We have updated the specification to help you manage. Aqa are very hot on this, and expect a clear outline, probably pasted into the relevant box of the log book, that gives a detailed description of exactly what theyve been taught. To save you time and effort, use our resources to help you plan lessonscoursework and give you insights into marking and assessment. For the june series each year, the entries deadline is 21 february and the deadline for the submission of workmarks is 15 may. An investigation on the link between the mind and pain a lecture 2017 the treatment of autism. Over halfterm i shall try to find some books and articles to get some more ideas. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Project qualifications level 3 extended project qualification. For the november series each year, the entries deadline is 4 october and the deadline for the submission of workmarks is 5 november. Our extended project qualification epq specification has been updated for teaching from september 2020, with first assessment in may 2021.
Illuminate publishing epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students updated edition 9781911208617 updated in 2018 to reflect the very latest assessment requirements and terminology, the epq toolkit. You must complete the production log aqa and deliver a presentation. Level 3 extended project qualification epq 20 onwards. All they need to do is simply circle a mark from 0 non. Information for students and teachers of our edexcel level 3 extended project, including the specification, key documents and teaching support. The production log is a 15page document that is used to record a candidates journey through the project process. The completed production log, the project product, including a. For my epq, i made a children book about climate change.
Teacher resource bank extended project qualification candidate exemplar work. At warwick this is an optional part of the lower 6th curriculum. It is recommended by aqa that you spend up to 120 learning hours on your project. Level 3 extended project student guide project and extended. Yes, i did the epq with aqa a couple of years ago my best advice would be. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record 2021 92. Avoid resits and achieve higher grades with the best study notes available for epq at the aqa. Level 3 extended project qualification 7993 specification. They are part of level three of the national qualifications. The assessment and qualifications alliance aqa is a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales company number 3644723 and a registered charity registered charity number. The book covers all the relevant skills that learners need to develop to help them achieve success with their. His maths has always been pretty average, and he has. The presentation is the moment when you can show off your knowledge of your topic to a nonspecialist audience.
Research experience research was one of the most important parts when producing my epq. Should sixthform students do an extended project qualification. As part of the epq you have to complete a 15page log, where you. Although the essay is an important component of the project, most of the marks actually come from the log book. The beginning initially, i chose to do an extended project qualification because my friends were doing it also, so i thought it would be a good idea. Welcome to my production log for the aqa extended project qualification epq the purpose of this blog is to show how my ideas have progressed since starting the epq and to document my research which i. As the subject consists of just one component, the scaled mark grade boundaries are the same as the raw mark. Extended project qualification the extended project qualification epq is. I knew i wanted to do geog at uni and wanted to put the impacts in a way that would be understood to a child. If aqa is satisfied that you have committed an offence. Please list below any books, leaflets or other materials for example dvds. For the extended project qualification, the scaled mark grade boundaries are shown.
Aqa 7993 epq taught skills for students how to deal with the dreaded log book. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company. Since two thirds of the national epq entry is currently. Wellcome trust ethical guidance is a useful resource for students and teachers concerning research. The epq helps in developing independent and creative thinking learners. Epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students by jane mcgee, 9781908682383, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aqa extended project qualification epq what makes a.
The production log should not become the main element of assessment its completion requires a specific set of skills that are valuable but may not relate. Causes of 1918 influenza a pandemic 2015 creating a book. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record. Only aqa alevel and epq data were used in the analyses, although permission was granted to use students mean gcse prior attainment scores. Level 3 extended project qualification specification version 1. Level 3 extended project 9990 candidate record form. This video introduces the production log for the aqa epq extended project qualification. Project qualification level 3 extended project pearson. Alevel aqa extended project qualification epq epq exemplar projects. For the june series, the entries deadline is 21 february and the deadline for the submission of marksworks is 15 may. Assess each students completed production log, project product and presentation at the end of the process. Epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students updated edition. Projects project qualifications level 3 extended project.
What are the learning outcomes of the extended project qualification. My son was struggling with gcse revision and being a typical boy his desire to stay inside and study was not too high on the agenda. To what extent have performance enhancing substances had an impact on sport. Written by expert authors mary james and gillian dales, our extended project resources have been developed in partnership with gatsby technical education projects and the nuffield foundation. You should have an electronic copy of this with you at every session, so. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank. An extended project qualification epq is a qualification taken by some students in england. The extended project qualification epq project is a studentdriven qualification, giving them the freedom and responsibility to select topics and projects they are interested in. Aqa is one of the most popular exam boards and governing body that schools. Physical education alevel aqa extended project qualification.
Buy epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students by flanagan, cara, mcgee, jane isbn. Extended project qualification epq abbey gate college. Biology alevel aqa extended project qualification epq. As a moderator i find many students dont pay sufficient attention to the log book and this has a. This is the main bulk of my epq which gained an a grade at a level. My epq my diary for the extended project qualification. Aqa project qualifications level 3 extended project.
An extended project qualification epq is a qualification taken by some students in england and wales, where it is equivalent to an as level. There is a clear emphasis in aqa s extended project qualification on the. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales number 3644723. This production log and assessment record consists of the pages listed below. 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.
The dates below are suggestions and may need to be changed for a variety of reasons but please try to be in a position to do much of your research before the summer holidays. Below you will find the aqa candidate record form that you will need to download and complete during the process of the course. We have updated the specification to help you manage project qualifications in your school and ensure your students are prepared for their epq. We have built up an excellent library of teacher resource materials for you to use. Over the academic year 20 14 over 100 students have started out on their epq in the lower 6th.
Keeping up to date with whats going on in the world is quite important to me and one big crisis is the recent ebola outbreak in west africa. We had an epq class last week when mr smith explained that you have to have a line of. How to reach your potential as a cyclist a guide book 2015. The biological development of hivaids, the effects of current treatments and how trials have been changing 20 the biology of hunger. To find out more, visit our extended project qualification pages. Technician notes, complete with equipment lists and safety notes, help guide teachers through the core practicals and provide guidance around possible causes for different kinds of anomalous results. This extended project qualification production log prompts document contains useful tips, questions and exemplar answers for students and staff supervisor centre coordinator. As an epq coordinator, i find this epq companion handbook to be a tremendous aid to those students.
These forms will help you administer the level 2 higher project qualification. Pupil premium 202014 pupil premium 201220 achievement pupil premium. These forms will help you administer the level 3 extended project. For the january series, the entries deadline is 21 october and the deadline for the submission of markswork is 10 january. Epq presentation do the positive aspects of social media outweigh the negative. With over 100 students again using the online log book we have.