Eduqas Test: do you know the exam?

Question 1

How many sections does each paper have?

Accepted Answer

Two

Question 2

So Component 2 is how much longer than Component 1?

Accepted Answer

15 minutes longer.

Question 3

Do you use techniques in Section B; both times?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 4

Now. In Component 1 section B. What is this bit all about?

Accepted Answer

We're assessed for Writing

Question 5

Component 2. What is Section A about here?

Accepted Answer

Assessed for Reading

Question 6

What do you have to do in Section A, Component 2?

Accepted Answer

I'll be asked to compare the two sources., Bigger marks= more points., Write to the number of marks, using PEE where needed.

Question 7

Component 2, Section B; what will I have to do?

Accepted Answer

Answer two questions.

Question 8

How many papers are there for the English Lang 9-1 GCSE?

Accepted Answer

Two

Question 9

In Component 1, Section A, what are you given?

Accepted Answer

One source

Question 10

So, what does assessed for Writing mean?

Accepted Answer

Accuracy, spelling, well planned and sustained, paragraphs.., Good punctuation, a range of vocabulary, and techniques.

Question 11

Component 1, Section A, what are you given to read?

Accepted Answer

Literature: a story

Question 12

Is it easy to pass?

Accepted Answer

No, it isn't. You have to bring your best to impress.

Question 13

In Component 1, Section A, what are you tested on?

Accepted Answer

Your ability to write the number of marks needed., Your ability to read and answer questions (Reading)

Question 14

What are these sources, in Component 2, Section A

Accepted Answer

An old text (19th Cent), and one recent (21st century).

Question 15

Ok, so what techniques might I use to be creative?

Accepted Answer

All of those!

Question 16

And what are you marked on in Component 2 Section B?

Accepted Answer

All of those!

Question 17

What are you trying to do?

Accepted Answer

Impress the examiner.

Question 18

What are the papers called?

Accepted Answer

Component 1 and 2

Question 19

Right. And how long is the exam for Component 1?

Accepted Answer

1 hour 45 mins

Question 20

How long is component 2?

Accepted Answer

2 hours

Question 21

In component 1, Section A, is the text old?

Accepted Answer

No: it's 20th century

Question 22

What will you get given for Component 2, Section A?

Accepted Answer

Two sources.

Question 23

Why does Component 2 Section A sometimes surprise people?

Accepted Answer

I may be asked about what I think and feel about a text.

Question 24

So, if I had to write a letter to persuade..

Accepted Answer

I'd start 'Dear Sir or Madam" finish "Yours sincerely.'

Question 25

You'll have to write to do what....?

Accepted Answer

There'll be a reason to write (like persuade, or inform).

Eduqas Test: do you know the exam?

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Eduqas Test: do you know the exam?

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