Here is a resource that I made today to help my students understand the structure of their examinations in GCSE English. It gives you a way to teach ‘the big picture’ in an active fashion by presenting the students with a partially completed chart of the two examinations. They are then asked to use the cut-ups provided to add extra information such as the dates of the exams; the assessment objectives; the primary focus of the test; and whether their anthology is required.
By thinking about the pieces of information given, students can deduce where the extra information goes. Well, that’s the theory anyway.
Print the Word document on A4 and copy to A3 paper with two sheets per side if possible.
What the students will end up with is hopefully a useful chart and, by actually processing the information, a better understanding of the structure of their assessment. You never know, it might even make them feel less stressed.
Filed under: Assessment, Education, Resources, Teaching English | Tagged: GCSE, kinaesthetic learning, The big picture
Hi , a friend’s daughter was difficulties with her AQA English – whats on what paper, no. of marks etc . I printed her off the structure activity for her own use and both parents and daughter were delighted.
Kind regards and many thanks,
Frances
I’m so glad it was helpful Frances,
Andrew