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Broadening options in science using OCR Nationals Having the right pathways for individuals. Nationals in Science are part of a suite of qualifications. Evidence can be transferred from one qualification to another. OCR Nationals. Aimed at young people aged 14 – 19 - but is now seen 11 - 19 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Broadening options in science using OCR NationalsHaving the right pathways for individuals
Nationals in Science are part of a suite of qualifications. Evidence can be transferred from one qualification to another.
QualificationBusinessDesignHealth and Social CareICTMediaPublic ServicesScienceSportTravel and Tourism
OCR Nationals• Aimed at young people aged 14 – 19 - but is now seen
11 - 19• Supports both Vocational & Academic routes - the
support programme for triple award is moving it towards a National
• Reflects the learning styles and assessment needs of individual students – very important and so supports the 1973 Act
• Practically based to stimulate and interest – very important as science is a practical subject
• Science presently at level 2 – OCR listens to the needs of centres...
Qualifications
Unit titles• Unit 1: Best practice in science• Unit 2: Materials in science• Unit 3: Forensic science• Unit 4: Food Science• Unit 5: Science of health and
body care products• Unit 6: Science of construction• Unit 7: Science and the
environment
• Unit 8: Science in sport• Unit 9: Investigating energy sources• Unit 10: Industrial science• Unit 11: The science of the universe
and humanity• Unit 12: Career planning
for science• Unit 13: Work experience in
science
Both the certificate & award qualifications are drawn from the same bank of 13 units - So candidates can be moved up or down through the qualifications.
Guided learning hours• Units 60 glh per unit
• Qualification 180 glh Award360 glh certificate
How are the units and qualification graded?• Unit grade
• Pass 1 point• Merit 2 points• Distinction 3 points
• Qualification grade (aggregation of points)Qualification Pass Merit DistinctionNational Award 3 5 7
National Certificate 6 10 14
How are the qualifications assessed?
• Centre-assessed and externally moderated– OCR model assignments are available
Guided learning hours• Units 60 glh per unit• Qualification 180 glh Award
360 glh certificate• How much time for assessment? Consider:
– Candidate ability– Method of assessment
• Case study/scenario/project brief approach• Individual assessment objective approach
Programme buildingYear 11 AS - 3 unit A Level start National certificate
Year 10 National certificate
Year 9 National award
Year 8
Year 7
high ability low ability
Resources• Resources lists are provided for every unit• Information on resources in the Centre/Tutor’s Handbook• Model assignments; examples of units• Centre resources, e.g.
– Computer facilities– Unit specific facilities (e.g. sports hall)
• Access to work/industry environments• Access to visiting/guest speakers• Hodder publications; Kingshurst multimedia
OCR Specifications• Unit format
- Learning outcomes- Assessment objectives- Knowledge, understanding and skills- Grading descriptors- Guidance on assessment and evidence requirements- Signposting to Key Skills- Mapping to National Occupational Standards- Resources
Assessing• Centre-devised assignments
• OCR model assignments
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE Completed tick
Ref/pagenumber
AO1 have you produced:
Task1 - a periodic table labeled poster showing: atomic structure referring to atomic mass, atomic number, electronic configuration, periods and groups in the periodic tableTask 2 - a model of ionic bonding of sodium chlorideTask 3 - a ionic bonding of magnesium chlorideTask 4 - models of covalent bondingTask 5 - a leaflet comparing elements, compounds, and mixtures
AO2 have you produced:
Task - a catalogue explaining in depth the properties, uses, structure of solid house materials
AO3 have you produced:
Task 1 - checklist for the production of copper wireTask 2 - checklist for the production of wallpaperTask 3 - product – copper wire laboratory notes and percentage yield calculationTask 4 - product – wallpaper laboratory notesrisk assessment
Centre-devised assignmentsCentre assignments and assessment
Centre writes assignment:
1 Check against AOs
2 Check against grading descriptors
3 Check resources needed
4 Involve as much practical/case study as needed
5 May be integrated with delivery
Assessor checks that theassessment objectiveshave been met fully and awards a grade
Assessor marks and gives feedback/further guidance to candidate if necessary
Candidate completes the assignment
Centre arranges a visit with the OCR Visiting Moderator Work is
internally moderated in the centre
• By student• By AO• By unit• By grade• By deadline
Tracking spreadsheet
Name
KS
3 grade
Unit 1
Unit grade
Target grade
Target +/-
Deadline dateAO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO5 AO6
External moderation – the moderation visit• Who will come?
– OCR Visiting Moderator (may be accompanied)• How often will they come?
– Twice per year (free)– Additional chargeable visits as required
• What should be available?– All completed candidate work for the units being submitted– Internal moderation records– Facilities
• What is the role of the Visiting Moderator?– To moderate centre assessment decisions– To provide advice and guidance