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RESULTS 'A' LEVEL AS GCSE
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These overall results were pleasing with the best possible outcome, as predicted. We were pleased to see that 4 of the 6 candidates gained grade A for their coursework, which is completed in the autumn term. Our recommended marks were accepted without question and the UMS marks seemed fair. As always these marks then greatly boosted the overall total and once again the coursework was seen not only as beneficial but also intellectually challenging. The moderator commented that �the standard of German was uniformly high and at the top, excellent. The two longer essays on literature showed great maturity of thought and a high degree of analytical ability.�
We felt that the oral, which had to be taped and marked externally, was assessed rather harshly. No A grades were awarded in this module contrasting markedly with their results in last year�s AS exam. It is impossible to find out how the individual tapes were marked and neither does the moderator�s report suggest there were any problems in the conduct of the examination. We will press for feedback on how the grades were awarded. We had continued to devote a lesson a week to practising oral work in addition to the individual lessons with Frau Weiler. The Liechtenstein visit and our web links again proved most beneficial in inspiring coursework, also in providing research material for the oral topics, as did our use of the UEA Library facility.
Peter Auger is to be congratulated on gaining an A overall, having had only one lesson a week with MCGP and therefore working independently very effectively. Well done to Luke and Ben retook a module or two at AS and boosted their marks sufficiently to change the AS grade from B to A and C to B respectively.
50 % A grades was pleasing but of course there was a small cohort. Each achieved his or her best possible grade.
This group was a delightful bunch to teach, and they were effusive in their thanks at the end of term. We are delighted that 2 are considering continuing with their German studies, when University entrants for German are generally down. Helen will read German and History at Edinburgh and Rob Languages and Management at Warwick. Peter is reapplying for English and Sam for Dentistry, Ben will read Sociology at Leeds and Luke Music at Trinity College of Music
MCGP Sept 2004
A2 Level 2003
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We are delighted that they are considering continuing with their German studies, when University entrants for German are generally down. Jotham will continue with German at St Andrews, Charlie is now considering incorporating it into his European Studies and Becky too is reconsidering.
MCGP Sept 2003
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*based on just 4 modules
These overall results were pleasing with the outcome more or less as we had predicted although there were strange anomalies as to how this was arrived at. In the past, the written coursework option was beneficial to the weaker candidates who gained good marks for content to offset their poorer grasp of grammar. However this year, despite the moderator upholding the marks we gave, the UMS marks allocated were considerably adjusted. You may have read about this in the press. The explanation received so far has not been satisfactory and we will press the issue further at OCR's follow-up meeting. We had continued to devote a lesson a week to practising oral work in addition to the lessons with the Assistentin. The Liechtenstein visit and our web links again proved most beneficial in inspiring coursework, also in providing research material for the oral topics. Congratulations must go to Steffan Aquarone for gaining full marks in the oral examination and to Kate Mayers for gaining a in the coursework. There were good marks in the Listening, Reading and Writing module but again odd that most should have done better in this than in the coursework.
78% A/B grades was what we would expect to achieve, given the candidates' good grades at GCSE and AS was even slightly better than the whole cohort at AS level.
This was a superb group to teach, with delightful personalities, who were effusive in their thanks at the end of term. We will remember them as a vintage year and are delighted that so many are going to continue with their German studies, when University entrants for German are down 20%. James Mitchell will continue with German and French at Nottingham, Oliver John is going to study Maths and German at Sheffield, Alex Winning is going to study German and International Business at City of London, Mamta Ondhia is to read Law with German at Kent and Joanna Burcham is to read German at Royal Holloway. We hope they will all keep in touch, especially once they get those interesting placements abroad. We wish Laurence Blyth a full and speedy recovery.
MCGP Sept 2002
A Level 2001
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These results were very pleasing indeed. Not only did Tom Devine and Tom Fellows gain their Oxford places, they scored A in every module. Jack and Douglas did very well to obtain Cs. Likewise Randal and Aidan obtained the best possible grade for them. These four made up for any gaps in their linguistic skills through enthusiasm for and enjoyment of the subject.
As in the past, the written coursework option was highly beneficial to the weaker candidates who gained good marks for content to offset their poorer grasp of grammar. At the top end the two Toms chose to write on literature and produced work of outstanding quality.
The best grades overall were obtained in the oral modules. We had continued to devote a lesson a week to practising the role-plays and as a result all candidates but one gained at least a 'B' for this module. The Liechtenstein visit and our web links again proved most beneficial in inspiring coursework, also in providing research material for the oral topics where again all but one candidate gained at least a 'B'. These high marks enabled the weaker candidates to obtain a respectable grade overall. Our marks were all accepted by the moderators.
