kingswood partnership post 16 projects launch event
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KINGSWOOD
PARTNERSHIP
POST 16PROJECTSLAUNCH EVENT
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
• 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
• talk to lots of people to help you make a choice that is appropriate and achievable
WHY DO A PROJECT?
• As a way to show employers and universities that you have a good range of appropriate skills for work and further study
• To link your interests, subject choices and future plans
• To contextualise your learning• To show that you are a creative, aware
and successful student• To make a difference for others• To get UCAS application points• To take responsibility for your own
learning (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 managementresearchcreative thinking & problem-solvingusing ICT communicationreflection 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
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
DVD
competitive disco
KINGSWOOD
PARTNERSHIP
POST 16PROJECTSLAUNCH EVENT