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Guidance covers grading (9-1), the two examination components and their weighting and duration, and where to find past papers, marking schemes, and exemplar materials. 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It is not available for candidates in maintained schools and colleges in Wales.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"How are the grades for GCSE English Language and Spoken Language reported?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"GCSE English Language is graded 9-1, with 9 as the highest. The Spoken Language endorsement is unweighted and does not contribute to the final 9-1 grade; it is reported alongside the overall GCSE grade on the certificate with four possible outcomes: Not Classified, Pass, Merit, Distinction.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"What are the components of the qualification and how long is each exam?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"There are two exam components: Component 1 (20th Century Literature Reading Study and Creative Prose Writing) is 40% and lasts 1 hour 45 minutes, while Component 2 (19th and 21st Century Literature Reading Study and Transactional/Persuasive Writing) is 60% and lasts 2 hours.",{"name":124,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":125},"How do centres prepare, monitor, and submit grades for the Spoken Language NEA?",{"text":126,"@type":114},"Centres can cover the NEA at any point during the two-year course, ensuring time for internal standardisation, internal appeals, and inputting grades before the deadline of 5 May. WJEC Eduqas monitors assessment by recording a sample of centre presentations standardised by the centre’s designated monitor; concerns trigger additional support for the following year. 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They are also available on the secure website.  \nHow can I access exemplar materials that demonstrate the marking standards for the exam components?  \nWe have examples of candidate responses on our main English language webpage under Key Documents and in our CPD materials.  \nIs there any non-examination assessment (NEA) in the qualification?  \nYes. Component 3 is internally assessed and externally monitored.  \nStudents are required to complete a Spoken Language presentation and respond to questions. The NEA is an endorsement which means it is reported as a separate grade (Pass, Merit, Distinction, Not Classified) .  \nDoes the Spoken Language endorsement contribute to the overall 9-1 grade?  \nNo. This assessment is unweighted as it is an endorsement. Spoken Language is reported on as part of the qualification, but it does not form part of the final 9-1 mark and grade.  \nHow is the Spoken Language grade reported?  \nThe grade is reported alongside the student’s overall 9-1 GCSE grade on the exam certificate. There are four possible grades: Not Classified, Pass, Merit, Distinction.  \nIs the Spoken Language component compulsory?  \nComponent 3 is a compulsory part of the qualification and head teachers of centres are asked to sign a declaration each series stating that reasonable steps have been taken to ensure that all candidates entered for WJEC Eduqas GCSE English language have completed the Spoken Language assessment.  \nWhen should I do the NEA tasks with my students?  \nCentres can choose to cover the NEA at any point during the two-year course. Centres should, however, ensure that there is sufficient time to allow for internal standardisation, to undertake and complete any internal appeals, and to input grades prior to the deadline of 5 May.  \nAre there NEA exemplars that can be used by teachers to help develop a common understanding of the assessment criteria?  \nYes. There are 12 exemplar videos with commentaries on each. These are on our secure website under the Resources tab.  \nHow will the centre’s NEA assessment be monitored by WJEC Eduqas?  \nEach year a sample of the centre’s candidate presentations will be recorded and submitted to a WJEC EDUQAS.  \nThe sample presentations will be standardised by the centre's designated monitor to check the centre’s assessment is accurate and in line with the standards, as exemplified in the exemplar material, and that the tasks are appropriate, i.e. that the candidates are giving a “presentation”with the appropriate level of formality and challenge . No report on the sample will be sent to the centre unless the monitor has indicated concern about the accuracy of the assessment or the appropriateness of the task setting. If there are any concerns about either assessment or task setting, WJEC EDUQAS will put in place additional s","cbCaikIuh3FWkcAp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikIuh3FWkcAp","pdf",129801,"English","# Is my centre able to make entries for GCSE English Language?\n## Eligibility and availability\n# How is overall grading for GCSE English Language reported?\n## 9-1 grading scale\n# What are the exam components and their weighting?\n## Component 1 and Component 2\n# Where can I find past papers, marking schemes, and exemplars?\n## Secure resources and training materials\n# What is the non-examination assessment (NEA) and Spoken Language?\n## Component 3 endorsement and reporting\n# Is Spoken Language compulsory and how is it monitored?\n## Centre declarations and WJEC monitoring\n# How should centres manage NEA tasks and grade submissions?\n## Timing, internal standardisation, and online submission\n# What if a centre needs an extension or a student needs access arrangements?\n## Exceptional extensions and special requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who can enter for the Eduqas GCSE English Language qualification?\",\"answer\":\"The qualification is available to all schools and colleges in England, schools and colleges in independent regions such as the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, and independent schools in Wales. 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