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The Henry Cort Community College
Year 10
Planning for Success
Evening
2015-2016
Our Ref: CDC/LCD
October 2015
Dear Parents
Year 10 Information & ‘Planning For Success’
As I am sure you appreciate Year 10 is a crucial time for your child. It is essential that we all work together
to support students, encouraging them to achieve their potential in the GCSE and other examinations
towards the end of this academic year.
In order to achieve their best, students need to cope with increasing demands in all curriculum areas. It is
essential that controlled assessment deadlines are met, and that revision is planned for all exams.
Students achieve greatest success when they receive continuing support not only from the college, but also
from home. All subject staff will be able to offer additional advice on revision techniques / sources.
The ‘Planning For success’ booklet provides much useful information on techniques for planning and
writing controlled assessments – please encourage your child to use this. Also included is ‘Information for
Candidates’ sheets. We would strongly recommend that your child reads these and the correct procedures
are followed. Your child is the first year group to embark on the new style GCSE’s and will receive a
mixture of numbers (1-9) for English and Maths and letters (A-G) for the other subjects. This in itself is
quite confusing and students will need help and support to understand how to make the best progress in
each subject. It is important that students start to aim for a grade 5 in both English and Maths to be
considered on passing their GCSE’s.
Your child has to stay in education until the age of 18. This means they have to; go to college; have an
apprenticeship or find employment with training. The college is, as it always has been, very supportive of
its students when they make these choices. All students will have a careers interview, attend at least one
college taster day, have numerous assemblies presented by local colleges and receive a number of college
prospectus. Parents and students are also encouraged to attend the various open evenings where they will
have the opportunity to not only view but to ask specific questions.
If there are any issues on which you need to seek clarification or advice please do not hesitate to contact me
at the college.
Yours sincerely
Mrs C Cubbage
Principal
The Henry Cort Community College
Hillson Drive, Fareham, Hampshire PO15 6PH
Telephone: 01329 843127 Facsimile: 01329 846755
Email: [email protected]
www.henry-cort.hants.sch.uk
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Please read through these guidelines before starting a new piece of controlled assessment. NB:
Subjects may also have specific or alternative guidelines.
Controlled Assessment Guidelines
1
Planning
Make sure that you:
understand the task
know how long the project has to be
when it has to be handed in
what format it must take
how the marks are to be awarded
List the main aspects of the topic and select the keywords – a ‘spider
chart’ may be helpful
Make a plan with an introduction, conclusion and bibliography or list
of references
2
Finding
Discuss your ideas with other people, including your teacher. List all the
things that you will need. Make a list of all the sources of information that
will help you in your task: books, websites, newspapers, magazines,
videotapes and any other materials.
3
Selecting
Keep full notes of the sources you use as you go along. This will help you
to compile your bibliography or list of references. Check with your teacher
whether you should quote title, date, etc. using the Harvard System. Cut
and paste information found into a Word document or Excel Spreadsheet
instead of printing out source material. This will save time in the 'writing
up' stage.
4
Analysing
Having selected your material and information, decide upon the most
suitable approach.
5
Presenting
Make sure that your name is on every page and that each page is
numbered . The title should appear at the top of the first page. Put the
material into your own words and provide sufficient explanation for an
uninformed reader. The conclusion should be a brief, clear answer to the
task. Check that the layout and format is suited to the task.
6
Self-Evaluating
Realise your strengths by identifying the most successful part of the whole
process. When the project has finished, make a note of any teacher’s
comments. Consider how others approached the task and how you would
undertake a similar project in the future.
This guidance is intended to help you understand what is meant when, in the official JCQ Guidelines, you are
told “The work which you submit for assessment must be your own.”
In particular, this guidance should help you understand and avoid plagiarism, which is something you must
avoid in examination coursework. This is intended to apply to controlled assessment, but it may also be useful
in the context of other essays and project pieces set by your teachers. Although references throughout are to
written pieces, similar principles apply to coursework that takes other forms, such as practical activity or
production of an artefact.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is using another person’s words or ideas without giving credit to the other person.
