GCSE Sciences for 2011 www.gcse-science.com
GCSE Sciences for 2011 www.gcse-science.com Objectives • Understand the ‘rules’ governing 2011 specifications and the changes anticipated • Consider OCR’s priorities and proposals • Understand the timelines for development and implementation • Consider the support to be offered Development Timeline • December 2009 – Subject Criteria published • April 2010 - submission of specifications and SAMs to Ofqual • May 2010 – draft specifications published • November 2010 - specifications accredited and published on the OCR website • Late 2010 - specifications distributed to Centres • Late 2010 - guidance materials published Achievements • Science for the citizen (scientific literacy) and science for the scientist • Interest, engagement and motivation • Increase in numbers taking GCE sciences • Additional controls on coursework • Coursework integrated into teaching • Transparent and accessible assessment Why was a review necessary? • Assessment issues – highlighted by Ofqual report on GCSE sciences • Issues of comparability - between different specifications and routes to grades • Opportunities for extended writing and need to provide ‘stretch and challenge’ • Opportunities for practical work • Use of maths in science • Discontinuities: KS3-KS4, and KS4-KS5 General and Subject Criteria • Review of subject content • Controlled Assessment • Terminal requirement • Limit on number of units • Re-sit rules QCDA carried out consultation with teachers, professional bodies, employers, awarding bodies …and the public Review of subject content • Content of GCSE sciences has been reviewed and some changes have been made • There are now Subject Criteria for each qualification (see Ofqual website) • 100% of content for Science and Additional Applied Science is prescribed; less than 100% for other specifications Controlled Assessment • Task setting – tasks selected from a number of comparable tasks provided by the Awarding Body, renewed each year; the unit must be entered in the year for which the task is identified • Task taking – Data collection / research can be carried out in groups or at home but analysis and evaluation must be carried out under supervision • Task marking – teachers mark tasks using mark schemes or criteria provided by Awarding Body; moderation carried out by Awarding Body Units and weightings • Minimum weighting of 20% for each unit • Controlled Assessment weighted 25% (60% in Additional Applied Science & Environmental and Land-based Science) • So maximum of 4 units possible Re-sit rules for units • Only one re-sit permitted of each unit, so: – one attempt at F and one at H…or – two attempts at F…or – two attempts at H Terminal Requirement • 40% of assessment must be taken in final series, when certification is requested • Any combination of units: Controlled Assessment and Written Paper • Units which are part of the 40% must ‘count’ • Requirement must be met again if candidate subsequently re-certificates Key issues • When will my students do the Controlled Assessment? • When will they cash in? • Will I offer re-sits – if so when? • How will my students meet the Terminal Requirement? • What if students want to re-sit units after cashing in? Consultation • Discussions with 700 heads of science • 8 focus groups on needs and requirements • Consultations with cluster coordinators • 150 responses from A Level teachers on progression issues • 8 focus groups on controlled assessment tasks OCR’s priorities • Thoughtful development to meet new requirements: “evolution not revolution”, “build on success” • Make Controlled Assessment, reliable, valid…… but engaging and manageable • Enhanced inclusion of relevant maths • Effective progression – from KS3 to GCSE; from GCSE to GCE What revised GCSE specifications is OCR planning to offer? • Twenty First Century Science – Suite A – GCSE Science, GCSE Additional Science – GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics • Gateway Science – Suite B – GCSE Science, GCSE Additional Science – GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics • GCSE Additional Applied Science • GCSE Environmental and Land-based Science Twenty First Century Science Suite • GCSE Science • GCSE Additional Science • GCSE Biology • GCSE Chemistry • GCSE Physics B1, B2, B3 25% 60 min C1, C2, C3 25% 60 min P1, P2, P3 25% 60 min B4, B5, B6 25% 60 min B7 25% C4, C5, C6 25% 60 min C7 25% P4, P5, P6 25% 60 min Controlled assessment S Controlled assessment A 25% 25% 60 min 60 min P7 25% 60 min Controlled assessment B GCSE Biology 25% Controlled assessment C 25% Controlled assessment P GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics 25% Nested Model for C21 Suite GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science