wyvern college: assessment records

Wyvern College: Assessment Records

FOR GCSE’S: SUMMER 2021

Wyvern College Assessment Record – Summer 2021

Assessment Record for determining teacher assessed grades in Summer 2021

Background

Every centre must produce an Assessment Record for each subject cohort, that includes the sources of the assessment evidence being used and the rationale

for the choice of evidence, the level of control for assessments considered, and any other evidence that explains the determination of the final teacher

assessed grades. Any necessary variations for individual students will be recorded in due course following the submission on mitigating circumstances.

Students have been made aware of the following:

My grade will be determined by using the following as evidence: -

• Final summative assessments performance from May 2021

• Trial exam performance from March 2021

• Performance from in-class assessments where undertaken

• Practical and performance work (Non-Examined Assessments (NEA) / coursework)

• Previous summative assessments completed during the course

• Class work over the duration of the course

• Home learning

Assessment Evidence Form

Set out below are the assessment records for each course delivered by Wyvern College.


APPLIED RE

AQA Religious Studies (8062)

Type of Assessment

Unit __ Judaism 8062/16

Unit __ Christianity 8062/13

Unit __ Theme A 8062/2A

Unit __ Theme B 8062/2A

Unit __ Theme C 8062/2A

Unit __ Theme E 8062/2A

Level of Control: High Medium Low

AO1 AO2 AO1 AO2 AO1 AO2 AO1 AO2 AO1 AO2 AO1 AO2

Assessment 1: Final May assessment, taken from AQA specimen materials– sat on 15th May 2021

Assessment – in sports hall

Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Theme C in class assessment (from AQA specimen materials) sat w/c 26.4.21

Assessment – in class

Y Y H

Assessment 3: Trial exam papers sat on 23rd March 2021

Examination – in sports hall Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: Year 11 exam questions homework booklet

Collection of AQA exam questions – completed at home

Y Y Y Y Y L

Assessment 5: Combined scores or exam questions set during lockdown, primarily through Teams – Year 10 and 11

Collections of AQA exam questions, completed over Teams in Year 11 and through email/foldr/work packs in Year 10

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L

Assessment 6: Year 11 Autumn 2 assessment sat on w/c 19.10.20

Summative assessment – in class

Y Y Y H

Assessment 7: Year 10 Spring 1 assessment sat w/c 16.3.21

Summative assessment – in class

Y Y H


If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Not applicable.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Most evidence used will be from Year 11, as this is when students have developed the skills and techniques needed to fully access and engage with the exam content. I have included assessments that have the widest range of topics used to ensure fairness for all students and their understanding of different units. Theme E was taught primarily during lockdown, thus evidence for this is limited and, therefore, represents a smaller proportion of the content we are considering as evidence. Given the Covid limitations, some evidence used will be from low control settings; however, I feel it appropriate to include as it informs our understanding of student progress and effort. Much of the assessment material produced during Year 10 and Year 11 lockdown/home learning tasks, covers the widest array of topics and thus is important to consider. However, this will have less weighting in comparison to summative assessments/trial examination undertaken in formal conditions.


ART

AQA Art & Design (Fine Art) 8202

Type of Assessment Unit 1 (Component 1: Portfolio) 8202/C

Unit 2 (Component 1: Portfolio) 8202/C

Supporting evidence (Component 1: Portfolio) 8202/C

Level of Control High Medium Low


Assessment 1: Trial exam 17th/18th or 19th/20th November 2020

NEA Coursework, Year11 project, trial exam

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Final Assessment May 2021 (2hrs)

NEA Coursework in class exam project Year11 Project

Y Y Y Y M

Assessment 3: Year 9 – Year10 projects

NEA Coursework Y Y Y Y L

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- AO2 and AO4 have not been covered in as much depth and detail. AO1 and AO3 will require higher weighting than normal.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All assessment objectives covered. Exam project (externally set task) not covered as instructed by AQA. 2 units covered to show an average of ability throughout the Year under conditions replicated in any regular Year. Year 9 and Year 10 work as supporting evidence mainly for those with little evidence of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Year 11 coursework. AQA Portfolio – One extended project with further supporting evidence. All students will have one extended project covering all AO’s. This may be as a result of combining more than one project together. Therefore, supporting evidence will be varied.


