Course summary

This live AQA training course will provide you with guidance on how to apply the mark scheme to key questions /question types taken from the 2025 series. You will have the opportunity to take part in marking activities and discussion led by an experienced AQA examiner.

This course will cover questions from Blood Brothers (6.3), Noughts & Crosses (9.4) and a Live theatre production (14).

In order to maximise your engagement with this course, we strongly recommend completing the pre-work booklet ahead of attending the event.

LocationDateTimeStatusBooking end dateBook
TBC02 Jul 202615:00 - 17:00Waiting List01 Jul 2026
TBC10 Sep 202615:00 - 17:00Waiting List09 Sep 2026
TBC14 Sep 202615:00 - 17:00Waiting List13 Sep 2026

Course reference

DRAGW1 - use this in communications with us.

Course description

  • Develop a greater understanding of how to apply the mark scheme
  • Apply accuracy when identifying a level/awarding a mark
  • Identify typical features and characteristics of responses at different levels/marks
  • Analyse and discuss the application of mark schemes with a senior examiner to strengthen your understanding

Suitable for

Suitable for all teachers of GCSE Drama, particularly useful for those who aren’t current AQA examiners.

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