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Examination of Long Answers

Information for teachers and candidates
about changes to our question paper
style and how our examiners will mark
long answers on screen
v1.1
Executive summary
What’s this booklet about? Contents Page
This booklet provides you and your candidates with Executive summary 1
all the information you need to know about changes,
from June 2010, to examinations with separate Introduction 2
question papers and answer books. There will be: New examination technology for marking
• a new numbering system using two digits long answers on screen: The pilots, results
• a new style of answer book with spaces for and benefits for you and your candidates
candidates to write the two digit question numbers. Frequently Asked Questions and 5
Answers
What’s this booklet for? Information for teachers and candidates
working with the new question numbering
This booklet gives detailed guidance for teachers
system and the new long answer book
and Examinations Officers about the changes we
are making to question papers for June 2010. It is Appendix A 10
designed to allow teachers to fully prepare candidates What is Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)?
for the changes and to ensure that candidates are Appendix B 11
confident about what is expected, and what will be
Example of the new question numbering
required, of them in the examinations which are
system: Specimen question paper for
changing.
GCSE English
Appendix C 14
Who’s this booklet for?
Example of our new long answer book front
This booklet is for teachers, their candidates,
cover and answer page
Examinations Officers and Examinations Invigilators.
Appendix D 16
What’s next? Confirmation of components / units working
with the new question numbering system
We are producing specimen papers, based on the
and new long answer books in June 2010
June 2009 examinations, for those components / units
(alphabetical order by subject)
affected by the new numbering system. These will be
available for download from the relevant AQA subject Appendix E 23
web pages from the middle of January 2010. This will Exemptions in June 2010: Components /
enable you to see the changes in action and to share units that are working with a separate
them with candidates in preparation for the answer book but which will not be
examinations in June 2010. changing to work with the new question
numbering system or new long answer
book (alphabetical order by subject)
Appendix F 24
Confirmation of components / units that
currently use separate question papers
and separate answer books but which will
For more information become combined question paper answer
books in June 2010 (alphabetical order
For more information on these by subject)
changes, please contact your subject Appendix G 26
team (contact details can be found Confirmation of components / units which
on AQA’s web site aqa.org.uk). will not be working with the new long
answer books in June 2010, and which
remain unchanged from the published
question paper and answer book format
(alphabetical order by subject)
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New examination technology for marking long

answers on screen
The pilots, results and benefits for you and your candidates
Introduction Pilots
We use technology only where we are certain that it: However, in June 2009, we piloted new software
• provides improvements which was designed to enable our examiners to
• does not adversely affect the quality of our mark longer answers on screen. Two subjects were
assessments and their evidence of candidates’ involved in this pilot: GCE Classical Civilisation and
attainments. GCSE History. Both subjects also piloted the use of
a new style answer book.
We take a great deal of care to ensure that our
developments are supported by rigorous research and The pilots were successful and demonstrated that
deliver what you and your candidates want and need. the new technology developed for AQA:
• can accommodate question choice
This update tells you all that you need to know about and the variable length of written responses
the marking of long answers on screen and how our from candidates
work in this area may affect you and your candidates • does not disadvantage candidates.
in June 2010.
In November 2009, we are conducting further pilots
Background of the new numbering system and new style answer
In June 2009, our examiners marked 2.6 million books in GCSE English A Papers 1F and 1H. We will
scripts on screen. We have generally restricted our look carefully at candidates’ experiences in these
use of scanned electronic images to the assessment examinations and ensure that any necessary
of short or structured answers. Until June 2009, we adjustments are made to our assessments in order
did not ask our examiners to mark long answers, such to support candidates.
as essays, using new software technology.
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Examining long answers
The pilots have highlighted the following benefits of How will our question papers change?
us using this new technology in examinations: From June 2010, all of our question papers will:
The new technology…. • be typeset in Arial font, thereby improving
• supports greater accuracy of marking and quality accessibility to all candidates
control, enabling us to: • require candidates to write in black ink or black
ball point pen. Blue pens are not acceptable.
• monitor the accuracy and consistency of our This is to ensure that scanning is as good as it can
examiners’ assessments throughout the whole be, so that all examiners can access and reward
of the marking period, rather than at strategic appropriately candidates’ answers.
stages in the process
• give our examiners regular feedback on their For examinations with separate question papers
assessments, thereby leading to even more and answer books, there will be:
accurate and consistent marking • a new, simplified, numbering system using
• helps us to publish results on time two-digits
• enables us to collect candidates’ marks for • a new style of answer book with spaces for
individual questions and to offer centres instant candidates to write the two-digit question numbers.
Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA), providing
detailed analyses of both candidates’ and centres’
performance in examinations. (See Appendix A
for further information on ERA and how to make
use of this free service.)
• enables centres to access fully annotated scripts
(via the Access to Scripts service), so that teachers
can see how and where marks have been
allocated, and feed this knowledge and information
into their delivery of the specification
• enables us to process scripts more quickly and
efficiently as a result of a reduction in the number
of times that each script is posted. Traditionally,
scripts were sent between centre and examiner,
between examiner and senior examiner and between
the senior examiner and AQA. Now, centres send
scripts direct to our scanning bureau, who release
electronic images to examiners. This reduces further
the risk of scripts being delayed or going missing
• strengthens the standardising process by enabling
examiners to focus on marking a single question at
a time, applying the mark scheme to their allocation
of this question with even greater accuracy and
consistency, rather than digesting the full mark
scheme and applying it to whole scripts
• enables us to total marks awarded automatically,
thereby removing any potential for errors in addition
• helps us to ensure that important decisions about
grade boundaries are supported by the maximum
amount of statistical information available
• enables us to receive improved post examination
data analysis. For senior examiners this means that
they can see at a glance exactly how individual
questions have scored so that they can evaluate
how each question type has worked, where
candidates have had problems, vocabulary that
may have caused difficulty, etc.
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The new numbering system is illustrated in the Next steps

specimen question paper for GCSE English provided We need you to explain the changes outlined in this
as Appendix B, and the new style of answer book is booklet to your:
exemplified in Appendix C, where a front cover and
answer page are provided for information. • candidates
• Examinations Officers
Components / units that will work with the new, • Examination Invigilators.
simplified, numbering system and new style answer
book in June 2010 are confirmed in Appendix D. These stakeholders must be aware of the changes
Specimen papers, based on the June 2009 to our assessment materials so that if any queries do
examinations, are being developed for all components arise in advance of the examination, advice can be
/ units given in Appendix D, and will be available for given. Subject teams will be pleased to offer further
download from the relevant AQA subject web pages advice on the changes outlined.
from the middle of January 2010. This will enable
you to see changes in action and to share them with Thank you for supporting these changes.
candidates in preparation for examinations in June
2010. To access these materials, click on the ‘Key
materials’ tab and select ‘Question Papers and Mark
Schemes’ (for AS) / ‘Specimen Question Papers and
Mark Schemes’ (for GCSE and A2).
A small number of legacy GCSE question papers, in

