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Specification at a glance
- 3.1 Understanding drama
- 3.2 Devising drama
- 3.3 Texts in practice
- 3.4 Guidance on theatrical skills
- Scheme of assessment
- Non-exam assessment administration
- General administration
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students undertake all non-exam assessment (NEA) in the certification year and sit the written exam at the end of the course.
Subject content
The subject content details the knowledge, understanding and skills that students are expected to develop throughout the course of study.
The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components:
- Understanding drama
- Devising drama
- Texts in practice
Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on.
In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume and/or puppets.
Assessments
Programmes & Qualifications
- November 2023
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- November 2021
June 2023 grade threshold tables
Accounting (0452) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
Accounting (9–1) (0985) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Additional Mathematics (0606) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
American History (US) (0409) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Arabic (Foreign Language) (0544) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
Art and Design (0400) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Art and Design (9–1) (0989) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Bahasa Indonesia (0538) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Biology (0610) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 139KB)
Biology (9–1) (0970) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
Business Studies (0450) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
Business Studies (9–1) (0986) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Cambridge International Mathematics (0607) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 137KB)
Chemistry (0620) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 138KB)
Chemistry (9–1) (0971) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
Chinese as a Second Language (0523) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Combined Science (0653) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 137KB)
Computer Science (0478) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
Computer Science (9–1) (0984) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Co-Ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (0654) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 140KB)
Co-Ordinated Sciences (Double Award) (9–1) (0973) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
Design and Technology (0445) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 136KB)
Design and Technology (9–1) (0979) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
Drama (0411) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
Drama (9–1) (0994) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Economics (0455) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Economics (9–1) (0987) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
English (as an Additional Language) (0472) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
English (as an Additional Language) (9–1) (0772) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
English as a Second Language (Count-In Speaking) (0511) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 140KB)
English as a Second Language (Count-In Speaking) (9–1) (0991) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (0510) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 142KB)
English as a Second Language (Speaking Endorsement) (9–1) (0993) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Enterprise (0454) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Environmental Management (0680) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
First Language Arabic (0508) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language Arabic (9–1) (7184) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language Chinese (0509) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
First Language English (9–1) (0990) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 133KB)
First Language English (Oral Endorsement) (0500) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 139KB)
First Language English (US) (0524) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language French (0501) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 125KB)
First Language German (0505) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 125KB)
First Language Malay (0696) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language Portuguese (0504) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language Spanish (0502) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
First Language Thai (0518) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
First Language Turkish (0513) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Food and Nutrition (0648) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
French (9–1) (7156) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
French (Foreign Language) (0520) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Geography (0460) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 133KB)
Geography (9–1) (0976) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
German (9–1) (7159) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
German (Foreign Language) (0525) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Global Perspectives (0457) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
History (0470) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 133KB)
History (9–1) (0977) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Information and Communication Technology (0417) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 133KB)
Information and Communication Technology (9–1) (0983) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
Islamiyat (0493) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Italian (9–1) (7164) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Italian (Foreign Language) (0535) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Latin (0480) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Literature (English) (US) (0427) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Literature (Spanish) (0488) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Literature in English (0475) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 136KB)
Literature in English (9–1) (0992) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Malay (Foreign Language) (0546) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 129KB)
Mandarin Chinese (Foreign Language) (0547) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Marine Science (0697) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Mathematics (9–1) (0980) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Mathematics (US) (0444) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Mathematics (without Coursework) (0580) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 134KB)
Music (0410) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Music (9–1) (0978) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Pakistan Studies (0448) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Physical Education (0413) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
Physical Education (9–1) (0995) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Physics (0625) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 139KB)
Physics (9–1) (0972) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 132KB)
Sanskrit (0499) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 128KB)
Sociology (0495) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB)
Spanish (9–1) (7160) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
Spanish (Foreign Language) (0530) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Swahili (0262) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
Travel and Tourism (0471) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 131KB)
Urdu as a Second Language (0539) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 127KB)
World Literature (0408) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 186KB)
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COMMENTS
See this webpage for a guide to notional component grade boundaries For further information, email [email protected] GCSE Subject grade boundaries - June 2023 exams This document shows the confirmed subject grade boundaries and the notional component grade boundaries for illustrative purposes only 8668F GERMAN TIER F
Scheme of assessment. Find past papers and mark schemes, and specimen papers for new courses, on our website at aqa.org.uk/pastpapers. This specification is designed to be taken over two years. This is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series.
