Specification at a glance
Subject content
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking, listening and communicating
Assessments
AQA Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills in English are modular. Learners can sit all three assessments in their chosen level in different series, but they must pass all three to gain the qualification.
| Paper 1: Reading |
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What's assessed All the scope of study statements for Reading at the appropriate level |
How it's assessed
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Questions A mix of question styles, including multiple choice and short response |
| Paper 2: Writing |
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What's assessed All the scope of study statements for Writing at the appropriate level |
How it's assessed
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Questions Two writing tasks, including 12 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar. Learners must not have access to dictionaries or any spelling or grammar aid |
| Non-exam assessment: Speaking, listening and communicating |
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What's assessed All the scope of study statements for Speaking, listening and communicating at the appropriate level |
How it's assessed
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