their last year of operation, will be exempt from
changes to question numbering and changes to the
style of answer book used. The components / units
with exemptions are confirmed in Appendix E.
A few subjects that currently use separate question

papers and separate answer books will become
combined question paper answer books in June 2010;
these are confirmed in Appendix F.
Whilst we are making improvements to the style of

our question papers, centres are reassured that the
questions themselves will not change as a result of
AQA using new technology. They will test the same
skills, knowledge and understanding.
The future
Components / units which are already using combined
question paper answer books will not, in the vast
majority of cases, change format. In general, they
are already marked on screen, and already enjoy the
benefits outlined previously. A small number of our
papers are unsuitable for marking using technology
and they will, therefore, continue to be marked by our
examiners in the traditional manner. Components /
units that will experience no changes to their format
in June 2010 are confirmed in Appendix G.
By 2012, we will be marking almost all examination

components / units on screen, meaning that around
seven million scripts will be marked by examiners
using technology. This move will help us to meet the
call to modernise examinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers:

Information for teachers and candidates working with the new
question numbering system and the new long answer book
Which components / units will be working (for AS) / ‘Specimen Question Papers and Mark
with the new question numbering system Schemes’ (for GCSE and A2).
and new long answer book in June 2010?
Which components / units will not be
The components / units that will work with the new
question numbering system and new long answer working with the new question numbering
book in June 2010 are confirmed in Appendix D. system and new long answer book in
June 2010?
How can I better understand the changes Some components / units will move to work with a
being made? combined question paper answer book for the first
Specimen papers, based on the June 2009 time in June 2010, and will not, therefore, be affected
examinations, are being developed for all components by the changes to question numbering. These
/ units given in Appendix D. They will be available for components / units are confirmed in Appendix F.
download from the relevant AQA subject web pages
from the middle of January 2010. This will enable Some components / units will continue to work with
you to see changes in action and to share them with their current format of a combined question paper
candidates taking examinations in June 2010. To answer book. For these components / units, there
access these materials, click on the ‘Key materials’ will be no changes to the question numbering
tab and select ‘Question Papers and Mark Schemes’ system in June 2010. These components / units
confirmed in Appendix G.
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How can I better understand the changes

being made to those components / units
that will move to work with a combined
question paper answer book and which
are identified in Appendix F?
Specimen papers, based on the June 2009

examinations, are being developed for all components
/ units given in Appendix F, and will be available for
download from the relevant AQA subject web pages
from the middle of January 2010. This will enable
you to see changes in action and to share them with
candidates for examinations in June 2010. To access
these materials, click on the ‘Key materials’ tab and
select ‘Question Papers and Mark Schemes’.
What form will the new question

numbering system take?
The traditional numbering system has been replaced
by a two-digit system. Questions will start at 01 and
run consecutively throughout the question paper.
The table below illustrates how the new question
numbering system will work.
Traditional numbering New long answer

system numbering system
Question / Topic / Theme 1 Question / Topic / Theme 1
1(a) 01
1(b) 02
Question / Topic / Theme 2 Question / Topic / Theme 2
2(a) 03
2(b) 04
AQA draws on advice given from a wide range of
2(c)(i) 05
sources to ensure that our examination materials are
2(c)(ii) 06
accessible to, and support, the full range of candidates.
Question / Topic / Theme 3 Question / Topic / Theme 3 This move away from the current sophisticated
3(a) 07 numbering system also meets the call to modernise
3(b) 08 examinations so that they support candidates’ ‘real life’
etc. etc. experiences of completing, for example, application
forms for driving licences, jobs and mortgages, where
similar numbering systems are used.
Why move to this two-digit numbering
system? What will the new AQA long answer
The simplified two-digit numbering system, which is books look like?
to be adopted in our examinations using separate
question papers and answer books, reflects advice The new AQA long answer books are similar to those
received from external organisations and expert used in subjects with traditional essay-based
bodies such as: questions, so the format will be familiar to most
• the British Association for Teachers of the Deaf candidates. See Appendix C for an example of the
• Royal National Institute of Blind People new format long answer book. NB The instructions on
• the Plain English Campaign. the front cover of the new AQA long answer books,
and the layout of the answer pages, is standard
across answer books with 8, 12 and 16 pages.
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What are the benefits for candidates of What if a candidate runs out of space in
using this new long answer book? their answer book?
The new long answer book offers candidates greater Each candidate will be given one answer book at
flexibility in the examination. Candidates: the start of the examination (see Appendix D for
• can answer questions in any order confirmation of the size of the answer book for your
• are able to add further material to an answer or to component / unit). If candidates run out of space,
review / rework what has been produced with additional sheets will not be issued, instead the
greater ease, thus avoiding the potential ‘loss’ of Invigilator will give candidates a supplementary
information through confused additions to the (four-page) answer book in which to continue
original answer their responses. Candidates must complete the
• are supported to produce answers that are information required on the front of their
appropriate to the marks allocated but which are supplementary answer book.
not ‘constrained’ by the number of lines allocated to
an answer. So, for example, the size of a
What if, under the stress of examination
candidate’s handwriting will not be an issue and
should not result in a large number of additional conditions, candidates make a mistake
pages being used in the examination. when working with this new question
numbering system and new long answer
You say that the new long answer book book?
will support candidates who wish to We have taken great care to adopt a very simple
return to an answer later in the numbering system and to design long answer books
examination. What should a candidate do that are easy to use. However, candidates will not be
penalised for completing the new long answer book
in such circumstances? incorrectly. All responses will be seen by an examiner,
Candidates should leave two lines between each of even if it is not possible to scan a candidate’s script
their answers. If candidates wish to add more material and / or identify immediately, because of issues
to an answer, they should not try to squeeze it into surrounding legibility, question(s) answered. It would
these lines, extend it into the margin of the answer be most helpful, however, if candidates try their best
book, or attach numerous additional sheets to their to follow the guidance given here and on the front of
answer book. Candidates should: the question papers and long answer books.
• go to the end of the last response that they have
written in the answer book NB Access arrangements will continue to apply
• leave at least two lines for candidates with special needs. Those who have
• write again the number of the question they wish to permission to use a word processor should continue
continue to answer to do so.
• write the additional material.
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What advice can AQA offer in terms of good examination practice, both from previous
examinations and, more specifically, from the pilots that used the new question
numbering system and new long answer book?
Good examination practice is confirmed in AQA’s

