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Qualifications Update/Data Exchange Donna Vivers Operations Manager – CfE Support Team

Qualifications Update/Data Exchange Donna Vivers Operations Manager – CfE Support Team. Purpose/Aims. Continue to develop our partnership Share information and support planned Operational processes Key dates Feedback and Questions Centre support. National 1 – 5 Qualification Update.

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Qualifications Update/Data Exchange Donna Vivers Operations Manager – CfE Support Team

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  1. Qualifications Update/Data Exchange Donna Vivers Operations Manager – CfE Support Team

  2. Purpose/Aims • Continue to develop our partnership • Share information and support planned • Operational processes • Key dates • Feedback and Questions • Centre support

  3. National 1 – 5 Qualification Update • August 2013 – June 2014 • Past paper guidance is now available for most subjects that include a question paper (exam) as part of the National 5 Course assessment • Over 320 Subject CPD events (N3-N5) delivered across Local Authorities and SCIS between Jan – June 2014 • We are continuing to publish subject-specific common questions and answers on the subject pages

  4. August 2013 – June 2014 contd • Common key messages and subject messages published following event verification activity for Round 1 and 2 • Prior verified Assessment materials available to use for some subjects on Secure site • National 1 Units – Phase 3 development published • Implementation of new Awards: • Cycling SCQF Levels 1 and 2 • Scottish Studies Levels 3-5

  5. N2-N5 Revision • Revisions to N2-N5 mandatory documents will be published by end of June – • Course specifications • Unit specifications • Course Assessment Specifications • Centres will receive notification of any changes made to Unit Assessment Support packs. Changes to packs will be updated from June – August

  6. Assessment Support: Higher • SQA published materials valid from August 2014: • Unit Assessment Support Packages for new Higher Courses • First release of coursework information for non-question paper components of the Higher Course Assessment • Specimen question papers with detailed Marking Instructions • Access UASP’s via SQA Co-ordinator • General assessment information • Coursework assessment tasks UASP’s should be held securely and treated as confidential

  7. Updated Mandatory Documents - Higher • In May 2014, further information and clarification made to: • Course Specifications • Unit Specifications • Course Assessment Specifications • We will publish comparison documents that clearly illustrate what changes have been made to the above

  8. Updated Assessment - Higher • Higher Unit Assessment Support packages 1 and 2 updated at the end of May, all contain version control • Centres encouraged to use the most up-to-date versions. However, centres are free to use the existing versions. Both will be accepted for verification purposes • Later in the year, we will publish Past paper guidance for the new Higher Courses • Higher Practice Paper – January 2015

  9. Advanced Higher Timeline • All mandatory documents have been published for Advanced Higher: • Course Specifications • Unit Specifications • Course Assessment Specifications • Advice and guidance on approaches to delivery and assessment have also been published for new Advanced Higher: • Course and Unit Support Notes • UASP’s for new Advanced Higher Courses* will be published from October 2014 – April 2015 *New Advanced Higher operational Aug 2015

  10. Dual – running of National Qualifications • 2014-15: • Final dual running year for Access 2, Access 3, Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and the current Higher to run alongside National 2 – new Higher qualifications • 2015-16: • National 2, National 3, National 4, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher • Advanced Higher qualification will not dual run

  11. Support Events for Teachers/Lecturers/Parents • 144 Higher Subject Implementation Events across Scotland • Video/presentations online at: • www.sqa.org.uk/events2013 • Username: events2013 • Password: cfe2013 • Working with National Parent Forum Scotland and Employers • HEI events – May 2014 • Events to support new Advanced Higher courses will be held in January - April 2015.

  12. Webinars • Second series of webinars to help support the implementation of the new National Qualifications • These webinars covered the following topics: • Recognising Positive Achievement • Results Service • Exceptional Circumstances • Candidate Advice Line • Presentations available on SQA Academy

  13. DataExchange Requirements 0345 213 6960 national.qualifications@sqa.org.uk

  14. Product Codes • Reminder - codes for N1 to new Advanced Higher series begins C700. Level codes are 71-77 to allow quick, visual identification of the new courses and to differentiate these from other National Courses

  15. Example

  16. National Qualification Courses 2014 Course Assessment Component Information http://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/Course_Assessment_Components.xls

  17. http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64556.4195.html

  18. Submitting Data Accurately and On Time • Providing accurate entry information on Course, Units and where appropriate external assessments - level and completion dates must be specified • Late September 2014 - Candidate Entry process opens • Early November 2014 - Closing date for initial entry information* • Mid November - Centres receive: • Eligibility Report and review/take action update candidate data • Sign off Entries Summary Profile Report • Beginning of April 2015- Centres receive updated Entries Summary Profile Report for information only *Majority of entries should be submitted

  19. Unit Results – deadline 23rd May • Accurate result information is required for each unit entry • Unit results should be submitted continually to ensure a regular flow of data • Reports sent to centres to support and help you identify and resolve any missing data: • Incomplete National Course Profiles - unit results not submitted • Eligibility Report - no. of candidates per subject/level who will not achieve an overall course award

  20. Estimates • This Academic Session – • Accurate estimate information is required for each entry - you should submit an estimate grade • Valid Bands 1-9 inclusive of Higher • Estimates required to support the Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Process • Deadline submission date – end of April 2015

  21. 2015 Exam Timetable • Will be ‘busiest’ ever with existing Intermediate 1, Intermediate 2 and Higher Courses dual running • 28 examination days will be used in 2015: • Tuesday 28 April – Friday 5 June • Timetable published early June

  22. Useful Links • Managing assessment across the centre • www.sqa.org.uk/managingcfeassessment • Making Good Assessment Decisions • http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningteachingandassessment/assessment/sharingstandards/assessmentchoices.asp • SQA Coordinator Guide • www.sqa.org.uk/sqaconnect

  23. CfE Support Managers www.sqa.org.uk/cfeteam Thank you for your ongoing support

  24. Questions and Answers

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