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Curriculum for Excellence: Senior Phase Overview at Largs Academy, October 2013

On Thursday, 24th October 2013, Largs Academy provided an overview of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) for the Senior Phase. In S1, S2, and S3, pupils engage in Level 3 and Level 4 outcomes across eight curricular areas. Transitioning to S4, students choose up to seven National qualifications, integrating new educational approaches aimed at developing 21st-century skills. The updated qualifications, including National 1-5, emphasize literacy and numeracy, unit assessments, and the importance of added value in learning. Parents are encouraged to support their children's organization and study habits.

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Curriculum for Excellence: Senior Phase Overview at Largs Academy, October 2013

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  1. Curriculum for ExcellenceThe Senior Phase Largs Academy Thursday 24th October 2013

  2. Curriculum for Excellence at Largs Academy • In S1, S2 and S3 most pupils are working on the Experience and Outcomes at Level 3 and Level 4 in the Broad General Education • Most pupils will continue to work across the 8 curricular areas in S3 • In S4 they begin the Senior Phase and will choose a maximum of 7 National qualifications

  3. New Qualifications • Scotland's new national qualifications have been developed as part of Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) • As part of the new 3-18 curriculum, aspects of Scotland's education system, including qualifications, assessment, and learning and approaches have been reviewed

  4. National 1- 5 Qualifications • They combine some of the best elements of Standard Grade and Intermediate courses • They allow progression from CfE courses in the Broad General Education (S1-S3) and link to new Highers • They include a range of learning experiences and assessment activities designed to prepare young people for the 21st Century • There is a focus on developing skills; on knowledge & understanding; on developing the ability to formulate arguments; on contextualising learning; & on developing research skills & presentation skills

  5. Literacy and Numeracy There is formal recognition of Literacy and Numeracy through the new qualifications system, either as units in English and Mathematics courses or as stand alone units

  6. Possible Progression Pathways

  7. National 4 and National 5 To gain a National Award pupils must pass all internal unit assessments and course assessments. • 2 or 3 units of work (40 or 60 hours per unit) • Assessment of each unit • Final exam in May/June of S4 for National 5 • Certificate awarded at A, B, C, D for National 5 • Each course has an Added Value component

  8. What is Added Value? • Added value will assess breadth, challenge and/or application of learning by sampling learners' skills, knowledge and understanding from Units • Added value will be assessed in a Unit at National 4 & through the Course Assessment at National 5, Higher & Advanced Higher • This is not a new idea; it builds on the current Course assessment for Higher & Advanced Higher • All Courses & Units at National 4 will be assessed & marked internally by teachers & verified by SQA

  9. Largs Academy (National Performance)

  10. Largs Academy (National Performance)

  11. What can parents do to support their children? • Support with organisation, planning and meeting deadlines • Encourage use of Homework Planners • Contact Guidance Teachers with any concerns • Encourage attendance at Supported Study and Easter School

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