1. Higher RP3a [Technology]

3. Higher PC2 [School]

5. Mark scheme: Role play HIGHER
Indicative Grade
Mark
8/9
14-15 7 13 6
10-12 5
7-9 4
4-6 3-
1-3
The 5 utterances are marked separately for communication = 5 x 2 points. Knowledge / use of language (up to 5 points) is awarded overall.

6. Mark scheme: Photo card - HIGHER
Indicative Grade
Mark
AQA criteria
additional notes
8/9
14-15
The speaker replies to all questions clearly and develops most answers. He/she gives and explains an opinion.
clearly means no ambiguity – needed for 14 or 15. Three of five questions developed.
Both unprepared questions need to be answered clearly (with an unambiguous verb). 7 13
The speaker replies to all (or nearly all) questions clearly and develops most answers. He/she gives and explains an opinion.
There could be one minor moment of ambiguity. Three of five questions developed. Answer both unprepared questions (although one could contain ambiguity) 6
10-12
The speaker replies to all or nearly all questions clearly and develops some answers. He/she gives and explains an opinion.
Minor ambiguity allowed. 2 prepared Qs need 1++ development. At least 1 unprepared question need to be answered. 5
7-9
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions and develops at
least one answer. He/she gives an opinion.
Permits 1/5 bullets not to be answered. 1+ development needed at least once. At least one opinion. 4
4-6
The speaker gives understandable replies to most questions but they may be short and/or repetitive.
Permits 1/5 bullets not to be answered.
All answers can be short / undeveloped / repetitive. 3-
1-3
The speaker replies to some questions but the answers are likely to be short and/or repetitive.
3/5 questions answered with short, repetitive utterances.
These notes represent my interpretation of the markscheme. I realise that alternative interpretations are possible but I think that this will give us a useful starting point for our current assessment attempts.

7. indicative grade equivalent
assessment criteria CONVERSATION
descriptors
Grade 9 [30/30]
communication(10);
range and accuracy (10); pronunciation and intonation (5);
spontaneity and fluency (5)
C - consistently developed responses; extended sequences of speech; narrates coherently; clear at all times; gives and explains opinions
R&A - wide variety of linguistic structures; wide vocabulary; reference to past ,future and present is confident; a few minor errors and when complex structures and vocabulary attempted
P&I - consistently good throughout
S&F - reacts naturally; air of spontaneity; prompt responses; some fluency
Grade 8 [26-29] Ofqual initiate and sustain detailed conversations manipulating language mostly accurately, expressing ideas and justifying opinions and responding effectively to unpredictable questions
communication(9);
range and accuracy (9); pronunciation and intonation (4-5);
spontaneity and fluency (4-5)
P&I - consistently good throughout (but see below for 4)
S&F - reacts naturally; air of spontaneity; prompt responses; some fluency (but see descriptor below for 4)
 Grade 7 [22 – 25]
communication(7-8);
range and accuracy (7-8); pronunciation and intonation (4);
spontaneity and fluency (4)
C - regularly developed responses; extended sequences of speech; usually narrates events when asked; almost always clear; gives and explains opinions.
R&A - very good language; some variety of linguistic structures; range of vocabulary; past, present and future generally successful; minor errors or when complex structures of vocabulary attempted
P&I - good P and I with only occasional lapses
S&F - very good exchange; usually reacts naturally; often spontaneous; usually responds promptly and some flow of language.

8. Grade 6 [16-21] communication(5-7);
range and accuracy (5-7); pronunciation and intonation(3);
spontaneity and fluency (3)
C - develop some responses in extended sequences of speech; sometimes narrates events; usually conveys information clearly; giving and often explaining opinions (see above for 7 descriptor)
R&A - good language; some attempts at more complex structures usually successful; past , present and future sometimes unsuccessful; minor errors and occasionally more serious ones; no real hindrance to communication (see above for 7 descriptor)
P&I - generally good; some inconsistency in more challenging language
S&F - good exchange; sometimes reacts naturally but at times depends on pre learnt language; sometimes hesitates, delivery generally reasonable pace
Grade 5 [12-15] Overlap grade Ofqual develop conversations manipulating language with reasonable accuracy, expressing opinions and responding appropriately to unpredictable questions
use generally accurate pronunciation and intonation
communication(4-6);
range and accuracy (4-6); pronunciation and intonation(2);
spontaneity and fluency (2)
C - usually gives short responses but occasionally gives extended; occasionally narrates briefly; usually clear but lacks clarity from time to time; opinions, some of which are explained (see above for 5-6)
R&A - simple structures and vocabulary; some repetition; attempts to use more complex structures and vocabulary; some success with tenses; errors but do not impede comprehension. (see above for 5-6 descriptor)
P&I - generally good but some inconsistency at times
S&F - generally good exchange, some spontaneity but some reliance on pre learnt response; sometimes hesitates and may not be able to answer some questions
Grade 4 [6 – 11] Overlap grade
communication(2-4);
range and accuracy (2-4); pronunciation and intonation(1);
spontaneity and fluency (1)
C - short responses but occasionally longer; only limited success with narration; a few occasions where unable to answer successfully or lacks clarity; gives opinions (but see above for 3-4 descriptor)
R&A - simple structures and vocabulary; repetitive at times; limited success with tenses; frequent errors occasionally impeding comprehension (but see above for 3-4 descriptor)
P&I - generally understandable with some intonation
S&F - reasonable exchange with a little spontaneity; many pre-learnt responses; often hesitates; slow delivery

9. below Higher tier (Grade 3-)
Y10 Summer Spanish Higher Speaking assessment points to grade conversions
Total points – Role play [15]
Photo card [15] + General conversation [30] = /60
Indicative grade (to be recorded on Progresso)
58-60
Grade 9
52-57
Grade 8
46-51
Grade 7
Grade 6
Grade 5
Grade 4
<14
below Higher tier (Grade 3-)