Getting Started: GCSE Greek 2017 - Guide for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Greek

Oct 20, 2026

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Getting Started: GCSE Greek 2017 explains the Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Greek (1GK0). It outlines key features such as consultation with the languages community, engaging culturally relevant content, five thematic content areas, and assessments designed for real-world spontaneity while providing scaffolding and clear mark-scheme criteria. The guide also covers support for the new specification, including planning resources, example student work, and specimen papers for formative and mock assessments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time53 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

Key features of our GCSE Greek

Support for the new specification

What’s changed?

Changes to the GCSE qualification

Changes to content and assessment requirements for GCSE Greek

Getting Started Guide GCSE (9-1) Greek Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Greek (1GK0) Getting Started: GCSE Greek 2017 Contents 1. Introduction 1 2. What’s changed? 3 2.1 What are the changes to the GCSE qualification? 3 Changes to content and assessment requirements for GCSE Greek 3 Changes to Assessment Objectives 3 2.2 Changes to the Edexcel GCSE Greek 5 Specification overview 5 Changes to specification content 6 3. Planning 8 3.1 Planning and delivering the course 8 3.2 Suggested resources 8 3.3 Delivery models 9 4. Content guidance 10 5. Assessment guidance 15 5.1 Implications of linear assessment 15 5.2 Paper 1 15 5.3 Paper 2 16 5.4 Paper 3 17 5.5 Paper 4 17 5.6 Non-examination assessment 18 1. Introduction The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Greek has been developed to help students of all abilities progress and develop a passion for languages, through culturally engaging content. Key features of our GCSE Greek The specification and Sample Assessment Materials have been developed in consultation with the languages community – subject associations, academics and advisors, and hundreds of teachers and students. Drawing on feedback at every stage, the Edexcel specification has been developed to be an engaging and inspirational course of study that will enable your students to manipulate and use the target language effectively, independently and creatively, so that they have a solid basis from which to progress to A level or employment. The 2017 specification has been built on the following key principles: Engaging and popular topics Our specification includes both familiar and new topics that you have told us you like and that motivate your students. Manageable content Our content has been structured across five themes. This flexible programme of study allows time for a focused revision period at the end of the course. Content and assessments that provide an engaging real-world focus The authentic situations and stimuli enable students to see language in context and learn about the culture of the target language country. Our assessments allow for spontaneity and test grammar, as well as providing plenty of opportunities for students to apply their knowledge independently, creatively, and in authentic situations. Straightforward assessments that are accessible to all students Special care has been taken to ensure that all our papers are clear and concise and, where appropriate, questions feature scaffolding to help all students progress through the assessments confidently. Reading and listening papers are structured so that questions set in the target language are in a separate section from those questions requiring responses in English. Both papers are also structured so that they are progressive in their level of demand with the most demanding question being the final question in the paper. Translation tasks are progressive in their level of difficulty and are of appropriate demand at each tier. Carefully selected texts We have worked closely with teachers and expert practitioners to ensure we include interesting and relevant texts at the right level for learners at each tier, and that will encourage the use of a wide range of texts in the classroom. Clear and precise assessment criteria Our mark schemes have been trialled with sample student answers to ensure they reward students appropriately and that it is clear what is expected of learners at each band. Continuous progression Our content builds on the understanding developed at Key Stages 2 and 3 while also ensuring that learners new to the subject are appropriately supported, and provides a firm foundation for students to make a smooth transition to A level. Support for the new specification This Getting Started guide provides an overview of the new GCSE specification, to help you get to grips with the changes to content and assessment, and to help you

FAQs

What is the GCSE Greek 2017 Getting Started guide mainly for?

It provides an overview of the new GCSE Greek specification to explain what has changed in content and assessment and what those changes mean for teachers and students.

How has assessment changed for the 2019 first assessment?

The GCSE Greek specifications move to a 9–1 grading system, remove controlled assessment so all assessment is via external examinations, and set and mark all papers by the awarding organisation.

How are papers structured to support student access and progression?

Papers use clear, concise wording and, where appropriate, scaffolding. Question demands progress through the paper, and translation tasks increase in difficulty across tiers.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by Cipher