We were given information on how to research and track our epq. Everything a student needs for their aqa extended project qualification. It is delivered in the place of research studies in y. Assess each students completed production log, project product and presentation at the end of the process. The production log is a 15page document that is used to record a candidates journey through the project process. There is a clear emphasis in aqas extended project qualification on the realisation of an authentic product developed using skills appropriate to the project. Teach about 30 of the 120 guided learning hours, focusing on research, project management and other relevant skills. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank. Autumn term y presentation and final submission of completed project and log except supervisors pages e. Promoting independent learning is also central to the ethos of the aqa baccalaureate aqa bacc and is gained through the extended project qualification epq. The extended project qualification level 3 aqa induction and preparation for september 2018. Our registered address is aqa, devas street, manchester m15 6ex. This extended project qualification production log prompts document contains useful tips, questions and exemplar answers for students and staff supervisor centre coordinator. Jul 10, 2016 epq activity log jul 10, 2016 dec 22, 2017 this page is a log of my progress, where i will comment on what i have achieved from week to week to move forward in the planning of, conducting research for, writing of and presenting my epq, as well as changes ive had to make along the way, and what i need to do for the following week in order.
We follow the aqa epq qualification, where the specification is available to download at the bottom of this page. Mar 26, 2017 this extended project qualification production log prompts document contains useful tips, questions and exemplar answers for students and staff supervisor centre coordinator. International ipq oxford international aqa examinations. Aqa projects project qualifications level 3 extended.
They are part of level three of the national qualifications framework. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record. I did aqa and they say that the recommended minimum word count is 5,000, which i assume means that you could go under that but it would be harder to get a higher grade depending on in depth your epq actually is. Aqa extended project northgate sixth form, ipswich. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record 2021 92. These forms will help you administer the level 3 extended project qualification. Level 3 extended project qualification epq last modified by. Tackle every stage, including choosing a topic and planning your time, developing your project and keeping a log, and delivering the presentation and evaluating your finished product. The focus of tutorials is the delivery of taught skills and one to one meetings. Information for students and teachers of our edexcel level 3 extended project, including the specification, key documents and teaching support. Level 3 extended project qualification specification version 1. Updated in 2018 to reflect the very latest assessment requirements and terminology, the epq toolkit for aqa is a resource for centre coordinator, supervisor and student. This page records initial meetings with your supervisor to agree your project proposal. Students can enjoy the freedom of working in their own way as they undertake a project based on a subject they are taking or an area of personal interest.
This epq followed obtaining full marks in my art gcse, so i chose to take a very similar process in creating my epq project and sketchbook. Dec 30, 2019 extended project qualification on the left hand side or below you will find links to exemplar a and a grade projects. Level 3 extended project 9990 candidate record form. This video introduces the production log for the aqa epq extended project qualification. Teacher resource bank extended project qualification candidate exemplar work. The west bridgford school extended project qualification. Aqa extended project qualification epq kindle edition. The production log should not become the main element of assessment its. Level 3 extended project student guide notes stuvia. Over the last few weeks ive seen a large surge in traffic to my gcse art and epq articles, due to students now being left to make significant progress on these courseworkbased qualifications without a suitable level of access to their teachers.
Our extended project qualification epq can provide your students with the skills that universities and employers look for and will help them to stand out from the crowd in their future careers. Oct 31, 2018 7 level 3 extended project qualification specification version 1. A completed log book which follows the journey of the project. The summaries are written by students themselves, which gives you the best possible insight into what is important to study about this book.
The student record logs are held on the aqa page here as well as in the boxes below. 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. It has been developed around aqas production log and aims to simplify the process of filling in the production log. It is a standalone qualification that involves completing an independent project on a topic of the students own choice. The extended project qualification epq is excellent preparation for university or those entering straight into a career and is optional for all students during sixth form.
Aqa project qualifications level 3 extended project. It was a compulsory part of the 1419 diploma taken by students in england and wales between 2008 and 20. Students undertaking a project qualification can submit either a researchbased written report or. Level 3 extended project qualification 7993 our extended project qualification epq specification has been updated for teaching from september 2020, with first assessment in may 2021. Jul 27, 2009 the extended project qualification turns education into something that is challenging and exciting. If you have any doubts though i would contact the exams board or your teacher or something. Project qualification level 3 extended project pearson.
