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Exam Paper Walkthroughs for Units 1 and 2 of the AAQ

Liz Blamire

26th June 2025

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This week's freebies are a little different - two videos that talk teachers and students through the exam papers for the new AAQ BTEC National that students will first sit in summer 2026.

This early look at the demands of the paper is based on the Pearson Sample Assessment Material available so far. Each Video covers:

  • Format of the paper
  • Assessment outcomes and types of questions you can expect to be linked to them
  • Command words used and marks available
  • How to structure answers
  • Top tips

Unit 1 Exam Walkthrough

Unit 2 Exam Walkthrough

The PowerPoints are also available to download as a bonus!

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Liz Blamire

Liz is tutor2u subject lead for Health & Social Care and Early Childhood Development. A former NHS midwife, she has taught in FE and secondary as HoD, is an SSAT Accredited Lead Practitioner, textbook author, and experienced senior examiner. She recently completed an MEd in Inclusion and SEND, focusing on social, emotional and behavioural needs.

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