Reports on the Examination. These Reports are
produced every year in support of each component /
unit and can be downloaded from e-AQA immediately
following the issue of results. Reports identify both
good practice and points for improvement in future
examination sessions.
The following guidelines are relevant to all candidates’

preparation, regardless of subject, level or
examination session.
1. Prepare thoroughly for the examination. This

applies not only to the material for study but also to
the materials to be used during the examination.
Candidates must write in black ink or black ball
point pen in all AQA examinations. Blue pens are
not acceptable.
2. Take time to consider each question and where
there are optional questions, read through each
one before choosing which to answer.
3. Take account of the number of marks allocated
to each question and write answers of an
appropriate length. Candidates may penalise
themselves for writing material that is not relevant to
the question set, or which is of a length that is not
commensurate to the number of marks allocated to
the question. Candidates should avoid wasting
valuable time by rewriting each question at the
beginning of their answer – this is not necessary,
even when separate answer books are used.
4. Structure answers by making an answer plan,
where appropriate.
5. Look back at the question set in order to ensure
that it has been answered directly. Examiners
cannot award marks for knowledge and
understanding of a topic if the specific question set
has not been addressed. Candidates can write
good answers but fail to achieve marks because
they have answered a pre-prepared question and
not the question on the examination paper.
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6. Ensure that handwriting is legible. Although encouraged to write the two-digit question number
candidates won’t be penalised for poor handwriting, carefully, and exactly as shown on the question
they might penalise themselves if examiners cannot paper, at the start of each answer. The following
read what is written. If candidates fail to write a examples illustrate some of the difficulties that
question number clearly, the examination process examiners can experience in trying to decipher
can be affected, with delays in marking the most handwriting that is not clear.
likely outcome. Therefore, candidates should be
Is it a 1 or 2? Is it a 3 or 8? Is it a 6 or 8? Is it a 5 or 6?
Legibility is an issue here – it isn’t clear which words have been crossed out.
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Appendix A
What is Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA)? teachers information about how their candidates
have performed in different assessment objectives,
ERA is a free online service. As our technology skills or topic areas within the paper.
enables us to collect question (item) mark data for
candidates, ERA means we can share this data with The teachers who piloted Enhanced Results Analysis
teachers. The system provides: said how helpful it was to them in preparing candidates
for future examinations. You too will be able to analyse
• mark and grade data for candidates individual questions to identify strengths and
• the tools to analyse the data, e.g. relative to your weaknesses in candidates’ performance. This will help
results last year or against national results you in the revision for re-sits and in preparing teaching
• for GCE Computing and GCSE English, Maths, ICT plans for the following year so that you can see
and Science, additional skills and topic analysis improved results in the classroom.
which summarises the question data. This gives
How do you register to have access to ERA?

Step 1 Complete the online form at aqa.org.uk/era
Step 2 You will be sent log in details by your Examinations Office
Step 3 Log in by going to aqa.org.uk/era or type http://extranet.aqa.org.uk in your address bar. Now you
can start analysing results.
What can enhanced results analysis show you?

There are three ways you can look at the examination results for your centres:
1. Students’ results
Allows you to look at the performance of an individual candidate in your centre in all of the subjects they
have taken with us.
2. Marks analysis
Allows you to identify areas of your subject where your candidates are performing well and areas where
performance could be improved.
3. Grades overview
Allows you to see your school’s or college’s grades quickly and how these compare to previous years,
to the average for similar schools / colleges and to the AQA national average.
Easy four-step process on analysing results
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

