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The new MFL curriculum and exams Susi Sahmland Goldsmiths, University of London

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In this session: 1.To clarify the changes in the curriculum for KS4 in subject context 2.To understand the exam changes 3.Grading 1-9

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AS changes

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AS and A level

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AS own exam and will not count towards A2

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GCSE

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Content

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Exam

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Grading

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Grading example from Richmond Park Academy MFL departm ent

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Different types of speaking in exams, conducted by teacher, marked by board Literature in reading exams Translation part of writing exam

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GCSE changes in MFL Subject ContentExam Spontaneous speaking and writing Authentic materials including literary texts, different types of texts Speaking: Speaking exam, responding to a text, role play, responding to authentic materials Authentic materials including literary texts, different types of textsListening: Authentic materials including literary texts, different types of textsReading: Responding to texts, including literature, in reading exam Translation Clearer focus on grammar Writing: Translation part of the writing exam

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In this session: 1.To clarify the changes in the curriculum for KS4 in subject context 2.To understand the exam changes 3.Grading 1-9 Task: In groups of 2 or 3 to look at the changes and identify the main changes and how this will effort your SoW or teaching etc. Jigsaw: Speaking Listening Reading Writing