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360Science

360Science. The student-centred curriculum. What is 360Science?. A new portfolio of qualifications from Edexcel, encompassing: GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics Entry Level Certificate in Science

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360Science

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  1. 360Science The student-centred curriculum

  2. What is 360Science? A new portfolio of qualifications from Edexcel, encompassing: GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics Entry Level Certificate in Science BTEC First Certificate & First Diploma in Applied Science

  3. What’s different about 360Science? • Designed to meet the needs of all students • The only curriculum to include BTEC First Certificate & Diploma • Supported by results analysis service at question & candidate level • Edexcel’s commitment to onscreen assignments & assessment • Enhanced support

  4. The development of 360Science Collaborative approach with teachers and subject experts Practising teachers LEA Science Advisers Professional bodies including: Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Physics, The Royal Society, British Association Centre for Science Education, Sheffield Hallam University

  5. A unitised structureRoute 1: GCSE Science GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Extension units Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics

  6. A unitised structureRoute 2: GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Extension units Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics

  7. A unitised structureRoute 3: GCSE Science + specialism GCSE Science Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics GCSE Additional Science Extension units Chemistry Chemistry GCSE Chemistry Or GCSE Physics or GCSE Biology

  8. GCSE Science Assessment Unit structureprovides coherence and a sense of progresstest while it’s familiar; re-sit if you need to 60% simple external testsix multiple choice tiered testsstudents can bank progresshighly motivating 40%on your professional judgement 30% on easy to use assessment activities you mark, we moderate 10% on practical work – straight forward assessment criteria - non moderated

  9. Assessment Activities • Integral to support teaching and learning • Assessment activities available on our secure website • Clear mark scheme • External moderation process • Cash in best performancemore chances to succeedless daunting and more flexible

  10. Concept Assessment questions include concept to context about everyday science Concept GCSE Science Applied Context Assessment questions include context to concept about everyday science Applied Context GCSE Science - Concept or Context?

  11. GCSE Additional Science • 40% on your professional judgement • 30% on easy to use assessment activities you mark, we moderate • 10% on practical skills – but a simple to use assessment criteria • 60% teachers may select the assessment route to suit their students’ needs

  12. B 10% C 10% P 10% B 10% C 10% P 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice External Tiered Structured GCSE Additional Science 60% based on external assessment

  13. Assessment • More or less professional judgement? Mechanisms for increasing or decreasing the amount of internal assessment

  14. Internal Centre Devised Assessment • The assessment activities will be designed by the centre. These may be based on scenario settings, or may be further practical work, or presentations given to identified audiences to illustrate knowledge and understanding of particular specification topics. • In GCSE Additional Science, the optional internal assessment criteria will allow for centre devised activities in a choice of contexts, this may be an applied science identified approach.

  15. Student ‘A’ Assessment Example Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills B 10% C 10% P 10% B 10% C 10% P 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice External Tiered Structured Internal Centre Devised

  16. GCSE Additional Science offers a choice of assessment pathways • Student A 40% Internal Assessment 30% + 30% External Assessment Internal assessment to happen as part of the learning process: • 45 minutes • On going testing of practical skills External assessment: • 3 multiple choice tests, can be taken together = 1 hour • Structured paper = 1 ½ hours

  17. Student ‘B’ Assessment Example Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills B 10% C 10% P 10% B 10% C 10% P 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice External Tiered Structured Internal Centre Devised

  18. GCSE Additional Science offers a choice of assessment pathways • Student B 40% + 30% Internal Assessment 30% External Assessment • Internal assessment to happen as part of the learning process: • 45 minutes • On going testing of practical skills • Centre-devised internal assessment – portfolio based • External assessment: • Structured paper = 1 ½ hours

  19. B 10% C 10% B 10% P 10% C 10% P 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice External Tiered Structured Internal Centre Devised Exemplar assessment route Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills

  20. GCSE Biology GCSE Additional Science GCSE Science Extension Unit • Exemplar structure based on the following model: B1 B2 B3 • Choice of assessment for B3 • either 100% external structured single examination or 100% internally assessed, centre-devised evidence.

  21. GCSE Chemistry GCSE Additional Science Extension Unit GCSE Science • Exemplar structure based on the following model: C1 C2 C3 • Choice of assessment for C3 • either 100% external single tiered examination or 100% internally assessed, centre-devised evidence

  22. GCSE Physics GCSE Additional Science GCSE Science Extension Unit • Exemplar structure based on the following model: P1 P2 P3 Choice of assessment for P3 either 100% external single tiered examination or 100% internally assessed, centre-devised evidence.