Log in by going to Select your search criteria Add in additional Click the search
aqa.org.uk/era from the drop down boxes, eg information, eg button
or type A Level or GCSE candidate’s name
http://extranet.aqa.org.uk Subject, eg Religious Studies
into your address bar Date of examination
Subject group
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Appendix B
Example of the new question numbering system: Specimen question paper for
GCSE English
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Appendix C
Example of our new long answer book front cover and answer page.
NB The instructions and layout shown apply to 8-, 12-, 16-page AQA answer books
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Appendix D
Confirmation of components / units working with the new question numbering system
and new long answer books in June 2010 (alphabetical order by subject)
Level Subject Entry code Unit code New question Size of separate
numbering answer book
system in June (8/12/16 pages)
2010
GCE Accounting 2121 ACCN3 Yes 12
GCE Accounting 2121 ACCN4 Yes 12
VRQ Advanced Certificate in Counselling 0510 V21W Yes 12
GCE Archaeology 1011 ARCH1 Yes 12
Diploma Business, Administration and Finance 7353 BAF3U7 Yes 12
GCE Business Studies 2131 BUSS3 Yes 12
GCE Business Studies 2131 BUSS4 Yes 12
GCE Citizenship Studies 1101 CIST1 Yes 8
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1A Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1B Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1C Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1D Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1E Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV1F Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV2E Yes 16
GCE Classical Civilisation 1021 CIV2F Yes 16
GCE Communication and Culture 2626 COMM3 Yes 12
GCE Computing 1511 COMP1 Yes EAD
GCE Dance 1231 DANC1 Yes 12
GCE Dance 2231 DANC3 Yes 12
16
Level Subject Entry Code Unit Code New question Size of separate
2010
GCE Design and Technology 2556 SYST3 Yes 8 (unlined)
(Systems and Control Technology)
GCE Design and Technology: 2541 FOOD3 Yes 12
Food Technology
GCE Design and Technology: Product 2561 TEXT3 Yes 8 (unlined)
Design (Textiles)
GCE Design and Technology: 2551 PROD3 Yes 8 (unlined)
Product Design (3-D Design)
GCSE Drama (New Specification) 4242 42401 Yes 12
GCE Drama and Theatre Studies 1241 DRAM1A Yes 8
GCE Drama and Theatre Studies 1241 DRAM1B Yes 8
GCE Drama and Theatre Studies 2241 DRAM3 Yes 16
GCE Economics 1141 ECON1 Yes 8 (+ OTQ
answer sheet)
GCE Economics 1141 ECON2 Yes 8 (+ OTQ
answer sheet)
GCE Economics 2141 ECON3 Yes 12
GCE Economics 2141 ECON4 Yes 12
GCE English Language and Literature A 1721 ELLA1 Yes 12
GCE English Language and Literature B 1726 ELLB1 Yes 12
GCE English Language and Literature B 2726 ELLB3 Yes 12
GCE English Literature A 1741 LTA1A Yes 12
GCE English Literature A 1741 LTA1B Yes 12
GCE English Literature A 1741 LTA1C Yes 12
GCE English Literature A 2741 LITA3 Yes 16
GCE English Literature B 1746 LITB1 Yes 12
GCE English Literature B 2746 LITB3 Yes 12
GCSE English A 3702 3702/1F Yes 8
GCSE English A 3702 3702/1H Yes 12
GCSE English A 3702 3702/2F Yes 8
GCSE English A 3702 3702/2H Yes 12
GCSE English B 3701 3701/1F Yes 8
GCSE English B 3701 3701/1H Yes 12
GCSE English B 3701 3701/2F Yes 8
GCSE English B 3701 3701/2H Yes 12
GCSE English B (Mature) 3703 3703/1F Yes 8
GCSE English B (Mature) 3703 3703/1H Yes 12
GCSE English B (Mature) 3703 3703/2F Yes 8
GCSE English B (Mature) 3703 3703/2H Yes 12
GCE English Language A 1701 ENGA1 Yes 12
17
2010
GCE English Language A 2701 ENGA3 Yes 12
GCE English Language B 1706 ENGB1 Yes 12
GCE English Language B 2706 ENGB3 Yes 12
GCSE English Literature A 3712 3712/F Yes 12
GCSE English Literature A 3712 3712/H Yes 12
GCSE English Literature B 3711 3711/F Yes 12
GCSE English Literature B 3711 3711/H Yes 12
GCE Geography 2031 GEOG3 Yes 12
GCE General Studies A 1761 GENA1 Yes OTQ sheet + 8
GCE General Studies A 1761 GENA2 Yes OTQ sheet + 8
GCE General Studies A 2761 GENA3 Yes 12
GCE General Studies A 2761 GENA4 Yes 12
GCE General Studies B 1766 GENB1 Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 1151 GOVP1 Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 1151 GOVP2 Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV3A Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV3B Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV3C Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV4A Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV4B Yes 8
GCE Government and Politics 2151 GOV4C Yes 8
GCE Health and Social Care 8621, 8623, HC01 Yes 8
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
8626, 8627,
8629
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2010
8626, 8627,
8629
VRQ Higher Diploma in 0520 VC46 Yes 12
Counselling Practice
GCE History 1041 HIS1A Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1B Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1C Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1D Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1E Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1F Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1G Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1H Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1J Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1K Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1L Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1M Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS1N Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS2O Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS2P Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS2Q Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS2R Yes 12
GCE History 1041 HIS2S Yes 12
19
2010
GCSE History (Modern World) B 3042 3042/3 Yes 16
GCSE History B (New Specification) 4047 40451 Yes 12
GCSE History B (Short Course) 4046 40454 Yes 12
(New Specification)
GCE History of Art 1251 HART2 Yes 12
GCE Law 1161 LAW01 Yes 12
GCE Leisure Studies 8641, 8643, LS02 Yes 8 (x4)
8646, 8647,
8649
GCE Leisure Studies 8641, 8643, LS04 Yes 8 (x4)
8646, 8647,
8649
GCSE Media Studies (Single and Double 4810 48101 Yes 8
Award) (New Specification)
GCE Music 1271 MUSC1 Yes, but Sections B
and C only – see
Appendix G for info 8
on Section A
GCE Music 2271 MUSC4 Yes, but Sections B
and C only – see
Appendix G for info 8
on Section A
GCE Philosophy 1171 PHIL1 Yes 8

GCE Physical Education 2581 PHED3 Yes 16
GCE Psychology A 2181 PSYA3 Yes 12
GCE Psychology A 2181 PSYA4 Yes 16
GCE Psychology B 1186 PSYB2 Yes 12
20
2010
GCE Religious Studies 1061 RSS01 Yes 8
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3A Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3B Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3C Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3D Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3E Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3F Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3G Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST3H Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST4A Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST4B Yes 12
GCE Religious Studies 2061 RST4C Yes 12
GCSE Religious Studies B 4056/4057 40551 Yes 16
(New Specification)
(Full and Short Course)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
GCE Science in Society 2401 SCIS4 Yes 12
GCE Sociology 1191 SCLY1 Yes 8
21
2010
GCSE Sociology (Full & Short Course) 4191 / 4192 41901 Yes 12
(New Specification)
GCE Travel and Tourism 8651, 8653, TTO9 Yes 8 (x4)
8656, 8657,
8659
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Exemptions in June 2010:

Appendix E Components / units that are working with a separate answer book but which will not be changing to work
with the new question numbering system or new long answer book (alphabetical order by subject)
Level Subject Entry code Unit code Traditional Size of

question separate
numbering answer
system in booklet
June 2010 (8/12/16
pages)
GCE Applied Information and Communication 8751, 8753, 8756, IT01 Yes N/A
Technology 8757, 8759
GCSE Business Studies A 3132 3132/F Yes 12
GCSE Business Studies A 3132 3132/H Yes 12
GCSE Classical Civilisation 3021 3021/1F Yes 16
GCSE Classical Civilisation 3021 3021/1H Yes 16
GCSE Classical Civilisation 3021 3021/2F Yes 16
GCSE Classical Civilisation 3021 3021/2H Yes 16
GCSE Drama 3241 3241/W Yes 12
GCSE History (Schools History Project) 3041 / 3046 3041/6/1 Yes 12
(Full & Short Course) A
GCSE History (Schools History Project) 3041 / 3046 3041/6/2A Yes 12
GCSE History (Schools History Project) 3041 / 3046 3041/6/2B Yes 12
GCSE History (Schools History Project) 3041 / 3046 3041/6/2C Yes 12
GCSE History (Schools History Project) 3041 / 3046 3041/6/2D Yes 12
GCSE History (Modern World) (Full & Short Course) B 3042 / 3047 3042/7/1 Yes 12
GCSE History (Modern World) (Full & Short Course) B 3042 / 3047 3042/7/2 Yes 12
GCSE History (British Social and Economic) C 3043 3043/1 Yes 12
GCSE History (British Social and Economic) C 3043 3043/2 Yes 12
GCSE Humanities 3071 3071/2 Yes 8
GCSE Law 3161 3161/F Yes 12
GCSE Law 3161 3161/H Yes 12
GCSE Religious Studies (World and Philosophical 3062/3067 30601 Yes 12
Perspectives on Religious Issues) (Full and
Short Course) B
Short Course) B
Short Course) B
Religious Studies (World and Philosophical
GCSE Perspectives on Religious Issues) (Full and 3062/3067 30604 Yes 12
Short Course) B
GCSE Sociology 3192 3192/F Yes 12
GCSE Sociology 3192 3192/H Yes 12
23
Appendix F
Confirmation of components / units that currently use separate question papers and
separate answer books but which will become combined question paper answer books in
June 2010 (alphabetical order by subject)
Level Subject Entry code Unit code Currently working with seperate
answer book but moving to
combined QP/AB in June 2010
FSMQ Calculus 9998 9998 Yes