You must give credit:
If you directly use someone else’s words from a book,
magazine, newspaper, essay, web page, or any other medium
If you use information or specific phrases gained through
interviewing another person
If you use ideas that someone else has given you in
conversation, e-mail or other form of communication
If you reprint any diagrams, illustrations, charts and pictures
You don’t need to give credit:
If you are writing your own observations, insights, thoughts or
conclusions about a subject
If you are stating what can be regarded as generally accepted
facts or opinions, or shared information within your area of
study
If you are writing up your own experimental results
What this means is that, if you use information or ideas gained from your own research, from discussion in
class or with other people, or from teacher’s notes, you must present them in your own words. If you directly
use someone else’s words, you must acknowledge this in some way.
You can acknowledge sources by:
Mentioning them in a footnote or bibliography [list of sources]
Using quotation marks in your text to enclose directly-quoted sections
What if I’m not sure?
Look at the examples on the following pages: they might help you decide what is and what isn’t plagiarism.
This website might also be useful http://www.mantex.co.uk/samples/plgrsm.htm If you are still not sure
whether something you’ve included in your text might be regarded as plagiarism, or whether you need to
acknowledge a source, ask your teacher for advice.
Controlled Assessment: Avoiding Plagiarism
If you receive help and guidance from someone other than your teacher, you must tell your teacher who
will then record the nature of the assistance given to you.
If you worked as part of a group on an assignment, for example, undertaking field research, you must
each write up your own account of the assignment. Even if the data you have is the same, the description
of how that data was obtained and the conclusions you draw from it should be in your own words.
You must meet the deadlines that your teacher gives you. Remember - your teachers are there to guide
and assist you — showing them your work as it progresses will allow you and your teacher time to sort
out any problems before it is too late.
Take care of your work and keep it safe. Don’t leave it lying around where your classmates can find it.
You must always keep your work secure and confidential whilst you are preparing it; do not share it with
your classmates. If it is stored on the computer network, keep your password secure. Collect all copies
from the printer and destroy those you don’t need.
Don’t be tempted to use essays from online essay banks — this is cheating. Electronic tools used by
awarding bodies can detect this sort of copying.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves taking someone else’s words, thoughts or ideas and trying to pass them off as your
own. It is a form of cheating which is taken very seriously.
Don’t think you won’t be caught; there are many ways to detect plagiarism. Markers can spot changes in
the style of writing and use of language. Markers are highly experienced subject specialists who are very
familiar with work on the topic concerned — they may have read the source you are using (or even
marked the essay you have copied from!). Internet search engines and specialised computer software can
be used to match phrases or pieces of text with original sources and to detect changes in the grammar and
style of writing or punctuation.
Penalties for breaking the regulations
If your work is submitted and it is discovered that you have broken the regulations, one of the following
penalties will be applied:
the piece of work will be awarded zero marks;
you will be disqualified from that unit for that examination series;
you will be disqualified from the whole subject for that examination series;
you will be disqualified from all subjects and barred from entering again for a period of time.
Your awarding body will decide which penalty is appropriate.
REMEMBER – IT’S YOUR QUALIFICATION SO IT NEEDS TO BE YOUR OWN WORK
Preparing your work - good practice
There is no doubt that having a positive mindset towards studies is a contributory factor to success in
GCSE and BTEC courses. At times, over the next two years, there will be some challenging times where
students’ positive attitudes will be tested. At Henry Cort, as well as the academic support, we are keen to
teach our students about the importance of positive attitude, self motivation, and emotional toughness
skills.
What is Emotional toughness?
E.T is knowing how to stop yourself from getting angry, down or worried when something bad or
challenging happens. Tough things happen – people with emotional toughness are able to deal with things
better and keep themselves in control of the situation.
The Good News....
…….Emotional Toughness is learned. Everyone can develop their E.T, which will give useful skills to
deal with the challenges of Year 11, GCSE exams and in challenging situations for the rest of your child’s
life.
The 4 Skill Areas of Emotional Toughness
Skill Area 1: Keep things in Perspective
When we are faced by a challenge, the human tendency is to blow things out of proportion.
This is never ending. All I do is revise and do coursework.
Everyone is on my back!
Change this way of thought to……….
I’ve got about 9 months to work hard. What I do now will set up the next stages in getting to where
I want to be. My mum only wants me to do well. If I stick to my revision timetable, I can still go to
the gym and go out with my friends on Friday night!