Tom Fellows is going on to study German at Oxford and Jack Holt is to read German at Reading. We wish them well and look forward to hearing from them in future, hopefully with some feedback. Good luck for the future to all six. Keep in touch.
MCGP Sept 2001
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Previous Results A Level 1997
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We were very pleased with these results. Congratulations to the candidates, who all did their best. The group benefited from the Liechtenstein visit and helped and encouraged each other.
50% A/B grade was what we were aiming for, so we exceeded this with 83%. We continue to keep to our old A-level standards of teaching. The course demands this in terms of content, grammatical demands and style of questions, especially in the oral and we have insufficient teaching time to get through everything. The candidates responded well to the challenge and any early doubts were soon replaced by a true enjoyment of the course and a good work ethic. I am pleased that 4 of the 6 intend to continue to A2.
The bulk of the preparation for the oral was done in the Easter holiday, but any earlier and the candidates would not have had sufficient linguistic or background knowledge. All oral performances were of a consistently high standard: 5 x A and 1 x B. The moderator accepted our marking and remarked that Frau Weiler had given the candidates every opportunity to give of their best. Especial thanks go to Will Croston for giving them a thorough grounding in Liechtenstein and to Claudia Weiler, ably assisted by visitors Godhard Tieze and Martin Peukert, for developing and preparing the role-plays and individual conversation topics carefully over the year.
MCGP Sept 2004
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MCGP Sept 2003
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We were pleased with these results which were as we had hoped they would be. Congratulations to the candidates, who did their best. Initially a disparate group they gelled after the Liechtenstein visit and helped and encouraged each other.
60% A grade was what we were aiming for. We do not regret keeping to our old A-level standards of teaching. The course demanded this in terms of content, grammatical demands and style of questions, especially in the oral and we had two weeks less teaching time to get through everything. After an initial period of difficulty the candidates rose to the challenge and any early doubts were soon replaced by a true enjoyment of the course and a good work ethic. I am particularly pleased that now three rather than the original one intend to continue to A2.
Charlie is to be congratulated for achieving full marks in the oral examination.
Written, reading and listening skills followed the pattern of last year's questions with the surprise addition of some GCSE style Listening. The bulk of the preparation for the oral was done in the Easter holiday, but any earlier and the candidates would not have had sufficient linguistic or background knowledge. The oral performances were of a good standard: 3xA, 1xB, 1xC. Especial thanks go to Will Croston for giving them a thorough grounding in Liechtenstein and to Claudia Weiler and Ann Reed for developing and preparing the role-plays carefully over the year. Having an Assistentin for the first time has been a great boon.
We intend to continue with the same approach for next year. The syllabus is very demanding but there is no way it could be less so if we have to get through the complete A level syllabus in the time. It was disappointing to see that the topics focused on computing and school again, meaning that only a small proportion of the syllabus content was examined.
MCGP Sept 2002
'AS' Level 2001
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We were thrilled with these results which were all we could have hoped for, if not better. Congratulations to the candidates, who with minor exceptions worked extremely hard.
77% A/B grade was a real boost to morale after a year of uncertainty. We do not regret keeping to our old 'A'-level standards of teaching. The course demanded this in terms of content, grammatical demands and style of questions, especially in the oral. The candidates rose to the challenge and any early doubts were soon replaced by a true enjoyment of the course and a strong work ethos. I am therefore pleased that the students received due reward and recognition.
Stefan, James, Michal, Mamta and Alex Winning received straight 'A's for all three modules.
Written, reading and listening skills followed the pattern of our old 'A' level syllabus and there were no surprises in these papers. A good grounding in grammar meant that most candidates did as well (if not better) in the Reading and Writing paper: 8xA, 2xB, 1xC, 1xD, as in the Listening Reading and Writing module: 8xA, 3xB 1xC.
Preparation for the oral was rather last minute, ie the Easter holiday, but any earlier and the candidates would not have had sufficient linguistic or background knowledge. The oral performances were of a good standard: 5xA, 1xB, 6xC. Especial thanks go to Will Croston for giving them a thorough grounding in Liechtenstein and to Alison Vincent for developing and preparing the role-plays carefully over the year. An Assistentin will be a great boon to us all next year.
We do not intend to change our approach for next year. The syllabus is very demanding but there is no way it could be less so if we have to get through the complete A level syllabus in the time. If indeed the exam next year is watered down, it would make a mockery of the course. As it was only a small proportion of the material could be examined.
MCGP Sept 2001
REPORT ON EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS IN GERMAN
- JUNE 2001
LCCI FLAW Course
This was the last year of our highly successful FLAW course, which
Alex Easter completed. As he was the only candidate, he had to
attend the AS classes. Some work overlapped but we had to make
special arrangements to fit in the special taped requirements
of the FLAW course.
