Course Content: Eduqas A Level Spanish
Teachers: Mrs Blyth and Mrs Cordero
Studying Spanish at Hayesfield will give you the opportunity to appreciate the diverse culture of Spain on an intensive Spanish course in Málaga
There are 3 exam papers, which you sit at the end of Year 13
Paper 1 – speaking (30%)
Paper 2 – listening, reading and translation (50%)
Paper 3 – literature and film essay paper (20%)
Course content – Year 12
Social issues and trends:
Being a young person in Spanish-speaking society
Political, intellectual and artistic culture:
Understanding the Spanish-speaking world
Literature: La Casa de Bernarda Alba (Lorca)
Course content – Year 13
Social issues and trends:
Diversity and difference
Political, intellectual and artistic culture:
The two Spains: 1936 onwards
Film: Maria, Llena Eres de Gracia (2004)
Spanish Resources
- https://erevision.uk – here you will find lots of listening and reading questions
- Coursework and exam papers https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/spanish-as-a-level/#tab_overview
- Q drive – A level Spanish Eduqas
Assessment in Spanish Year 12
| Assessment Date | Topics | Type of Assessment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Family and music | AS Paper 2 • Listening • Reading • Translation into English | Paper 2 and 1 | A-E |
| Term 2 | AS Paper 1 • Speaking cards |
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| Term 4 | La Casa de Bernarda Alba | AS Paper 3 • Lit essay | Paper 3 | |
| Term 6 | • All skills, except literature | Papers 1 and 2 |
Assessment in Spanish Year 13
| Assessment Date | Topics | Assessment Objectives | Type of assessment | Grade Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Immigration part 1 Spanish Civil War Film essay | Paper 1 • Cards only Paper 2 • Listening • Reading • Translation into English • Translation into Spanish Paper 3 | Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3 | A-E |
| Term 3 | #rowspan# |
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| Term 4 | All topics | Mocks • Lit/film • Listening • Reading • Translation A Level ORAL – Paper 1 | Paper 2 Paper 3 |
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| Term 5 | A Level ORAL – Paper 2 and 3 |
Marking and Feedback
Assessment feedforward sheets are used as part of the assessment marking process at the end of each unit which usually marries up to each term. Staff comments provide guidance on how students can improve their level of understanding. Staff are expected to review all peer assessed and self-assessed work and provide guidance when necessary.
In Year 13 all students with have mini tests, which we use a formative assessment using exam style questions.
Student folders are taken in by the class teacher at least twice per term (based on a standard 6 week term). Teachers will specifically indicate what work will and will not be marked in order to give our students a clear idea of what is expected from them and so they can always present their best work. Students are encouraged to self- and peer-assess their work through the use of our Green and Purple pens.
Homework
- Homework is set in line with the School Homework Policy. At A Level Spanish the intended length of homework should normally be 5 hours per week, which includes time with foreign language assistant and Period 9
- Homework typically includes practice exam questions, consolidation homework, wider reading and flipped learning work
Supporting your son or daughter in Spanish
- Encourage discussion about business and your place of work
- Talk about what is happening in the Spanish speaking world with them
- Support your son/daughter to take part in extra activities such as lectures, visits and trips
- Encourage wider reading around the subject
- Make sure that your son/daughter equipment for lessons – A4 files and paper plus pens, notes and filing materials
- Help them to spot where they need more help and encourage them to participate fully