Skill Area 2: Positive Self-Talk
It is easy to get a negative self view through convincing ourselves we are not good at something.
Negative self talk = Negative self esteem.
I’m going to fail……….
I’m no good at exams……………
Change this way of thought to……….Positive self talk
I am good at English……my practice papers have been Grade B’s
I’ve revised everything I need to know, nothing can come up on the exam that I don’t know.
I’m really proud of myself for sticking to my revision timetable
SKILL AREA 3: ELIMINATE NEGATIVE HABITS OF THE MIND
Creating a winning mindset
Skill Area 3: Eliminate Negative Habits of the Mind
Self Downing – thinking you are hopeless when something doesn’t go to plan
Needing to be perfect – thinking it is horrible to make mistakes
Needing approval – believing you must have the approval of peers and adults for everything you
do
I can’t do it – thinking you can’t do something will mean you are more likely to fail
I can’t be bothered – believing that everything in life should be fun and exciting and you cannot
stand to do things that are not fun or easy.
Skill Area 4: Develop Positive Habits of the Mind
Accepting myself – knowing that I have many good qualities and a few that could be improved.
Taking risks – it is good to try new things or be ambitious, even if I make a few mistakes.
Being independent – knowing it is good to speak up, even if others think I am wrong.
I can do it – trusting myself when I’m doing something hard that I will be more likely to be
successful than fail.
Working tough – knowing that in order to be successful, sometimes I have to do things that are
boring and not fun.
As stated earlier, Emotional Toughness can be learned. However, the 4 skills areas need to be taught and
caught, i.e. teachers and parents catching and recognising the young people demonstrating those skills.
Through coaching both in school and at home, we firmly believe that Emotionally Tough young people,
who can be successful even in difficult circumstances, will be developed.
Creating a winning mindset - continued...
Exam stress, like most stress, mainly comes down to feeling out of control. Do I know enough? What
questions will come up? What if I do badly? This triggers reactions from feeling irritable to being unable to
eat or sleep properly, feeling tearful or even panicky. Here are some tips on how to deal with exam stress.
1. Be prepared
Make sure you know what you are supposed to have learned and that you have all your notes, books and
essays to hand. Do you know what format the exam takes and how the marks are allocated? If not, ask your
teacher and/or study the marking scheme, which is often on the exam board’s website. This can be
particularly important with GCSE stress, when there are so many exams, all structured in different ways.
2. Make a plan
Working out how much time you have to revise and planning how you can use it best by making a timetable
is a key factor in how to deal with exam stress. Another technique recommended by all time management
experts is taking what feels like an overwhelming task and breaking it down into manageable chunks. Perhaps
you need to spend more time on some subjects than others? Vary the timetable so you don’t get bored. You
can always update the plan, if necessary, as you go along.
3. Know when and where you work best
Work when you are most alert. We all have slightly different body clocks – are you a night owl or a dawn
lark? Everyone has different revision styles – maybe you like to sit at a tidy library desk or under the duvet
with your laptop. Wherever you feel calm and in control is the best place for dealing with exam stress.
4. Take a break
Psychologists suggest that we can only concentrate properly for about 45 minutes at one stretch, while
neuroscientists tell us that the longer we try and focus on one thing, the less our brains are able to deal with it
effectively. Take breaks to stay refreshed. Instead of cramming in more revision or, indeed, stressing over
how to deal with exam stress, the best thing might simply be to do something completely different.
5. Eat well
Keeping your blood sugar levels steady so that you don’t have energy dips during the day and can sleep well
at night is a vital way of dealing with exam stress. Avoid lots of processed, sugary foods like cereal, biscuits,
sweets and chocolate. Lean protein like chicken, salmon or egg, plenty of veg and carbs that release their
energy slowly like wholegrain bread, rice and pasta will keep energy levels steady. Pulses like chickpeas and
lentils are great for vegetarians (and others), since they contain both protein and slow-release carbs.
If you are so nervous before an exam that you can’t eat, then don’t worry, your body will catch up later – but
do make sure that you drink lots.
6. Drink well
Staying hydrated with lots of water, low-cal sodas or herbal teas is key to feeling alert. Juices or sugary drinks
can make you feel jittery and mess up your energy levels. Caffeinated tea and coffee perk you up, but stick to
about five cups a day, and if you feel jittery or have problems sleeping, drink your last one in the late
afternoon. Bear in mind that colas, energy and sports drinks may all contain a lot of sugar and caffeine.
