The new MFL curriculum and exams Susi Sahmland Goldsmiths,
University of London
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In this session: 1.To clarify the changes in the curriculum for
KS4 in subject context 2.To understand the exam changes 3.Grading
1-9
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AS changes
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AS and A level
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AS own exam and will not count towards A2
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GCSE
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Content
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Exam
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Grading
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Grading example from Richmond Park Academy MFL departm ent
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Different types of speaking in exams, conducted by teacher,
marked by board Literature in reading exams Translation part of
writing exam
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GCSE changes in MFL Subject ContentExam Spontaneous speaking
and writing Authentic materials including literary texts, different
types of texts Speaking: Speaking exam, responding to a text, role
play, responding to authentic materials Authentic materials
including literary texts, different types of textsListening:
Authentic materials including literary texts, different types of
textsReading: Responding to texts, including literature, in reading
exam Translation Clearer focus on grammar Writing: Translation part
of the writing exam
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In this session: 1.To clarify the changes in the curriculum for
KS4 in subject context 2.To understand the exam changes 3.Grading
1-9 Task: In groups of 2 or 3 to look at the changes and identify
the main changes and how this will effort your SoW or teaching etc.
Jigsaw: Speaking Listening Reading Writing