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

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

3. AS changes

4. AS and A level

8. AS own exam and will not count towards A2

10. GCSE

12. Content

13. Exam

17. Grading

19. Grading example from Richmond Park Academy
MFL department

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

21. GCSE changes in MFL Subject Content Exam
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
Listening:
Reading: Responding to texts, including literature, in reading exam
Translation
Clearer focus on grammar
Writing: Translation part of the writing exam

22. In this session:
To clarify the changes in the curriculum for KS4 in subject context
To understand the exam changes
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