Tips on how to deal with exam stress
7. Get exercise
This is probably one of the best ways of dealing with exam stress. Anything from walking the dog to going
for a swim, run or bike ride helps reduce physical tension that can lead to aches and pains, and releases
natural feel-good brain chemicals. If you can’t get motivated, rope in friends – it’s much harder to make
excuses.
8. Avoid stimulants
Like caffeine – these can give you the impression that you are somehow dealing with exam stress. But they
can all leave you craving more and, in excess, will either slow or bring you down, or over-stimulate you.
9. Sleep well
Tossing and turning the night before an exam is understandable, and our bodies are able to cope with lack of
sleep for a day or so. Worrying about not being able to nod off only makes matters worse but there are many
things you can do to help, star; a hot bath and having somewhere dedicated just to sleeping (and not to
watching TV or going on a computer, phone or tablet) will help you switch off. If you really can’t get to
sleep, do something repetitive like a jigsaw or ironing.
If you really, really can’t sleep, don’t panic. Sheer adrenaline will help you get through most exams the next
day better than you might expect.
10. Relaxation
If you are really anxious, find a calm, quiet space and try breathing deeply in and out for a few minutes,
focusing your mind on something pleasant, like a beautiful place with happy memories – anything that helps
you wind down.
11. Talk about it with someone
Almost everyone finds exams stressful – so you are not alone. Expressing your worries to a good friend,
family member, your school tutor or a student counsellor will help get them out of your system.
12. Reward yourself
Build in treats to your timetable – anything you can look forward to as a reward for sticking to it. Plan
something exciting to celebrate the end of the exams.
13. Keep it in perspective
If you feel you have really messed up an exam, there’s nothing you can do until you get the results. Worrying
about it won’t help – and may reduce your chances of doing well in other exams you are taking. Think about
what you could do about a disappointing result – that will help you feel in control.
Yes, it’s great to do well in exams. But remember that exams aren’t the only thing that will help you succeed
in life. Employers will be equally interested in other things, like your attitude, work-rate or ability to get on
with others.
Many people, famous and otherwise, who did badly at exams went on to do well in adult life – and vice-versa.
The college’s Parent Support Advisor is available to offer extra support to parents and students. If this
is needed please contact her at college via email: [email protected]
This notice has been produced on behalf of:
AQA, CCEA, OCR, Pearson and WJEC
Information for candidates - controlled assessments
This document tells you about some things that you must and must not do when you are
completing your work.
When you submit any work for marking, you will be asked to sign an authentication
statement confirming that you have read and followed these regulations.
If there is anything that you do not understand, you must ask your teacher or lecturer.
Controlled assessment will provide you with an opportunity to do some independent research into a
topic. The research you do may involve looking for information in published sources such as textbooks,
encyclopedias, journals, TV, radio, and on the internet.
Using information from published sources (including the internet) as the basis for your assignment is a good
way to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of a subject. You must take care how you use
this material though - you cannot copy it and claim it as your own work.
If you use the same wording as a published source, you must place quotation marks around the
passage and state where it came from. This is called “referencing”. You must make sure that you give
detailed references for everything in your work which is not in your own words. A reference from a
printed book or journal should show the name of the author, the year of publication and the page
number, for example: (Morrison, 2000, pg.29).
For material taken from the internet, your reference should show the date when the material was
downloaded and must show the precise web page, not the search engine used to locate it. This can be
copied from the address line. For example: (http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/16/sosteacher/
history/49766.shtml), downloaded 5 February 2016.
You may be required to include a bibliography at the end of your work. Your teacher or lecturer will tell
you whether a bibliography is necessary. Where required, your bibliography must list the full details of
publications you have used in your research, even where these are not directly referred to, for example:
Morrison, A. (2000) ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’, London: Weston Press.
If you copy the words or ideas of others and don’t show your sources in references and
a bibliography, this will be considered as cheating.
The regulations state that:
“the work which you submit for assessment must be your own”;
“you must not copy from someone else or allow another candidate to copy from you”.
Preparing your work – good practice
If you receive help and guidance from someone other than your teacher, you must tell your teacher who
will then record the nature of the assistance given to you.
