360Science advancing learning, changing lives 360Science The student-centred curriculum

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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 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

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360Science The student-centred curriculum 6 A unitised structure Route 1: GCSE Science Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Extension units

360Science The student-centred curriculum 7 A unitised structure Route 2: GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics Extension units

360Science The student-centred curriculum 8 A unitised structure Route 3: GCSE Science + specialism Chemistry GCSE Science GCSE Chemistry Chemistry Or GCSE Physics or GCSE Biology Biology __________ Chemistry __________ Physics GCSE Additional Science Extension units

360Science The student-centred curriculum 9 GCSE Science Assessment Unit structure provides coherence and a sense of progress test while it’s familiar; re-sit if you need to 60% simple external test six multiple choice tiered tests students can bank progress highly 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 10 Assessment Activities Integral to support teaching and learning Assessment activities available on our secure website Clear mark scheme External moderation process Cash in best performance more chances to succeed less daunting and more flexible

360Science The student-centred curriculum 11 GCSE Science - Concept or Context? Applied Context Assessment questions include context to concept about everyday science Concept Assessment questions include concept to context about everyday science GCSE Science Concept Applied Context

360Science The student-centred curriculum 12 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 13 GCSE Additional Science 60% based on external assessment P 10% B 10% C 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice P 10% B 10% C 10% External Tiered Structured

360Science The student-centred curriculum 14 Assessment More or less professional judgement? Mechanisms for increasing or decreasing the amount of internal assessment

360Science The student-centred curriculum 15 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.

360Science The student-centred curriculum 16 Student ‘A’ Assessment Example Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills B 10% C 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice B 10% P 10% External Tiered Structured Internal Centre Devised C 10% P 10%

360Science The student-centred curriculum 17 GCSE Additional Science offers a choice of assessment pathways Student A40%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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 18 Student ‘B’ Assessment Example Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills B 10% C 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice B 10% P 10% External Tiered Structured Internal Centre Devised C 10% P 10%

360Science The student-centred curriculum 19 Student B40% + 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 GCSE Additional Science offers a choice of assessment pathways

360Science The student-centred curriculum 20 Exemplar assessment route Internal assessment 30% Assessment activities 10% Practical skills B 10% C 10% External Tiered Multiple Choice C 10% B 10% P 10% External Tiered Structured P 10% Internal Centre Devised

360Science The student-centred curriculum 21 GCSE Biology Exemplar structure based on the following model: B1 Choice of assessment for B3 either 100% external structured single examination or 100% internally assessed, centre-devised evidence. B2B3 GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Extension Unit

360Science The student-centred curriculum 22 GCSE Chemistry Exemplar structure based on the following model: Choice of assessment for C3 either 100% external single tiered examination or 100% internally assessed, centre-devised evidence C1C2C3 GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Extension Unit

360Science The student-centred curriculum 23 GCSE Physics Exemplar structure based on the following model: Choice of assessment for P3 either 100% external single tiered examination or 100% internally assessed, centre- devised evidence. P1P2P3 GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Extension Unit

360Science The student-centred curriculum 24 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 25 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 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 Complementary subjects GCSE Astronomy GCSE Engineering GCSE Geography GCSE Physical Education GCSE Mathematics GCSE History GCSE Citizenship Studies (Short course)

360Science The student-centred curriculum 26 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 27 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.

360Science The student-centred curriculum 28 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 29 GCSE Chemistry example KS3CoreAdditional Chemistry Extension AS Chemistry  8E: Atoms and elements - explain that the Periodic Table shows all the elements and that similar elements are grouped together  The Periodic Table – symbol/element identification – names  The Periodic Table – names of groups and location of elements  The Periodic Table – trends and patterns – chemical and physical properties  The Periodic Table eg looking in more detail at the alkali and transition metals and their compounds  The Periodic Table I  Groups 1 and 2  Group 7

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360Science The student-centred curriculum 31 Support Services Dedicated science telephone number – Secure web content at OSCA Results Analysis Service (RAS)

360Science The student-centred curriculum 32 Results Analysis Service Detailed feedback on individual students’ performance, by question and candidate Benchmark performance against national standards Only available through Edexcel Online service

360Science The student-centred curriculum 33 Onscreen assessment We are committed to formative and summative onscreen assessment. Trials taking place.

360Science The student-centred curriculum 34 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

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360Science advancing learning, changing lives BTEC First Certificate & Diploma in Applied Science

360Science The student-centred curriculum 37 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 38 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 39 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 40 Achievement and Performance Points Any GCSE subject -points BTEC First Cert. - points BTEC First Diploma - points GCSE Grade A52110 (D)220 (D) GCSE Grade B4698 (M)196 (M) GCSE Grade C4080 (P)160 (P)

360Science The student-centred curriculum 41 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.

360Science The student-centred curriculum 42 Unit Titles Unit 1: Chemistry Applications Unit 2: Physical Science Applications Unit 3: Biological Systems

360Science The student-centred curriculum 43 Unit Structure Unit abstract Learning outcomes Unit content Grading Grid Essential guidance for tutors

360Science The student-centred curriculum 44 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.

360Science The student-centred curriculum 45 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

360Science The student-centred curriculum 46 Support Services Guidance on delivery of the programme Assessment guides Access to subject experts Extensive programme of training and feedback events nationwide

360Science The student-centred curriculum 47 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

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