsistency and errors in more complex areas.
56 Half of the information successfully conveyed. 56
Shows evidence of fair understanding of grammaticalusage. Generally accurate use of simple sentence
structures. Some correct use of complex sentencestructures. The performance is likely to be patchyand inconsistent.
34 Only a quarter of the points conveyed. 34
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequent errorsof an elementary kind (endings, verb forms, gender
of common nouns, adjectival agreements) but
evidence of correct use of simple sentencestructures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates first language.
02 Very little or no information conveyed. 02
Little evidence of grammatical awareness. Persistent,
serious and elementary errors (endings, verb forms,gender of common nouns). Frequent first language
interference.
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UNIT 2: L ISTENING, READING AND WRITING 1 Section B: Reading and Writi ng
GRID C.2 QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)10 marks AO3
910Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
78
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.
Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complex
areas.
56
Shows evidence of fair understanding of
grammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use ofcomplex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
34
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequent
errors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)but evidence of correct use of simple sentence
structures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates first
language.
02
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequent
first language interference.
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UNIT 2: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 1 Section B : Reading and Wri ting (Conti nued)
GRID ICOMPREHENSION OF TEXT10 marks AO2
GRID JRESPONSE TO TEXT20 marks AO2
910Consistently relevant information. Includes nearly
all the points from the original passage. Shows avery clear understanding of the text.
1620Responds with well-developed points of view thatshow insight, originality and imagination.
78
Relevant information showing understanding of upto two third of the points from the original passage.
There may be one or two instances of lifting from
the original passage.
1215
Expresses points of view that are consistentlydeveloped and respond to the requirements of
the task. Shows some originality and/or
imagination.
56
Some relevant information showing understanding
of up to half of the points. There may be instancesof lifting from the original passage.
811
Expresses points of view that respond to the
requirements of the task. Some of these may bedeveloped and there may be some originalityand/or imagination.
34
Little relevant information. Includes up to a third of
the points, showing understanding of some of the
points. Over-reliance on phrases lifted from theoriginal passage.
47Manages the beginning of a response to therequirements of the task. May have difficulty in
expressing and/or developing points of view.
02No relevant information or supplies one or tworelevant points from the original passage.
03Very short response. May not go beyond pointsof view already expressed in the original text.
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UNIT 2: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 1 Section B : Reading and Wri ting (Conti nued)
GRID C.2QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)10 marks AO3
GRID F.2QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (RANGE)10 marks AO3
910Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, althoughthere may be some errors.
910Effective and confident use of a wide range ofvocabulary and idiom with a variety of complexsentence structures.
78
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.
Generally correct use of complex structures.Tenses and agreements good, although there may
be some inconsistency and errors in more complex
areas.
78
Effective use of a range of vocabulary andstructures appropriate to the task, with little
repetition. A positive attempt to introduce varietyand to use a range of complex sentence
structures (though not always able to maintain
correct usage).
56
Shows evidence of fair understanding ofgrammatical usage. Generally accurate use of
simple sentence structures. Some correct use ofcomplex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
56
Attempts to extend the range of vocabulary,though still rather repetitive. Attempts to use
more complex language with some success inproducing a range of syntax and sentence
structures appropriate to the task.
34
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequenterrors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)but evidence of correct use of simple sentence
structures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates firstlanguage.
34
Use of a restricted range of vocabulary and
structures. Frequent repetition of the same wordsand phrases. Some attempt (not necessarily
successful) at the use of more complex sentence
structures.
02
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.
Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequent
first language interference.
02Only simple sentence patterns. Very limitedvocabulary. Very limited range of structures.
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UNIT 3: SPEAKING DISCUSSION OF ARTICLE
GRID KUNDERSTANDING OF AND RESPONSE TOTEXT10 marks AO2
GRID LUNDERSTANDING OF AND RESPONSETO EXAMINER10 marks AO1
910Excellent understanding of the text. Fully able todevelop ideas and to express and justify points of
view.
910
No problems of comprehension. Very prompt andfluent response to questions. Readily takes the
initiative in developing the topics raised.Confidently deals with unpredictable elements.
78
Supplies the main points and details from the text,including points of view where relevant. Able toinfer meaning. Able to develop ideas and justify
points of view effectively.
