Newbridge School BTEC Qualifications
Alternate type level 2 qualification Vocational approach No examinations Continued assessment 2 GCSE equivalent What is a BTEC? What is a BTEC?
Subjects offered at Newbridge Art Science Engineering _____________________________________ Equal Priority – Subject Specialists
How are they graded? 4 levels of grading __________________________________ Pass – 2 C grades Merit – 2 B grades Distinction – 2 A grades Distinction* – 2 A* grades
Pupils are fully aware! Continually assessed – ongoing coursework Regular completion of assignments Work towards the set criteria Act upon feedback Can re-submit work for marking*
Success to date… 100% pass rate in 2010 High proportion of merit, distinction and distinction* Significant impact on schools overall level 2 threshold Positive feedback from both pupils and departments