CITIZENSHIP

AQA 8100

Type of Assessment 3.2 Life in Modern Britain

3.3 Rights and Responsibilities

3.4 Politics and Participation

3.5 Active Citizenship

Level of Control

High Medium

Low AO1 AO2 AO3 AO2 AO1 AO3 AO1 AO2 AO3 AO2 AO1 AO3

Assessment 1: Final May assessment, taken from AQA specimen materials– sat on 17.5.21

Assessment: in sports hall

Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: In class assessment (from AQA specimen materials) sat on Thursday 29th April

Assessment: in class

Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: Trial exam papers sat on 30th March 2021

Examination – in sports hall

Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: Exam questions set during lockdown, primarily through Teams: Year 10 and 11

Collections of AQA exam questions, completed over Teams in Year 11 and through email/foldr/work packs in Year 10

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L

Assessment 5: Year 11 exam questions completed as homework or in class

Collection of AQA exam questions: completed at home or in class

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L

Assessment 6: Year 10 Spring assessment sat during the spring term of 2019

Summative assessment: in class

Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 7: Year 10 Autumn assessment sat October 2019

Summative assessment: in class Y Y Y Y Y Y

H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Not applicable


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Most evidence used will be from Year 11, as this is when students have developed the skills and techniques needed to fully access and engage with the exam content. I have included assessments that have the widest range of topics used to ensure fairness for all students and their understanding of different units. Active Citizenship is usually taught through two campaigns; one in Year 9 and one in Year 10. As the Year 10 campaign could not take place they used their campaign from Year 9 in the assessments and exams. This meant that their own campaign part of the unit has not been assessed as much as general active citizenship. Approximately half of the Politics and Participation unit was taught during lockdown (some during the first lockdown and some during the second), whilst the rest was taught during the autumn term of Year 11. This, therefore, hasn’t been assessed as much as other units. Given the Covid limitations, some evidence used will be from low control settings; however, I feel it appropriate to include as it informs our understanding of student progress and effort. Much of the assessment material produced over Year 10 and 11 lockdown/home learning tasks covers the widest array of topics and thus is important to consider. However, this will have less weighting in comparison to summative assessments/examinations undertaken in exam conditions.


COMPUTER SCIENCE

OCR J276

Type of Assessment J276/01 – Computer Systems J276/02 – Computational Thinking


A01 A02 A03 A01 A02 A03

Assessment 1: Sample Paper January 2021 – Computer Systems

Paper completed at home during lockdown

Y Y N L

Assessment 2: Sample Paper January 2021 – Computational Thinking

Paper completed at home during lockdown

Y Y Y L

Assessment 3: Trial Paper March 2021 – Computer Systems

Trial Examination Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: Trial Paper March 2021 – Computer Systems

Trial Examination Y Y Y H

Assessment 5: Final Assessment May 2021 Computer Systems

Assessment Y Y N H

Assessment 6: Final Assessment May 2021 Computational Thinking

Assessment Y Y N H

Assessment 7: Year 10 In class assessment

Written paper assessment

Y Y Y Y Y Y M


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- A selection of Computer Systems papers and Computational thinking and algorithms papers have been chosen to allow students the opportunities to demonstrate skills across the two broad areas. Within the papers are questions indicative of students’ skills in the three key assessment objectives. All students have had the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of Computer Science principles as well as the opportunity to demonstrate practical application of computational thinking skills. The grades attained by students in each paper were considered in reaching an overall grade representative of their attainment in each assessment objective.


