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S2 Parents – Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening

S2 Parents – Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening. Thursday 16 February 2012. “A Curriculum for Excellence” in Westhill Academy. Improved learning and teaching. Further work with partners to enhance learning and make it “real and relevant.” Better motivation and engagement of pupils.

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S2 Parents – Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening

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  1. S2 Parents – Curriculum for Excellence Information Evening Thursday 16 February 2012

  2. “A Curriculum for Excellence” in Westhill Academy • Improved learning and teaching. • Further work with partners to enhance learning and make it “real and relevant.” • Better motivation and engagement of pupils. • More effective inter-disciplinary learning. • Structural changes from 2/2/2 to 3/3 and introduction of the revised qualifications. • Improved achievement and attainment.

  3. S3 – Principles of Course Design • Courses should…… • Be based on the Level 3/4 Outcomes and Experiences. • Have contexts/content selected to enhance the BGE and prepare for the Senior Phase. • Include assessment that will allow initial recommendations for S4 courses at Access 3, National 4 or 5. • Be efficient on staffing to support the Senior Phase.

  4. S3 – Subjects and Timings • English/Maths - 5 periods. (2.5 each) • Modern Languages -2 periods – “tasters.” • Science and Social Subjects - 2 periods both 3 way rotas. • PE – 2 periods. • Art, Business Education, Drama, Music, PSE, RMPS, Technical – 1 period each.

  5. Qualification Framework

  6. S4 – S6 The Senior Phase from 2013/14. • S4 – 6 subjects English and Maths plus 4 others at A3, N4, N5. • S5 – 5 subjects at A3, N4, N5, H. • S6 – Minimum 4 subjects at A3, N4, N5, H, AH.

  7. The Revised Qualifications • Access 3, usually 3 units internally assessed. Pass/fail. • National 4, usually 3 units and a value added unit internally assessed. Pass/fail. • National 5, usually 3 units internally assessed and an externally assessed value added unit – an examination! Graded A, B, C, D – D is regarded as a fail.

  8. What Do They Look Like… • Maths National 5……….. • Geography National 4………….

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