Equal Weighting
Equal Weighting
Section A is allocated 40 marks and Section B is allocated 40 marks. This gives equal weighting to the reading and writing tasks.
Step-by-step lessons on AQA GCSE English Language 6.1.5 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.