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New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events
Engineering Science
Advanced Higher Course Assessment
Course Assessment at Advanced Higher
Course Assessment at AH assesses Added Value
Course at AH is graded A – D, as at present
Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking
For AH Engineering Science there are 2 Components:
– a Project (60%)
– a Question paper (40%)
No dual running at Advanced Higher in session 2015-16
AH Engineering Science – Question Paper
• 60 marks (40% of award)
• 2 hours
• sampling across all course content
• application of knowledge and understanding
• Electronics & Control (22-28 marks)
• Mechanisms and Structures (22-28 marks)
• project management, impacts etc (8-12 marks)
AH Engineering Science – Question Paper
• section 1: 30 marks – short questions on discrete topics
• section 2: 30 marks – 2 longer structured questions, integrating across topics
• 50% marks for mathematical techniques
• program extracts in BASIC and Arduino C
• AH data booklet provided
Workshop 2: question paper
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Using the CAS and SQP provided, in small groups, discuss:
how questions relate to the CAS concept tables
which questions are familiar from AH Tech Studies
which questions cover new ground
the depth of answers required as indicated in MIs
existing teaching materials which can still be used
AH Engineering Science - Project
• practical application of skills and knowledge
• 90 marks (60% of award)
• GAI (general assessment information)
• Project Assessment Task, with candidate guide
• supervised conditions
• internally marked
AH Engineering Science - Project
Marks are awarded for: marksInitial research and analysis of chosen problem 10Producing a specification 10Producing a formal project plan 10Mathematical modelling and analysis 20Constructing / simulating a solution 20Evaluating the development process and solution 10Presenting / communicating the solution 10
90
AH Engineering Science - Project
GAI (general assessment information)
• overview
• list of suggested topics
• assessment conditions
• giving support and guidance
• evidence to be gathered
• marking instructions
AH Engineering Science - Project
Project Assessment Task
• overview
• marking instructions
• assessment record
• Appendix 1: instructions and guidance for candidates
AH Engineering Science - Projectchoose topic
research and analyse problem
specification
produce detailed project plan
implementation
mathematical modelling
construct / simulate
evaluation
presentation
main “stages” …
… but not a linear process
AH Engineering Science - Project
Project Assessment Task: Appendix 1
• guidance on recording progress
• stage-by-stage advice and guidance
• assessment requirements for each aspect
• additional guidance on research ethics
• list of project ideas
AH Engineering Science - Project
Initial stages pp.13 - 24
• overview
• guidance on recording progress
• guidance on choosing a suitable problem
• project proposal and outline plan
• research and analysis
• specification and detailed project plan
Workshop 3a: project initial stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 13-24, then, in small groups, discuss:
the list of possible projects
what the candidate must record as they progress
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
the differences between
– the project proposal and the specification
– the outline plan and the detailed project plan
the marks awarded for these initial stages
AH Engineering Science - Project
Implementation stages pp.26 - 28
• mathematical modelling and analysis
• constructing / simulating a solution
Workshop 3b: implementation stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 26-28, then, in small groups, discuss:
what depth of mathematical modelling is required
construction and/or simulation?
what the candidate must record as they progress
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
the evidence required
the marks awarded for the implementation aspect
AH Engineering Science - Project
Final stages pp.29 - 31
• Evaluation of⁻ the solution⁻ the process⁻ possible further developments
• Presenting / communicating the solution
Workshop 3c: final stages
Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion
Read pages 29-31, then, in small groups, discuss:
qualitative and quantitative evaluation
importance of the record of progress
methods of presentation
how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)
evidence required
the marks awarded for these final stages
Relating Unit and Course Assessment
EPM Outcome 1
Investigation of “real-life” engineering project
E&C Outcome 2and/or
M&S Outcome 2
investigate aspect(s) of engineering
choose project topic
research and analyse problem
produce detailed specification
produce detailed project plan
Unit Assessment
Project
may provide ideas
may provide Unit evidence
diagram from UASP3
Relating Unit and Course Assessment
EPM Outcome 2
design proposal and outline plan
E&C Outcome 1and/or
M&S Outcome 1
develop complex electronic /
mechanical / structural solutions
produce detailed specification
produce detailed project plan
implementation
mathematical modelling
construct / simulate
evaluation
presentation
Unit Assessment
Project
may be developed for project
may provide Unit evidence
diagram from UASP3