OCR Entry Level English R393 specification - …

1 Oxford cambridge and RSAENTRY Level CERTIFICATES pecificationQualificationRegulatedEntry Level CertificateEnglishENGLISHR393 For first assessment in 2017 Version (September 2018)DISCLAIMERS pecifications are updated over time. Whilst every effort is made to check all documents, there may be contradictions between published resources and the specification , therefore please use the infor-mation on the latest specification at all times. Where changes are made to specifications these will be indicated within the document, there will be a new version number indicated, and a summary of the changes. If you do notice a discrepancy between the specification and a resource please contact us at: will inform centres about changes to specifications. We will also publish changes on our website. The latest version of our specifications will always be those on our website ( ) and these may differ from printed OCR 2016 Entry Level Certificate in EnglishContents1 Why choose an OCR Entry Level Certificate in English ?

2 21a. Why choose an OCR qualification? 21b. Why choose an OCR Entry Level Certificate in English ? 31c. What are the key features of this specification ? 31d. What is new in OCR Entry Level Certificate in English ? 41e. How do I find out more information? 42 The specification overview 52a. OCR s Entry Level Certificate in English (R393) 52b. Content of Reading 62b.

3 Content of Writing 72b. Content of Spoken language 82c. Prior knowledge, learning and progression 93 assessment of Entry Level Certificate in English 103a. Forms of assessment 103b. assessment objectives (AO) 133c.

4 assessment availability 143d. Retaking the qualification 143e. Internal assessment tasks 153f. Non-exam assessment marking criteria 153g. Calculating qualification results 194 Admin: what you need to know 204a.

5 Pre- assessment 204b. Access arrangements and special consideration 214c. Admin of non-exam assessment 224d. Results and certificates 254e. Post-results services 254f. Malpractice 255 Appendices 265a.

6 Awarding of grades 265b. Overlap with other qualifications 265c. Key skills sections 265d. Files 275e. Interim awards 28 Summary of updates 292 OCR 2016 Entry Level Certificate in English1 Choose OCR and you ve got the reassurance that you re working with one of the UK s leading exam boards.

7 Our new Entry Level Certificate in English has been refreshed to fit with reformed GCSE (9 1) English qualifications to provide learners with a qualification that s relevant to them and meets their re part of the cambridge assessment Group, Europe s largest assessment agency and a department of the University of cambridge . cambridge assessment plays a leading role in developing and delivering assessments throughout the world, operating in over 150 work with a range of education providers, including schools, colleges, workplaces and other institutions in both the public and private sectors. Over 13,000 centres choose our A Levels, GCSEs and vocational SpecificationsWe believe in developing specifications that help you bring the subject to life and inspire your students to achieve more. We ve created teacher-friendly specifications that are designed to be straightforward and accessible so that you can tailor the delivery of the course to suit your needs.

8 We aim to encourage students to become responsible for their own learning, confident in discussing ideas, innovative and Entry Level Certificate in English is made up of 100% internally assessed tasks and tests. The flexibility allowed through this approach to assessment will allow you to take any issues into account in your planning that may affect your learners performance. We provide a range of support services designed to help you at every stage, from preparation through to the delivery of our specifications. This includes: An extensive high quality task book Access to Subject Advisors to support you through the transition and throughout the lifetime of the specification Interim awards to split the course into manageable stages and help motivate learners through earning teacher-managed awards Section Entry Level Certificate qualifications offered by OCR are regulated by Ofqual, the Regulator for qualifications offered in England.

9 The accreditation number for OCR s Entry Level Certificate in English is QN603/0096 Why choose an OCR qualification?1 Why choose an OCR Entry Level Certificate in English ?3 OCR 2016 Entry Level Certificate in English1 OCR s Entry Level Certificate in English encourages learners to read fluently and write effectively. At Entry Level , learners will develop the skills to read and understand non-fiction and literary texts. They will develop the skills to be able to demonstrate an appropriate control of Standard English and to write grammatically correct will also develop confidence in using spoken language to communicate and to effectively participate in group activities. This specification enables learners to progress at their own pace so that they can develop their knowledge and skills and be put forward for the assessment when they are ready.

10 It is designed to be accessible and relevant, and provides learners with recognition for their Why choose an OCR Entry Level Certificate in English ?Aims and learning outcomesThis specification enables learners to: read a range of texts with some understanding use knowledge gained from reading to inform their own writing write using Standard English appropriately use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately acquire an appropriate vocabulary in reading, writing and spoken language understand and respond to spoken language and use spoken Standard English where What are the key features of this specification ?OCR s Entry Level Certificate in English has been designed to be co-teachable with any GCSE (9 1) English Language qualification to offer a coherent package for you and your learners. We understand that learners for this Entry Level qualification may come from a diverse range of learning environments.