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What the assessment requires

What the assessment requires

AQA GCSE English Language has two written papers. Each paper lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, is worth 80 marks and contributes 50% of the GCSE. Together, the papers take 3 hours 30 minutes, are worth 160 marks and make up 100% of the GCSE. These facts affect how you allocate time and how much depth you give each response.

1.3.3 Assessment format and weighting Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /English Language
  3. /1.3.3 Assessment format and weighting

Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 1.3.3 Assessment format and weighting. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the non-fiction reading and comparison skills before moving on to extended creative and persuasive writing, since technical accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar carries real weight (20%) across the whole qualification.

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