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GCSE German — Reading, Foundation tier (2019 practice set)

An original GCSE German Reading practice paper for independent revision: 60 marks, suggested practice time 45 minutes.

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Resource guide

Key stage

GCSE

Subject

German

Time

~45 min

Access

Free

Exam board

AQA

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About this resource and curriculum

Its tasks and structure differ from official AQA assessments. The marking copy and adult guidance are available to parent and teacher accounts.

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How to study with GCSE German — Reading, Foundation tier (2019 practice set)

This parent guide relates the page examples with a practical study routine. The present resource is labelled German, GCSE, Year 11, Mock Practice Paper. Use that framework, the learning summary and published prompts to decide what successful work should show.

Prepare a focused session

Read the title and learning focus side by side. Ask the learner to recognise the knowledge, vocabulary or strategy they may need. Scan each sample and recognise command words, amounts, clues, constraints or new terms. Agree a focused time window, reduce distractions and gather useful tools such as paper, pencil, ruler, coloured pens, calculator, headphones or a device. Encourage an unaided first attempt so the response indicates firm understanding and doubt. A quiet pause often aids remembering better than an immediate answer.

Make thinking shown

Invite the learner to describe the task in their own words. They can underline essential information, divide a extended problem into individual steps, sketch a demonstrate, sort details, practise a sentence or describe a planned method. Ask why their approach fits and whether another strategy could work. When movement stops, offer a graduated hint: repeat the goal, point towards a related example, narrow the choice, then demonstrate only the next step. Return responsibility straight afterwards. Spoken reasoning exposes mistakes and practises accurate subject language.

Check accuracy and understanding

Compare the attempt with shown answer guidance after honest effort. Inspect more than the final response: review the method, explanation, units, details, sequence, spelling or presentation where related. Ask the learner to locate the first point where their reasoning changed direction. Complete corrections actively in a different colour or fresh space, followed by a concise account of the change. For a correct answer, seek reasoning and one unaided check. This distinguishes assured knowledge from guessing while building accuracy, reflection and careful working habits.

Consolidate and extend

Finish with retrieval from memory. Cover the example and ask for the main idea, process or fact again. Create one small adaptation by altering a value, condition, example, viewpoint or level of support while keeping the learning focus. Invite the learner to write a comparable question and supply checking guidance. Record one success and one clear next step, perhaps returning to terminology, practising a calculation, adding details or refining clarity. Recheck that target again in the week because spaced review gives clearer information than immediate repetition.

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Prompt: How old is Thomas?
Answer guidance: Fifteen / 15. (2)
Prompt: Where does he live?
Answer guidance: In Hamburg. (2)
Prompt: What does he do at the weekend?
Answer guidance: Plays the guitar (and loves football). (2)

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