WJEC GCSE Latin Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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Summer 2023
11 filesGCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 3A Latin Lit (Narratives): Latin Literature (Narratives) [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Latin – Comp 3A Latin Lit (Narratives): Latin Literature (Narratives) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
12 filesGCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 3A Latin Lit (Narratives): Latin Literature (Narratives) [Resource] – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 3A Latin Lit (Narratives): Latin Literature (Narratives) – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Component 1 Latin Language: Latin Language [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 3B Roman Civilisation: Roman Civilisation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Latin – Comp 2 Latin Lit and Sources: Latin Literature and Sources (Themes) [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] [Resource] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
Classical Language, Literature, and Roman Civilisation in Wales
Exam Paper Structure
Latin Language
Latin Literature and Sources
Roman Civilisation
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | A*–G |
| Assessment Type | 3 written papers |
| Component 1 | Latin Language — translation and comprehension |
| Component 2 | Latin Literature and Sources — prescribed texts |
| Component 3 | Roman Civilisation — thematic cultural study |
| Welsh Connection | Caerleon (Isca Augusta) and Roman Wales featured in cultural content |
| Available Sessions | Autumn 2020 – Summer 2023 |
| Total Resources | 76 |
Key Topics in Latin
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Translate | Render the Latin passage into accurate, natural English — every word must be accounted for |
| Write in Latin | Translate the English sentence into grammatically correct Latin using appropriate vocabulary |
| How does the writer... | Analyse the specific Latin literary techniques and explain the effects they create |
| What impression | Identify the feelings or images the passage creates, supporting with specific Latin words or phrases |
| Describe | Give an account of a Roman practice, belief, or aspect of daily life using specific evidence |
| Explain | Give reasons for a Roman practice or event, showing understanding of the cultural or historical context |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade A* | 76–86% |
| Grade A | 64–75% |
| Grade B | 52–63% |
| Grade C | 40–51% |
| Grade D | 28–39% |
⚠️ Typical boundaries across all three components. Latin boundaries tend to be moderate. Actual boundaries vary by series.
Building Translation Speed, Learning Verb Principal Parts, and Analysing Latin Style
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