What the marks tell you
What the marks tell you
In AQA GCSE English Language, Section A is worth 40 marks and Section B is worth 40 marks. The two sections therefore carry equal weight: neither can be treated as an afterthought.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 5.1.5 Mark allocation across sections. 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.