78
Few problems of comprehension. Respondsreadily and fluently and takes the initiative indeveloping the topics raised. Able to deal with
unpredictable elements.
56
Supplies most of the main points and some details
from the text. Shows a reasonable level ofunderstanding of the text, including points of view
where relevant. Some ability to infer meaning.
56
Understands questions on basic concepts buthas some difficulty understanding questions
about more complicated ideas. Some delay inresponse but may take the initiative at times.
Needs encouragement to develop the topics
raised. Some ability to deal with unpredictableelements.
34Supplies some of the main points and details butshows limited ability to infer meaning. May
experience difficulties with more complex language.
34
Shows some understanding of examinersquestions but may experience difficulties with
more complex language. Generally hesitant.Limited response to the majority of topics raised.
Limited ability to deal with unpredictableelements.
02Supplies no relevant information or only one or two
of the points from the text. Minimal understandingshown of text.
02Severe problems of comprehension. Very marked
hesitation. Limited response. Not able to dealwith unpredictable elements.
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UNIT 3: SPEAKING DISCUSSION OF ARTICLE (Continued)
GRID C.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
GRID F.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (RANGE)5 marks AO3
5Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
5Effective and confident use of a wide range ofvocabulary and idiom with a variety of complex
sentence structures.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complexareas.
4
Effective use of a range of vocabulary andstructures appropriate to the task, with littlerepetition. A positive attempt to introduce variety
and to use a range of complex sentencestructures (though not always able to maintaincorrect usage).
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding ofgrammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use of
complex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
3
Attempts to extend the range of vocabulary,though still rather repetitive. Attempts to usemore complex language with some success in
producing a range of syntax and sentence
structures appropriate to the task.
2
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequenterrors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)
but evidence of correct use of simple sentencestructures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates firstlanguage.
2
Use of a restricted range of vocabulary andstructures. Frequent repetition of the same words
and phrases. Some attempt (not necessarilysuccessful) at the use of more complex sentence
structures.
01
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.
Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,
verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequentfirst language interference.
01Only simple sentence patterns. Very limited
vocabulary. Very limited range of structures.
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UNIT 3: SPEAKING TOPIC CONVERSATION
GRID MDEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS10 marks AO1
GRID E.2FLUENCY, SPONTANEITY,RESPONSIVENESS5 marks AO1
910Well-chosen relevant information to develop a
range of ideas and to justify points of view.5
Responds promptly and fully. Consistently shows
initiative. Leads the conversation. A fluent andspontaneous performance throughout.
78Able to develop and explain ideas and to express
points of view, with some justification. Offers
relevant information.
4Able to respond readily and take the initiative,
with little hesitation. Most of the time is fluent and
spontaneous and can keep the momentum going.
56
Shows some ability to develop and explain ideas
and to express opinions. Able to conveyinformation, not always relevant.
3
Responds reasonably promptly to the examiner,
though with occasional hesitation. Reasonablyfluent and spontaneous at times.
34
Shows a limited ability to develop or explain ideasand to express opinions. May have some difficulty
communicating factual information. Often irrelevant
or repetitive.
2May be hesitant in responding. Responses to the
examiner are brief and sometimes inadequate.Fluency is often confined to pre-learnt material.
02Very few ideas. Ideas not explained or developed.Very limited ability to convey even quite basic
information. Very superficial.
01
Has some difficulty in understanding. Hesitant,
with frequent pauses, in responding to many ofthe examiners questions and comments. Fluency
confined to pre-learnt material.
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UNIT 3: SPEAKING TOPIC CONVERATION (Continued)
GRID C.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
GRID F.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (RANGE)5 marks AO3
5Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
5Effective and confident use of a wide range ofvocabulary and idiom with a variety of complex
sentence structures.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complexareas.
4
Effective use of a range of vocabulary andstructures appropriate to the task, with littlerepetition. A positive attempt to introduce variety
and to use a range of complex sentencestructures (though not always able to maintaincorrect usage).
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding ofgrammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use of
complex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
3
Attempts to extend the range of vocabulary,though still rather repetitive. Attempts to use morecomplex language with some success in
producing a range of syntax and sentence
structures appropriate to the task.
2
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequenterrors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)
but evidence of correct use of simple sentencestructures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates firstlanguage.
