AQA GCSE Drama Past Papers
This section includes recent GCSE (9-1) Drama (8261) past papers from AQA. You can download each of the AQA GCSE Drama past papers and marking schemes by clicking the links below.
June 2022 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper
Component 1 (8261/W) : Understanding Drama Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme
November 2021 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper (Labelled as June 2021)
November 2020 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper Labelled as June 2020)
June 2019 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper
Component 1 (8261/W) : Understanding Drama Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme
June 2018 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper
Component 1 (8261/W) : Understanding Drama Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Drama Specimen Paper
Component 1 (8261) : Understanding Drama Download Paper – Download Mark Scheme
For GCSE Drama past papers from other exam boards click here
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AQA GCSE Drama Component 1 Complete Exam Breakdown
Subject: Drama
Age range: 14-16
Resource type: Lesson (complete)
Last updated
16 September 2019
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This lesson is a breakdown of the Component 1 Written Exam for the AQA GCSE Drama course.
The lesson breaks the exam down so that students understand the expectations of each section of the exam, the requirements of each of the Assessment Criteria covered in the exam and the knowledge and understanding that will be required from them to do well in the exam.
The lesson also goes through the logistics of the exam, such as the time they students have in the exam to answer the questions, how many marks there are per question and the layout of the paper.
The students are given a graphic organiser to help them take notes during the lesson and to revise from at the end of the lesson.
This is a perfect starting point from which to begin working on the Component 1 Written Exam for the AQA GCSE Drama course and something which you can then refer back to, turn into displays and use as a revision tool throughout the year.
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- Provide new teachers of A-level Drama with the structure, planning and confidence to teach effectively to all ability ranges
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- Take away teaching approaches and strategies to teach all the Components
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The AQA A-level Drama course including challenges and what to expect from pupils
- Exploring ways that ensure that both students and teachers hit the ground running in September
- Ways to structure the course across the two years, looking at pressure points and areas that the students will find challenging and how we can support them in overcoming this.
- How transition work from year 11 into 12 can help students to get a ‘head start’ on the course.
How to effectively teach the set text for Section A of the written exam
- Creative teaching approaches and strategies to teach the set text effectively
- Structuring the learning, ways of using exam questions and model answers to highlight success
- Approaching essay writing in response to the set text
- How to apply the mark schemes and give impactful feedback
- Explore in depth the demands of the questions for Section A and explore in depth how to structure lessons in order to meet the specific demands
Teaching Section B, the written exam
- Explore ways to support students to maximise the marks they receive in this section.
- Ideas for practical workshop ideas when initially exploring the set text and resources
- The 10 Mark Questions – Exploring the structure and time constraints of each
- Discuss the differences between responses as a director, performer and designer.
Section C: How to effectively teach live theatre review
- Practical strategies and approaches for structuring the lessons after students have seen a piece of live theatre.
- Explore the best resources to support students
- Look at ways to help students in drawing on appropriate moments from the production in their responses.
- Analyse top band examples
- Explore how to structure responses to ensure students are balancing their explanation of what they say with purposeful analysis and evaluation of the production’s overall total dramatic effectiveness.
Component 2: How to get the most out of students for the Devised Component
- Teaching approaches to implement the working methods of specific theatre practitioners
- How to apply students theoretical knowledge of this within the written coursework.
- The Working Notebook – exploring ways to maximise the marks achieved with the devised component.
- How to best approach the statement of dramatic intentions when completing the final performance.
Component 3: Effectively managing the scripted component
- Insight into winning play combinations for extracts 1, 2 and 3 and how and when to apply the work of a practitioner.
- Exemplar Reflective Reports with a focus on structuring this document to maximise the students marks here.
- How to approach the statement of dramatic intentions to guide the examiner’s attention to specific moments of performance in the final realisation of extract 3.
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GCSE Drama. 8261. Find all the information, support and resources you need to deliver our specification. Teaching from: September 2016.
Process of creating devised drama. Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer or designer) Analysis and evaluation of own work. How it's assessed. Devising log (60 marks) Devised performance (20 marks) 80 marks in total. 40% of GCSE. This component is marked by teachers and moderated by AQA.
Drama - AQA. Easy-to-understand homework and revision materials for your GCSE Drama AQA '9-1' studies and exams. ... The written exam contains questions on a set text studied during the course, to ...
Scheme of assessment. Find past papers and mark schemes, and specimen papers for new courses, on our website at aqa.org.uk/pastpapers. This specification is designed to be taken over two years. This is a linear qualification. In order to achieve the award, students must complete all assessments at the end of the course and in the same series.