B1, B2, B3 25% 60 min C1, C2, C3 25% 60 min P1, P2, P3 25% 60 min B4, B5, B6 25% 60 min B7 25% C4, C5, C6 25% 60 min C7 25% P4, P5, P6 25% 60 min Controlled assessment S Controlled assessment A 25% 25% 60 min 60 min P7 25% 60 min Controlled assessment B GCSE Biology 25% Controlled assessment C 25% Controlled assessment P GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics 25% Nested Model for C21 Suite GCSE Science GCSE Additional Science Mixed Paper Model for C21 Suite B1, C1, P1 25% 60 min B4, C4, P4 25% 60 min B2, C2, P2 25% 60 min B5, C5, P5 25% 60 min B3, C3, P3 25% 60 min B6, C6, P6 25% 60 min Controlled assessment S GCSE Science 25% Controlled assessment A 25% GCSE Additional Science Each mixed paper includes questions from biology, chemistry and physics Twenty First Century Approach • Motivates and inspires students • Balances Issues for Citizens with Big Questions in science to provide exciting and relevant contexts • Integrates How Science Works into the science content for all specifications • Offers great flexibility in the scheme of assessment Gateway Science Suite • GCSE Science • GCSE Additional Science • GCSE Biology • GCSE Chemistry • GCSE Physics Gateway Suite Gateway Separate Sciences B1, B2, B3 35% 75 min C1, C2, C3 35% 75 min P1, P2, P3 35% 75 min B4, B5, B6 40% 90 min C4, C5, C6 40% 90 min P4, P5, P6 40% 90 min Controlled assessment B 25% Controlled assessment C 25% Controlled assessment P 25% GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics Gateway Suite Gateway Science & Additional Science B1, C1, P1 35% 75 min B3, C3, P3 35% 75 min B2, C2, P2 40% 90 min B4, C4, C4 40% 90 min Controlled assessment S GCSE Science 25% Controlled assessment A 25% GCSE Additional Science Each mixed paper includes questions from biology, chemistry and physics Gateway Suite Gateway Approach • Differentiated content: three columns for: low demand (foundation tier only) standard demand (both tiers) high demand (higher tier only) • Additional column with focus on opportunities for practical and other activities • Assessment uses just 3 units (two written papers and controlled assessment) allowing fewer examination sittings Gateway Suite Controlled Assessment For GCSE Science • Plan practical ways to answer scientific questions and test hypotheses; • devise appropriate methods for the collection of numerical and other data; • assess and manage risks when carrying out practical work; • collect, process, analyse and interpret primary and secondary data including the use of appropriate technology; • draw evidence-based conclusions; • evaluate methods of data collection and the quality of the resulting data Gateway Science Controlled Assessment for GCSE Science • One task, common topic, in two parts Part 1 - Practical and data analysis including evaluation of data and drawing conclusions Part 2 - Research and planning activity based around the original practical topic • Candidates answer in structured booklets (one for each part) • Tasks set by OCR, valid for submission in one year only, but published two years ahead • Choice of tasks each year Twenty First Century Science Controlled Assessment for GCSE Science • Case Study of a topical issue in science and Practical Data Analysis are retained (two independent tasks) • Case Study is based on stimulus material, but candidates still have flexibility to frame their own question • Tasks set by OCR, valid for submission in one year only, but published two years ahead • Choice of tasks each year Controlled Assessment For GCSE Additional Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Develop hypotheses and plan practical ways to test them including risk assessment; • manage risks when carrying out practical work; • collect, process, analyse and interpret primary and secondary data including the use of appropriate technology to draw evidence-based conclusions; • review methodology to assess fitness for purpose, and review hypotheses in light of outcomes. Gateway Suite Controlled Assessment for GCSE Additional Science and the separate sciences • One task, common topic, in two parts • Part 1 - Using information and planning using stimulus material • Part 2 - Practical and evaluation where candidates carry out a specified experiment • Candidates answer in structured booklets (one for each part) • Tasks set by OCR, valid for submission in one year only, but published two years ahead • Choice of tasks each year Twenty First Century Science Controlled Assessment for GCSE Additional Science and the separate sciences • A single Practical Investigation that draws together the skills of predicting and planning, and collecting, interpreting, evaluating and reviewing primary and secondary data • Tasks set by OCR, valid for submission in one year