Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) - Issue 3 - Sample Assessment Materials Changes

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Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) sample assessment materials, Issue 3 (December 2022). Documents the changes made between the previous issue and the current issue, including amendments to Paper 4 Writing across Foundation tiers and adjustments to paper length, plus question title language for Foundation and Higher tiers. Provides overall marking guidance and a structured contents list for Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing materials with tier-specific question papers and mark schemes.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages508

Reading Time21 h 20 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

General marking guidance

Foundation tier

Paper 1F Listening transcript

Paper 1F Listening question paper

Paper 1F Listening mark scheme

Paper 2F Speaking general instructions

Paper 2F Speaking mark scheme

Paper 3F Reading question paper

Paper 3F Reading mark scheme

Paper 4F Writing question paper

Paper 4F Writing mark scheme

Higher tier

Paper 1H Listening transcript

Paper 1H Listening question paper

Paper 1H Listening mark scheme

Paper 2H Speaking general instructions

Paper 2H Speaking mark scheme

Paper 3H Reading question paper

Paper 3H Reading mark scheme

Paper 4H Writing question paper

Paper 4H Writing mark scheme

GCSE (9-1) Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) Sample Assessment Materials Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) (1CN0) First teaching from September 2017 First certification from June 2019 Issue 3 About Pearson We are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. References to third party materials made in this document are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this document is correct at time of publication. Original image by Mark Bolitho and Naki Kouyioumtzis ISBN 978 1 4469 5588 8 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2022 Summary of Pearson Edexcel Level 1/2 GCSE in Chinese sample assessment materials Issue 3 changes | Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page number | | --- | --- | | Paper 4 Writing, Foundation and Higher tiers
The Sample Assessment Materials for Paper 4 have been amended to reflect the following amendments:
• the addition of the optional Question 2(b) on the Foundation tier paper
• an addition of 5 minutes to the length of the Foundation tier paper
• question titles appearing in English instead of the target language for both Foundation and Higher tier papers | 219-235
and
471-490 | Earlier issues show previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html). Contents Introduction 1 General marking guidance 3 Foundation tier Paper 1F Listening transcript 5 Paper 1F Listening question paper 17 Paper 1F Listening mark scheme 33 Paper 2F Speaking general instructions to the teacher plus role play and picture-based task 37 Paper 2F Speaking mark scheme 165 Paper 3F Reading question paper 179 Paper 3F Reading mark scheme 215 Paper 4F Writing question paper 219 Paper 4F Writing mark scheme 237 Higher tier Paper 1H Listening transcript 253 Paper 1H Listening question paper 265 Paper 1H Listening mark scheme 281 Paper 2H Speaking general instructions to the teacher plus role play and picture-based task 285 Paper 2H Speaking mark scheme 413 Paper 3H Reading question paper 425 Paper 3H Reading mark scheme 465 Paper 4H Writing question paper 471 Paper 4H Writing mark scheme 491 vi Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 3 – December 2022 © Pearson Education Limited 2022 The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson . These sample assessment materials have been developed to support this qualification and will be used as the benchmark to develop the assessment students will take. Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) 1 Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 3 – December 2022 © Pearson Education Limited 2022 2 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1) in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) Sample Assessment Materials – Issue 3 – December 2022 © Pearson Education Limited 2022 • All

FAQs

What does Issue 3 of the GCSE Chinese sample assessment materials change?

Issue 3 updates Paper 4 Writing Foundation and Higher tier materials, including an optional Question 2(b) addition for the Foundation tier, an increase of 5 minutes to Foundation tier paper length, and English question titles for both Foundation and Higher tier papers.

What is the role of these sample assessment materials in assessment development?

They are developed to support the qualification and will be used as the benchmark for developing the assessment that students will take.

How should examiners apply mark schemes when marking?

Examiners must mark according to the mark scheme, apply it positively by rewarding what candidates can do, award full marks when the response matches, and consult a senior examiner when unsure about applying the scheme.

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