GCSE Qualifications New Centre Support 2016

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Units - Section 2 Specification at a Glance Unit 1 Speaking [AO2] 30% Students complete two tasks under supervision, teachers mark the assessments and CCEA moderates them. Unit 2 Writing [AO4] 30% Students prepare and complete two tasks under supervision, CCEA marks them.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Units - Section 2 Specification at a Glance Unit 3 Listening [AO1] 20% One externally assessed written paper Two tiers of entry  Foundation 35 minutes  Higher 45 minutes Stimulus material in Target Language Responses include selection, gap filling and answering some questions in English.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Units - Section 2 Specification at a Glance Unit 4 Reading [AO3] 20% One externally assessed written paper Two tiers of entry  Foundation 40 minutes  Higher 50 minutes Stimulus material in Target Language Responses include selection, gap filling, short answers in Target Language and some answers in English.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Subject Content Section 3.1 Students should be able to: investigate, understand, describe, discuss and give opinions Communicate effectively, produce creative pieces in speech and writing Listen and respond to stimulus material on the themes

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Subject Content Section 3.1 Context 1 The Individual Relationships: families and friends; Local environment: advantages and disadvantages; Activities: daily routine and leisure activities; and Health and lifestyle: diet, exercise and illness.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Subject Content Section 3.1 Context 2 Citizenship Social issues: problems in society and equality; Travel and tourism: destinations and choices; Environmental issues: attitudes to and responsibilities for litter, transport, energy, conservation and recycling; Media and communications; Celebrations: festivals and customs; and Gaeltacht [GCSE Irish].

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Subject Content Section 3.1 Context 3 Employability School life; Part-time jobs: advantages and disadvantages; and Future plans: choices and expectations.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Assessment 4.1Assessment 4.2Assessment objectives 4.3 Assessment objective weightings 4.4Reporting and Grading 4.5 Assessment components 5 Performance Descriptions A / C / F 6 Guidance on Controlled Assessment

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Assessment Section 4.2 Scheme of Assessment Assessment objectives 1.AO1 understand spoken languages 2.AO2 communicate in speech 3.AO3 understand written language 4.AO4 communicate in writing Candidates can choose to resit individual assessment units once. The better result for each assessment unit counts.

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Support CCEA subject microsites Specification Chief Examiner/Principal Moderator’s Reports [annually] SAMs [Specimen Assessment Materials] Past papers and Mark Schemes Exemplars – Speaking and Writing [Exemplification of standards] Controlled Assessment tasks – Speaking and Writing examples Student Guides

GCSE Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Irish and Spanish Support [continued] Circulars Controlled Assessment guidance for teachers Controlled Assessment guidance for candidates Rubrics handouts Writing handout/powerpoint presentation Agreement Trials – Autumn term Support events/Information events – as appropriate Resource materials - various Education Manager support: /phone/events/centre visits

Contacts: GCSE Modern Languages Education Manager: Eileen Lisk Telephone: Ext Education Manager: Seán McNally Telephone: Ext Subject Support Officer: Joan Jennings Telephone: Ext

Keeping you informed The ReVision microsite – ccea.org.uk/therevision Essential updates Specifications & SAMs The Vision magazine – Issue 2 end of April 2016 Subject specific e-alerts & e-Vision Face to face Social media Facebook ccea.info Don’t forget to register for your updates on the microsite – ‘keep up to date’ section