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Functional Skills

Functional Skills. Update. Claire Graham claire.graham@edexcel.com Mobile: 07789 746122 Cheryl Woods cheryl.woods@edexcel.com. Separate assessments for Entry, Level 1 and Level 2.

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Functional Skills

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  1. Functional Skills Update Claire Graham claire.graham@edexcel.com Mobile: 07789 746122 Cheryl Woods cheryl.woods@edexcel.com

  2. Separate assessments for Entry, Level 1 and Level 2 Assessment opportunities in Jan and May to be increased as the qualification moves out of pilot phase Edexcel’s Assessment Overview Majority of units are externally marked Five -day assessment window for ICT Detailed feedback through ResultsPlus Currently trialling onscreen and working towards assessment on demand Free practice assessments Alternative adult assessment model to be piloted from 2009

  3. Achievement & Attainment Tables Level 1 Each qualification is worth 12.5 points Equivalent to short course GCSE Level 2 Each qualification is worth 23 points Equivalent to short course GCSE Entry 1 = 5 points Entry 2 = 6 points Entry 3 = 7 points Entry Level What does this mean? • Increases school attainment • Level 2 worth ½ GCSE grade B • Each Functional Skill is equivalent to half a GCSE at Level 1/ Level 2 • Achievement at all three FS worth 1.5 GCSEs combine with ALAN and students achieve 2.5 GCSEs

  4. Functional Skills: Entry Level Available Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 Start teaching Jan 09 First assessment May 09 Entry 1, 2 & 3 similar to the ALAN Entry assessment model, on demand, small bite sized controlled assessment, internally assessed/externally verified. Detailed samples can be found on FS website ALAN Entry samples: http://www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/adultict/ http://www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/alan/al-entry http://www.edexcel.org.uk/quals/alan/an-entry/

  5. Functional English – Assessment UNITS 1&2: Separate test papers for reading and writing (from June 2009) Separate tests for Level 1 (2 x 35 mins each) and Level 2 (2 x 45 mins each) Long, short and MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) Externally marked by Edexcel UNIT 3: Speaking and Listening internally marked. Guidance for speaking + listening in English, in exemplar tasks Internally verified, rolling programme of external verification

  6. English 2010 • A third English GCSE! • English • English Language • English Literature • Functional English • Visit our new English website:http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/english/Pages/default.aspx

  7. English GCSE 2010 • We are working closely with key stakeholders and teachers to ensure our new GCSE English qualifications motivate and engage students of all abilities • Our GCSE English, English Studies and English Literature pilots have informed the features of the new GCSE English qualifications • These new GCSEs will be flexible and well supported providing teachers with courses they can build to better meet their students’ interests and needs • If you would like to help inform and contribute to the shape of future GCSE English qualifications please join our upcoming focus groups • Register your interest by email: englishinformation@edexcel.com

  8. Functional mathematics - Overview Separate tests for Level 1 and 2 Single paper test (1 hour 15mins) for each level Externally marked by Edexcel Will have open response and multiple choice questions Will be assessed in a range of contexts Calculators allowed

  9. Functional mathematics - Assessment Assesses the candidate’s ability to apply mathematical skills for a purpose and within a real life context Assesses how students choose the right operation for: Solving problems Processing calculations Interpreting and explaining situations

  10. Functional mathematics - Assessment Thematic tasks (three per paper) e.g. ‘vegetable patch’ Tasks combined with test style items Designed for On-screen assessment Language simple and direct Level of reading below assessment level

  11. What’s changing for 2010? • GCSE Mathematics will be tiered and include functional mathematics content requirements at levels 1 and 2 for regular updates go to our website at: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/Pages/default.aspx • ‘Twinned’ GCSE Mathematics pilot • BTEC award in mathematical applications goes live • Functional Mathematics will also be introduced as a stand-alone qualification

  12. Functional ICT - Overview Encourages people to demonstrate their ICT skills in a range of contexts and purposes Encourages learners to apply and transfer skills in ways that are appropriate to their situation Five levels: Entry 1, 2 and 3, Level 1 and Level 2 In order to achieve the qualification learners must demonstrate their competence in three skills areas: Using ICT systems Finding and selecting information Developing, presenting and communicating information

