AICE Gen Paper Exam
How long do you have to write Paper 1?
1 hour and 15 minutes to plan, write, and edit
How many marks is paper 1 worth?
5: 25-30, 4: 19-24, 3: 13-18, 2: 7-12, 1: 6 and below
How many words must you write for Paper 1?
600-700 words
What are the sections of the exam?
Paper 1- the essay, taken first, Paper 2- reading comprehension
What are the assessment objectives (the AOs) for Paper 1?
AO1: select and apply information (6 marks), AO2: analyze and evaluate information (10.5), AO3: communication in written language (13 marks).
Which grades is failing?
U
What is synthesize?
create new ideas or understanding by combining knowledge from different sources in fresh ways.
How many marks are each section of Paper 2 worth?
each section is worth 25 marks (50 total)
What is biased?
having a tendency to believe one aspect of an argument more than others as a result of one's personal opinions and/or audience
How many sections of the exam do you have to take?
2 sections
If a reading comprehension question is worth 6 marks, how many PIE should you include in your response?
3
If a reading comprehension question is worth 4 marks, how many words should you write in your answer?
40 words
What are the possible letter grades you will be given for the exam?
A, B, C, D, E, and U
When do you take the AICE EGP exam?
Beginning of May
Which prompts should you ignore?
Section 3- too broad
What are the two sections of Paper 2?
Section A (logic,) Section B (prose.)
How many prompts will you have to choose from for Paper 1?
Ten prompts
What is a prompt?
a question or instruction which encourages you to respond.
What is broad terms?
any words in an essay question that can be broken down into more specific subcategories; these terms broaden the scope
What is limiting terms?
any words in an essay question that restrict the response; these terms shrink the scope
What is an objective?
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when presenting an argument
What are some ways you can be proactive in gathering knowledge to use for Paper 1?
paying attention in your other classes, watching the news, writing timed practice essays at home, and reading widely.
What does PIE stand for in regards to the reading comprehension questions?
points/ideas/pieces of evidence
What is command words?
terms that indicate how you are expected to respond to a question
What is tone?
the attitude of the writer toward their subject or audience.
What is input?
the information, facts, or knowledge that you use to support the points you are making.
What is an audience?
the person/people who you are speaking to or writing for.
What is a register?
type of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular setting.
What is effective communication?
using language accurately to express your thoughts or opinions on a topic while remaining sensitive to audiences feelings and experiences.
What is argumentative writing?
when your purpose is to argue something by developing a line of reasoning in order to arrive at a logical conclusion; the aim is to convince your audience either to accept your position or take action.
What is expository writing?
when your purpose is to explain something to the reader by presenting it clearing and sharing details and facts, to educate and inform your audience.
What is discursive writing?
when your purpose is to explore an issue by considering objectively various points of view before arriving at an evidence based conclusion.
What is a qualifier?
word or phrase used to limit the meaning of a word; it maximizes or minimizes the value of the word
What is output?
your informed opinion about the information, why it is relevant to your point, and/or whether there are other points of view.
What is a purpose?
your reason for writing/speaking