FSMQ Data Analysis 9993 9993 Yes
FSMQ Decision Mathematics 9997 9997 Yes
FSMQ Dynamics 9995 9995 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MD01 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MFP1 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MM1A/W Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MM1B Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MS/SS1A/W Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 5371 MS/SS1B Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MD02 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MM03 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MM2B Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MS03 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MS04 Yes
GCE Further Mathematics 6371 MS2B Yes
GCE General Studies 2765 GENB2 Yes
FSMQ Hypothesis Testing 9994 9994 Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 XMCAS Yes
(pilot)
GCE Mathematics 6361 XMCA2 Yes
(pilot)
GCE Mathematics 5361 MD01 Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 MM1A/W Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 MM1B Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 MPC1 Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 MS/SS1A/W Yes
GCE Mathematics 5361 MS/SS1B Yes
GCE Mathematics 6361 MD02 Yes
GCE Mathematics 6361 MM2B Yes
24
Level Subject Entry code Unit code Currently working with seperate
answer book but moving to
combined QP/AB in June 2010

GCE Mathematics 6361 MS2B Yes
FSMQ Maths Principles for Personal 9996 9996 Yes
Finance
FSMQ Modelling with Calculus 6992 6992/2 Yes
GCE Physical Education 1581 PHED1 Yes
GCE Pure Mathematics 5366 XMCAS Yes
(pilot)
GCE Pure Mathematics 6366 XMCA2 Yes
(pilot)
GCE Pure Mathematics 5366 MFP1 Yes
GCE Pure Mathematics 5366 MPC1 Yes
GCE Statistics 5381 MS/SS1A/W Yes
GCE Statistics 5381 MS/SS1B Yes
GCE Statistics 5381 SS02 Yes
GCE Use of Mathematics 5351 FSMQ 6991 Yes
GCE Use of Mathematics 5351 USE1 Yes
GCE Use of Mathematics 5351 USE3 Yes
GCE Use of Mathematics 5351 UOM4/1 Yes
GCE Use of Mathematics 5351 UOM4/2 Yes
FSMQ Using and Applying Decision 6994 6994/2 Yes
Mathematics
FSMQ Using and Applying Statistics 6990 6990/2 Yes
FSMQ Working with Algebraic and 6991 6991/2 Yes
Graphical Techniques
25
Appendix G
Confirmation of components / units which will not be working with the new long answer
books in June 2010, and which remain unchanged from the published combined question
paper answer book format (alphabetical order by subject)
Level Subject Entry code Unit code No changes to

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCE Accounting 1121 ACCN1 Yes

GCE Accounting 1121 ACCN2 Yes
GCSE Additional Applied Science 4863 AASC2F Yes
GCSE Additional Applied Science 4863 AASC2H Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 BLY2F Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 BLY2H Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 CHY2F Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 CHY2H Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 PHY2F Yes
GCSE Additional Science 4463 PHY2H Yes
FSMQ Algebra and Graphs 9988 9988 Yes
GCE Applied Art and Design 8511, 8513, 8516, 8517, 8519 AD03 Yes
GCSE Applied Art and Design 3811 3810/3 Yes
(Double Award)
GCE Applied Business 8611, 8613, 8616, 8617, 8619 BS03 Yes
GCSE Applied Business (Double Award) 3831 3830/3 Yes
GCSE Applied Business (Double Award) 4136 413001 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Applied Science 4861 APSC2F Yes
GCSE Applied Science 4861 APSC2H Yes
GCE Applied Science 8771, 8773, 8776, 8777, 8779 SC02 Yes
GCSE Art and Design (Applied) 4207 42072 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Art and Design (Fine Art) 3202 3202/T Yes
GCE Art and Design (Fine Art) 1202B ARTB2 Yes
26
Level Subject Entry Code Unit Code No changes to

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCE Art and Design (Fine Art) 2202B ARTB4 Yes

GCSE Art and Design (Fine Art) 4202 42022 Yes
(New Specification)
GCE Art and Design 1203C ARTC2 Yes
(Graphic Communication)
GCE Art and Design (Graphic 2203C ARTC4 Yes
Communication)
GCSE Art and Design 4203 42032 Yes
(Graphic Communications)
(New Specification)
GCSE Art and Design (Graphic Design) 3203 3203/T Yes
GCSE Art and Design (New Specification) 4201 42012 Yes
GCSE Art and Design (Photography) 3206 3206/T Yes
GCE Art and Design (Photography: 1206F ARTF2 Yes
lens-based and light-based media)
GCE Art and Design (Photography: 2206F ARTF4 Yes
GCSE Art and Design (Photography: 4206 42062 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Art and Design (Short Course) 3211 3211/T Yes
GCSE Art and Design (Short Course) 4211 42112 Yes
(New Specification)
GCE Art and Design (Textile Design) 1204D ARTD2 Yes
GCE Art and Design (Textile Design) 2204D ARTD4 Yes
GCSE Art and Design (Textile Design) 4204 42042 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Art and Design (Textiles) 3204 3204/T Yes
GCE Art and Design 1205E ARTE2 Yes
(Three Dimensional Design)
GCE Art and Design 2205E ARTE4 Yes
(Three Dimensional Design)
GCSE Art and Design (Three-Dimensional 4205 42052 Yes
Design) (New Specification)
GCSE Art and Design 3205 3205/T Yes
(Three-Dimensional Design)
GCSE Art and Design (Unendorsed) 3201 3201/T Yes
GCE Art, Craft and Design 1201A ARTA2 Yes
GCE Art, Craft and Design 2201A ARTA4 Yes
GCE Bengali 1636 BENG1 Yes
GCE Bengali 2636 BENG2 Yes
GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/LF Yes
GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/LH Yes
GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/RF Yes
27

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/RH Yes

GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/WF Yes
GCSE Bengali 3636 3636/WH Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY1AP OTQ SHEET
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY1BP OTQ SHEET
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY1F Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY1H Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 / 4463 BLY2F Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 / 4463 BLY2H Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY3F Yes
GCSE Biology 4411 BLY3H Yes
GCE Biology 1411 BIOL1 Yes
GCE Biology 1411 BIO3X Yes
GCE Biology 2411 BIO6X Yes
Diploma Business, Administration and 7353 BAF2U3 Yes
Finance
Finance
Finance
GCSE Business and Communication 3126 3126/1F Yes
Systems
GCSE Business and Communication 3126 3126/1H Yes
Systems
GCSE Business and Communication 4134 413008 Yes
Systems (New Specification)
GCE Business Studies 1131 BUSS1 Yes
GCE Business Studies 1131 BUSS2 Yes
GCSE Business Studies 4133 413001 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Business and Communication 3126 3126/2F Yes
Systems
GCSE Business and Communication 3126 3126/2H Yes
Systems
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) 3139 3133/9/1F Yes
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) 3139 3133/9/1H Yes
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) 3139 3133/9/2F Yes
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) 3139 3133/9/2H Yes
28