We are sorry not to be able to continue with our tailor-made course. It has been replaced by an external syllabus and AS will suit the needs of our candidates better.
MCGP Sept 2001
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We cannot help but be pleased and I would like to congratulate both students and colleagues on such an excellent set of results
We continue to offer two sets the chance to take both French and German within the four allocated languages periods. The top set was an exceptional bunch, such as one meets once or twice in one�s career. The fact that 24 students had the chance of a grade A*/A or B in two languages is good and should be encouraged at a time when the take up for languages nationally is declining. Only 2 students failed to gain the same grade for French and German.
The total of A*/C grades was 100 %, an improvement on last year�s 96% and a vindication of having 2 core sets so that there was less discrepancy in the ability range within the sets. Particular credit should go to Will Croston for his patience and skill in nurturing his candidates.
67% of the candidates gained A/A*, up on last year (64%). Marks in Reading, Listening and Writing remained much as in past years, very good overall.
The number of boys gaining A* was an exceptional 41%, compared to 23% last year.
The poor writers again benefited from the coursework. Without the varied tasks, carefully tailored to the appropriate ability levels, we would not have had such good results. We are proud to discover that one of our coursework tasks was singled out by the Edexcel Board in their Coursework Guidance booklet as an example of good practice in terms of differentiated tasks. Again a noticeable number of boys improved immeasurably after their highly successful exchange trips to Linz.
Only 9 home grown Germanists are continuing with German in the Sixth Form although this seems to be part of the wider national trend, where languages and German in particular are perceived to be hard. Fortunately we do buck the national trend at GCSE where over 50% of our students take German.
MCG Phillips Sept 2004 2003
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67% of the candidates gained A/A*, up on last year (64%). Marks in Reading, Listening and Writing remained much as in past years, very good overall. The number of boys gaining A* was an exceptional 41%, compared to 23% last year. The poor writers again benefited from the coursework. Without the varied tasks, carefully tailored to the appropriate ability levels, we would not have had such good results. We are proud to discover that one of our coursework tasks was singled out by the Edexcel Board in their Coursework Guidance booklet as an example of good practice in terms of differentiated tasks. Again a noticeable number of boys improved immeasurably after their highly successful exchange trips to Linz. Only 9 home grown Germanists are continuing with German in the Sixth Form although this seems to be part of the wider national trend, where languages and German in particular are perceived to be hard. Fortunately we do buck the national trend at GCSE where over 50% of our students take German.
MCG Phillips Sept 2003
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As a Department we were exceptionally pleased
with these results. This was the first year of offering the best
linguists a chance to take both French and German within the four
allocated languages periods. As a result the option set was very
small and has subsequently been discontinued. Next year there
will be two double linguist sets instead. There were so many who
chose German as their core language, that we had to have 2 sets,
one higher and one lower. The total of A*/C grades was 98%, which
was better than we could have envisaged at the outset There was
an improvement on past years in that 69% of the candidates gained
A/A*. The number of boys gaining A* was 22%, better than last
year.
Of the 17 double linguists only one failed to get an A/A* with
8 scoring A* and made the experiment worthwhile, despite the scramble
to get all the oral and coursework done on two periods. It was
very fortunate that we had an Assistentin for the first time this
year and my thanks go to Claudia Weiler for her hard work
especially in the lunchtime sessions. It is a credit to Will
Croston that they reached such a high standard.
The poor writers again benefited from the coursework. Without
the varied tasks, carefully tailored to the appropriate ability
levels, we would not have had such good results. A large proportion
of boys particularly in Alison Vincent/Ann Reed's set had
weak written skills initially and it was a credit to their teachers'
skill and endless patience that they achieved enough points in
writing to enable them to gain such good grades. Many of these
same boys improved immeasurably after their highly successful
exchange trips to Linz. They also benefited rather surprisingly
in Upper Five from having their lessons split between three teachers,
during Mrs Vincent's maternity leave. They each found a style
which they could identify with and I am grateful to Adam Pettitt
for joining with Ann Reed and Claudia Weiler
to coach their individual needs. Although the candidates found
the Listening paper particularly demanding, the grades were good.
A big question hangs over the Foundation oral as the Moderator
lowered the marks by 7 or 8 out of 40, so nearly 20%. This is
hitherto unheard of in our experience. Following the Moderator's
report we have asked for a re-moderation.
Sadly only two of the 11A* Germanists is continuing with German
in the Sixth Form and most of our AS candidates are coming from
outside. This seems to be part of the wider national trend, where
languages and German in particular are perceived to be hard.
