AS/A Level GCEBiblical Hebrew - H017 H417
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Biblical Hebrew FAQs
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Why have the Language and Literature sections been reorganised?
This allows teachers and students to follow a logical approach to teaching and learning, focusing clearly on language skills and literature skills. Students are also able to concentrate on one area at a time in the examination. The structure mirrors that of the four unit A Levels, to make lessons and exams more familiar to students.
Why have the set text groupings/requirements been changed?
We feel it is important for students to have a wide appreciation of different types of literature. This approach gives them the opportunity to have a wider and better learning experience.
Has Biblical Hebrew become a four unit A Level like so many of the others?
No, Biblical Hebrew remains a two unit A Level. The structure does however complement the learning skills employed by students doing four unit qualifications.
If the number of units is unchanged, why bother making any changes to the qualification?
Although we weren't required to make many changes, we felt it was an excellent opportunity to improve the educational experience for students whilst also making the qualification more logical and manageable to teach and learn.
General FAQs
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the latest series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR is working in partnership with individual publishers for different subject groups. Comprehensive resources are being developed by these Publishing Partners and others to support the specification and complement the support available from OCR.
What Support Materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded for each qualifcation. The materials are available in PDF format, and Word format. Teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
Can a candidate be awarded an A* grade if they re-sat one or more of their units?
Yes, the A* grade is calculated arithmetically based on the units used for aggregation, irrespective of whether or not they are re-sits.
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