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Business Studies (Short Course) 4131 413013 Yes

(New Specification)
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/3F Yes
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/3H Yes
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/9/1F Yes
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/9/1H Yes
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/9/2F Yes
GCSE Business Studies B 3133 3133/9/2H Yes
FSMQ Calculating Finances 6984 6984/2 Yes
Certificate in Enterprise and 4805 4805/W Yes
Employability
Certificate in Preparation for 4800 4800/W Yes
Working Life
GCSE Chemistry 4421 CHY1AP OTQ SHEET
GCSE Chemistry 4421 CHY1BP OTQ SHEET
GCSE Chemistry 4421 CHY1F Yes
GCSE Chemistry 4421 CHY1H Yes
GCE Chemistry 1421 CHEM1 Yes
GCE Chemistry 1421 CHM3X Yes
GCE Chemistry 2421 CHM6X Yes
GCSE Citizenship Studies 4106 / 4107 41051 Yes
(Full & Short Course)
(New Specification)
GCSE Citizenship Studies (Short Course) 3107 3107/W Yes
GCSE Classical Civilisation (Full & Short 4021 / 4022 40201F Yes
Course) (New Specification)
GCSE Classical Civilisation (Full & Short 4021 / 4022 40201H Yes
Course) (New Specification)
GCE Communication and Culture 1626 COMM1 Yes
GCE Computing 1511 COMP2 Yes
GCE Computing 2511 COMP3 Yes
GCE Critical Thinking 1771 CRIT1 Yes
29

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
Diploma Construction & Built Environment 7313 CBE3U1 Yes

Diploma Creative Media 7323 CM1I4W Yes
Diploma Creative Media 7323 CAM3U2 Yes
Diploma Creative Media 7323 CAM3U3 Yes
GCE Dance 2231 DANC4 Yes
FSMQ Data Handling 9986 9986 Yes
GCSE Design and Technology 3541 3541/F Yes
(Electronic Products)
GCSE Design and Technology 3541 3541/H Yes
(Electronic Products)
GCSE Design and Technology (Electronic 4542 45401 Yes
Products) (New Specification)
GCSE Design and Technology (Electronic 3551 3551/F Yes
Products) (Short Course)
GCSE Design and Technology (Electronic 3551 3551/H Yes
GCSE Design and Technology (Food 3542 3542/F Yes
Technology)
GCSE Design and Technology (Food 3542 3542/H Yes
Technology)
GCSE Design and Technology (Food 4547 45451 Yes
Technology) (New Specification)
GCSE Design and Technology (Food 3552 3552/F Yes
Technology) (Short Course)
GCSE Design and Technology (Food 3552 3552/H Yes
Technology) (Short Course)
(Graphic Products)
(Graphic Products)
GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic 4552 45501 Yes
Products) (New Specification)
GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic 3553 3553/F Yes
GCSE Design and Technology (Graphic 3553 3553/H Yes
(Product Design)
(Product Design)
30

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Design and Technology (Product 45551 Yes

Design) (New Specification) 4557
GCSE Design and Technology (Resistant 3545/F Yes
Materials Technology) 3545
GCSE Design and Technology (Resistant 3545/H Yes
Materials Technology) 3545
GCSE Design and Technology 45601 Yes
(Resistant Materials Technology) 4562
(New Specification)
GCSE Design and Technology 45651 Yes
(Systems and Control Technology) 4565
(New Specification)
GCSE Design and Technology 3555/F Yes
(Short Course)
GCSE Design and Technology 3555/H Yes
(Short Course)
(Systems and Control) 3546
(Systems and Control) 3546
(Textiles Technology) 3547
(Textiles Technology) 3547
GCSE Design and Technology (Textiles 3557/F Yes
Technology) (Short Course) 3557
GCSE Design and Technology (Textiles 3557/H Yes
Technology) (Short Course) 3557
GCSE Design and Technology (Textiles 45701 Yes
Technology) (New Specification) 4572
GCSE Design and Technology (Short 45751 Yes
Course) (New Specification) 4576
GCE Design and Technology: FOOD1 Yes
Food Technology 1541
GCE Design and Technology: TEXT1 Yes
Product Design (Textiles) 1561
GCE Design and Technology: PROD1 Yes
Product Design(3-D Design) 1551
GCE Design and Technology (Systems SYST1 Yes
and Control Technology) 1556
GCSE Economics 3144 3144/1F Yes
GCSE Economics 3144 3144/1H Yes
31

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Economics 3144 3144/2F Yes

GCSE Economics 3144 3144/2H Yes
GCSE Economics (Full & Short Course) 4132 / 4135 413011 Yes
(New Specification)
GCE Electronics 1431 ELEC1 Yes
GCSE Electronics 3432 3432/F Yes
GCSE Electronics 3432 3432/H Yes
Diploma Engineering 7331 ENG1U1 Yes
Diploma Engineering 7333 ENG3U9W Yes
GCSE Engineering (Double Award) 3871 3870/3 Yes
GCSE Engineering (Double Award) 4854 48501 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Engineering (New Specification) 4852 48501 Yes
GCSE Environmental Science 3441 3441/F Yes
GCSE Environmental Science 3441 3441/H Yes
GCE Environmental Studies 1441 ENVS1 Yes
Diploma Environmental Studies 7363 ELS1U5 Yes
FSMQ Financial Calculations 9984 9984 Yes
GCE French 1651 FREN1 Yes
GCE French 2651 FREN3 Yes
GCSE French (New Specification) 4658 46551F Yes
GCSE French (New Specification) 4658 46551H Yes
GCSE French (New Specification) 4658 46552F Yes
GCSE French (New Specification) 4658 46552H Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/LF Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/LH Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/RF Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/RH Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/WF Yes
GCSE French A 3651 3651/WH Yes
32

