2. New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events Engineering Science Advanced Higher Course Assessment

3. Course Assessment at Advanced Higher  Course Assessment at AH assesses Added Value  Course at AH is graded A – D, as at present  Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking  For AH Engineering Science there are 2 Components: –a Project (60%) –a Question paper (40%)  No dual running at Advanced Higher in session 2015-16

4. AH Engineering Science – Question Paper 60 marks (40% of award) 2 hours sampling across all course content application of knowledge and understanding Electronics & Control (22-28 marks) Mechanisms and Structures (22-28 marks) project management, impacts etc (8-12 marks)

5. AH Engineering Science – Question Paper section 1: 30 marks – short questions on discrete topics section 2: 30 marks – 2 longer structured questions, integrating across topics  50% marks for mathematical techniques program extracts in BASIC and Arduino C AH data booklet provided

6. Workshop 2: question paper Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2- 3, discuss:  Identify subject-specific topics for discussion Using the CAS and SQP provided, in small groups, discuss:  how questions relate to the CAS concept tables  which questions are familiar from AH Tech Studies  which questions cover new ground  the depth of answers required as indicated in MIs  existing teaching materials which can still be used

7. AH Engineering Science - Project practical application of skills and knowledge 90 marks (60% of award) GAI (general assessment information) Project Assessment Task, with candidate guide supervised conditions internally marked

8. AH Engineering Science - Project Marks are awarded for:marks Initial research and analysis of chosen problem10 Producing a specification10 Producing a formal project plan10 Mathematical modelling and analysis20 Constructing / simulating a solution20 Evaluating the development process and solution10 Presenting / communicating the solution10 90

9. AH Engineering Science - Project GAI (general assessment information) overview list of suggested topics assessment conditions giving support and guidance evidence to be gathered marking instructions

10. AH Engineering Science - Project Project Assessment Task overview marking instructions assessment record Appendix 1: instructions and guidance for candidates

11. AH Engineering Science - Project choose topic research and analyse problem specification produce detailed project plan implementation mathematical modelling construct / simulate evaluation presentation main “stages” … … but not a linear process

12. AH Engineering Science - Project Project Assessment Task: Appendix 1 guidance on recording progress stage-by-stage advice and guidance assessment requirements for each aspect additional guidance on research ethics list of project ideas

13. AH Engineering Science - Project Initial stages pp.13 - 24 overview guidance on recording progress guidance on choosing a suitable problem project proposal and outline plan research and analysis specification and detailed project plan

14. Workshop 3a: project initial stages Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2- 3, discuss:  Identify subject-specific topics for discussion Read pages 13-24, then, in small groups, discuss:  the list of possible projects  what the candidate must record as they progress  how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)  the differences between –the project proposal and the specification –the outline plan and the detailed project plan  the marks awarded for these initial stages

15. AH Engineering Science - Project Implementation stages pp.26 - 28 mathematical modelling and analysis constructing / simulating a solution

16. Workshop 3b: implementation stages Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2- 3, discuss:  Identify subject-specific topics for discussion Read pages 26-28, then, in small groups, discuss:  what depth of mathematical modelling is required  construction and/or simulation?  what the candidate must record as they progress  how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)  the evidence required  the marks awarded for the implementation aspect

17. AH Engineering Science - Project Final stages pp.29 - 31 Evaluation of ⁻ the solution ⁻ the process ⁻ possible further developments Presenting / communicating the solution

18. Workshop 3c: final stages Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2- 3, discuss:  Identify subject-specific topics for discussion Read pages 29-31, then, in small groups, discuss:  qualitative and quantitative evaluation  importance of the record of progress  methods of presentation  how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)  evidence required  the marks awarded for these final stages

19. Relating Unit and Course Assessment EPM Outcome 1 Investigation of “real-life” engineering project E&C Outcome 2 and/or M&S Outcome 2 investigate aspect(s) of engineering choose project topic research and analyse problem produce detailed specification produce detailed project plan Unit Assessment Project may provide ideas may provide Unit evidence diagram from UASP3

20. Relating Unit and Course Assessment EPM Outcome 2 design proposal and outline plan E&C Outcome 1 and/or M&S Outcome 1 develop complex electronic / mechanical / structural solutions produce detailed specification produce detailed project plan implementation mathematical modelling construct / simulate evaluation presentation Unit Assessment Project may be developed for project may provide Unit evidence diagram from UASP3

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