This document presents grade boundaries for GCSE specifications. ... Subject grade boundaries - Autumn 2021 exams - Exceptional GCSE Series ... 8261 DRAMA. 80 61. 53 45. 37 29. 22 17. 12 7. 8136 ECONOMICS. 160 122. 112 103. 89 76. 63 48. 33 18. 8702NM ENGLISH LITERATURE OPTION NM. 130 113. 101 89.
Grade Boundaries See this webpage for a guide to notional component grade boundaries For further information, email [email protected] GCSE Subject grade boundaries - June 2023 exams This document shows the confirmed subject grade boundaries and the notional component grade boundaries for illustrative purposes only 8673F CHINESE (SPOKEN MAND) TIER F
Easy-to-understand homework and revision materials for your GCSE Drama AQA '9-1' studies and exams. Part of Drama. Add subject to My Bitesize Add subject to My Bitesize. close panel.
The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components: Understanding drama. Devising drama. Texts in practice. Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume and/or puppets.
The Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Drama is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson. ... their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i ...
GCSE Drama - Summer 2022 Using this series' Grade Boundaries to estimate future boundaries must be used with caution as they change. Linear specification's Grade boundaries independently in each examination series. At component level only the judgemental boundaries a, c and f are set. Subject Level Grade Boundaries
Linear specification's grade boundaries are set independently in each examination series. Component Level Grade Boundaries Subject Level Grade Boundaries GCSE Drama - Summer 2023 Candidates taking the qualification for the first time in Summer 2023 will be graded on their performance across all components with the
In September 2016, GCSE Drama changed, there's now a new GCSE Drama qualification covering the revised criteria and 9-1 grading system. Our published resources are designed to support teachers in delivering the content in a practical and engaging way and help students of all abilities prepare for the exam. 1) Tailor-made for the new ...
GCSEs are 'linear qualifications'. This means all the assessment takes place at the end of the course. Linear qualifications are made up of a number of separate exams or non-exam assessment (coursework) called 'components'. In most cases, we just add the component marks together to get your total mark.
First Language Malay (0696) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB) First Language Portuguese (0504) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB) First Language Spanish (0502) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 130KB) First Language Thai (0518) June 2023 grade threshold table (PDF, 126KB)
We then check the total mark against the qualification grade boundaries to get the qualification grade. The qualification grade is the final result and what will appear on the certificate. ... GCSE Drama: Max Mark 9: 8: 7: 6: 5: 4: 3: 2: 1: u: J316 01 Devising drama (Digital) Raw 60 50 47 44 40 35 31 26 20 14 0 J316 02 Devising drama (Postal ...
GCSE (9-1) qualification and notional component raw mark grade boundaries June 2023 series. ... Linear qualifications are made up of a number of separate exams or non-exam assessment (coursework) called 'components'. The mark students get on each exam paper or non-exam assessment will be the 'component mark'. There isn't a grade for each ...
In the third section, notional component grade boundaries are also presented but these are for illustrative purposes only. Note that for the two GCSE Combined Science specifications (8464 and 8465), the notional component grade boundaries for the Higher tier grade 3s are actually notional grade 4-3 boundaries. A guide to notional component ...
GCSE Drama (2017): Grade Boundaries, Summer 2023 pdf | 78.28 KB - last updated 06/09/2023 GCSE Drama (2017): Grade Boundaries, Summer 2019 pdf | 581.89 KB - last updated 29/04/2020 Economics
WJEC (Research) Eduqas GCSE Grade Points June 2023.xlsx GCSE June 2023 Eduqas Page 1 of 6 . Entry Code Subject/Component. Maximum ... Post-1914 Prose/Drama, 19th Century Prose and Unseen Poetry 120 1.0000 98 91 84 75 66 58 45 31 18. C670QS. FILM STUDIES; ... The grade boundaries for each component are also shown below. The highlighted grade ...
Results, Grade Boundaries and PRS. This section provides information regarding results including grade boundaries, post-results services and appeals. VTQ results for 2024 and beyond. Results Dates and Guides. Grade Boundaries.