1. GCE Spanish Support Events March 2009

2. Agenda Overview of AS Overview of A2 Presentation of A2 speaking test support material Marking exercise Planned support for GCE

3. AS speaking tests –Choice of topic –Instructions and Guidance to teachers and candidates –Presentation – AO2 – 20 marks – 3 minutes –Discussion – AO1 – 10 marks – 2 minutes –General conversation – AO1 30 marks / AO3 10 marks – 8 minutes

4. AS speaking tests No AO4 marks Summary sheet – submitted to CCEA by end Dec / March Pro-forma – retained in centre for visiting examiner / max 60 words

5. AS extended writing –Contexts / choice of questions –200-250 words –AO3 – 30 marks –AO2 – 20 marks –Common questions: AO4 marks / Content of bullet points?

6. AS extended writing French January 2009 questions –Context: Health and lifestyle –Title: Health Advice The importance of a healthy diet Addictions and drugs A healthy way of life

7. AS extended writing French January 2009 questions –Context: Young People in Society –Title: Young people and adults The attitude of adults to young people The importance of family for young people The influence of friends

8. AS extended writing German January 2009 questions –Context: Relationships –Title: Life without siblings Families today The advantages and disadvantages of being an only child The consequences of only children for society

9. AS extended writing German January 2009 questions –Context: Young People in Society –Title: Pupils under pressure to perform The reason there is pressure to perform in school The consequences for young people today Suggestions for reducing the pressure to perform in school

10. AS extended writing Irish: January 2009 questions –Context: Relationships –Title: Young people and their problems in society Advantages young people have today Disadvantages young people have today The way to improve life for young people

11. AS extended writing Irish: January 2009 questions –Context: Young People in Society –Title: Culture and the media Advantages associated with the internet today Disadvantages associated with the internet today The way the internet affects young people

12. A2 writing Literary topics –300-350 words –Choice of questions –AO2 40 marks –AO3 10 marks

13. A2 speaking tests –Background to CDs - students –Presentation of support material –Marking exercise –Discussion

14. Local support A local team fully committed to supporting you; Accessible subject officers and specification support officers; Tailored guidance from a subject specialist; and Centre visits on request

15. Our support online Specification Specimen papers and mark schemes Chief Examiner’s reports with top tips for improving examination performance Student Guides Resource packs

16. Our support online contd Coming soon Student podcasts with top tips on how to prepare for the examination Top team podcasts with top tips on improving examination performance

17. Languages support NICILT film days –June 2009 teachers’ days –Autumn 2009 pupils’ days Exemplification of standards –AS 2009 –A2 2010 Continued support for AS and A2

18. Award of A* An A* will be awarded to the candidates who: attain an overall grade A in the qualification; and an aggregate of at least 90% of the uniform marks across the A2 units.

19. Staying informed For information on all our support events go to www.ccea.org.ukwww.ccea.org.uk Click on the Events icon (top left)

20. Contacts Officer with subject responsibility: cmcnicholl@ccea.org.uk Specification Support Officer: edolan@ccea.org.uk Distribution cceadistribution@ccea.org.uk