According to the qca, an extended project is a single piece of work requiring a high degree of planning, preparation, research and autonomous working. The epq extended project qualification is an increasingly popular. Nonexam assessment nea 201920 record forms project aqa. Extended project log date what i did problems encounteredfebruary 27th today i made sure i had come i wasnt entirely sure at the to grips with the extended time how the unit was going to project unit and knew what i be broken down so i asked my had to do in order to make this teacher on a clearer a successful and fun explanation of which i got. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity registered charity number 1073334 and a compan. Getting an a on your epq begins with picking a creative, individual and exciting question that is both specific and sufficiently broad to provide a detailed response. Assessment, marking and feedback there are four assessment objectives for the edexcel level 3 extended project course. The production log is a 15page document that is used to record a candidates journey through the project process. Choose an area of interest and draft their project title and aims. Log that supports students in structuring the devised drama logs for the new gcse drama specification 2018 aqa.
This page records the near completion of your project product. Extended project qualification epq presented by mr orr. You must complete the production log aqa and deliver a presentation. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record, microsoft word file, pdf file. The production log is not an admin document but rather provides the candidate with the backbone of their project. The qualification is equivalent to an as level course that involves a university style research project. Updated in 2018 to reflect the very latest assessment requirements and terminology, the epq toolkit for aqa is a resource for centre coordinator, supervisor and student. Request a free trial of aqa gcse science teaching and learning resources we use cookies to deliver our services. A log book, as set out by the examination board, to detail the students epq journey. This extended project qualification production log prompts document contains useful tips, questions and exemplar answers for students and staff supervisor centre coordinator. An online, interactive version of the printed textbook that enables you to. I did mine with aqa so i am not too sure whether the word limit, etc is the same. Artefact 3000 words, work book detailing development of product and techniques and final product. Report on the examination level 3 extended project qualification 7993 june 2016 3 of 6 as another series of extended project moderation comes to an end it is very pleasing to report that in a substantial majority of centres the aqa standard is well understood.
Report on the examination level 3 extended project qualification 7993 june 2016 3 of 6. My epq essay was about 4300 words long, and i got an a for it. The extended project student companion covers project management skills, research skills, presentation skills, report writing and includes checklists, questions for mentors and project plans. Oct 02, 2014 the epq toolkit for aqa is a highly practical, colourful, magazinestyle guide that provides support, advice and guidance for carrying out your independent extended project work. Aqa extended project student companion mary james oxford. Encourages students to develop essential project skills, autonomous study and selfevaluation.
These forms will help you administer the level 3 extended project. Where appropriate, comparisons have been made between the first and second. Students from all kingswood partnership schools will be doing the project qualification this year. Universities support and value the epq as evidence of a students ability to use a range of skills that are vital for successful study in higher education. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank teacher.
It was pleasing to see that the new aqa production log is being well used by many students but. This video introduces the production log for the aqa epq extended project qualification. You also need to complete a project proposal form and a log of the research. My aqa extended project is almost 7,000 words when the. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record.
It can contribute to programmes of study in two ways. The process formally starts with the opening of an aqa log book, the written recording of initial ideas followed by a formal research proposal which, once approved, will initiate the projects production. The spine or cover may be slightly worn but the book is otherwise in good condition and will provide thought provoking read. Production log, which will evidence their research and. Assess each students completed production log, project product and presentation at the end of the process.
They keep a reflective log throughout the learning process and present the finished project at school. Presentations your project needs to be completed before you carry out your. Everything a student needs for their aqa extended project qualification. We have been having lessons as preparation for our extended project and have just been asked to. A written project should consist of 5000 words, whereas the production of an artefact for your epq must include a written report of between 5000 words.
For the november series each year, the entries deadline is 4 october and the deadline for the submission of work marks is 5 november. Students may choose to take the extended project qualification. The meetings dragged out to like april and completing the log online was horrible. In the library there are 3 copies of the aqa extended project companion which you can refer to but dont take them out of the library in case other people want to use them. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales number 3644723. Mar 26, 2017 this extended project qualification production log prompts document contains useful tips, questions and exemplar answers for students and staff supervisor centre coordinator. The epq toolkit for aqa is a highly practical, colourful, magazinestyle guide that provides support, advice and guidance for carrying out your independent extended project work. The project qualifications are processbased qualifications.
It will support you through your whole epq journey, from helping you to choose your project to planning, developing and executing both the production log and the final. Return form to epq coordinator, via form tutor indicating decision to do epq. Kingsbury high school extended project qualification. These forms will help you administer the level 3 extended project qualification. The project qualification is the chosen assessment for post 16 core programmes in the. Students can complete an epq on just about anything that interests them. He said that i needed to explain the reasons for my choice of project more fully and also that i needed to put in a more detailed. Btec level 3 national business student book 2 catherine richards, rob dransfield.