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/LF Yes

GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/LH Yes
GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/RF Yes
GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/RH Yes
GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/WF Yes
GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/WH Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46502/LF Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46502/LH Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46502/RF Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46502/RH Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/LF Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/LH Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/RF Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/RH Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/WF Yes
GCSE French B 4652 46504/WH Yes
GCSE General Studies 3761 3761/1FB Yes
(an insert to
3761/1FA)
GCSE General Studies 3761 3761/1HB Yes
(an insert to
3761/1HA)
GCSE General Studies 3761 3761/2F Yes
GCSE General Studies 3761 3761/2H Yes
GCSE General Studies (New Specification) 4762 47601 Yes
GCE Geography 1031 GEOG1 Yes
GCE Geography 1031 GEOG2 Yes
GCE Geography 2031 GEO4A Yes
GCE Geography 2031 GEO4B Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) A 3036 3036/F Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) A 3036 3036/H Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) B 3037 3037/F Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) B 3037 3037/H Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) C 3038 3038/F Yes
GCSE Geography (Short Course) C 3038 3038/H Yes
GCSE Geography A 3031 3031/1F Yes
GCSE Geography A 3031 3031/1H Yes
GCSE Geography A 3031 3031/2F Yes
GCSE Geography A 3031 3031/2H Yes
GCSE Geography A (New Specification) 4032 40301F Yes
GCSE Geography A (New Specification) 4032 40301H Yes
33

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Geography A (New Specification) 4032 40302F Yes
GCSE Geography A (New Specification) 4032 40302H Yes
GCSE Geography A (Short Course) 4031 40304F Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Geography A (Short Course) 4031 40304H Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Geography B 3032 3032/1F Yes
GCSE Geography B 3032 3032/1H Yes
GCSE Geography B 3032 3032/2F Yes
GCSE Geography B 3032 3032/2H Yes
GCSE Geography B (Full & Short Course) 4036 / 4037 40351F Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE Geography B (New Specification) 4036 / 4037 40351H Yes
GCSE Geography B (New Specification) 4037 40352F Yes
GCSE Geography B (New Specification) 4037 40352H Yes
GCSE Geography B (New Specification) 4037 40353F Yes
GCSE Geography B (New Specification) 4037 40353H Yes
GCSE Geography C 3033 3033/1F Yes
GCSE Geography C 3033 3033/1H Yes
GCSE Geography C 3033 3033/2F Yes
GCSE Geography C 3033 3033/2H Yes
GCE German 1661 GERM1 Yes
GCE German 2661 GERM3 Yes
GCSE German (New Specification) 4668 46651F Yes
GCSE German (New Specification) 4668 46651H Yes
GCSE German (New Specification) 4668 46652F Yes
GCSE German (New Specification) 4668 46652H Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/LF Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/LH Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/RF Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/RH Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/WF Yes
GCSE German A 3661 3661/WH Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/LF Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/LH Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/RF Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/RH Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/WF Yes
GCSE German A (Short Course) 3667 3667/WH Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46602/LF Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46602/LH Yes
34

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE German B 4662 46602/RF Yes

GCSE German B 4662 46602/RH Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/LF Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/LH Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/RF Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/RH Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/WF Yes
GCSE German B 4662 46604/WH Yes
FSMQ Handling and Interpreting Data 6986 6986/2 Yes
Diploma Hair and Beauty 7373 HAB1U1 Yes
GCSE Health and Social Care 3821 3820/3 Yes
(Double Award)
GCSE Health and Social Care (Double 4824 48201 Yes
GCSE Health and Social Care 4822 48201 Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE History A (New Specification) 4042 40401A Yes
GCSE History A (New Specification) 4042 40401B
GCSE History A (Short Course) 4041 40404A Yes
(New Specification)
GCSE History A (Short Course) 4041 40404B Yes
(New Specification)
GCE History of Art 1251 HART1 Yes
GCSE Home Economics 3561 3561/F Yes
(Child Development)
GCSE Home Economics 3561 3561/H Yes
(Child Development)
GCSE Home Economics 3562 3562/F Yes
(Food and Nutrition)
GCSE Home Economics 3562 3562/H Yes
(Food and Nutrition)
GCSE Home Economics: Child 4582 45801 Yes
Development (New Specification)
GCSE Home Economics: Food and 4587 45851 Yes
Nutrition (New Specification)
Diploma Hospitality 7383 HOS2U1 Yes
35

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCE Human Biology 1406 HBIO1 Yes

GCE Human Biology 1406 HBI3X Yes
GCE Human Biology 2406 HBI6X Yes
GCSE Human Physiology and Health 3417 3417/F Yes
GCSE Human Physiology and Health 3417 3417/H Yes
GCSE Humanities 3071 3071/1 Yes
GCSE Humanities (New Specification) 4072 40701 Yes
FS ICT 9511 95211P Yes
FS ICT 9512 95212P Yes
FS ICT 9511 952021 Yes
FS ICT 9512 952022 Yes
GCE Information and Communication 1521 INFO1 Yes
Technology
GCE Information and Communication INFO2 Yes
1521
Technology
GCE Information and Communication INFO3 Yes
2521
Technology
GCSE Information and Communication 3521/F Yes
3521
Technology A
GCSE Information and Communication 3521/H Yes
3521
Technology A
GCSE Information and Communication Yes
3527 3527/F
Technology A (Short Course)
3527 3527/H
Technology A (Short Course)
3522 3522/F
Technology B
3522 3522/H
Technology B
3528 3528/F
Technology B (Short Course)
3528 3528/H
Technology B (Short Course)
DIPLOMA Information Technology Level 2 7342 INF2U1 Yes
DIPLOMA Information Technology Level 3 7343 Yes
INF3U2
DIPLOMA Information Technology Level 3 7343 Yes
INF3U1
DIPLOMA Information Technology Level 3 7343 INF3U7 Yes
DIPLOMA Information Technology Level 1 7341 IN1U3W Yes
VRQ Intermediate Certificate in Yes
0505 V11W
Counselling Skills
36

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/LF Yes

GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/LH Yes
GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/RF Yes
GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/RH Yes
GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/WF Yes
GCSE Italian A 3631 3631/WH Yes
GCSE Law (New Specification) 4162 41601 Yes
GCSE Leisure and Tourism 3841 3840/1 Yes
(Double Award)
GCSE Leisure and Tourism (Double 4844 48401 Yes
GCSE Leisure and Tourism 4842 48401 Yes
(New Specification)
GCE Leisure Studies 8641, 8643, 8646, 8647, 8649 LS09 Yes
GCE Leisure Studies 8641, 8643, 8646, 8647, 8649 LS12 Yes
FSMQ Making Sense of Data 6983 6983/2 Yes
FSMQ Managing Money 6981 6981/2 Yes
GCSE Mathematics A 4306 4306/1F Yes
GCSE Mathematics A 4306 4306/1H Yes
GCSE Mathematics A 4306 4306/2F Yes
GCSE Mathematics A 4306 4306/2H Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43051/FA Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43051/FB Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43051/HA Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43051/HB Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43053/FA Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43053/FB Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43053/HA Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43053/HB Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43055/1F Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43055/1H Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43055/2F Yes
GCSE Mathematics B 4307 43055/2H Yes
FS Maths 9350 93001/1 Yes
FS Maths 9350 93001/2 Yes
FS Maths 9305 9305/A Yes
FS Maths 9305 9306/B Yes
GCSE Maths 9306 9306F Yes
GCSE Maths 9306 9306H Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 93002FA Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 93002FB Yes
37

