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S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation

S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation. Thursday 13 th March 2014. Qualification Framework. Assessment in the New Qualifications. National 1/2/3/4 are entirely internally assessed. 3 units plus a value added task. They are pass/fail.

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S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation

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  1. S4/5 Parents CfE Presentation Thursday 13th March 2014

  2. Qualification Framework

  3. Assessment in the New Qualifications • National 1/2/3/4 are entirely internally assessed. 3 units plus a value added task. They are pass/fail. • National 5/Higher/Advanced Higher have 3 internally assessed units and an external examination. Graded A to D, with A, B and C being passes.

  4. S4 – S6 The Senior Phase • S4 – 6 subjects English and Maths plus 4 others at N3, N4, N5. • S5 – 5 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H. • S6 – Minimum 4 subjects at N3, N4, N5(Int2), H, AH.

  5. Progression Routes • National 5/Int2 in S4 - H in S5 - AH in S6. • National 4/Int1 in S4 - N5 in S5 - H in S6. • National 3 in S4 - N4 in S5 - N5 in S6. • However there will be subjects you can start in S5 and S6 at N5 or Higher with no previous study.

  6. How to Choose! • What am I good at? • What do I enjoy? • What do I plan to do in S6 if I stay on? • What career might I follow after school? • What do I need for my next steps?

  7. How Not to Choose! • I like/dislike that teacher! • My pal is doing that so I will as well so I am in their class! • My brother/sister/parent liked that!

  8. Advanced Higher or more Highers? We would advise pupils going into S6 to: • Consider additional Higher courses as well as Advanced Highers. • Consider 5 courses. Why? • Universities can request additional Higher passes in different subjects rather than Advanced Higher in the same subject and 5 courses shows commitment.

  9. Finding Out About Courses. • School website…. • www.westhillacademy.org • National Courses – click on the N3/4/5/H/AH for details…. • http://www.westhillacademy.org/nationalcourses.htm

  10. Planning for the future: Next Steps • City & Guilds SCQF Level 5 Diploma Vehicle Engineering • Need National 4 in Maths, English and preferably also with a Science or Technical Studies. • Introduction to Beauty Therapy (incorporating SVQ Level 1) • Students must want to become a beauty therapist, be genuinely interested in the profession and have a minimum of three National 4’s 

  11. Planning for the future: Next Steps • HNC Early Education & Childcare • Typical applicants will be expected to have two Highers, one of which must be English. • HND Animal Care • Typical applicants will be expected to have two Highers, one of which should be Biology • HND Textiles • Typical applicants will be expected to have a minimum of two Higher passes - one of which should be Higher Art

  12. Planning for the future: Next Steps • Medicine Glasgow University • Higher AAAAA - AAAABB Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics. Must have English at either Grade 2 Standard Grade or an Intermediate 2. • Candidates are not considered for entry from S5 and must complete S6 at High School and are advised to achieve a minimum of two Advanced Highers in S6 at grades AB

  13. Planning for the future: Next Steps • Chemical Engineering Heriot Watt University • Higher AABB Maths and Chemistry required(This is Minimum more will be needed) • Advanced Highers at BB in Maths and Chemistry plus AABB in Highers for level 2 entry that is straight to second year.

  14. Planning for the future: Next Steps • English and History Aberdeen University • Higher BBBB obtained at a single sitting required or BBBBC obtained over two sittings. English at a minimum of Standard Grade (1,2,or 3) is also required. (This is Minimum more will be needed) • Applicants with Advanced Highers only: First Year Entry: A minimum of BCC. Second Year Entry: A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus CC, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus C.

  15. Some subjects do not currently have progression to Higher AH PE performance unit will not be counted as a full course. The Choice Form…..

  16. How to complete the form • S4 should choose 5 courses from the list • Put your choices in order of importance to YOU • Make sure you put the level • Consult your Guidance Teacher to ensure you make the best choices. • Write a RESERVE choice in final box.

  17. How to complete the form • S5 should choose a minimum of 4 courses from the list • Put your choices in order of importance to YOU • Make sure you put the level • Consult your Guidance Teacher to ensure you make the best choices. • Write a RESERVE choice in final box. External providers Psychology through community Education as an evening class. Counts as a course. The Open University's Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (or YASS for short) Additional to courses.

  18. Planning for the future

  19. Exceptions… • Additional Support • If a pupil is identified as needing additional support then this becomes one of the choices • Identified pupils received a letter along with the choice form explaining what to do • If you think you should have received a letter and have not please contact guidance staff

  20. Please Note • It is hoped that we will be able to provide most if not all pupils with their first four choices. • However due to timetable considerations we cannot guarantee that every combination of courses will be possible or that every course listed above will run. • This will depend on the numbers opting for the course and available staffing.

  21. Key dates

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