Learning objective
State that the NEA is worth 50 marks and 20 percent of the A-level.
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Flashcards
7
Questions
Topic
Qualification and assessment structure
Subtopic
Non-exam assessment
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Quick explanation
State that the NEA is worth 50 marks and 20 percent of the A-level
- This point belongs to Qualification and assessment structure, especially Non-exam assessment.
- You need to be able to state that the NEA is worth 50 marks and 20 percent of the A-level.
- The key ideas to know are NEA and 20 percent.
- Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.
Key concepts
Why it matters
This objective helps connect Non-exam assessment to exam-style questions, flashcards, and revision notes for Qualification and assessment structure.
Common mistakes
1 linked- Non-exam assessment literary-analysis mistake 1: Make an AO1 claim, use accurate textual evidence, analyse a method for AO2, add relevant AO3 context, connect texts for AO4 and test interpretations for AO5 only where the task requires them.
Revision tools
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Flashcards5 linked cards
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Practice Questions7 linked questions
Question 1 of 7
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Revision notestopic notes
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