Hi Sandesh, Students are not expected to remember quotations and 'remembering quotations' is not included in the marking criteria. However, while paraphrasing can be just fine, there may be times where a judiciously selected (memorised) quotation...
TipsHi Alexis, We have many samples marked with both the old and new criteria. In fact, as far as I can see, we have marked all Paper 2 samples with both sets of criteria. Kind regards, David
P2 sample workHi, is it expected that the students remember quotes from the books they have studied? or, it is sufficient for the students to paraphrase the scenes or sections they are referring to ? best, Sandesh
TipsDear David and Tim, Could you please share some sample work that is marked with the new Paper 2 rubric that will be used in the 2026 exams out of 25 marks? As we are all now using this rubric to mark our students' practice papers, it...
P2 sample workHi Tamiyendi, Big picture, I wouldn't worry. I moderate IOs. I hear all kinds of questions. I really do. Some help a student. Some don't. Examiners don't penalize a student, or mark them down, based on a question...
Individual oralHi Yildiz, Thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately, they don't. The idea was that you - as the teacher - would guide them (as needed) in developing more sophisticated responses. They are also a bit open-ended and some questions...
Lesson 1Hello David. My students have already conducted their orals. I have been told that the questions I asked were wrong as in one of the questions, I asked the student to compare their thoughts to the other work. Is this wrong? eg How would the Dove Man...
Individual oralHi there, a great cartoon. Do these teacher questions have accompanying notes (suggested responses)?
Lesson 1Hi Tim, That is very helpful, thank you.
EE Category 3 (The Language of Self-Help)
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Hello Tim, Thank you so much for your support and reassurance. Indeed, this is a learning opportunity. Noted for the future. This is a tricky assessment indeed. Thank you very much.
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