Gap Analysis for GCSE English – Paper 1 and Paper 2 for Self-Assessment and Creating Targets

This is a reliable tool to support your students in preparing for their GCSE English Language exams and one I have been using with my own students for a while - they are preparing for the AQA exams.

These GAP Analysis resources (one each for Paper 1 and Paper 2) help teachers and students pinpoint strengths, identify areas for improvement, and set actionable targets for progress.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Skill Coverage: Includes self-assessment sections for the critical GCSE English skills (based on the breakdown of Assessment Objectives that appear in exam mark schemes). These are split into two sections – Reading and Writing.
• Target Setting: A dedicated section for students to set clear, achievable goals based on their mock exam performance.
• Example Actions List: Includes practical, ready-to-use suggestions to include as action descriptions when target setting.

Why teachers where I work love it:
This GAP Analysis provides a structured, student-friendly format that encourages meaningful reflection and targeted improvement. It’s a time-saving, flexible tool for classroom use or independent study. By empowering students to take ownership of their progress, you’ll help them build confidence and achieve their potential in GCSE English Language.

I have included the documents in two formats – PDFs and Word. As such, you can edit the gap analysis to suit you more, although I hope that you will be able to use these as they are without any changes.