If you worked as part of a group on an assignment, for example, undertaking field research, you must each
write up your own account of the assignment. Even if the data you have is the same, the description
of how that data was obtained and the conclusions you draw from it should be in your own words.
You must meet the deadlines that your teacher gives you. Remember - your teachers are there to
guide you. Although they cannot give you direct assistance, they can help you to sort out any
problems before it is too late.
Take care of your work and keep it safe. Don’t leave it lying around where your classmates can find it. You
must always keep your work secure and confidential whilst you are preparing it; do not share it with your
classmates. If it is stored on the computer network, keep your password secure. Collect all copies from
the printer and destroy those you don’t need.
Don’t be tempted to use essays from on-line essay banks — this is cheating. Electronic tools used by
awarding bodies can detect this sort of copying.
You must not write inappropriate, offensive or obscene material.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves taking someone else’s words, thoughts or ideas and trying to pass them off as your own.
It is a form of cheating which is taken very seriously.
Don’t think you won’t be caught; there are many ways to detect plagiarism.
§ Markers can spot changes in the style of writing and use of language.
§ Markers are highly experienced subject specialists who are very familiar with work on the topic
concerned — they may have read the source you are using (or even marked the essay you have
copied from!).
§ Internet search engines and specialised computer software can be used to match phrases or pieces of
text with original sources and to detect changes in the grammar and style of writing or
punctuation.
Penalties for breaking the regulations
If your work is submitted and it is discovered that you have broken the regulations, one of the
following penalties will be applied:
§ the piece of work will be awarded zero marks;
§ you will be disqualified from that unit for the examination series in question;
§ you will be disqualified from the whole subject for that examination series;
§ you will be disqualified from all subjects and barred from entering again for a period of time.
Your awarding body will decide which penalty is appropriate.
REMEMBER – IT’S YOUR QUALIFICATION SO IT NEEDS TO BE YOUR OWN WORK
©2015
Information for candidates
For on-screen tests – effective from 1 September 2015
This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions.
If there is anything you do not understand, ask your teacher.
©2015
A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules 1 Be on time for your on-screen test(s). If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
2 Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the on-screen test. 3 If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects. 4 Only take into the exam room the materials and equipment which are allowed.
5 You must not take into the exam room:
• notes;
• potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a MP3/4
player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.
Unless you are told otherwise, you must not have access to:
• the Internet, e-mail, data stored on the hard drive, or portable storage media such as floppy disks, CDs and memory sticks;
• pre-prepared templates.
Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
6 Do not talk to or try to communicate with or disturb other candidates once the on-screen test has started. 7 If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the on-screen test has finished, you will not be allowed to return. 8 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the on-screen test. B Information – Make sure you attend your on-screen test and bring what you need 1 Know the date and time of your on-screen test(s). 2 Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of your on-screen test. 3 If you arrive late for an on-screen test, report to the invigilator running the test.
4 If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the on-screen test, you may not be allowed to take it. 5 Your centre will inform you of any equipment which you may need for the on-screen test.
C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers 1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise. 2 If you use a calculator:
• make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly;
• clear anything stored in it;
• remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas;
• do not bring into the examination room any operating instructions or prepared programs. 3 Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise.
D Instructions during the on-screen test 1 Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times. 2 Tell the invigilator at once if:
• you have been entered for the wrong on-screen test;
• the on-screen test is in another candidate’s name;
• you experience system delays or any other IT irregularities.
3 You may be given a question paper or the instructions may be on-screen. In either case, read carefully and follow the instructions.
E Advice and assistance 1 If on the day of the on-screen test you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the
invigilator. 2 Put up your hand during the on-screen test if:
• you have a problem with your computer and are in doubt about what you should do;
• you do not feel well. 3 You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.
F At the end of the on-screen test 1 Ensure that the software closes at the end of the on-screen test. 2 If you are required to print off work outside the time allowed for the on-screen test, ensure that you collect your own work. You
must not share your work with other candidates. Make sure that another candidate does not collect your printout(s). 3 Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator.
4 Do not take from the exam room any stationery.
This includes rough work, printouts or any other materials provided for the on-screen test.
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statutory functions, issue/verify a candidate’s Unique Learner Number (ULN) and update/check a
candidate’s Personal Learning Record.
