Spanish

Assessment

Year 1: Assessments are carried out throughout Year 12, culminating with the end of Year 12 internal exams. All questions are set and answered in Spanish and the use of dictionaries is not permitted during the examinations. Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (includes a translation into English). A 1 hour 45 minutes exam = 80 marks. This paper is worth 40% of the total end of Year 12 grade. Paper 2: Writing (translation into Spanish, followed by a choice of questions about either one book or one film from the set list). A 1 hour 15 minutes exam = 60 marks. This paper is worth 30% of the total end of Year 12 grade. AS Paper 3: Speaking exam (discussion based on a choice of stimulus cards about two of the set sub-themes) lasting 12-14 minutes (plus 15 minutes preparation time) = 60 marks. This paper is worth 30% of the total end of Year 12 grade. Year 2: All questions are set and answered in Spanish and the use of dictionaries is not permitted during the examinations. A-level Paper 1: Listening, Reading and Writing (includes a translation into Spanish and a translation into English). Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes = 160 marks. This paper is worth 40% of the total A-level. A-level Paper 2: Writing (a choice of questions about either one text and one film or two texts from the set list). Written exam: 2 hours = 90 marks. This paper is worth 30% of the total A-level grade. A-level Paper 3: Speaking (discussion based on a stimulus card about one of the four set sub-themes, followed by presentation of individual research project and follow up questions). Speaking exam: 21-23 minutes (including 5 minutes of preparation time) = 60 marks. This paper is worth 30% of the total A-level grade.