EnglishEnglishWriting – Launch Event
April 2010
Alan WilsonAlan WilsonQualifications ManagerNational Qualifications
Aim of the EventAim of the Event
to inform delegates of changes affecting English (Higher, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 1 and Access 3) in and after 2010-11
to discuss specimen Marking Instructions and some samples of Writing
to discuss practical issues and draft documents
ContextContext
Decisions about change to the Courses were based on nation-wide consultation and research
Further support will be available for Writing – events in October/November 2010
All documents are in draft form and subject to alteration
Changes to Units in CourseChanges to Units in Course
At all levels from Access – Higher Units D8VH and D8VJ (Language Study and
Literary Study) will finish in July 2011 Units D8VK and D8VL (Personal Study) will
continue as freestanding Units but will no longer be part of the Course
Presentations in 2011 can be based on either all ‘new ‘or all ‘old’ Units
New UnitsNew Units F796 Language Study 1.5 Unit credits (9 SCQF
credit points) notional 60 hours F797 Literary Study 1.5 Unit credits (9 SCQF
credit points) notional 60 hours After 31 July 2011 only these Units will be
accepted Internal Assessment of the Units is unchanged
A reminder for 2010 examinationA reminder for 2010 examination Higher English Close Reading Candidates are reminded that when answering
questions coded “U –Understanding”, they should use their own words as far as is reasonably possible and not simply repeat the wording of the passage.
The instructions to candidates in the 2010 Higher Close Reading paper is adapted slightly to encourage candidates to do so, and references to using ‘own words’ in individual questions have been removed.
Format of the EventFormat of the Event
Presentation
and
Discussion Sessions
Colin Eckford Colin Eckford Principal Assessor
Higher English
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Background
Consultation (March/April 2009)
Qualifications Design Team (November 2009 – January 2010)
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Options considered
Formal exam
Submission of marks by Centre
“Timed” writing to be submitted for external assessment
Folio
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Preferred option
Folio
Opportunity to produce mature, sophisticated work
Curriculum for Excellence
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Key features
Two pieces at Higher and Intermediate 2; one at Intermediate 1
20% weighting in final grading
Marking based on new Higher Critical Essay model
Recommended maximum length
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Arrangements documents Unchanged in spirit
Some changes to enable addition of Folio to External Assessment
Some re-classification of genres
Removal of Personal Study Unit
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Issues
Exemplification of Standards
Authenticity
Workload
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Discussion Session 1 – Draft Documents
1. General guidance
2. Authenticity
Review, discuss and make notes
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Discussion Session 1 – Draft Documents
Plenary
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Discussion Session 2 – Marking Instructions and Exemplification
1. Extracts from Marking Instructions (3 levels)
2. Samples for Assessment (4 pieces)
Review, discuss and make notes
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Discussion Session 2 – Marking Instructions and Exemplification
Plenary
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Any questions?