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Treat the wording as evidence, not decoration when revising Assessment structure in Assessment objectives and qualification structure. This topic asks students to connect linguistic terminology with purposeful evidence, so revision should move between close language analysis, contextual interpretation and the demands of AQA A-Level English Language 7702. Core subtopics include Linear qualification structure, Non-exam assessment structure, Paper 1 assessment structure, Paper 2 assessment structure, and the linked learning objectives include Distinguish the A-level 7702 qualification from AS English Language 7701; Explain that all A-level exams and assessments must be taken in the same series; Explain that AQA A-level English Language 7702 is a linear qualification; Describe the NEA as Language in Action, worth 100 marks and 20% of A-level; Explain that NEA has a total word count of 3,500 words. Strong answers should identify precise features, explain how they operate in a specific text or data set, and then evaluate what those choices reveal about meaning, representation, audience, genre or mode. Avoid treating the topic as a list of definitions. Instead, practise building paragraphs that quote or describe evidence, name the relevant method, explain the effect, and connect the point to the question focus. This keeps revision exam-facing while still respecting the official curriculum hierarchy.
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Linear qualification structure3 objectives
- Explain that AQA A-level English Language 7702 is a linear qualification.
- Explain that all A-level exams and assessments must be taken in the same series.
- Distinguish the A-level 7702 qualification from AS English Language 7701.
Paper 1 assessment structure4 objectives
- Describe Paper 1 as a 2 hour 30 minute written exam worth 100 marks and 40% of A-level.
- Identify Paper 1 Section A as Textual Variations and Representations.
- Identify Paper 1 Section B as Children's Language Development.
- Explain that methods of language analysis are integrated into Paper 1 activities.
Paper 2 assessment structure4 objectives
- Describe Paper 2 as a 2 hour 30 minute written exam worth 100 marks and 40% of A-level.
- Identify Paper 2 Section A as Diversity and Change.
- Identify Paper 2 Section B as Language Discourses.
- Explain that Paper 2 includes analysis of texts about language issues and a directed writing task.
Non-exam assessment structure5 objectives
- Describe the NEA as Language in Action, worth 100 marks and 20% of A-level.
- Explain that NEA has a total word count of 3,500 words.
- Identify the language investigation as 2,000 words excluding data.
- Identify original writing and commentary as 1,500 words total.
- Explain that NEA is assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA.
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- Plan Your Revision: Create a revision timetable that covers all topics in the syllabus leading up to the exam.
- Plan your study schedule: Create a timeline that includes all subjects and their assessment dates.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Linear with Modular: Remember that in a linear qualification, all assessments occur at the end of the course.
- Misunderstanding assessment series: Remember that all A-level assessments must be completed in the same series.
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