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Broadening options in science using OCR Nationals Having the right pathways for individuals

Broadening options in science using OCR Nationals Having the right pathways for individuals. Nationals in Science are part of a suite of qualifications. Evidence can be transferred from one qualification to another. OCR Nationals. Aimed at young people aged 14 – 19 - but is now seen 11 - 19

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Broadening options in science using OCR Nationals Having the right pathways for individuals

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  1. Broadening options in science using OCR NationalsHaving the right pathways for individuals

  2. Nationals in Science are part of a suite of qualifications. Evidence can be transferred from one qualification to another.

  3. OCR Nationals Aimed at young people aged 14 – 19 - but is now seen 11 - 19 Supports both Vocational & Academic routes - the support programme for triple award is moving it towards a National Reflects the learning styles and assessment needs of individual students – very important and so supports the 1973 Act Practically based to stimulate and interest – very important as science is a practical subject Science presently at level 2 – OCR listens to the needs of centres...

  4. Qualifications

  5. Unit titles Unit 1: Best practice in science Unit 2: Materials in science Unit 3: Forensic science Unit 4: Food Science Unit 5: Science of health and body care products Unit 6: Science of construction Unit 7: Science and the environment • Unit 8: Science in sport • Unit 9: Investigating energy sources • Unit 10: Industrial science • Unit 11: The science of the universe and humanity • Unit 12: Career planning for science • Unit 13: Work experience in science Both the certificate & award qualifications are drawn from the same bank of 13 units - So candidates can be moved up or down through the qualifications.

  6. Guided learning hours Units 60 glh per unit Qualification 180 glh Award 360 glh certificate

  7. How are the units and qualification graded? Unit grade Pass 1 point Merit 2 points Distinction 3 points Qualification grade (aggregation of points)Qualification Pass Merit Distinction National Award 3 5 7 National Certificate 6 10 14

  8. How are the qualifications assessed? • Centre-assessed and externally moderated • OCR model assignments are available

  9. Guided learning hours • Units 60 glh per unit • Qualification 180 glh Award 360 glh certificate • How much time for assessment? Consider: • Candidate ability • Method of assessment • Case study/scenario/project brief approach • Individual assessment objective approach

  10. Programme building

  11. Resources • Resources lists are provided for every unit • Information on resources in the Centre/Tutor’s Handbook • Model assignments; examples of units • Centre resources, e.g. • Computer facilities • Unit specific facilities (e.g. sports hall) • Access to work/industry environments • Access to visiting/guest speakers • Hodder publications; Kingshurst multimedia

  12. OCR Specifications • Unit format • Learning outcomes • Assessment objectives • Knowledge, understanding and skills • Grading descriptors • Guidance on assessment and evidence requirements • Signposting to Key Skills • Mapping to National Occupational Standards • Resources

  13. Assessing Centre-devised assignments OCR model assignments

  14. Centre-devised assignments Centre assignments and assessment Candidate completes the assignment Centre writes assignment: 1 Check against AOs 2 Check against grading descriptors 3 Check resources needed 4 Involve as much practical/case study as needed 5 May be integrated with delivery Centre arranges a visit with the OCR Visiting Moderator Assessor marks and gives feedback/ further guidance to candidate if necessary Assessor checks that the assessment objectives have been met fully and awards a grade Work is internally moderated in the centre

  15. By student By AO By unit By grade By deadline Tracking spreadsheet

  16. External moderation – the moderation visit • Who will come? • OCR Visiting Moderator (may be accompanied) • How often will they come? • Twice per year (free) • Additional chargeable visits as required • What should be available? • All completed candidate work for the units being submitted • Internal moderation records • Facilities • What is the role of the Visiting Moderator? • To moderate centre assessment decisions • To provide advice and guidance

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