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KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP

KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP. POST 16 PROJECTS LAUNCH EVENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2008. THE PROJECT QUALIFICATION. is a new qualification from AQA. Students from all Kingswood Partnership schools will be doing the Project Qualification this year

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KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP

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  1. KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP POST 16 PROJECTS LAUNCH EVENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2008

  2. THE PROJECT QUALIFICATION is a new qualification from AQA

  3. Students from all Kingswood Partnership schools will be doing the Project Qualification this year • The Project Qualification is the chosen assessment for Post 16 ‘core’ programmes in the Partnership • Post 16 students do Projects at Higher or Advanced level (Level 2 or 3 of the National Qualifications Framework)

  4. YOU CAN… • explore an aspect of a subject you are studying (you MUST do this if you are taking a Diploma) • choose a topic in which you have a personal interest • do a project about an issue that concerns you

  5. YOU SHOULD… • combine 2 or more of your subjects if you can • relate your project choice to what interests and concerns you • think about your future progression when choosing a project

  6. WHEN IDENTIFYING A PROJECT… • you will have a high degree of choice and flexibility • you will have the advice and support of a supervisor • use resources designed to help you make a choice that is appropriate and achievable

  7. WHY DO A PROJECT? • As a way to show employers and universities that you have a good range of appropriate skills for work and further study • To link your interests, subject choices and future plans • To contextualise your learning • To show that you are a creative, aware and successful student • To make a difference for others • To get UCAS application points • To take responsibility for your own learning (and enjoy it!)

  8. YOUR FINISHED PROJECT COULD BE… • a written report • a book or guide • a performance • an exhibition • a piece of art • a community project or campaign • a piece of music or a film • a website or piece of computer software • a multimedia presentation • a video diary or photographic record • a model or construction • anything your Supervisor and the exam board will accept!

  9. THE PROJECT GIVES YOU OPPORTUNITIES TO… • take responsibility for a project that will motivate and engage you • work alone or as a member of a group • develop valuable transferable skills for the workplace and further or higher education… project management research creative thinking & problem-solving using ICT communication reflection and evaluation

  10. TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PROJECT YOU WILL… • submit a successful Project Proposal • complete a Production Log to document the project process • plan, research and carry out your project • provide a written report on what you have done • give a presentation on the outcome of the project • reflect on and evaluate your project management experience

  11. HOW BIG DOES YOUR PROJECT HAVE TO BE? • Advanced Level projects are expected to be about 5,000 words (or the equivalent if not in a written format) • Higher Level projects should be a minimum of 2,000 words or the equivalent

  12. THE ADVANCED LEVEL PROJECT QUALIFICATION IS… • an A Level award • assessed with A* to E grades • awarded UCAS points • a compulsory part of the new Diploma qualifications

  13. THE HIGHER LEVEL PROJECT QUALIFICATION IS… • a Level 2 award • assessed with A* to C grades • a compulsory part of the new Diploma qualifications

  14. WHAT SORTS OF PROJECTS HAVE STUDENTS DONE?

  15. the history of drumming booklet

  16. famous painters website

  17. size zero and the fashion industry written report

  18. 3 chickens PowerPoint presentation

  19. a book for young children children’s book and report

  20. rugby training programme presentation and booklet

  21. get fit with hip hop DVD

  22. habitat destruction music video

  23. fashion since 1940 photographic project

  24. goal line technology PowerPoint presentation

  25. fencing – a guide for young people booklet

  26. how to organise a music concert booklet

  27. why can’t England win penalty competitions? illustrated report

  28. computer gaming – is it really bad for you? written report

  29. banksy booklet

  30. what drugs do video for Key Stage 3 students

  31. the chemistry of brewing written report

  32. understanding schizophrenia booklet

  33. environmental action – a guide for young people booklet

  34. profiling BMX professionals interviews and photographs

  35. alcohol dance, DVD and booklet

  36. how to become a vet interactive presentation

  37. competitive disco DVD

  38. KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP POST 16 PROJECTS LAUNCH EVENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2008

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