Assessment objectives common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Linguistic methods, terminology and expression common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO1: Apply appropriate methods of language analysis, using associated terminology and coherent written expression..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Linguistic methods, terminology and expression.

• Concepts and issues in language use common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO2: Demonstrate critical understanding of concepts and issues relevant to language use..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Concepts and issues in language use.

• Contextual factors and meaning common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO3: Analyse and evaluate how contextual factors and language features are associated with the construction of meaning..

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• Connections across texts common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO4: Explore connections across texts, informed by linguistic concepts and methods..

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• Expertise and creativity in English common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO5: Demonstrate expertise and creativity in the use of English to communicate in different ways..

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