English Language GCSE
Subject terminology
What Subject terminology means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Subject terminology
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Relevant terms used precisely and only where they earn their place, to support the points made rather than as a label dropped in and left unexplained.
Topics that use Subject terminology
- Assessment - Assessment Objectives and Weightings (Eduqas GCSE)
Related terms
- Active listening
- Appropriate response to questions
- Clarity and coherence
- Coherent written expression
- Comparative analysis and synthesis
- Confident delivery and audience awareness
- Critical judgement and evaluation
- Deliberate variety in sentence structure
Using Subject terminology in the exam
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