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What does Eduqas mean in GCSE?

What does Eduqas mean in GCSE?

Eduqas is the English brand of the British examination board WJEC. All reformed qualifications offered by WJEC in England were now branded Eduqas, whilst those in Wales continued to be WJEC. Current qualifications being delivered in England continued to be branded WJEC until they were reformed.

Are Eduqas and AQA the same?

Key differences. The AQA Papers are equally weighted, putting less pressure on students to do better in one than the other. Eduqas’ two papers are split 60%/40% and have a greater emphasis on persuasive/ instructional writing. Eduqas’ Paper 1 is 1 hr 45, Paper 2 is 2 hrs.

Is Eduqas the same as Wjec?

Eduqas is part of WJEC. Eduqas focuses on providing newly reformed GCSE and GCE qualifications for schools and colleges in England*. The Eduqas brand from WJEC was developed as a response to diverging qualifications between England and Wales. As and when these qualifications are reformed, they will be labelled Eduqas.

What topics are in GCSE English literature?

19th Century Novel

  • Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
  • A Christmas Carol.
  • Great Expectations.
  • Jane Eyre.
  • Frankenstein.
  • Pride and Prejudice.
  • Sign of Four.

Are Eduqas exams Cancelled?

Cancellation of summer examinations 2020 – England. Message from WJEC Eduqas’ Chief Executive, Ian Morgan: In light of yesterday’s announcement made by the Department for Education, we can confirm that there will be no summer examinations this year in England.

Are WJEC exams Cancelled 2021 England?

Summer 2021 – Assessment announcements in Wales Teachers and learners in England may have noticed that we continue to post updates on our WJEC website relating to the Welsh Government’s approach to assessments in 2021, following its decision to cancel summer exams for GCSE, AS and A level qualifications in Wales.

Is Wjec easy?

For the higher tier paper, WJEC Eduqas’ summer 2017 assessment was found to be more difficult than the sample, while OCR’s assessment was easier. WJEC Eduqas’ and Pearson’s papers were slightly more difficult, partly due to their problem solving questions being more challenging than those of AQA and OCR.

What exam board is similar to Eduqas?

WJEC, formally the Welsh Joint Education Committee, (known as CBAC (Cyd-bwyllgor Addysg Cymru) in Welsh) is an examination board providing examinations, professional development and educational resources to schools and colleges in Wales, England and Northern Ireland under its own name and the Eduqas brand.

Is AQA or Edexcel harder?

Looking at the AQA papers, they do appear easier. If Edexcel papers are difficult but you only need 50% to pass, AQA papers are easier but you need 70% to pass (numbers completely made up), then you have to take that into consideration.

How many texts do you study for GCSE English?

Each exam contains two unseen texts that share a common theme. The first exam will include two non- fiction texts and the second exam will include two literary texts.

How long is English Literature paper 1 Eduqas?

Eduqas split their English Literature GCSE across two written papers. Paper 1 is a two-hour exam worth 40% overall and focuses on students’ chosen Shakespeare play and on poetry from 1789 to the present day.

Which is the best guide for English literature for GCSE?

JCQ has also released a range of guidance for schools and colleges here. English Literature Resource Guide – This booklet provides an overview of the support, guidance and resources available to those teaching the Eduqas GCSE English Literature specification across our suite of websites. Why choose Eduqas?

What do you need to know about Eduqas in GCSE?

All Types All Types Examiners’ Reports Exemplars Grade Boundaries Guidance for Teaching Inside English Blog Key Information Newsletters Other Resource Guide Resources for Teachers Sample Assessment Materials Specification Summer 2021 Adaptations Why switch to Eduqas? Why switch to Eduqas? Context in GCSE English Lit.

How to prepare for the English Literature exam?

On both papers, allow yourself time to read and annotate the extracts and the poems. It is a good idea to read the extract or poem first for an overall feel of it and then annotate it with the focus of the question in mind.

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