Standardised Knowledge Discussions for Acting & Devising Drama Examinations “You spoke, we listened.”
Over the past year, we’ve heard from many Teachers and Examiners who asked for clearer guidance on how the knowledge discussion runs in Acting and Devising Drama examinations — particularly in duologue and combined exams. We couldn’t agree more that every Learner deserves the best possible chance to share their knowledge confidently and fairly. After all, we’re all part of the same community, working toward the same goal — helping Learners shine.
The Update — and Why it Matters During the 2024/25 academic year, we worked closely with Examiners to develop a more consistent and supportive approach to knowledge discussions. This approach is designed to: •
Help Learners express their ideas clearly and logically.
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Allow Examiners to guide discussions naturally, keeping them focused and relevant.
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Ensure fair and equal opportunities for all Learners — especially in duologue exams.
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Give Teachers, Learners, and Examiners a clear understanding of what to expect in every discussion.
How the Discussion Will Run Going forward all Examiners will be using this approach to the knowledge discussion. Examiners will ask the questions for each scene consecutively. Example: Solo Examinations “For the knowledge discussion, I’ll be asking questions about each of your scenes. I’ll start by asking all the questions about Scene 1 (Title), then all the questions about Scene 2 (Title).”