This year alone there was a drop of to just over 7000 candidates
for A level German. At GCSE there was a drop of 12% (9000 less
candidates). Fortunately we do buck the national trend at GCSE
where over 50% of our students take German. The initial breadth
offered by the introduction of AS has been short-lived.
MCG Phillips Sept 2002
2001
Our GCSE results were very good, with everyone once again passing German at 'C' grade or better.
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As a Department we were exceptionally pleased with these results. This was the final year when a number of the best linguists, ie those in the top French set, did not take another language. The option set was large with a considerable ability range in written skills. There were also so many who chose German as their core language, that we had to have 2 sets, one higher and one lower. The total of A*/C grades was 100%. There was yet another improvement on past years in that 60% of the candidates gained A/A*. The number of boys gaining A* was 20%, slightly less than last year but I was reassured to see that those who got A* taking their French early, matched this with A* in German.
The poor writers benefited from the coursework. Without the varied tasks, carefully tailored to the appropriate ability levels, we would not have had such good results. A large proportion of boys particularly in Adam Pettitt's and Alison Vincent's set had extremely poor written skills initially and it was a credit to their teachers' skill and endless patience that they achieved enough points in writing to enable them to gain such good grades. Many of these same boys improved immeasurably after their highly successful exchange trips to Linz. At the other end of the scale there was a very high standard of coursework still benefiting from the Comenius project. The best examples of their work in Middle Five can be found on the Comenius web pages. Mrs Phillips was very satisfied with the excellent performance of her high-fliers. Their oral work had suffered a bit as the class was so huge but we had valuable extra help from Horst Studte our visiting teacher and Ruth Flatmann a PHD UEA student, who came on work experience. We are sure the arrival of a German Assistentin next year will improve things further.
Candidates did very well on the listening and reading papers and the oral marks mirrored the coursework marks.
Sadly only 3 of the 10A* Germanists are
continuing with German in the Sixth Form. The take-up is low.
Let us hope this is just a blip and not part of the larger national
trend. There certainly seems to be less breadth chosen already
for next year.
MCGP Sept 2001
2000
Our GCSE results remained encouraging, with virtually everyone passing German at 'C' grade or better.
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As a Department we were exceptionally pleased with these results, particularly as this was again a year when a number of the best linguists, ie those in the top French set, did not take another language and when the struggling linguists chose German as their core language. The number of Germanists was low at only 31.
Only one candidate failed to get a C grade and so the total of A*/C grades was 97%. 55% of the candidates gained A/A* in line with the percentage total in all subjects and a considerable improvement on last year. The number of boys gaining A* was 23%, equalling last year.
Candidates clearly benefited from the smaller class sizes and this was of course the year when we introduced coursework. I am sure that without the tasks carefully tailored to the various abilities we would not have had such good results. A larger proportion of boys than usual had extremely poor written skills and it was a credit to Will Croston's endless patience that they achieved enough points in writing to enable them to pass overall. At the other end of the scale there was a very high standard of coursework generated by the Comenius project and the best examples can be found on the Comenius webpages. Some of it approached A level standard. Mrs Phillips and Mrs Vincent were well satisfied with the excellent performance of their high-fliers.
Candidates did very well on the listening and reading papers and the oral marks mirrored the coursework marks.
I am pleased to see that 6 of the 7 A* Germanists are continuing with German in the Sixth Form.
1999
Our GCSE results remained encouraging, with virtually everyone passing German at 'C' grade or better.
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The total of A*/C grades was 96% and the percentage of A and A* was 46% with 23% scoring an A* a further improvement on last year.
For once I am pleased to report that most of the best Germanists are continuing with German in the Sixth Form either here or at a neighbouring establishment, 6 doing A level and 5 doing FLAW.
1998
Our GCSE results remained encouraging, with everyone passing German at 'C' grade or better.
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These were good results although not as excellent as the previous year which had been exceptional. The total of A*/C grades was again 100% but the number of boys gaining A*/A was 54% not quite matching the 73% of the previous year. However this was a group in which many of the best linguists, ie those who were in the express French set, did not take a second modern language.
We improved on our percentage of A*, 16% as compared to last year's 8%. We were pleased with the change of syllabus. The papers were clearly set out and much higher grades were obtained in the Listening and Reading than in the past. 4 candidates were entered for the Foundation Level in Writing, which was clearly to their advantage. The Higher Writing paper was obviously quite strictly marked in comparison with the former MEG scheme. Overall, given the general calibre of this year's entry the results were as we had expected.
I am grateful to Mrs Vincent for coaching the two younger boys to such an excellent result.
1997
Our GCSE results were very encouraging ,with everyone passing German at 'C' grade or better.
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The percentage of 'A' and A* was 73%
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