only, but published two years ahead • Choice of tasks each year Why two suites? • To provide choice to teachers • To enable teachers to meet the needs of their students • To reflect different approaches to teaching & learning • To provide a choice of assessment models Additional Applied Science Science in Society 20% 60 min Science of Materials and Production 20% 60 min Controlled assessment AA GCSE Additional Applied Science 60% • The specification becomes free-standing (i.e. not within C21 suite) - it can be taken after/alongside any GCSE Science specification Additional Applied Science • Controlled Assessment retains the current mix of standard procedures, suitability tests and work related report. • There will be a choice of controlled assessment tasks set by OCR, some of which (work related report) can be adapted by the Centre. • Popular contexts from the current course such as forensics and life care retained and updated. GCSE Environmental and Land-based Science Unit 1 20% Unit 2 20% Unit 3 60% Agricultural science Management of the natural environment + OR + Controlled Assessment GCSE Environmental and Land-based Science Care of plants and animals • The specification can be taken after/alongside any GCSE Science specification GCSE Environmental and Land-based Science • Choice of online and paper based examinations • Highly motivating course for candidates who enjoy a strong practical focus to their studies • Controlled Assessment retains three strands based upon Practical Tasks, an Investigative Project and a Work-related Report or mini-Enterprise What other specifications will be available for KS4? • Entry Level Science • OCR Level 2 Nationals in Science • IGCSE available from CIE Entry Level Science (Science Plus) • Extended until 2012 • Options continue to provide progression into GCSE Science - Twenty First Century Science Suite A and Gateway Suite B • Post 2012 development - may move Entry Level to QCF OCR Nationals in Science (Level 2) • Fully internally assessed qualification • Visiting moderators also have an advisory role, supporting Centres • Can be used to meet KS4 Programme of Study • Learning styles and assessment meets the needs of individual students • Level 2 qualifications equivalent to 2 or 4 GCSEs at Grade C+) IGCSE in Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Offered by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) • Separate sciences are fully accredited by Ofqual and funded for state schools • www.cie.org.uk/uk for more details Users of Applied Science (Double Award) • Could consider using: – – – – – GCSE Science + GCSE Additional Applied Science GCSE Science + GCSE Environmental & Land-based Science OCR Nationals in Science Entry Level Science + GCSE Additional Applied Science Entry Level Science + GCSE Environmental & Land-based Science Support and training • Comprehensive programme of INSET • Published schemes of work and lesson plans • Teacher support handbooks • Cluster networks • Active Results Support and training - for early adopters • Free half day INSET courses in late June 2010 • For early modules in Gateway & Twenty First Century – - documents highlighting what’s changed - draft schemes of work with sample lesson plans - publisher partners releasing draft materials • All draft materials updated in Autumn Term (post accreditation) • Further free INSET courses on offer in Autumn 2010 and Spring 2011 Links with Publishers • Oxford University Press – Twenty First Century Science – Additional Applied Science – Entry Level • Collins – Gateway Science – Environmental and Land-based Science – Entry Level • Hodder – OCR Nationals in Science Other publishers are also likely to produce new materials Supplements to cover new content may also be available. Implementation of new specifications • September 2010 - start of teaching in Y9 (for a 3 year course ending in 2013) • September 2011 – start of teaching in Y10 • January 2012 – first exams • Summer 2012 – GCSE Science first moderation of Controlled Assessment and first certification • Summer 2013 – first moderation of Controlled Assessment and first certification for all other qualifications Final sessions for old (legacy) specifications • Last full examination series is June 2012 • There are likely to be re-sit opportunities in 2013 Why choose OCR? • Engaging and exciting courses • Pedagogy underpins content and assessment • Flexibility and manageability • Teachers involved in development and assessment of OCR courses • Extensive, targeted support Keeping in touch • Visit the website: www.gcse-science.com • Sign up for e-alerts • Register for cluster support • Access: specifications, presentations, support documents, details of INSET meetings
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