Extended project qualification teacher resource bank. The epq is equivalent to half an alevel, and requires students to work independently on a topic of their choice. The extended project qualification epq may do just that. Autumn term y presentation and final submission of completed project and log except supervisors pages e. For the june series each year, the entries deadline is 21 february and the deadline for the submission of work marks is 15 may. Either a written specialist report of a minimum 5000 words, or an artefact with a written. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in our cookies policy. Level 3 extended project qualification 7993 our extended project qualification epq specification has been updated for teaching from september 2020, with first assessment in may 2021. Students in the sixth form can opt to carry out an extended project qualification epq and we have seen some truly outstanding a and a projects since this subject was introduced to the curriculum. We have updated the specification to help you manage project qualifications in your school and ensure your students are prepared for their epq. Project qualifications level 3 extended project qualification. Btec level 3 national it student book 1 karen anderson, alan jarvis. Ashbourne offers the aqa extended project as an extra qualification to be pursued by ambitious and talented students in the second year of their studies. Aqa project qualifications level 3 extended project.
This highly practical guide provides support, advice and guidance for students carrying out their independent extended. Devised log guidance for aqa gcse drama new spec 2018. Oct 31, 2018 7 level 3 extended project qualification specification version 1. Extended project qualification production log prompts. The epq extended project qualification is an increasingly popular additional qualification equivalent to half an alevel 28 ucas points. Performance 3000 words, work book detailing development of techniques and the performance itself. An extended project qualification epq is a qualification taken by some students in england and wales, where it is equivalent to an as level. The number of students taking up the epq is growing dramatically. Our extended project qualification epq can provide your students with the skills that universities and employers look for and will help them to stand out from the crowd in their future careers. In a continuation of the pilot evaluation, entry data has been combined with grade outcomes and, where available, project proposal information, to provide a deeper insight into the epq. The extended project is a level 3 qualification first assessed in november 2008.
It has been developed around aqas production log and aims to simplify the process of filling in the production log. Aqa key stage 3 science teaching and learning resources. Aqa projects project qualifications level 3 extended. Level 3 extended project qualification specification version 1. This is a separate qualification that is the equivalent in ucas points to an as level and is designed to give students an advantage when applying for the competitive degree courses. It is an indepth study which can take the form of an experiment, extended essay, performance or project. Extended project subject pages highworth grammar school. I have quoted the epq spec below and it says that it has to.
Teacher resource bank extended project qualification candidate exemplar work. Exlibrary book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. Learners select one of the four units, which may be completed over one or two years. It is an independent learning opportunity unlike anything else available to you in the school curriculum.
This request has been blocked as part of the aqa security policy. Our registered address is aqa, devas street, manchester m15 6ex. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record 2021 92. See more ideas about aqa english language, english language and aqa. Epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students updated edition. Students can enjoy the freedom of working in their own way as they undertake a project based on a subject they are taking or an area of personal interest. They are part of level three of the national qualifications framework. The specification says a project product which consists solely of a research based written report should be approximately 5000 words my project is lik. Aqa extended project ashbourne a level college london. Promoting independent learning is also central to the ethos of the aqa baccalaureate aqa bacc and is gained through the extended project qualification epq. The samples each provide a production log and a project product with some. Ppt the extended project qualification epq powerpoint. This page records initial meetings with your supervisor to agree your project proposal. In november 2007 the second cohort of students were awarded grades for the pilot extended project qualification epq.
The process of designing their personal extended project will begin in the spring term of the lower sixth year. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Project qualifications examiner report epq june 2016 aqa. Extended project log date what i did problems encounteredfebruary 27th today i made sure i had come i wasnt entirely sure at the to grips with the extended time how the unit was going to project unit and knew what i be broken down so i asked my had to do in order to make this teacher on a clearer a successful and fun explanation of which i got projectunit. The course requires students to conduct their own independent research project culminating in a 5,000 word dissertation, investigation, artefact or performance. Wordphrase replaced by learner student markingmarked. Level 3 extended project 9990 candidate record form. Everything you need for assessment of the level 3 extended projects qualification 9990 including candidate record forms. Project portfolio management ppm is a method used by project managers and project management organizations pmos to assess a projects potential return. The pearson edexcel level 3 extended project allows learners to study a topic area which extends their learning in their area of study, as a standalone qualification. This highly practical guide provides support, advice and guidance for students carrying out their independent extended project work.
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