Curriculum, assessment and qualification -reform and implementation Cherry Ridgway Curriculum and Assessment Specialist cherry.ridgway@ascl.org.uk @RidgwayCherry
Covering Summer 2014 results and implications Curriculum and assessment reform what comes on stream and when KS2 KS3 KS4 Post 16 A level update GCSE - new grading
Summer 2014 results A level GCSE Centre Volatility http://ofqual.gov.uk/?s=variability Marking, EARs and appeals - consultation Implications for future curriculum planning English and English Literature - Update igcse Update
igcse The qualifications below will be removed from the lists of non- GCSE qualifications that count in the key stage 4 performance tables. They will remain only on the EBacc list and therefore all these level 1/2 (IGCSE style) qualifications will count in performance measures in the same way as other qualifications on the EBacc list. The EBacc list will also be amended to reflect this position. You asked whether this intention could be applied to qualifications entered in January 2015 as well as Summer 2015 and beyond; I can confirm that it will apply for qualifications entered in 2015. The table below also shows qualifications that will count only for 2016 entry.
2015 AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics WJEC Level 2 Certificate in Latin Language WJEC Level 2 Certificate in Latin Language and Roman Civilisation AQA Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Language AQA Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Literature WJEC Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Language WJEC Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Literature 2016 (in addition to the above) AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Geography AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in History AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Science: Double Award AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in French AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in German AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Spanish AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Biology AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Physics AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in Chemistry
Going forward We have produced a new timeline showing all curriculum, assessment and accountability changes This is on the website and also in your pack
KS2 2014-15 Maintained schools New national curriculum 2014 all subjects except English, mathematics and science for years 2 and 6 NC levels still exist for year 2 and 6 Draft performance descriptors, for use from summer 2016 in statutory teacher assessment, due to be published by the end of October on www.gov.uk Sample questions and sample tests for new KS2 tests in English, mathematics and science available in summer 2015
KS2 2015-16 New reception class baseline tests not compulsory but must be used if school wishes to be judged on progress and not just attainment All years now taught the new national curriculum New performance descriptors for use in statutory teacher assessment at the end of KS1 and 2 summer 2016 New end of key stage tests in English and mathematics (and science sample test) Schools should aim for 85% of pupils making the expected standard and making sufficient progress in reading, writing and mathematics
KS3 2014-15 New national curriculum in all subjects all years (maintained) No year groups will have had new primary curriculum Students will enter year 7 with NC KS2 levels Work on assessment (formative and summative) should be under way 2015-16 Students will enter year 7 with NC KS2 levels Year 7 students will not have covered new KS2 curriculum in English, maths or science 2016-17 Students will enter year 7 with new ks2 test scores - based on reading, writing and mathematics
What are schools doing now about assessment: 1. Using amended version of NC levels 2. Using a commercial package 3. Developing their own assessment system to demonstrate progress Using amended version of.. 0% 0% Using a commercial package Developing their own asse... 0%
KS4 2014-15 New NC for all subjects except English, maths and science Old NC science applies until 2016 for year 10, 2017 year 11 Preparations for new GCSEs in English language, English literature and mathematics for first teaching 2015 3 year KS4 this will actually be first teaching from 2014 Choose specification and awarding bodies list of accredited qualifications changes daily and can be found at: http://ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-and-assessments/qualificationreform/accredited-reformed-qualifications/ List of which qualifications count in performance tables form 2017 onwards can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/qualifications-counting-in-futureperformance-tables
Timetable for other subjects 2015-16 First teaching of new GCSE English language, English literature and mathematics 2016-17 First teaching of all other new GCSEs Information regularly updated here: http://ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-andassessments/qualification-reform/
Resit opportunities November Resit exams for linear maths, English and English language only. All students must cash in results for certificates. A table showing what can (and can t) qualify for a resit and when is updated regularly and can be found at: http://ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-andassessments/qualification-reform/
KS4 2014-15 Schools receive shadow data to inform how they would have performed against the new progress 8 measure (based on summer 2014 results) to help inform decisions about whether to opt in early Schools must advise students at risk of not obtaining at least a grade C in English and mathematics GCSE on their options for continuing to study for these qualifications post 16 Independent schools - does not apply
igcse and other level 1 / 2 qualifications The current arrangements for recognising other academic qualifications, such as level 1/level 2 certificates (sometimes known as igcses) will end with the introduction of reformed GCSEs 2015-16: Level 1/level 2 certificates in English and maths will not be included in the 2017 performance tables (due to be published in January 2018) 2016-17: Level 1/level 2 certificates in subjects being reformed for first teaching from September 2016 (including history, geography, languages and the sciences) will not be included in the 2018 performance tables
Maths and Statistics In 2015 and 2016 GCSE statistics will be counted in an open slot of Progress 8, regardless of whether or not a pupil has also taken an Ebacc mathematics qualification. The DfE will review this position for the 2017 performance tables in light of decisions made on the extent of overlap of GCSE statistics with the new GCSE in mathematics, to ensure that the measure continues to promote breadth of study. The DfE are currently in the process of updating the information for schools document on our website here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/progress-8-schoolperformance-measure This should include information on maths and stats in the next few days.
Vocational qualifications KS4 Since 2012 DfE has issued an annual list of level 1 and level 2 non-gcse qualifications which will be recognised in performance tables The 2017 list, to be published in November 2014, will introduce the term Technical Awards to describe these qualifications.
Must haves External assessment: a minimum of 25% of the content externally assessed. New qualifications that will be first reported in 2018 tables will need to have 40%. Synoptic assessment In addition, after 2016 results no vocational qualifications in EBacc subjects will be recognised for performance tables. This chiefly affects vocational science qualifications; vocational ICT qualifications will still be eligible for consideration even if there is some content that is common with Computing.
