40 points, up to 30p for points made, and up to 10p for "depth of understanding"
How much time do you have for each paper?
90 minutes each
How many points is Paper 1 Task 2 worth? What's the "point distribution"?
12 points, 2 points for each clear & correct definition, and an extra point for the accurate example
How many papers are there?
2
Getting 100 points across both papers would be a pass percentage of what?
50%, more or less
How long should you spend on Paper 2 Task 1?
15 minutes
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 1?
The exam gives you 6 definitions, and you write the correct term for each.
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 2?
The exam provides you with 4 terms, and you have to write a definition and an example for each
How many points is Paper 1 Task 5 worth?
50 points, a point for each valid comment from parts a-d
How many points is Paper 2 Task 2b worth?
12 points, 2 points for each comment
What do you have to do in Paper 2 Task 2c?
Identify 6 key assumptions about language learning, that are evident in the stated exercises
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 5b-d?
You have to comment on FORM, MEANING/USE of words/quotes from the authentic text provided
Paper 2 Task 2 is split into how many parts?
3 parts, a-c
How many points is Paper 1 Task 3 worth? What is the "point distribution"?
12 points, 2 points for each language feature and 2 points for each text & level appropriate example
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 3?
The exam shows you an coursebook activity, and you have to write what language features a student would need to do the activity.
What do you have to do in Paper 2 Task 1?
You are given a test and the context in which it'll be used. Make 6 comments about how useful or not it is (at least 1 postive and 1 negative)
How many points is Paper 2 Task 1 worth? What's the "point distribution"?
18 points, 2 points for each positive/negative point, and an extra point for stating how it applies to the learner.
What do you have to do for Paper 2 Task 3?
The exam provides you with something ELT-related (materials, lesson plan, feedback..) and asks you some questions about it. Usually split into multiple parts.
Paper 1 Task 5 is split into how many parts?
4 parts, a-d
How many tasks are in paper one?
5
How many points is Paper 1 Task 4 worth? What's the "point distribution"?
20 points, 3 points for each strength/weakness, and 2 points for each correct example
What's the biggest task in Paper 1?
Task 5
What do you have to do in Paper 2 Task 2a?
Identify 6 purposes of exercises from the coursebook material provided
How long should you spend on Paper 1 Task 5?
45 minutes
How many tasks are in paper two?
3
If a task is worth 6 points, how long should you spend on it?
5 minutes
How many points is Paper 1 Task 5a worth?
5 points, 1 point for feature AND example
In Paper 1 Task 4, do you have to identify 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses?
No, as long as there is at least 1 strength and 1 weakness, it's fine. (i.e. 1S+3W, 2S+2W, 3S+1W)
How many points is Paper 2 Task 2c worth?
18 points, 1 point for a correct assumption, a further point for your rationale, and a final point for stating which exercise(s) it relates to
How many marks do you typically need to pass?
100 points
What do you have to do in Paper 2 Task 2b?
Comment on 6 ways the exercises stated combine with the exercises from (a)
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 4?
Identify a total of 4 strengths and weaknesses in a piece of learner output (written or spoken)?
In Paper 1 Task 1, how many points do you get for each correct answer?
1 point
What do you have to do in Paper 1 Task 5a?
The exam provides an authentic text, and you have to identify 5 features of the text that are characteristic of its genre and give an example for each feature.
In Paper 2 Task 3 you get points for "depth of understanding". How do you get maximum marks for this?
Consistently support points with rationale based on relevant experience/examples/range of contexts/sources/theories. Convincing & insightful rationale
How many points is Paper 2 Task 2a worth?
12 points, 2 points for each purpose
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