O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Ideas1123/22 · May/June 2023 · Q122 Marks

Section 1: Reading for Ideas Read Passage 1, Online learning and classroom learning, in the insert and answer all the questions below.

(a)Notes Identify and write down the advantages of online learning and the advantages of classroom learning, as outlined in the passage. USE MATERIAL FROM PARAGRAPHS 2 TO 7 INCLUSIVE. At this stage, you do not need to use your own words. Use note form. To help you get started, the first point in each section of notes is done for you. You may find it helpful to use bullet points when listing the content points. You will be awarded up to 12 marks for content points. Content Points Advantages of online learning • students can study in a place that is convenient for them Advantages of classroom learning • teachers can identify immediately any problems students are facing[12]
(b)Summary Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of online learning and the advantages of classroom learning, as outlined in the passage. Use your own words as far as possible. You will be awarded marks for producing a piece of writing which is relevant, well organised and easy to follow. Your summary must be in continuous writing (not note form). You are advised to write between 150 and 180 words, including the 10 words given below. Begin your summary as follows: An advantage of online learning is that students are able[10]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

[12] For all points: examples (alone) - the inclusion of examples without 'for example', 'such as', 'like', 'ranging from', 'including' etc to distinguish the example from the overarching point
Advantages of online learning
1 students can study in a place that is convenient (for them) (given)
2 (students) can work at a time that suits them / at any time / at a convenient time // (students are) not confined to (the) set times (of the school day) - Allow lift of lines 6–7 ‘Students can work... day'
3 travel time is eliminated // don't waste time travelling (to school) // time saved not travelling (can be used for pastimes / hobbies / other things) // walking, taking public transport or being driven to school takes time which can be used for pastimes / hobbies - Allow lift of lines 8-9 'Travel time... instead'
4 (students can) learn / work at their own pace / speed // no pressure / no need to keep up with others - Allow lift of lines 13-14 'Students can learn... with others'
5 (students have the chance to) revisit / go over aspects of learning / topics / work / things which they have not (completely) understood (as often as they like / in their own time) // Allow: (to) revisit and understand (learning) (alone)
6 (opportunities for) individual / personal feedback (at a time which is mutually suitable for both student and teacher) // feedback (from teacher) can be/is tailored / adapted to (the needs of) the (individual) student
7 students (who are) shy / timid about speaking out (in class) might feel empowered / confident // students (who are) shy / timid about speaking out (in class) might engage (with their teacher) // shy / timid students might engage in dialogue / might talk / might communicate (with their teacher) - Allow lift of lines 22-23 'Students who are shy... in dialogue (with their teacher in the more private setting online)'
8 broad(er) / wide(r) range of learning content (which is available in the online classroom)
Advantages of classroom learning
9 teachers can identify immediately any problems students are facing (given)
10 (students can) work (more) easily in groups // group work is easy // (students) help / support / cooperate with each other (in their learning / is a life skill) - Accept: Inclusion of reference to 'life skill'
11 (valuable) feedback from other students / peers / someone their own age (is easier to achieve / may be greater impact) - Allow feedback from teachers and other students / peers (is easier / easy)
12 (provides an important) opportunity (for students) to socialise (during breaks / on journey to and from school) // lifelong friendships formed (in school)
13 (chances for) extra-curricular activities - Allow lift of lines 38-40 'Schools also offer... activities, (ranging from drama groups and debating societies... experience of school life)'
14 (obeying school / class) rules encourage(s) self / personal discipline // (obeying school) rules encourage(s) discipline which builds character / is useful in later life - Allow lift of lines 42–43 'obeying school rules encourages personal discipline... useful in later life'
15 (access to) facilities // Allow lift of lines 44–46 ‘(Moreover, classroom students gain) access to...online, (such as gyms... library)'
16 (learning) environment / setting (of the classroom) / the classroom is (generally more educationally) stimulating (than the kitchen / dining room / study / home) // (a more educationally) stimulating environment - Focus must be on a physical environment (not just 'learning' / 'classroom learning') - Allow lift of lines 46–48 'The learning environment... with things like wall displays... photographs'
[10] Summary - Now use your notes from 1(a) to write a summary of the advantages of online learning, and the advantages of classroom learning, as outlined in the passage. - Candidates have now fleshed out their notes into a piece of formal, continuous prose. - Candidates are advised to write between 150-180 words including the 10 words given. - Marks are awarded for producing a piece of writing which is relevant and coherent.