1. Okehampton College Controlled Assessment In Key Stage 4

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

4. Okehampton College Supervision Levels High control. High control. Medium control. Medium control. Low control. Low control.

5. Okehampton College What does formal supervision (high level of control) actually mean? Students must be in direct sight of the supervisor at all times. The use of resources is tightly prescribed, normally only research folders/diaries. Students must complete all work independently. Students must not communicate with each other.. No assistance can be given to students..

6. Okehampton College What does informal supervision (medium level of control) actually mean? Students do not have to be directly supervised at all times but there must be adequate supervision to ensure that work can be authenticated. Teachers must ensure that: the students’ work is their own plagiarism does not take place the contributions of individual students are recorded accurately. Students have access to resources. Students can work together.. Students can receive limited teacher guidance..

7. Okehampton College What does limited supervision (low level of control) actually mean? Some work can be completed without supervision, outside the classroom/centre. Students have access to resources. Students can work together. Students can receive guidance from teachers.

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

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11. Keep a sense of proportion Don’t be a slave driver Be positive Offer to help Give practical help and support Be a personal assistant Help with the dates and deadlines Tips for parents

12. Okehampton College Make the most of the teaching and learning Dates, Assessments & Write Up Sessions Start the preparation work as soon as it is set Make sure you know exactly what is required Ask for the Examination Board’s mark scheme, if permitted DO NOT INFRINGE THE RULES GOVERNING PLAGIARISM Do not include material which will not gain you credit Tips for Students

13. Okehampton College Ask for Advice Help from Parents Think carefully about all aspects of the piece you are submitting Keep backup copies of everything you do on memory stick General Wellbeing Tips for Students

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