2
Use of a restricted range of vocabulary andstructures. Frequent repetition of the same words
and phrases. Some attempt (not necessarilysuccessful) at the use of more complex sentence
structures.
01
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.
Persistent, serious and elementary errors (endings,
verb forms, gender of common nouns). Frequentfirst language interference.
01Only simple sentence patterns. Very limited
vocabulary. Very limited range of structures.
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UNIT 3: SPEAKING TOPIC CONVERSATION (Continued)
GRID GPRONUNCIATION AND INTONATION5 marks AO1
5 Sounds authentic nearly all of the time. Onlyoccasional errors of pronunciation and intonation.
4Pronunciation and intonation generally accurate,although there may be occasional
mispronunciation of more difficult sounds.
3
Pronunciation and intonation acceptable, in spite
of a number of errors that rarely impede
communication. Some problems with some moredifficult sounds.
2Pronunciation and intonation may be influenced bycandidates first language and problems with more
difficult sounds sometimes impede communication.
01Comprehensible only with difficulty. Many sounds
mispronounced. Heavily influenced by candidatesfirst language.
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UNIT 4: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 2 Section A: Li stening and Writi ng
GRID C.1 ACCURACY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
5Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.
Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complex
areas.
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding of
grammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use of
complex sentence structures. The performance is
likely to be patchy and inconsistent.
2
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequent
errors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)
but evidence of correct use of simple sentence
structures. Vocabulary and structures may be quitestrongly influenced by the candidates first
language.
01
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.
Persistent, serious and elementary errors
(endings, verb forms, gender of common nouns).Frequent first language interference.
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UNIT 4: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 2 Section B : Reading and Wri ting (Transfer of Meaning task)
This grid is to be used in conjunction with the indicative content given in the mark scheme.
Award twomarks per translated section according to the grid below.
This grid assesses Transfer of Meaning into English. Note that this grid integrates Quality of Written Communication Strand (i) descriptors.
GRID H.2TRANSFER OF MEANING10 marks AO2
2Accurate transfer of meaning. Faultless or virtuallyfaultless grammar, punctuation and spelling in
English.
1
Inconsistent transfer of meaning. Mostly accurate
but there are errors and/or missed details. There
are instances of error in grammar, punctuation andspelling in English.
0
Very limited transfer of meaning. A substantial
number of elements misunderstood or missing.
Significant error in grammar, punctuation andspelling in English.
Notes to Grid H.2
Exceptional responses and marks to award
1. Candidates may answer in faultless English but may not transfer meaning accurately. Award either 0 or 1 mark, depending on level of inaccuracy in
meaning.
2. The transfer of meaning is accurate but contains significant spelling and/or grammar errors. Award 0 or 1 mark, depending on level of inaccuracy of
English.
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UNIT 4: L ISTENING, READING AND WRITING 2 Section B: Reading and Writi ng
GRID C.1QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)5 marks AO3
5
Characterised by a high and consistent level of accuracy
in use of complex structures, although there may besome errors.
4
Language generally accurate. Shows a sound grasp of
AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate. Generallycorrect use of complex structures. Tenses and
agreements good, although there may be some
inconsistency and errors in more complex areas.
3
Shows evidence of fair understanding of grammaticalusage. Generally accurate use of simple sentence
structures. Some correct use of complex sentence
structures. The performance is likely to be patchy andinconsistent.
2
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequent errors ofan elementary kind (endings, verb forms, gender of
common nouns, adjectival agreements) but evidence of
correct use of simple sentence structures. Vocabularyand structures may be quite strongly influenced by the
candidates first language.
01
Little evidence of grammatical awareness. Persistent,serious and elementary errors (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns). Frequent first languageinterference.
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UNIT 4: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 2 Section C: Writi ng (Essay)
GRID NRELEVANCE AND POINTS OF VIEW10 marks AO2
GRID OSTRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS15 marks AO2
910Consistently relevant information that supportspoints of view and opinions. Shows genuine insight
in responding to the task.
1315The response displays genuine control and clarity. A verywell-developed argument. Confident ability to develop an
argument, analyse and evaluate, and draw conclusions.
78
Relevant information that responds to therequirements of the task and is used to support
points of view and opinions. Produces an
imaginative and/or original response to the task.
