1. GCSE Languages (Revised)
Speaking Tests: Summer 2019
Support Events – Autumn 2018

2. GCSE Languages: Speaking
Background
Up to 2018, centres used the ePortfolio application to upload a sample of speaking tests for moderation
With the recent revision of specifications, speaking tests will now be examined, and centres are required to provide speaking tests for all candidates
This change necessitated a new resource for centres, replacing ePortfolio, which only allowed for ‘one at a time’ upload of files
Following consultation with a group of teachers and development throughout 2018, eSubmission has been created to facilitate easy upload of multiple files from centres to CCEA

3. Summary of Changes Legacy Specification New Specification Unit 1:
Recorded & Unrecorded tasks (4-6 minutes each)
Unit 2:
7-12 minutes recording (2 role plays and 2 general conversations)
Internally conducted and assessed
Externally moderated
Internally conducted
Externally assessed
Both tasks assessed by the centre
Marks for both tasks submitted via eCandidate Record Sheet
All recordings for all entered candidates externally marked.
Recorded task uploaded via ePortfolio for sample of candidates (including the top and bottom) by the Lead Teacher
Recordings for all entered candidates to be provided to CCEA via eSubmission application
Centre marks moderated by CCEA and outcome reported to centres at issue of results.
Marked by CCEA and candidates’ marks reported to centres at issue of results.
Post Results Service: Re-moderation
Post Results Service: Review of Marking

4. ePortfolio vs eSubmission
Lead Teacher given access to upload files through application
EO registers multiple teachers to upload files through application
Lead teacher confirms sampled candidates, includes top and bottom
Teachers can log in through Central Login before upload window to check entries and set up groups
Lead teacher uploads the speaking test for each sampled candidate
Teachers upload speaking tests for the entire cohort. This can be done by individual or multiple candidates. Users also have the ability to split the cohort into groups within application if they wish
Files can be uploaded with limited validation
Files go through enhanced validation before upload. Error message explains why file has not been accepted. Uploaded files have duration and file size reported onscreen so users can see any unusual information
Only lead teacher can see progress of uploads
Teachers can see overall progress of uploads, as well as within any groups (if set up). Exams Officer will also have an overview of progress.
Lead teacher must complete the process when sampled candidates’ files have been uploaded
Lead teacher must complete the process when all candidates’ files have been uploaded

5. Functionality of eSubmission
Screenshot Examples

6. Central Login

7. Home Screen

8. Component Main Screen

9. Setting Groups

10. Uploading Guidelines

11. Uploading Multiple Candidates

12. Completion Screen
During Uploads…
After Uploading all files…

13. All files must be: Saved in MP3 format; Less than 20mb in size;
Key Points to Remember
All files must be:
Saved in MP3 format;
Less than 20mb in size;
Named as instructed in the application, i.e. component-centre-candidate e.g. GFC

14. Support & Guidance
Examinations Officers will register users to use eSubmission;
Discuss as departments who should be registered to use the system, and who will act as Lead Teacher;
Registered users will be able to log in to eSubmission before the speaking test upload period begins. We recommend users do this to check entries are correct and to set up groups if doing so;
Further guidance for users will be available on GCSE Languages microsites in early 2019;
CCEA’s Operations Modernisation team is available to answer any eSubmission queries. Contact Donna Mullan or Craig Burns at or