WJEC AS level Law First series Wales 2017
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WJEC AS level Law First series Wales 2017 -18 First series England 2017 -18 The Next Steps – Focus on Units 1 & 2 Preparing to teach – Units 1 & 2
Unit 1 Section A • There are two compulsory short answer questions - 10 marks each, assessing AO 1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legal rules and principles. • Plus one question from a choice of two data/scenario/stimulus response type questions 28 marks = AO 1 4 marks & AO 2 24 marks : Apply legal rules and principles to given scenarios in order to present a legal argument using appropriate legal terminology.
Section B • The essay section is often the one that OFTEN serves to differentiate between candidates. • High scoring essays will contain well supported lines of debate. • Candidates choose one question from a choice of two essay type questions, each consisting of part a) A 01 8 marks and part b) AO 3 24 marks : Analyse and evaluate legal rules, principles, concepts and issues. • It needs to be clearly structured with an introduction focused on the specifics of the question and a conclusion that sums up the argument/s. • Candidates should practice writing introductions and conclusions to essay questions.
Essay questions • The main body of the essay. • Each paragraph should focus on the question, it should make a claim, support the claim with evidence evaluate the claim and then return to the claim. • Evaluation should be sustained throughout the essay – positive or negative. • Use of evaluative words such as however, but, on the other hand, this is supported by, will help to ensure the candidate stays on track. • If evaluation is juxtaposed or tacked on at the end candidates will not be able to access top mark bands.
Essay questions Access to the top mark band in these questions depends upon accurate and relevant reasons plus supporting evidence. • The reasons should be clearly explained with the supporting evidence and examples used to validate the reasons offered. • It would be wise to think in terms of at least 3 / 4 reasons as this allows sufficient scope for the communication of detailed knowledge and understanding. • The evidence and examples used must be appropriate to each reason. There should be a clear explanation of what the evidence shows in relation to the issue under question.
Unit 2 - The Law of Tort • Five compulsory questions about the law of tort: a mixture of short answer and essay questions, including a scenario based question.
Unit 2 • Candidates must be aware of what each part is asking them to do i. e. Questions 1, 2 & 3 explain A 01 8 marks ; question 4 advise A 02 18 marks : Question 5 analyse and evaluate A 03 18 marks.
Ensuring success in all questions • Students must have a clear understanding of the success criteria. Centres could utilise Af. L strategies to facilitate this. • They need to have a clear understanding of what the question/ scenario demands. • Their answers must be focussed on this. So if they are asked to evaluate / apply they must do so.