Epq activity log jul 10, 2016 dec 22, 2017 this page is a log of my progress, where i will comment on what i have achieved from week to week to move forward in the planning of, conducting research for, writing of and presenting my epq, as well as changes ive had to make along the way, and what i need to do for the following week in order. Log book research journal presentation essay or artefact evidence of planning, supervisor guidance and reflection evidence of research, reading and critical evaluation research findings and overall reflections at the end of the project 5,000 word. The project is marked holistically which includes a project log, their product and a presentation of their project to a small audience. Nov 16, 2017 this video introduces the production log for the aqa epq extended project qualification. An artefact can be a physical outcome such as a book or a short film or it can be a presentation to a specific audience, a play, it could be an event such as a fashion show or a musical. Aqa extended project northgate sixth form, ipswich, suffolk. Extended project qualification production log prompts aqa. We have updated the specification to help you manage project qualifications in your school and ensure your students are prepared for their epq. We understand that you, along with universities and employers, value a students ability to research and analyse material independently. The production log and its purpose the nottingham emmanuel. Extended project qualification production log prompts. Students may choose to take the extended project qualification. This should be rewarded despite any lack of explicit recording in the log.
We were informed that we need to complete a log book, which is an official aqa document that tracks your progress, and the correspondence between yourself and your supervisor. Exlibrary book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine. The production log is not an admin document but rather provides the candidate with the backbone of their project. Be creative about what you want to research and why. The spine or cover may be slightly worn but the book is otherwise in good condition and will provide thought provoking read. It can contribute to programmes of study in two ways.
The extended project student companion covers project management skills, research skills, presentation skills, report writing and includes checklists, questions for mentors and project plans. This highly practical guide provides support, advice and guidance for students carrying out their independent extended. The extended project qualification offered with alevel demands, with the relative value of an as qualification. In the end, i obtained 4850 in my epq in june 2019 aqa epq a boundary 4550. We have lots of notes, study guides and study notes available for your school.
Students independently develop their projects, guided by a series of taught skills lessons and supported by their supervisor, maintaining a production log of their progress. Extended project what is the extended project qualification epq. All students may take an extended project as a freestanding qualification, the epq, following a recommendation by four. The project qualifications are processbased qualifications. The student book and supervisor pack provide all the support you and your students need for the aqa extended project qualification, from project proposal through to final submission. The epq extended project qualification is an increasingly popular additional qualification equivalent to half an alevel 28 ucas points. You must complete the production log aqa and deliver a presentation. This highly practical guide provides support, advice and guidance for students carrying out their independent extended project work. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank teacher.
Quick guide to providing evidence of the project product 68. It is a standalone qualification that involves completing an independent project on. We have been having lessons as preparation for our extended project and have just been asked to. An extended project qualification epq is a qualification taken by some students in england and wales, where it is equivalent to 50% of an a level. All proposals need to be completed before the end of summer term so you need to email your project proposal to. Beyond this, it is recommend by aqa that students spend an additional 90 hours on their project. Students submit a 5000 word report and a production log. Enter your students to do the epq as you would for any alevel. The course requires students to conduct their own independent research project culminating in a 5,000 word dissertation, investigation, artefact or performance. Having just finished rewriting my book, the ten step guide to acing every exam you ever take due to be published in february 2017 i thought now was the perfect time to share the lessons ive learned from doing an extended piece of writing like this so you can apply them to writing your epq essay. Sep 28, 2019 during sixth form, i completed an artbased artefact epq on the significance of light and colour in impressionist art. I use this textbook to help memy students with epq. 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 for aqa is a resource for centre coordinator, supervisor and student.
Ive completed both these qualifications to a high a standard. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales number 3644723. The extended project is a level 3 qualification first assessed in november 2008. It is an independent learning opportunity unlike anything else available to you in the school curriculum. A presentation covering all aspects of the project process to a nonspecialist invited audience. It is an indepth study which can take the form of an experiment, extended essay, performance or project. It gives students the freedom to conduct research of their choice, in a subject area of their choice. The project itself usually a 5000 word report or an artefact, for example an art piece, computer program, event, plus a minimum word report. An example of a completed log book is here its unmarked so just read the candidates comments. You must make sure you update this as you go along and that you save this on a usb stick you should also back this student records up by saving elsewhere each time. Students research and develop a project proposal for their supervisor to endorse and the centre coordinator to approve. Epq toolkit for aqa a guide for students updated edition. Extended project qualification on the left hand side or below you will find links to exemplar a and a grade projects.
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