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Help scoring a grade 2 in English Language mock

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Notagoodtime · 29/09/2022 22:11

Ds is in year 11 at a local grammar school. We have had parents evening this evening and his English teacher has said his mock exam predicted a level 2 for English Language. I’m really sad that he has slipped so low in this subject. Is there any hope of lifting this grade to a 5? Any help or recommendations please. He doesn’t really read despite me buying him books regularly and he struggles with getting essays done in exam conditions and his writing has also been flagged up as very hard to read.

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Bobbybobbins · 29/09/2022 22:56

Is he at a selective school?

Yes he can definitely improve. Has the teacher said what the problem is? Timing and missing out questions? Reading or writing? Does he need eg test for processing or use of a laptop?

MrsHamlet · 29/09/2022 22:54

Has the teacher actually explained why?
Hard to read writing is the hardest to fix, so you need to know exactly where he went wrong. If it's AQA I am happy to give pointers.