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Title: Modern Foreign Languages- French


1
GCSE 2009- Delivering the new specification in
September 2009
  • Modern Foreign Languages- French

2
Aim of Event
  • learn about the total package
  • consider the impact of the changes
  • develop an understanding of controlled assessment
    and how Edexcel will support this aspect
  • understand the assessment implications of the new
    specification
  • consider delivery strategies applicable to the
    new specification.

3
Key changes
  • Modified Assessment weightings
  • Unitised format permits one re-sit per skill
    prior to certification
  • Removal of writing coursework examination paper
  • Controlled assessments in speaking writing
    which provide choice flexibility
  • 2 skills short courses

4
Qualification structure
Assessment

Unit/skill
Edexcel marked
Examination
20
Unit 1 Listening understanding Defined common
topic areas
Centre marked/Edexcel moderated
Controlled assessments
30
Unit 2 Speaking Student/teacher choice of
theme(s)
Edexcel marked
Examination
20
Unit 3 Reading understanding Defined common
topic areas
Edexcel marked
Controlled assessments
30
Unit 4 Writing Student/teacher choice of theme(s)
Option of onscreen assessments available from
2011
5
Availability of units
  • U1 Listening Summer only
  • U3 Reading Summer only
  • U2 Speaking Winter Summer
  • U4 Writing - Winter Summer
  • 1st assessment opportunity for all units
    Summer 2010
  • 1st certification short courses Summer 2010
  • full course
    Summer 2011

6
Terminal Rule in GCSE 2009
  • QCA has a Terminal Rule for unitised
    qualifications.
  • Unitised qualifications offer individual unit
    assessment.
  • Candidates are able to resit each unit once.
  • The rule states that
  • at least 40 of assessment must be taken in final
    exam
  • session.
  • final exam session is session in which candidates
    are claiming their award.
  • the results from these terminal attempts must be
    used for calculation of final grade.

7
U1 Listening understanding and
U3 Reading and understanding
  • Learning content
  • 4 common topic areas
  • Out and about
  • Customer service and transactions
  • Personal information
  • Future plans, education and work

8
Assessment format
  • 2 sets of papers sent for each candidate
  • Available on paper (2010) also onscreen (2011).
  • All questions have English titles rubrics.
  • Fewer icons.
  • Peaks troughs
  • Higher Tier Reading paper includes one non-verbal
    question in French.

9
Unit 2 Speaking in French
  • Learning content
  • Media culture
  • Sport leisure
  • Travel tourism
  • Business, work employment
  • Centre devised option

10
Assessment format 1
  • 2 different tasks from
  • 1. Picture-based discussion
  • 2. Presentation follow-up discussion
  • 3. Open interaction
  • Focused content both tasks can relate to one
    specific theme

11
Assessment format 2
  • Each task 4-6 minutes, conducted in controlled
    conditions
  • Centre assessed, Edexcel moderated
  • Single assessment criteria grid for all 3 task
  • types to facilitate marking - ps 17 - 18 in
    specification
  • Focus on communication

12
Speaking controlled assessment
  • Task setting
  • Edexcel to provide exemplar stimuli
  • Teachers may adapt these
  • Teachers may create their own
  • Tasks should provide opportunities for
    appropriate stretch challenge
  • Stimulus in English or French (max 70 words)

13
Speaking controlled assessment
  • Task taking
  • Suggested pattern Phase 1
  • teach content linked to an aspect of the chosen
    theme
  • practise related task(s)
  • unlimited teacher feedback

14
Speaking controlled assessment
  • Task taking
  • Suggested pattern Phase 2
  • set the specific assessment task
  • explain task
  • candidates prepare task

15
Speaking controlled assessment
  • Conduct
  • Final tasks done in controlled conditions
  • During test, candidates may refer to stimulus (if
    relevant to task) 30 words of notes
  • Each test lasts 4 6 minutes
  • Teachers assess all speaking tests, Edexcel will
    moderate

16
Support for speaking
  • Sample Assessment Materials
  • Teachers Guide
  • Edexcel GCSE French textbook and linked materials
  • SSAT-led programme of training events local
    network support meetings for controlled
    assessment
  • Further exemplar student work commentaries

17
Delegate activity
  • Picture based discussion

18
Unit 4 Writing in French
  • Learning content
  • Media and culture
  • Sport and leisure
  • Travel and tourism
  • Business, work and employment
  • Centre devised option

19
Writing more freedom
  • Candidates produce two separate writing tasks
    which may be linked to the same topic area.
  • Greater focus all speaking and writing can be
    linked to one theme if desired.
  • However the content and purpose of the tasks set
    must be different.
  • Differentiation is by outcome.

20
Assessment format - writing
  • It is anticipated that candidates will produce at
    least 100 words for each task.
  • However, candidates aiming for grade C or above
    are expected to produce over 200 words in each
    task.
  • Assessment criteria 60 marks available each
    task is marked using the grids for
  • Communication and Content (15),
  • Knowledge and Application of Language (10)
  • Accuracy (5).
  • All work will be marked by Edexcel.

21
Task setting
  • Edexcel tasks may be used as they are or adapted.
  • Centres have greater flexibility to create their
    own assessment materials to suit the strengths
    and interests of their candidates.
  • Tasks may be set in English or in French.
  • If in doubt about the suitability of the task you
    are setting, you may use the AskTheExpert service.

22
Writing controlled assessment
  • Task taking
  • Suggested pattern Phase 1
  • teach content linked to an aspect of the chosen
    theme
  • practise related task(s)
  • unlimited teacher feedback

23
Writing controlled assessment
  • Task taking
  • Suggested pattern Phase 2
  • set the specific assessment task
  • explain task
  • candidates prepare task

24
Writing up
  • Candidates must complete the two writing tasks in
    controlled conditions in two separate assessment
    sessions lasting no more than 1 hour each.
  • Each task must be completed in a single
    assessment session.
  • Controlled assessments may be undertaken at any
    time during the course.

25
Support for writing
  • Past papers can be adapted.
  • Sample assessment material.
  • Edexcel GCSE French textbook and linked materials

26
Delegate activity
  • Stimuli for controlled writing assessment
  • Exemplar writing assessment

27
Resources and support
  • http//www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/frenc
    h/Pages/default.aspx
  • Edexcel Subject Advisor GCSE Languages
  • 0844 576 0035 and LanguagesSubjectAdvisor_at_edexc
    elexperts.co.uk
  • gcsefrench_at_edexcelexperts.co.uk
  • Further examples of controlled assessment tasks
    available in September 2009
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