English Language GCSE
Non-exam assessment
What Non-exam assessment means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Non-exam assessment
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Spoken Language is non-exam assessment reported separately from the graded components when revising the qualification structure.
Topics that use Non-exam assessment
- Component 3: Spoken Language (Non-exam assessment) (Eduqas GCSE)
Related terms
- Active listening
- Assessment of AO7, AO8 and AO9
- Designing for an implied wider audience
- Early confirmation to avoid wasted preparation
- Formal register in spoken presentation
- Interview and broadcast conventions
- Optional use of presentation aids
- Planning and delivery of non-exam assessment
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