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Important dates 2011-12

Controlled Assessment Exemplar Material (with marks and commentary provided by the Principal Moderator) is now available.

Instructions for requesting copies of Poetry Collection for use in 2011-12

Speaking and Listening Circular - Sampling Method

NEW: GCSE English Language: Essential Skills Wales

Unitised Specifications - GCSE

Video explaining entry and re-sit rules for GCSE unitised specifications:
Unitised Specifications - GCSE video 

First full awards in the new specifications will be made in Summer 2012. For details of written paper units available for assessment in June 2011 and January 2012, see the summary of assessment at the front of each specification. Specimen written papers and marking schemes are contained in Specimen Assessment Materials.

In the new specifications Controlled Assessment, with conditions for task-taking, replaces Coursework. Controlled Assessments are taken during the course, with the first submission of work for moderation in 2012. Details of CA tasks for submission in 2012 may be accessed on the secure website by teachers in WJEC registered centres.

In addition to information given in the specifications, FAQs for the new specifications address a number of issues that have arisen about Controlled Assessment.

Key Features of WJEC Provision

• On-line Teachers’ Guide including exemplar material
N.B. Exemplar Material is currently being updated – for recent additions see Teacher Guidance Notes

• CPD/INSET offered across England and Wales
• Direct email contact with subject officer and administrative support
• Support materials available from OUP and Heinemann, written by senior examiners
• Straightforward, efficient administration 

'Legacy' Specification

The last examinations in the ‘legacy’ specification will be held as follows:

GCSE English - Summer and November 2011
GCSE English Literature - Summer 2011

For further information, please contact:

Nancy Hutt - Subject Officer
Telephone: 029 2026 5023
E-mail: gcseenglish@wjec.co.uk

Matt Oatley - Subject Support Officer
Telephone: 029 2026 5054
E-mail: gcseenglish@wjec.co.uk

Charlotte Dix - Subject Support Officer
Telephone: 029 2026 5051
E-mail: gcseenglish@wjec.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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