AQA Qualifications
GCSE
Geography B
SPaG Exemplars
Higher Tier
Spec no: 9035
Version: 0.1
No attempt to answer question, so no SPaG evidence.
SPaG – 0 marks
2
Not sufficient evidence to show ability in SPaG.
SPaG – 0 marks
3
Uses sentence construction effectively to make points.
Spelling and grammar used consistently.
Some use of specialist terms (life expectancy/literacy).
Intermediate Performance.
SPaG – 2 marks
4
5
Simple but effective sentence construction and grammar is effectively used.
Identifies points and develops them within a sentence structure, effectively addressing the
question.
Some use of specialist terms (sustainable/ozone/fossil fuels/green space).
High Performance (just enough).
SPaG – 3 marks
6
Quite basic sentence construction.
Spelling generally sound (although the language is quite basic).
Very limited use of specialist terms (sediment).
Threshold Performance
SPaG – 1 mark
7
Spelling is accurate and there are a number of specialist terms.
The general flow of the text is limited by the ‘listing’ approach used, rather than clear sentences
which identify and explain individual points. This holds the SPaG back.
Threshold Performance (although borderline).
SPaG – 1 mark
8
Uses rules of grammar with good accuracy.
Limited spelling errors.
Identifies specialist terms but tends to use them rather descriptively.
Intermediate Performance.
SPaG – 2 marks
9
Slightly inconsistent in terms of spelling and grammar.
Identifies specialist terms but tends to use them rather descriptively.
Intermediate Performance.
SPaG – 2 marks
10
Spelling, punctuation and grammar is rather variable; sentence construction not always clear.
A slightly wider range of specialist terms.
Just enough evidence for an intermediate performance.
Intermediate Performance.
SPaG – 2 marks
11
In general, spelling and punctuation is at least reasonably accurate, although sentence
construction is not always strong.
There is a good range of terms (sediment/longshore drift/spit/lagoon).
Overall, there are elements of intermediate performance.
Intermediate Performance (just about reached).
SPaG – 2 marks
12
Sentence construction is not strong. Some spelling errors and lack of capital letter in the first
sentence, and devon/cornwall.
Limited range of specialist terms (sustainability).
Easy to understand.
Threshold Performance.
SPaG – 1 mark
13
Reasonably accurate use of grammar and punctuation, although there are minor errors (there).
Clarity is reasonable and it is easy to understand, although not always ‘tidy’ (the area …… to the
area).
Use of specialist terms (economic/social/environmental).
Marginal intermediate performance.
Intermediate Performance (just).
SPaG – 2 marks
14
Spelling, punctuation and grammar is rather variable; sentence construction not always clear.
Uses specialist terms, often in a descriptive way.
Evidence of an intermediate performance, but not consistent.
Intermediate Performance (just).
SPaG – 2 marks
15
Simple but effective sentence construction and grammar is effectively used.
Identifies points and develops them within a sentence structure, effectively addressing the
questions.
Some use of specialist terms (pollution/sewage/congestion/CO2 emissions).
High Performance (just enough)
SPaG – 3 marks
16
Quite basic sentence construction.
Spelling generally sound (although the language is quite basic.
Very limited use of specialist terms (ICZM).
Threshold Performance
SPaG – 1 mark
17
Accurate use of grammar and spelling.
Punctuation is reasonably good and answer shows reasonable clarity of meaning in most cases.
Some specialist terms (longshore drift/estuary/spit).
Intermediate Performance
SPaG – 2 marks
18
Spelling, use of sentences and grammar show a high level of accuracy and the general
communication is sound in the context of the question.
Points are made and effectively developed in a structured way.
There are a range of appropriate specialist terms (sustainable/greenfield/pollution/renewable/
geothermal/fossil fuels/etc).
High Performance
SPaG – 3 marks
19
20
Sentence construction is not strong.
Some spelling errors and lack of capital letter in first sentence, and devon/cornwall.
Limited range of specialist terms (sustainability).
Easy to understand.
Threshold Performance
SPaG – 1 mark
21