OCR Entry Level Certificate In Adult Numeracy For Tutors in Probation Service Settings

Aims To introduce OCR Entry Level Numeracy qualifications and administration requirements To introduce OCR Entry Level Numeracy qualifications and administration requirements To try out practical elements and discuss how to offer within Probation Service settings To try out practical elements and discuss how to offer within Probation Service settings To explore ways to embed into learners’ interests To explore ways to embed into learners’ interests To share good practice for delivering numeracy in probation service settings To share good practice for delivering numeracy in probation service settings

Targets By the end of this session, you will be able to: Use handbook to offer qualification to your own learners Use handbook to offer qualification to your own learners Support learners in completing practical elements of qualification Support learners in completing practical elements of qualification Where appropriate, tailor qualification to meet interests of individual learners and groups Where appropriate, tailor qualification to meet interests of individual learners and groups Draw on a range of approaches for delivering numeracy in probation service settings Draw on a range of approaches for delivering numeracy in probation service settings

Overview OCR offer 6 units, 2 at each level OCR offer 6 units, 2 at each level Using Number tested by OCR set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Using Number tested by OCR set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Using Common Measures, Shape, Space and Data tested by centre set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Using Common Measures, Shape, Space and Data tested by centre set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated For full certification, candidates take one of each (at different levels if necessary) For full certification, candidates take one of each (at different levels if necessary) Alternatively, can gain single unit accreditation Alternatively, can gain single unit accreditation

Certification Full qualification If 2 units completed candidate receives: A unit certificate listing each unit title and level achieved A certificate giving full qualification title, OCR Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy

Certification Unit certification if one unit completed candidate receives a unit certificate at level achieved. Units achieved are carried forward. Full qualification certificates automatically generated when candidate has achieved one unit from units 1, 3 or 5 and one from units 2, 4 and 6.

Using Number (Units 1, 3 & 5) Tested by OCR set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Tested by OCR set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Live tasks and mark schemes sent by OCR when candidates are entered Live tasks and mark schemes sent by OCR when candidates are entered There are two live sets of tasks available at any time There are two live sets of tasks available at any time Exemplar material is available so that candidates can practice first Exemplar material is available so that candidates can practice first

Using Number (Units 1, 3 & 5) Candidates have up to 4 hours for all tasks (up to 6 tasks for E3). Each task must be completed in one go. Candidates have up to 4 hours for all tasks (up to 6 tasks for E3). Each task must be completed in one go. Candidate must get 75% to pass Candidate must get 75% to pass This is their overall mark, so candidates who are strong in some areas and weak in others can still pass This is their overall mark, so candidates who are strong in some areas and weak in others can still pass You must show evidence of marking and enter mark on ARF You must show evidence of marking and enter mark on ARF

Using Number (Units 1, 3 & 5) Try out Task 2 from Unit 5 (Entry 3) Try out Task 2 from Unit 5 (Entry 3) Swap with a neighbour and try out the marking scheme Swap with a neighbour and try out the marking scheme

Using Common Measures, Shape, Space and Data (Units 2, 4 and 6) Tested by centre set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Tested by centre set tasks, centre marked, OCR moderated Candidate evidence sheets provided to record evidence Candidate evidence sheets provided to record evidence Can be adapted to match candidates’ interests (Word versions available for editing!) Can be adapted to match candidates’ interests (Word versions available for editing!) Also use Notes for Tutors to ensure you meet (sometimes subtle!) assessment requirements. Also use Notes for Tutors to ensure you meet (sometimes subtle!) assessment requirements.

Non-Standard Measures Part of Units 2, 4 and 6 Part of Units 2, 4 and 6 Use non-standard measures to measure Use non-standard measures to measure Length Length Weight Weight Capacity Capacity Measure the same quantities using standard metric measures Measure the same quantities using standard metric measures

Non-Standard Measures How would your students feel about these activities? How would your students feel about these activities? How can you ensure that they are relevant and stimulating? How can you ensure that they are relevant and stimulating?

Resources for Using Common Measures, Shape, Space and Data The sheet lists the resources needed for Unit 6 (Entry 3) The sheet lists the resources needed for Unit 6 (Entry 3) How easy would it be to access and use these within a Probation Service setting? How easy would it be to access and use these within a Probation Service setting?

Making the activities meaningful The tasks for Units 2, 4 and 6 can be embedded in a context relevant to the candidate The tasks for Units 2, 4 and 6 can be embedded in a context relevant to the candidate OCR provides Word versions of candidate evidence sheets for you to adapt OCR provides Word versions of candidate evidence sheets for you to adapt

Making the activities meaningful Task: Task: Consider the students you currently teach through the Probation Service Consider the students you currently teach through the Probation Service Choose one whose interests you know well Choose one whose interests you know well Plan how you would adapt one or more of the tasks to their interests Plan how you would adapt one or more of the tasks to their interests

The Paperwork Your centre needs approval to offer this qualification Your centre needs approval to offer this qualification If you offer L1 and L2 National Tests, you probably already have it. If you offer L1 and L2 National Tests, you probably already have it. Use an NQF2 form to request the required number of unnamed entries Use an NQF2 form to request the required number of unnamed entries (Recommended, as entries can then be used for other learners if original learner drops out) (Recommended, as entries can then be used for other learners if original learner drops out)

The Paperwork OCR will send Live assessment material Live assessment material Assessment Record Folders (ARFs) for storing candidate work Assessment Record Folders (ARFs) for storing candidate work NQF4 and NQF5 forms for use when submitting entries NQF4 and NQF5 forms for use when submitting entries The name and address of your Examiner- Moderator The name and address of your Examiner- Moderator

The Paperwork When you are ready to submit your candidates’ work – i.e. when… When you are ready to submit your candidates’ work – i.e. when… …They have achieved 75% overall on the tasks for unit 1, 3 or 5… …They have achieved 75% overall on the tasks for unit 1, 3 or 5… …And/or they have fulfilled all the evidence requirements for unit 2, 4 or 6 …And/or they have fulfilled all the evidence requirements for unit 2, 4 or 6 Place all the work in the candidates’ ARFs Place all the work in the candidates’ ARFs complete the front sheets of the ARFs complete the front sheets of the ARFs ARFs can be used for single unit or full qualification ARFs can be used for single unit or full qualification

The Paperwork Send to your named Examiner- Moderator… Send to your named Examiner- Moderator… ARFs enclosing candidate’s work plus… ARFs enclosing candidate’s work plus… …Completed forms NQF4 and NQF5 …Completed forms NQF4 and NQF5 A sample of units will be moderated A sample of units will be moderated You will receive You will receive a list of results (NQF6)… a list of results (NQF6)… …And certificates for successful candidates! …And certificates for successful candidates!