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Maths 9307 93002HA Yes

GCSE Maths 9307 93002HB Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 930031F Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 93003/1H Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 93003/2F Yes
GCSE Maths 9307 93003/2H Yes
GCE Media Studies 1571 MEST1 Yes
GCE Media Studies 2571 MEST3 Yes
GCSE Media Studies 3571 3571/F Yes
GCSE Media Studies 3571 3571/H Yes
GCE Modern Hebrew 1676 MHEB1 Yes
GCE Modern Hebrew 2676 MHEB2 Yes
GCSE Modern Hebrew 3676 3676/L Yes
GCSE Modern Hebrew 3676 3676/R Yes
GCSE Modern Hebrew 3676 3676/W Yes
FSMQ Money Management 9981 9981/W Yes
GCE Music 1271 MUSC1 Yes, but Section A only –
see Appendix D for
info on Sections B and C
GCE Music 2271 MUSC4
Yes, but Section A only –
see Appendix D for
info on Sections B and C
GCSE Music 3271 3271/A Yes
GCSE Music 3271 3271/L Yes
GCSE Music (New Specification) 4272 42701 Yes
GCE Panjabi 1681 PANJ1 Yes
GCE Panjabi 2681 PANJ2 Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/LF Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/LH Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/RF Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/RH Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/WF Yes
GCSE Panjabi 3681 3681/WH Yes
GCSE Performing Arts: Dance 3231 3231/W Yes
GCSE Physical Education (Games) 3583 3583/W Yes
GCSE Physical Education (Games) 3588 3588/W Yes
(Short Course)
GCSE Physical Education (New 4892 48903 Yes
Specification)
GCSE Physical Education (Short Course) 4891 48901 Yes
(New Specification)
38

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Physical Education (Short Course) A 3586 3586/W Yes

GCSE Physical Education (Short Course) B 3587 3587/W Yes
GCSE Physical Education A 3581 3581/W Yes
GCSE Physical Education B 3582 3582/W Yes
GCSE Physics 4451 PHY1AP OTQ Sheet
GCSE Physics 4451 PHY1BP OTQ Sheet
GCSE Physics 4451 PHY1F Yes
GCSE Physics 4451 PHY1H Yes
GCE Physics A 1451 PHYA1 Yes
GCE Physics A 1451 PHYA2 Yes
GCE Physics A 1451 PHA3X Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHYA4/1 Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHYA5/2A Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHYA5/2B Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHYA5/2C Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHYA5/2D Yes
GCE Physics A 2451 PHA6X Yes
GCE Physics B: Physics in Context 1456 PHB3X Yes
GCE Physics B: Physics in Context 1456 PHYB1 Yes
GCE Physics B: Physics in Context 2456 PHB6X Yes
GCE Polish 1686 PLSH1 Yes
GCE Polish 2686 PLSH2 Yes
GCSE Polish 3686 3686/L Yes
GCSE Polish 3686 3686/R Yes
GCSE Polish 3686 3686/W Yes
GCSE Psychology 3181 3181/F Yes
GCSE Psychology 3181 3181/H Yes
GCSE Psychology (New Specification) 4182 41801 Yes
GCSE Psychology (Short Course) 4181 41801 Yes
(New Specification)
GCE Psychology A 1181 PSYA1 Yes
39

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCE Psychology A 1181 PSYA2 Yes

GCE Psychology B 1186 PSYB1 Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40601A Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40601B Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40601C Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40601D Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40602A Yes
GCSE Religious Studies A (Christianity) 4061/4062 40602B Yes
GCSE Religious Studies C (World 3063/3068 3063/8/1 Yes
Religions) (Full and Short Course)
GCSE Religious Studies A (New 4051/4052 405001 Yes
Specification) (Full and Short Course)
GCSE Religious Studies A 4051/4052 405002 Yes
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
40

question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used

(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
(New Specification)
GCSE Science B 4462 BLY1F Yes
GCSE Science B 4462 BLY1H Yes
GCSE Science B 4462 CHY1F Yes
GCSE Science B 4462 CHY1H Yes
GCSE Science B 4462 PHY1F Yes
GCSE Science B 4462 PHY1H Yes
GCE Science in Society 1401 SCIS1 Yes
GCE Science in Society 2401 SCIS3 Yes
FSMQ Shape and Space 9985 9985 Yes
GCE Spanish 1696 SPAN1 Yes
GCE Spanish 2696 SPAN3 Yes
GCSE Spanish (New Specification) 4698 46951F Yes
GCSE Spanish (New Specification) 4698 46951H Yes
GCSE Spanish (New Specification) 4698 46952F Yes
GCSE Spanish (New Specification) 4698 46952H Yes
GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/LF Yes
GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/LH Yes
GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/RF Yes
GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/RH Yes
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question numbering
system in 2010 –
combined QP/AB
(mostly) used
GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/WF Yes

GCSE Spanish A 3691 3691/WH Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/LF Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/LH Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/RF Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/RH Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/WF Yes
GCSE Spanish A (Short Course) 3697 3697/WH Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46902/LF Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46902/LH Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46902/RF Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46902/RH Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/LF Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/LH Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/RF Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/RH Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/WF Yes
GCSE Spanish B 4692 46904/WH Yes
GCSE Statistics 3311 3311/F Yes
GCSE Statistics 3311 3311/H Yes
GCE Travel and Tourism 8651, 8653, 8656, 8657, 8659 TT01 Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/LF Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/LH Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/RF Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/RH Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/WF Yes
GCSE Urdu 3646 3646/WH Yes
FSMQ Using Algebra, Functions and Graphs 6988 6988/2 Yes
FSMQ Using Data 9983 9983/W Yes
FSMQ Using Spatial Techniques 9982 9982/W Yes
FSMQ Working in 2 and 3 Dimensions 6982 6982/2 Yes
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A small number of legacy GCSE question papers, in

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By 2012, we will be marking almost all examination

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What can enhanced results analysis show you?

Easy four-step process on analysing results

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Level Subject Entry code Unit code Traditional Size of

FSMQ Calculus 9998 9998 Yes

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GCE Accounting 1121 ACCN1 Yes

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Diploma Construction & Built Environment 7313 CBE3U1 Yes

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GCSE Design and Technology (Product 45551 Yes

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GCSE Economics 3144 3144/2F Yes

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GCSE French A (Short Course) 3657 3657/LF Yes

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