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GCSE results and reshaping the assessment framework. 2012. Contents GCSE Results, 2012 S tronger together, the importance of SSAT and partner networks New proposals Consultation responses The alternatives. C ontext. Why AQA and Edexcel? Why English? Why C/D?
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Contents • GCSE Results, 2012 • Stronger together, the importance of SSAT and partner networks • New proposals • Consultation responses • The alternatives
Context • Why AQA and Edexcel? • Why English? Why C/D? • The comparable outcomes agenda • Impact • More than one debate, more than one agenda
Working together • SSAT principals’ forum • Consortium of professional bodies • September conference • Legal challenge • Consultation response
KS4 qualifications reform, but . . . • Pedagogy before assessment • One size does not fit all • What are the alternatives? • What is the place of the arts? • Vocational and technical pathways
KS4 qualifications reform: the proposals ‘Reformed, more rigorous qualifications’ • End the race to the bottom (schools and boards) • One subject, one board • EBCs or a Statement of Achievement • P16 funding cuts to persuade EBC take-up • Restrict as far as possible controlled assessment, coursework etc • Remove opportunities to teach to the test (limit past papers, mark schemes, examiner reports etc) • ‘Vigorously discourage’ exam aids (eg calculator, periodic tables, source material)
English Baccalaureate Certificates • EBCs aim to identify student’s • literacy and numeracy levels • Understanding of subject • Readiness to move on to further study • E,M,S: start 2015; exam2017 • H,G,MFL: dates depend on consultation • Aligned to the best international standards • ‘Almost universal’ qualification • Tiering will be stopped ‘to increase motivation & attainment’ • 90% pass rate? • New grade scales • Remove internal assessment from all 6 EB subjects
What are the alternatives? • Modbac, Techbac • Professional school • No exams at 16? Some? • Schools Board Certificate • …?