  23. Entry Level Certificate in Science • Motivates students by recognising small steps of achievement • Provides flexible assessment routes to meet student needs • Provides links to GCSE Science • The revised specification will be launched in November 2005

  24. How students can progress Prerequisites / Prior learning Key Stage 3 (National Curriculum) Level 3 (National Curriculum) Entry level 3 (NQF) 360Science qualifications GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science BTEC First Diploma in Applied Science Entry Level Certificate in Science Complementary subjects GCSE Astronomy GCSE Engineering GCSE Geography GCSE Physical Education GCSE Mathematics GCSE History GCSE Citizenship Studies (Short course) Progression / Further Education GCE AS and Advanced Biology GCE AS and Advanced Chemistry GCE As and Advanced Physics GCE and Advanced Psychology GCE and Advanced Health and Social care BTEC Firsts in related subjects BTEC Nationals in related subjects (following a BTEC First Diploma

  25. Support Services • Teaching schemes • Sample assessment materials • Internal assessment guides • New published learning and diagnostic testing materials • Access to subject experts • Wide range of publisher support • Extensive programme of training and feedback events nationwide

  26. Teaching Schemes • Include “How Science Works” (section 3.6 of the QCA GCSE Criteria for Science). • Two approaches: Concept-led Applied Science-led • Provided in Word format - teachers can adapt schemes if desired.

  27. Teaching Schemes 10 lesson schemes for each topic each containing: • links to Key Stage 3 • learning outcomes • learning objectives • suggested teaching and learning activities • signposts to modern up-to-date resources • links to Key Skills • health and safety issues • homework suggestions

  28. GCSE Chemistry example

  29. Support Services • Dedicated science telephone number – 0870 240 9813 • Secure web content at www.edexcel.org.uk/360Science • OSCA • Results Analysis Service (RAS)

  30. Results Analysis Service • Detailed feedback on individual students’ performance, by question and candidate • Benchmark performance against national standards • Only available through Edexcel Online service

  31. Onscreen assessment • We are committed to formative and summative onscreen assessment. Trials taking place.

  32. Additional resources We want teachers to have choice in terms of textbooks and electronic resources. • Publishers: Co-ordinated Group Publications (CGP) Harper Collins Cambridge University Press (CUP) Hodder Murray Oxford University Press (OUP) Edexcel

  33. BTEC First Certificate & Diploma in Applied Science

  34. Key features of BTEC • Work-related qualifications • Alternative practical based learning style • First Certificate equal to 180 guided learning hours • First Diploma equal to 360 guided learning hours • First Certificate nests within First Diploma • Recognised within Achievement and Performance Tables • 100% internally assessed

  35. Key Features of BTEC • Encourages personal and vocational skills • Uses the best assessment to suit local needs • Successor to GNVQ and GCSE Applied Courses • Requires programme approval prior to start

  36. BTEC First in Applied Science • New specialist work-related qualification • BTEC First Certificate attracts up to around twice the number of achievement and performance points as a GCSE • BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to up to around four times the number of achievement and performance points as a GCSE • Allows progression to GCE in Applied Science, BTEC and other post-16 science and science-related programmes

  37. Achievement and Performance Points

  38. BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science • Work related/based learning that mirrors working in the science industry (or organisation), as one of the following: • technician • technologist • scientist • assistant practitioner • editor. • Can relate to local/regional industry - involvement of industry e.g. fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, horticulture, polymers, food manufacturing, medical science in hospitals, forensic science.

  39. Unit Titles Unit 1: Chemistry Applications Unit 2: Physical Science Applications Unit 3: Biological Systems

  40. Unit Structure • Unit abstract • Learning outcomes • Unit content • Grading Grid • Essential guidance for tutors

  41. Grading Grid • Sets out the learning outcomes in the context of each unit the evidence required for the student to achieve a pass, merit or distinction award. • For example: Pass – investigate and describe ionic, covalent and metallic bonds. Merit – investigate and explain the difference in properties of substances with ionic, covalent and metallic bonded substances. Distinction – explain bonding in terms of stability – a means of achieving an empty outer shell either by donating, accepting or sharing electrons.

  42. BTEC First Diploma in Applied Science(2006 proposed ) — 2 core + 4 options • Unit 1- CORE: Scientific Principles • Unit 2- CORE : Science and the World of Work • Unit 3: Chemistry Applications • Unit 4: Physical Science Applications ----- Accredited Prior Learning (APL) • Unit 5: Biological Systems • Unit 6: Working with Science • Unit 7: Anatomy and Physiology • Unit 8: Environmental Science • Unit 9: Plants and Food • Unit 10: Forensic Science Applications • Unit 11: Science in Medicine

  43. Support Services • Guidance on delivery of the programme • Assessment guides • Access to subject experts • Extensive programme of training and feedback events nationwide

  44. Why choose 360Science? • Greater flexibility- both for you and your students • More chances for students to succeed- your professional judgement a key in the assessment- many re-sit opportunities to build success • Higher motivation- compelling content- matched to strengths • Better support for everyone involved- detailed lesson plans for you- a wide range of textbooks to support students- feedback for you at item level

  45. Further Questions • Complete your details on event feedback form • Call 0870 240 9813 • Email 360Science@edexcel.org.uk • Website www.edxcel.org.uk/360science

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