The Skills Funding Agency may share a candidate’s ULN and Personal Learning Record with other
education related organisations, such as a careers service, a candidate’s school or college,
Government Departments and public bodies responsible for education. Further details of how
information is processed and shared can be found at:
http://www.learningrecordsservice.org.uk/
7. Awarding bodies are obliged to confirm what personal data is held, what it is held for, to whom the
data are to/may be disclosed, and disclose the information that they hold about data subjects,
(e.g. the candidates) within 40 days of receiving a formal request for disclosure, subject to the
application of any relevant exemptions under the Data Protection Act 1998.
Candidates should make an application to the appropriate awarding body’s data protection officer.
Awarding bodies may charge a fee for this service.
8. If you have not reached the age of 16, you may first wish to discuss this Privacy Notice with your
parent or legal guardian.
Awarding bodies, schools, Department for Education (DfE), Welsh Government (WG), Department of
Education Northern Ireland (DENI), Local Authorities, the Office of the Qualifications and
Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Ofsted, and Skills Funding Agency (SFA) are all ‘data controllers’ under
the Data Protection Act 1998 in that they determine the purpose(s) for which ‘personal data’ (information
about living individuals from which they can be identified) is processed and the way in which that
processing is undertaken.
It is a requirement for data controllers to provide data subjects (individuals who are the subject of
personal data) with details of who they are, the purposes for which they process the personal data, and
any other information that is necessary to make the processing of the personal data secure and accurate,
including any third parties to whom it may be passed to.
Information for candidates
Guidelines when referring to examinations/assessments through the
Internet
This document has been written to help you. Please read it carefully.
We all like to share our experiences when taking examinations. However, it is important to consider what you say.
Your comments may lead to an investigation for malpractice and result in the application of a penalty.
Awarding bodies monitor social media and websites. They do not wish to see candidates jeopardise their marks or
grades as there are significant consequences for anyone caught breaching the rules for examinations, controlled
assessment or coursework.
The rules are set by the Joint Council for QualificationsCIC (JCQCIC) on behalf of all the awarding bodies and can be
found at: http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/malpractice
Examples of statements or activities that will lead to a malpractice investigation include:
• copying or allowing work to be copied – i.e. posting written work on social networking sites prior to
an examination/assessment;
• collusion: working collaboratively with other candidates beyond what is permitted;
• allowing others to help produce your work or helping others with theirs;
• being in possession of confidential material in advance of the examination;
• exchanging, obtaining, receiving or passing on information by any means of communication (even
if just attempting to);
• passing on rumours of exam content from another candidate.
This list is not exhaustive. Other instances of candidate malpractice may be considered by an
awarding body.
If you are found guilty of breaching any of these rules you could find yourself facing:
• a warning;
• the loss of marks for a section, component or unit;
• disqualification from a unit, all units or qualifications; or
• a ban from sitting exams for a set period of time.
You must familiarise yourself with the rules: http://www.jcq.org.uk/exams
-office/information-for-candidates-documents
Take care to avoid possible malpractice and the application of a penalty.
JCQcic 2014
AQA City & Guilds CCEA OCR Pearson WJEC
Information for candidates
For written examinations – effective from 1 September 2015
This document has been written to help you. Read it carefully and follow the instructions.
If there is anything you do not understand, especially which calculator you may use, ask your teacher.
AQA City & Guilds CCEA OCR Pearson WJEC
A Regulations – Make sure you understand the rules 1 Be on time for all your exams. If you are late, your work might not be accepted.
2 Do not become involved in any unfair or dishonest practice during the exam. 3 If you try to cheat, or break the rules in any way, you could be disqualified from all your subjects. 4 You must not take into the exam room:
• notes;
• potential technological/web enabled sources of information such as an iPod, an iWatch, a mobile phone, a MP3/4
player or a wrist watch which has a data storage device.
Any pencil cases taken into the exam room must be see-through.
Remember: possession of unauthorised material is breaking the rules, even if you do not intend to use it, and you will be subject to penalty and possible disqualification.
5 Do not use correcting pens, fluid or tape, erasable pens, highlighters or gel pens in your answers. 6 Do not talk to or try to communicate with, or disturb other candidates once the exam has started. 7 You must not write inappropriate, obscene or offensive material.
