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Paper / Task Procedure Marking Scheme
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P1 / T1 Provide the terms for 6 given definitions. 6 marks 5 min

Provide a definition + an example for each 2 marks (per definition)

P1 / T2
of 4 given terms. 1 mark (per correct ex.) = 12 marks
2 marks (per each correct language
Provide 3 further language features Ls.
feature)
P1 / T3 need to complete the activity successfully
2 marks per each correct example
+ an example specific to each feature.
full sentence)! = 12 marks
Sample of a learners text (written /
3 marks for each strength / weakness
transcript of spoken)
correctly identified.
2 marks for each example from the
P1 / T4 Identify a total of 4 strengths and
text supporting each point.
weaknesses (must be a mixture of the two
/ minimum one strength and one
= 20 marks
weakness)
P1 / T5 A. Authentic written text: Identify 5 5 marks (one for each correctly identified
 features that are typical of the texts genre. feature).
B - D Language analysis of short extracts
from the text:
comment on meaning/use, form and/or
pronunciation of language items.
(possibly) identify potential learner 45 marks!
difficulties with one or more of these
language items.
Evaluate the effectiveness of a test in a
certain (given) situation for a certain 2 marks for each point made correctly.
P2 / T1 learner with certain learning needs. 1 mark for application to the learner.
Mention a total of 6 points, a mix of + = 18 marks
and points, starting with positive.
A. Identify the purpose of a set of activities A. 2 marks for each purpose identified (= 12
marks)

P2 / T2
B. Explain how a specified selection of
exercises from the rest of the extract B. 2 marks for each way the exercises
combine and support the ones in A. combine with A (= 12 marks)
 C. Identify / Explain a total of 6
ASSUMPTIONS about language learning
underlying some/ all the exercises
discussed so far, explaining why each
assumption is valid i.e. the reason behind
the belief.
Answer questions around an extract
from certain ELT material e.g.
interpret the teachers role, discuss
P2 / T3
the implications of this view of
teaching...etc.
C. 1 mark for each assumption
1 mark for the explanation
1 mark for referring to the relevant
exercise (= 18 marks)
= 42 marks
NB:
No limit to the number of points
youre allowed to make.
2 marks for each correct point (up
to a total of 30 marks i.e. 15 points.
A Further mark out of 5 is (not)
given for the depth of the overall
response (or lack thereof) This is
then doubled out of 10 to give an
overall mark out of 40.