New GCSE grades Comparable Outcomes Norm referencing Criterion referencing
Criterion referencing
But Some general descriptions of what might be expected at each grade will be published autumn 2014
Anchor points hardwired links between the old scale and the new scale bottom of grade C _ bottom of grade 4 bottom of grade A _ bottom of grade 7 bottom of grade G _ bottom of grade 1 NOT grade C = grade 4 Grade 5? Grade 1? Width of grades
Grade 5 A B C 7 6 5 4 D 3
A new top grade A**?
What will this mean?
A National Reference Test
National reference tests 2017 independent measure of how 16 year olds are achieving in English and mathematics A series of papers in English and mathematics Some students will take all papers, some will take some Will include post 16 From 2018 the reference test outcomes will be used with comparable outcomes to set grade boundaries
Further information Setting grade standards announcements http://ofqual.gov.uk/news/setting-standards-new-gcses-2017/ Updated information about accreditation http://ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-and-assessments/qualificationreform/accredited-reformed-qualifications/ Consultation on 2016 subjects http://comment.ofqual.gov.uk/developing-new-qualifications-for-2016/
Post 16 A levels First teaching in 2015: English language, English literature, English language and literature, biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, art and design, business studies, computing, economics, history and sociology. Updated version is here: http://ofqual.gov.uk/documents/update-on-the-reforms-being-madeto-as-qualifications-a-levels/ First teaching in 2016: Mathematics, further mathematics, modern foreign languages (MFL), ancient languages, geography, RS, drama, dance, music and PE
As things stand today, the subjects going ahead for first teaching in 2016 are MFL, ancient languages, geography, drama, dance, music and physical education. Religious Studies is likely to be one of them too, though on Friday Ofqual launched a further consultation regarding RE. (See https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/religious-studies-gcses-asand-a-levels-new-qualifications-for-2016) Design & Technology has been put back to 2017. There is still discussion over the timetable for maths and further maths. Ofqual say one of the issues is about the progression from new GCSE to new A level. With a 2016 start for A level, the first cohort won t have followed the new maths GCSE...
Other subjects - consultation The list of A levels which have been accredited so far is changing daily it is updated here: http://ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications-andassessments/qualification-reform/accredited-reformedqualifications/
Assessment will normally be by examination only, except in subjects where some non-examined assessment is the best approach, such as history or computing Assessment will be available only in the summer The new A and AS levels will continue to be graded from A to E, with an additional A* grade available at A level only.
Discounting - DfE There should be no change to the current policy of not discounting across qualification families until Autumn 2015 at which point we will review again once final versions of reformed level 3 vocational qualifications are available (for reporting in 2018 performance tables); and Discounting within qualification families should be amended where the review identified significant content overlap that is not being currently addressed by discounting (for reporting within 2015 performance tables).
The subject areas where we are proposing to amend the existing within-family discounting are as follows: Foundations for Learning and Life - Significant overlap identified between AS/A level General Studies and Cambridge International L3 Pre U Diploma in global perspectives. Child Development and Well-Being - Evidence of significant content overlap across all qualifications which is not reflected in current discounting. Economics - Significant overlap found across AS/A levels in Economics and Business and AS/A levels in Economics.
Post 16 2014-15 From Sept 2014 studying appropriate qualifications in maths and English (for students who have not achieved a grade A*-C) becomes a condition of funding updated guidance can be found https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/improving-the-quality-offurther-education-and-skills-training New guidance on other 16-19 study requirements https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-studyprogrammes-advice-on-planning-and-delivery ASCL guidance regarding A/ AS level http://www.ascl.org.uk/utilities/documentsummary.html?id=a7c44b50-f002-4403-9468b77c83a255e2
Post 16 vocational 2014-15 From September 2014 vocational qualifications at level 3 will be classified as either Tech levels or Applied General qualifications if they are approved for performance tables Tech levels are for students wishing to specialise in a specific industry, occupation etc. and enable entry to apprenticeship or other employment or progression to HE Applied General - are for students wanting to continue their education through applied learning, and which fulfil entry requirements for a range of higher education courses
External assessment: a minimum of 25% of the content externally assessed for SVQL2 qualifications, 30% for TL and 40% for AG Synoptic assessment: to help a student develop appreciation of the connections across a subject Employer involvement: For TL and SVQL2 only. Employers must be involved in the delivery and / or assessment of these qualifications.
Post 16 2014-15 Lists of Technical awards will be published on the DfE website in November 2014 for teaching September 2015 these will be updated in January 2015 Lists of technical and vocational qualifications to be updated in January 2016 Core maths specifications will become available autumn November 2014 DfE will publish a list of core maths qualifications which will be included in the level 3 maths measure in 2017 performance tables Updated list of what counts in the 2016 performance tables is https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vocationalqualifications-for-14-to-19-year-olds
Post 16 2015-16 First teaching of the new, standalone AS qualification and linear A levels in the first group of subjects. Last exams for unitised (modular) AS and A levels in the first group of subjects. First exams for AS a linear, standalone qualification in the first group of subjects. Last results for unitised (modular) AS and A levels in the first group of subjects. First results for linear, standalone AS in the first group of subjects.
2015-16 Level 2 qualifications From September 2015, a new category of post 16 vocational qualification will be introduced: Substantial Vocational Qualifications at level 2 (SVQL2) are for students wishing to specialise in a specific industry, occupation or occupational group. The purpose will be to prepare students either for entry to employment in occupations where employers recognise entry at level 2, or where a level 2 qualification is required before students can progress to a Tech Level.
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