The subject content for GCSE Drama is divided into three components: Understanding drama (page 11) Devising drama (page 15) Texts in practice (page 16) Guidance is also provided on the theatrical skills students will need to work on. In the practical components students may specialise in performing, lighting, sound, set, costume and/or puppets.
Candidate record form: Component 3 NEA Texts in practice 2025. Centre declaration form: non-exam assessment, fieldwork and live performance 2025. Examiner report: Component 3 NEA Texts in practice - June 2022. Question paper: Component 1 Understanding drama - June 2022. Question paper (Modified A4 18pt): Component 1 Understanding drama - June 2022.
Component 1: Drama and theatre. This component is a written exam in which students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed (AO3) and on their ability to analyse and evaluate the live theatre work of others (AO4). The paper constitutes 40% of the A-level.
1.1 Why choose AQA for A-level Drama and Theatre. Our specification inspires students to become independent theatre makers with the skills they need to go on to higher education, whether that is to study a course in drama and theatre or another subject. A practical focus. We want students to have an inspiring experience of A-level Drama and ...
Dance community. The Drama and performing arts community has many theatres, museums and performing arts organisations offering a comprehensive range of free resources to teachers and students, both online and face to face. GCSE.
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Write the information required on the front of your answer book. Answer all questions in Section A. Answer one question in Section B. Answer all parts to this question as instructed. Answer one question in Section C. You must answer on different plays for Section B and Section C.
Step 1 Determine a level. Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student's answer for that level.
November 2020 Component 1 Understanding Drama (MS) Visit all of our AQA GCSE Past Papers here. Exam paper questions organised by topic and difficulty. Our worksheets cover all topics from GCSE, IGCSE and A Level courses. Give them a try and see how you do!
AQA GCSE Drama- Course Structure Your GCSE Drama course is assessed though 3 separate blocks of learning called Components. These are: Component 1- Understanding Drama Component 2- Devising Drama Component 1- Text in Practice In this component you will sit a 1 hour 45 minute exam. In this component you will devise an original piece of theatre.
MARK SCHEME - A-LEVEL DRAMA AND THEATRE - 7262/W - JUNE 2020. 2. Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme ...
AQA GCSE Drama - Introduction. GCSE drama is split into 3 components. Component 1 is a written exam which is taken at the end of Year 11. Component 2 and 3 are both practical exams with written components. This means that the course is, loosely, 30% practical and 70% written. 40% - a 1hr 45 min examination taken at the end of Year 11.
The course in brief… Component 1: Drama and Theatre Theory- What's assessed..? • Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre • Study of two set plays, one chosen from List A, one chosen from List B • Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers How it's assessed…
June 2019 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper. Component 1 (8261/W) : Understanding Drama Download Paper - Download Mark Scheme June 2018 AQA GCSE Drama (8261) Past Paper. Component 1 (8261/W) : Understanding Drama Download Paper - Download Mark Scheme AQA GCSE Drama Specimen Paper. Component 1 (8261) : Understanding Drama
MARK SCHEME - GCSE DRAMA - 8261/W - JUNE 2022 4 This assessment assesses the following Assessment Objectives (AOs): • AO3: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how drama and theatre is developed and performed. • AO4: Analyse and evaluate their own work and the work of others. The question paper is divided into three sections:
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GCSE Drama Devising learning resources for adults, children, parents and teachers. ... AQA. There are different dramatic techniques that can be included in a practical piece of work, including ...
File previews. pptx, 1.21 MB. docx, 13.74 KB. pdf, 69.7 KB. docx, 26.2 KB. This lesson is a breakdown of the Component 1 Written Exam for the AQA GCSE Drama course. The lesson breaks the exam down so that students understand the expectations of each section of the exam, the requirements of each of the Assessment Criteria covered in the exam and ...
ABOUT THIS COURSE. This course offers an introduction and overview of AQA GCSE Drama, providing essential skills and tips . in how to effectively deliver the specification, ensuring maximum student engagement and maximum . attainment. It is suitable for anyone just starting to teach Drama, in their first few years of teaching or lacking
This course offers an introduction and overview to effectively teach AQA A-level Drama and Theatre. Suitable for anyone just starting to teach, in the first year, or lacking confidence in their teaching of AQA A-level Drama and Theatre. While assessment will be drawn from the AQA course, many of the ideas will be applicable to other specifications.