8 If you leave the exam room unaccompanied by an invigilator before the exam has finished, you will not be allowed to return. 9 Do not borrow anything from another candidate during the exam.
B Information – Make sure you attend your exams and bring what you need 1 Know the dates and times of all your exams. 2 Arrive at least ten minutes before the start of each exam.
3 If you arrive late for an exam, report to the invigilator running the exam.
4 If you arrive more than one hour after the published starting time for the exam, you may not be allowed to take it. 5 Only take into the exam room the pens, pencils, erasers and any other equipment which you need for the exam.
6 You must write in black ink.
Coloured pencils or inks may only be used for diagrams, maps, charts, etc. unless the instructions printed on the front of the question paper state otherwise.
C Calculators, Dictionaries and Computer Spell-checkers 1 You may use a calculator unless you are told otherwise.
2 If you use a calculator:
• make sure it works properly; check that the batteries are working properly;
• clear anything stored in it;
• remove any parts such as cases, lids or covers which have printed instructions or formulas;
• do not bring into the exam room any operating instructions or prepared programs. 3 Do not use a dictionary or computer spell checker unless you are told otherwise. D Instructions during the exam 1 Always listen to the invigilator. Follow their instructions at all times. 2 Tell the invigilator at once if:
• you think you have not been given the right question paper or all of the materials listed on the front of the paper;
• the question paper is incomplete or badly printed. 3 Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and/or on the answer booklet. 4 Fill in all the details required on the front of the question paper and/or the answer booklet before you start the exam. Make
sure you fill these details in on any additional answer sheets that you use. 5 Remember to write your answers within the designated sections of the answer booklet. 6 Do your rough work on the proper exam stationery. Cross it through and hand it in with your answers. Make
sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use. E Advice and assistance 1 If on the day of the exam you feel that your work may be affected by ill health or any other reason, tell the invigilator.
2 Put up your hand during the exam if:
• you have a problem and are in doubt about what you should do;
• you do not feel well;
• you need more paper. 3 You must not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions. F At the end of the exam 1 If you have used more than one answer booklet and/or any loose sheets of paper, place them in the correct order.
Remember to fasten them together with a treasury tag before you leave.
Make sure you add your candidate details to any additional answer sheets that you use. 2 Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the invigilator. 3 Do not take from the exam room any stationery. This includes the question paper, answer booklets used or unused, rough work
or any other materials provided for the exam.
©2015
Attendance – ensure it is as close to 100% as possible. If you are in College you will learn.
Colleges and potential employers always ask about attendance!
On-line Learning – use it effectively:
Sam-Learning – every student at Henry Cort has an account – use it! Evidence SHOWS the
more tasks completed the more success is obtained.
My-Maths
The College’s VLE
Ensure that you use all the extra support offered by the College and its staff– if additional support
is needed ask!
Attendance – low attendance results in reduced levels of success
Social Media does not help!
“It is what parents of teenagers who 'revise' in front of the computer have long feared. Students
who use Facebook while they study get significantly lower grades than those who do not,
according to psychologists.
A study has found that the exam results of those who used the social networking site while
working, even if it was on in the background, were 20 per cent lower than non-users.
Researchers say the findings undermine the theory that young people's brains are better at
multitasking on digital gadgets.
Study author Professor Paul Kirschner said: “The problem is that most people have Facebook or
other social networking sites, their emails and maybe instant messaging constantly running in the
background while they are carrying out other tasks. Our study, and other previous work, suggests
that while people may think constant task-switching allows them to get more done in less time, the
reality is it extends the amount of time needed to carry out tasks and leads to more mistakes.”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1309612/Using-Facebook-lower-exam-result.
Do not avoid issues and take ALL the advice that is offered.
How to be successful!
How not to be successful!
Using Facebook 'can lower exam results by up to 20%'
It is what parents of teenagers who 'revise' in front of the computer have long feared. Students
who use Facebook while they study get significantly lower grades than those who do not,
according to psychologists.
A study has found that the exam results of those who used the social networking site while
working, even if it was on in the background, were 20 per cent lower than non-users.
Researchers say the findings undermine the theory that young people's brains are better at
multitasking on digital gadgets.
