1. Assessment in Key Stage 4

2. Controlled Assessment - A Parents’ Guide www.framinghamearl.norfolk.sch.uk Downloads – bottom of the homepage. All subjects. All requirements All marks. Advice on how to help.

3. Controlled Assessment Replaces coursework in: Art English Geography History Modern Foreign Languages Music Science Technology

4. What’s different? Controlled assessment must be supervised. Level of supervision varies. Level of assistance varies. Proportion of marks awarded varies (25-100%). In some cases, work cannot be re- drafted.

5. Supervision Levels High control – candidate is in direct sight of supervisor at all times. Medium control – candidates may work together but produce independent work. Some guidance may be given. Low control – requirements clearly specified, some work may be carried out without direct supervision.

6. Modular Exams English Literature: Paper 1 – January Year 11 90 minutes 40% of GCSE Paper 2 – June Year 11 35% of GCSE

7. Modular Exams There are now no multiple re-sits. Science – Year 10: With the exception of Triple Science, Year 10 Science is called ‘Science A’ and is worth one GCSE. This is examined in January of Year 10. 90 minute paper – 35% of ‘Science A’ GCSE. Includes Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Not multiple choice. A second paper in June of similar style is worth 40%.

8. Modular Exams Science - Year 11: This is called ‘Additional Science’ and is worth a further GCSE. Paper 1 in January. Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 35% of the GCSE. Paper 2 in June is worth 40%.

9. Triple Science Each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are examined separately. Exams are taken in June in Year 10. 60 minutes per paper. Each paper is worth 25% of the GCSE. Exams in Year 11 are taken in January and June. 60 minutes per paper. Each paper is worth 25% of the GCSE.