  13. Functional ICT structure In order to achieve the qualification learners must demonstrate their competence in three skills areas: using ICT systems finding and selecting information developing, presenting and communicating information Five Levels – Entry 1 to 3, Level 1 and 2 3 day window for assessment in January and June series during pilot – moving toward larger windows and multiple assessment opportunities

  14. Functional ICT - Assessment Unit 1: Separate tests for Level 1 and Level 2 Single computer based set test: 2 hours including printing time for each level Externally marked by Edexcel Comprising three or four linked practical tasks that learners must complete using standard office software Unit 2: In addition to the test, centres confirm candidates have met specific aspects during the course of their study such as Health & Safety and security of information Assessment feedback Please see Principal Examiners Report for good practice. In general candidates need to practice using data files (specifically text files), use their time well in relation to the marks to be gained for a question and to demonstrate better use of formulae in spreadsheets

  15. Changes for 2010 • New GCSE ICT http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/ict/Pages/default.aspx • Functional ICT Current • Edexcel Diploma • Principal Learning in IT

  16. Support for Functional Skills Portfolio of materials and resources for guidance and support including: Curriculum modelling as stand alone and with other subjects Practice assessment materials & teacher guidance Online teaching and learning resources/textbooks Examples, content exemplification and case studies Dedicated Support team contactable by phone or email Free induction training and non-pilot briefings Email alerts Ask the expert and FAQs Termly newsletter and email updates Free web based analysis - Results Plus

  17. Functional Skills Feedback “Looking forward to doing it next time. The best ICT course I've found so far for our learners and we plan to use some of the support materials and standards in our whole school New Curriculum activities“ “The whole idea of FS is very good and delivery and testing will no doubt become easier with time and the new KS3 strategy. Once my cohort had had some experience of the style of questions prior to the exam they found that they preferred this as 'they could see the point in it” “ We planned to use another provider but due to the high level of support given by Edexcel we changed.”

  18. Edexcel’s ResultsPlus service Look forward to better exam results ResultsPlus is specifically designed to help you measure exactly how well your students are performing • It shows you where to make improvements • Whole class analysis to help future teaching • Individual student analysis to help with resits and future learning

  19. What about non-pilot centres? We have a FS Development Programme that provides: Email updates, newsletters, case studies, curriculum models, guidance, invitations to FS events Information on pilot centre activities Access to the free teacher and student resources The opportunity to feedback and comment on developments and assessment To join either email: fsdevelopment@edexcel.org.uk or visit the website and complete an Expression of Interest Form http://developments.edexcel.org.uk/fs/

  20. Functional Skills Support Ask the Expert puts you in direct email contact with Senior Subject Examiners English:functionalskillsenglish@edexcelexperts.co.uk ICT: functionalskillsict@edexcelexperts.co.uk Maths:functionalskillsmaths@edexcelexperts.co.uk Edexcel dedicated Pilots Team fspilot.recruitment@edexcel.org.uk Edexcel Dedicated non-pilot support fsdevelopment@edexcel.org.uk Edexcel Telephone Support: FS Line - 0844 576 0028 Pilot centres’ Core support provided by LSIS & Secondary National Strategies (SNS) to support & prepare FS practitioners to deliver FS

  21. Edexcel Training Events & Briefings Available for all pilot centres and non pilot centres Separate events for ICT, English and maths Edexcel Pilot training events take place Spring 09 http://developments.edexcel.org.uk/fs/ Customised training available All functional skills training and support being offered will be signposted on the DCSF online calendar. Visit: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?go=events.supportevent FSDP (Non-pilot) training events to take place Spring 09

  22. Want to know more? • Complete an Expression of Interest form • or please email: fsdevelopment@edexcel.org.uk • Visit the website: http://developments.edexcel.org.uk/fs/ • Contact your Edexcel Regional Office or Curriculum Development Manager

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