Study author Professor Paul Kirschner said: 'The problem is that most people have Facebook
or other social networking sites, their emails and maybe instant messaging constantly running
in the background while they are carrying out other tasks.
'Our study, and other previous work, suggests that while people may think constant task-
switching allows them to get more done in less time, the reality is it extends the amount of
time needed to carry out tasks and leads to more mistakes.'
His team studied 219 students aged between 19 and 54 at an American university.
The Facebook users among them had a typical grade point average - a score from zero up to
four - of 3.06. Non-users had an average GPA of 3.82.
Those who did not use the site also said they devoted more time to studying, spending an
average of 88 per cent longer working outside class.
Three quarters of the Facebook users said they didn't believe spending time on the site affected
their academic performance.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1309612/Using-Facebook-lower-exam-result.
Before attending any open event, individuals are advised to confirm the date(s) and times with the college or Sixth Form.
For a map of colleges, visit: www.hants.gov.uk/collegesandsixthforms
Year 11 Open Evenings for Colleges & Sixth Forms 2015-16
Provider Tel Website / email Dates Time
Barton Peveril Sixth
Form College 02380 367200
www.barton-peveril.ac.uk
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Thurs 8 Oct 2015 5:30pm–8:30pm
Bay House Sixth Form 02392 505276
02392 587931
www.bayhouse.hants.sch.uk
Application deadline:
Thurs 12 Nov 2015
Mon 22 Feb 2016
5:30pm-8:30pm
CEMAST
Lee-on-Solent 01329 815300
www.fareham.ac.uk/cemast
Sat 26 Sept 2015
Thurs 8 Oct 2015
Thurs 26 Nov 2015
Thurs 4 Feb 2016
Thurs 21 April 2016
10:00am–1:00pm
5:00pm–8:00pm
5:00pm–8:00pm
5:00pm–8:00pm
5:00pm–7:00pm
Chichester College 01243 786321
www.chichester.ac.uk
Brinsbury campus:
Tues 13 Oct 2015
Sat 7 Nov 2015
Sat 10 Oct 2015
4:30pm–7:00pm
10:00am–1:00pm
10:00am-1:00pm
Eastleigh College 02380 911000
02380 911299
www.eastleigh.ac.uk
Thurs 15 Oct 2015
Weds 18 Oct 2015
Tues 22 Mar 2016
4:30pm-7:30pm
Fareham College 01329 815200 www.fareham.ac.uk
Weds 30 Sep 2015
Sat 3 Oct 2015
Weds 25 Nov 2015
Weds 3 Feb 2016
5:00pm–8:00pm
10:00am-2:00pm
5:00pm–8:00pm
Havant College 02392 483856 www.havant.ac.uk
Tue 6 Oct 2015
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Weds 2 Mar 2016
6 - 8.30pm
6 - 8.30pm
6 - 8.30pm
Highbury College 02392 328816
02392 383131
www.highbury.ac.uk
Tues 6 Oct 2015
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Sat 7 Nov 2015
4:30pm-7:00pm
4:30pm-7:00pm
10:00am–1:00pm
Itchen College 02380 435636 www.itchen.ac.uk
Thurs 15 Oct 2015
Tues 17 Nov 2015
Weds 20 April 2016
Thurs 7 July 2016
5:00pm-7:00pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
7:30pm-8:30pm
Peter Symonds
College 01962 857500
www.psc.ac.uk
Weds 21 Oct 2015
Thurs 22 Oct 2015 6:00pm-9:00pm
Portsmouth College 02392 667521 www.portsmouth-college.ac.uk
Tues 6 Oct 2015
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Sat 5 March 2016
6:00pm–8:30pm
6:00pm–8:30pm
10:00am-12:30pm
South Downs College 02392 797979 www.southdowns.ac.uk
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Thurs 8 Oct 2015
Tues 1 March 2016
6:00pm-8:00pm
Sparsholt College 01962 776441 www.sparsholt.ac.uk
Sat 3 Oct 2015
Sat 14 Nov 2015
Sat 27 Feb 2016
Thurs 23 June 2016
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
10:00am–2:00pm
4:00pm – 7:00pm
St Vincent College 02392 588311 www.stvincent.ac.uk
Weds 7 Oct 2015
Tues 10 Nov 2015
Thurs 28 Apr 2016
5:30pm–8:30pm