KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP POST 16 PROJECTS LAUNCH EVENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2008

THE PROJECT QUALIFICATION

is a new qualification from AQA

• Students from all Kingswood Partnership schools will be doing the Project Qualification this year • The Project Qualification is the chosen assessment for Post 16 ‘core’ programmes in the Partnership • Post 16 students do Projects at Higher or Advanced level (Level 2 or 3 of the National Qualifications Framework)

YOU CAN…

• explore an aspect of a subject you are studying (you MUST do this if you are taking a Diploma) • choose a topic in which you have a personal interest • do a project about an issue that concerns you

YOU SHOULD…

• combine 2 or more of your subjects if you can • relate your project choice to what interests and concerns you • think about your future progression when choosing a project

WHEN IDENTIFYING A PROJECT…

• you will have a high degree of choice and flexibility • you will have the advice and support of a supervisor • use resources designed to help you make a choice that is appropriate and achievable

WHY DO A PROJECT?

that you have a good range of appropriate • To link your interests, subject choices and future plans • To contextualise your learning successful student • To make a difference for others • To get UCAS application points (and enjoy it!)

YOUR FINISHED PROJECT COULD BE…

• a written report • a book or guide • a performance • an exhibition • a piece of art • a community project or campaign • a piece of music or a film • a website or piece of computer software • a multimedia presentation • a video diary or photographic record • a model or construction • anything your Supervisor and the exam board will accept!

THE PROJECT GIVES YOU OPPORTUNITIES TO…

• take responsibility for a project that will motivate and engage you • work alone or as a member of a group • develop valuable transferable skills for the workplace and further or higher education… project management research creative thinking & problem-solving using ICT communication reflection and evaluation

TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PROJECT YOU WILL…

• submit a successful Project Proposal • complete a Production Log to document the project process • plan, research and carry out your project • provide a written report on what you have done • give a presentation on the outcome of the project • reflect on and evaluate your project management experience

HOW BIG DOES YOUR PROJECT HAVE TO BE?

• Advanced Level projects are expected to be about 5,000 words (or the equivalent if not in a written format) • Higher Level projects should be a minimum of 2,000 words or the equivalent

THE ADVANCED LEVEL PROJECT QUALIFICATION IS…

• an A Level award • assessed with A* to E grades • awarded UCAS points • a compulsory part of the new Diploma qualifications

THE HIGHER LEVEL PROJECT QUALIFICATION IS…

• a Level 2 award • assessed with A* to C grades • a compulsory part of the new Diploma qualifications

WHAT SORTS OF PROJECTS HAVE STUDENTS DONE?

the history of drumming booklet

famous painters website

size zero and the fashion industry written report

3 chickens PowerPoint presentation

a book for young children children’s book and report

rugby training programme presentation and booklet

get fit with hip hop DVD

habitat destruction music video

fashion since 1940 photographic project

goal line technology PowerPoint presentation

fencing – a guide for young people booklet

how to organise a music concert booklet

why can’t England win penalty competitions?

illustrated report

computer gaming – is it really bad for you?

written report

banksy booklet

what drugs do video for Key Stage 3 students

the chemistry of brewing written report

understanding schizophrenia booklet

environmental action – a guide for young people booklet

profiling BMX professionals interviews and photographs

alcohol dance, DVD and booklet

how to become a vet interactive presentation

competitive disco DVD

KINGSWOOD PARTNERSHIP POST 16 PROJECTS LAUNCH EVENT 16 SEPTEMBER 2008