1012Coherently structured and organised response. Points ofview are linked in a logical sequence. Able to develop an
argument, analyse and evaluate, and draw conclusions.
56
The information given is mainly relevant to the
task. Points of view and opinions are generally
supported by some factual evidence. Maydemonstrate some originality and/or imagination.
69
Structured and organised response. Points of view are
mostly linked in a logical sequence. Shows some ability
to develop an argument, analyse and evaluate and drawconclusions.
34
Includes some relevant information but does notalways address the requirements of the task. May
have some difficulty in expressing points of viewand/or narrating events and/or communicatingfactual information.
35Shows some ability to structure and organise the
response. Limited ability to develop an argument,analyse and evaluate, and draw conclusions.
02The response to the task is likely to be very short
and/or irrelevant and/or very superficial.02
Random organisation of the response. Limited attempt todevelop an argument, analyse and evaluate, and drawconclusions.
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UNIT 4: LISTENING, READING AND WRITING 2 Section C: Writi ng (Essay)
GRID C.2QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (ACCURACY)10 marks AO3
GRID F.2QUALITY OF LANGUAGE (RANGE)10 marks AO3
910Characterised by a high and consistent level ofaccuracy in use of complex structures, although
there may be some errors.
910Effective and confident use of a wide range of vocabulary
and idiom with a variety of complex sentence structures.
78
Language generally accurate. Shows a soundgrasp of AS and/or A2 structures, as appropriate.
Generally correct use of complex structures.
Tenses and agreements good, although there maybe some inconsistency and errors in more complex
areas.
78
Effective use of a range of vocabulary and structures
appropriate to the task, with little repetition. A positive
attempt to introduce variety and to use a range ofcomplex sentence structures (though not always able to
maintain correct usage).
56
Shows evidence of fair understanding ofgrammatical usage. Generally accurate use ofsimple sentence structures. Some correct use of
complex sentence structures. The performance islikely to be patchy and inconsistent.
56
Attempts to extend the range of vocabulary, though still
rather repetitive. Attempts to use more complex languagewith some success in producing a range of syntax and
sentence structures appropriate to the task.
34
Evidence of gaps in basic grammar. Frequenterrors of an elementary kind (endings, verb forms,
gender of common nouns, adjectival agreements)
but evidence of correct use of simple sentencestructures. Vocabulary and structures may be quite
strongly influenced by the candidates firstlanguage.
34
Use of a restricted range of vocabulary and structures.Frequent repetition of the same words and phrases.Some attempt (not necessarily successful) at the use of
more complex sentence structures.
02
Little evidence of grammatical awareness.
Persistent, serious and elementary errors(endings, verb forms, gender of common nouns).Frequent first language interference.
02Only simple sentence patterns. Very limited vocabulary.Very limited range of structures.
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SUMMARY OF THE GRIDS AND OF THEIR USES IN THE FOUR UNITS
A Use of stimulusB Response to ExaminerC.1 Quality of Language (Accuracy) (5 marks)C.2 Quality of Language (Accuracy) (10 marks)D Ideas, Opinions and RelevanceE.1 Fluency, Spontaneity,Responsiveness (10 marks)
E.2 Fluency, Spontaneity, Responsiveness (5 marks)F.1 Quality of Language (Range) (5 marks)F.2 Quality of Language (Range) (10 marks)G Pronunciation and IntonationH.1 Communication (10 marks)H.2 Transfer of Meaning (10 marks)I Comprehension of TextJ Response to TextK Understanding of and Response to TextL Understanding of and Response to ExaminerM Development of IdeasN Relevance and Points of View
O Structure and Analysis
AO1 AO2 AO3
UNIT 1Speaking
Role-play B A C.1
Topic Discussion D; E.1; G C.1
UNIT 2Listening, Reading and Writing 1
Listening and Writing H.1 C.2
Reading and Writing I; J C.2 (twice); F.2
UNIT 3Speaking
Discussion of Article L K C.1; F.1
Topic Conversation M; E.2; G C.1; F.1
UNIT 4Listening, Reading and Writing 2
Listening and Writing C.1
Reading and Writing H.2 C.1
Writing (Essay) N; O C.2; F.2