GCSE Business Studies 26 April 2017 Launch & Support GCSE Business Studies 26 April 2017

Agenda Revision of GCSE Qualifications (for first teaching September 2017) Introduction Overview of new Specification Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMs) Support Materials Break out Session Q&A

Accreditation Process Regulatory Framework General Conditions of Recognition CCEA will ensure that each qualification offered is fit for purpose Accreditation Process N Ireland GCE and GCSE Qualifications Criteria Two-stage process Stage 1: submission of qualification strategies for approval Stage 2: submission of qualification materials for review and accreditation

Qualification Strategies CONTENT - Rationale for the proposed: inclusion of internal assessment, where relevant weighting of internal and external assessment wording and weighting of assessment objectives assessment of mathematical skills : Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Business Studies assessment of QWC and subject content ASSESSMENT – Rationale for the: subject content for Specimen Assessment Materials (SAMs) content in assessments ensuring full coverage over the lifetime of the qualification duration of examination papers allocation of marks in examination papers, where appropriate number and type of questions in examination papers, where appropriate word limit or time limit for internal assessment and allocation of marks for internal assessment

Specification and Specimen Assessment Material (SAMs) Northern Ireland Regulator will carry out: an administrative review a subject-specific review a review of regulatory requirements

Collaborative Approach to the Revision Desk top Research Writing Teams Teachers Higher Education Consultation Existing Specifications Draft Specifications Consultation with students Relevant content Prepared for further study/work

Quality Assurance Higher Education - Higher Education Panel and Subject Advisory Team Industry - Industry Panel and Subject Advisory Team Teachers - Subject Advisory Team Equality Panel - Access for all Final CCEA Quality Assurance panel - Review of consultation comment logs and comment logs associated with all QA panels

Quality Assurance Equality Panel Final CCEA Quality Assurance panel Access for all Final CCEA Quality Assurance panel Review of consultation comment logs Review of comment logs associated with all QA panels Only when CCEA Quality Assurance panel is satisfied that all issues raised have been appropriately addressed will the Specification and Sample Assessment material be submitted for accreditation

GCSE Business Studies Unique features Employability Assessment weightings changed External assessment 2 x 40% (80%) Format of controlled assessment changed, structured approach Internal assessment 20% Content detailed and up to date Deals with key business issues in a logical progression Improved mark schemes Qualification is linked to Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities at Key stage 4: Working with Others Self Management Problem Solving Using ICT Communication Skills Potential pathway into GCE study and a wide range of careers

Specification at a glance Content Assessment Unit 1: Starting a Business Unit 2: Developing a Business Unit 3: Planning a Business NB: Unit 1 and Unit 2 are now of equal weighting, equal marks and similar format. External examination (40%) Controlled Assessment (20%)

Content changes? Majority of content is similar to legacy Re-ordered to make a more logical teaching sequence Updated with M-Business aspect Inclusion of financial statements – candidates need only complete statements, at a simple level (exemplar resources have been written as support)

Summary of external assessment Unit 1 and Unit 2 1 hour 30 mins 90 marks for each paper 3 questions in each paper Structured and extended response Each of 3 questions, marks from 1 to 8 available

Unit 1: Starting a Business External Exam (40%) 1 hour 30 mins 90 marks 3 Sections/ 3 Questions Creating a Business Marketing Business Operations Each question structured response marks 1 - 8

Unit 2: Developing a Business External Exam (40%) 1 hour 30mins 90 marks 3 Sections/3 questions Human Resources Business Growth Finance Each question structured response marks 1 - 8

Examination Assessment Clear questions and mark schemes Mark schemes detailed with clear mark allocations Clear mark breakdowns for Q’s with calculations (OFR) Similar style to legacy papers Level banding in 8 mark questions QWC assessed in 8 mark question

Unit 3: Planning a Business Controlled Assessment – What's new? Now 20% of the assessment Good practice adopted from other subject areas, similar format already used by Sciences Has similarities to the legacy report, but more streamlined, less time consuming for teachers A completely separate assessment from external examinations Credit given to pupils for the research element as part of the assessment The pre-printed booklets will make it very clear to students and teachers of the requirements The mark schemes will be detailed and easier to apply Usual controlled assessment rules apply – secure storage and no redrafting

How does it Look? A single controlled assessment task (first release September 2018, first submission summer 2019) Booklet A: to be completed as part of the 12 hours of research 15 marks available Booklet B: on completion of Booklet A I hour structured response 45 marks available 60 marks

Booklet A In centres each September (2018 start) CCEA set task Context for study provided (case study, similar to legacy CAT) Details of the areas of the specification which will be addressed through CAT will be included on the front of Booklet A 12 hours of research (as legacy) Itemised requirements for your research are provided Generic mark scheme (AO1 to AO3) Level of Control Research and completion of Booklet A can be carried out with a medium level of control. 15 marks

Booklet B 45 marks - Level of Control – High Available from February (2019) The CD will include: - a copy of booklet A - guidance notes for teachers - candidate response booklet B - mark scheme for booklet B Secured by examinations officer in centre Booklet B (Candidate Response) released only after Booklet A is completed and 3 days maximum before Booklet B is to be completed to allow it to be photocopied Students must use/reference their own research (Booklet A available to them) when completing Booklet B Specific Mark scheme released only after Booklet B is completed by students 45 marks - Level of Control – High

GCSE Support Sample assessment materials Type of Support Date Sample assessment materials Rolling basis from January 2017 Student guides/subject Snapshots Microsites Planning Frameworks Fact files Rolling basis from March 2017 Bespoke Materials Support Events Ongoing

New and updated resources Business Plan Social enterprise International business Developing people Selection Financial statements Ratios Public sector

New and updated Resources contd New and updated Resources contd. Recruitment Cash Flow Break even Marketing Mix Business Location Motivation Entrepreneurs Business Resources Business ownership

Contacts: GCSE (Add Subject) Education Manager: (Jill Armer) Telephone: 028 90 261200 Ext (2426) Email: (jarmer@ccea.org.uk) Subject Support Officer: (Arlene Ashfield) Telephone: 028 90 261200 Ext (2291) Email: (aashfield@ccea.org.uk) Specification, sample assessment and support materials available on the subject microsite at www.ccea.org.uk

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