CREATIVE iMEDIA CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL OCR J817

Type of Assessment Unit R081 – Exam Pre-Production Skills

Unit R082 - Creating Digital Graphics R082 Controlled Assessment

Unit R085 - Creating Websites R082 Controlled Assessment


LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4

Assessment 1: Completed in class 2020 before lockdown

Controlled Assessment R082

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Completed in class LO3 and at home during lockdown LO1, LO2, LO4

Controlled Assessment R085

Y Y Y L/M

Assessment 3: Past Paper. Trial Exam 2020 w/c 26.4.21

Completed in class

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: Past Paper. Trial Exam 2021 w/c 24.5.21

Completed in Sports hall as an official

assessment

Y Y Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why: - Not applicable

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All the learning objectives have been covered in the cohort except for R084 controlled assessment for some classes. Two past exam papers have been sat, in exam conditions, within the classroom which covers all of the LOs. OCR removed LO3 from Assessment Units 1 & 2 (controlled assessment) due to students potential lack of access to software tools during remote learning in 2021. Learning Outcome 1: Understand the purpose and content of pre-production

Learning Outcome 2: Be able to plan pre-production

Learning Outcome 3: Be able to produce pre-production documents

Learning Outcome 4: Be able to review pre-production documents


DANCE

AQA 8236

Type of Assessment Component 1 Dance 8236/C

Component 2 Dance 8236/W


AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4

Assessment 1: Solo Performance of ‘Breathe’ 8236/C Friday 7th May 2021

NEA Practical assessment (30%)

Y H

Assessment 2: Choreography 8236/C Wednesday 26th May 2021

NEA Practical assessment with Choreography Log book used as supporting evidence (30%)

Y H

Assessment 3: Dance Appreciation 8236/W Monday 22nd March 2021

Trial Exam (Full Paper) 40%

Y Y H

Assessment 4: Dance Appreciation 8236/W Thursday 6th May 2021

In-class assessment of written paper Section A - Knowledge and understanding of choreographic processes and box performing skills Section B - Critical appreciation of own work (supporting evidence for 8236/W)

Y Y H

Assessment 5: Dance Appreciation 8236/W Tuesday 25th May 2021

In-class assessment of written paper Section C - Critical appreciation of professional works (supporting evidence for 8236/W)

Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why: - Not applicable.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All assessment components of the course completed, covering all AOs. The only adjustments made are reduction of requirements as informed by AQA -


8236/C Task 1a: one selected solo performance instead of two. 8236/C Task 1b: Duet/ Trio not assessed as incomplete. 8236/C Task 2: Choreography Log book for students to evidence their research and how they have structured and developed their ideas. Video footage to support choreographic process.


DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

EDUQAS C600QS

Type of Assessment Component 1 Component 2 Year 9 / 10 assessments Level of Control: High Medium Low


Assessment 1: Component 1 Written Paper 19th May 2021

Final assessment in formal conditions

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Component 1 Written Paper 23rd March 2021

Trial exam in formal conditions

Y Y H

Assessment 3: Component 2 – Identifying and investigating design possibilities.

NEA AO1a In class assessment

Y M

Assessment 4: Component 2 – Developing a design brief and specification.

NEA AO1b In class assessment

Y H

Assessment 5: Component 2- Generating and developing design ideas.

NEA AO2a In class assessment

Y M

Assessment 6: Spring Year 10 - Component 1

Written Paper In class assessment Y Y H

Assessment 7: Spring Year 10 and 9 Component 2

Practical Work In Class assessments Y Y Y H


Assessment 8: Spring Year 9 -Component 1

Written Paper (in class) Y Y H

Assessment 9: Summer Year 9 - Component 1

Written Paper (in class) Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Formal NEA AO2b and AO3, impacted by Covid, time away from the workshop, school closed to students and inability to continue practical elements during Covid restrictions from mid November 2020.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision: - Where possible we have tried to continue with the NEA process as much as possible, enabling us to mark students work in line with the exam board guidance. Although not all areas are complete, it will enable us to make a qualitative analysis of the standard of their work. It has been agreed by the department, inline with the Ofqual consultation feedback from the exam board, that the NEA is not expected to be completed. Therefore, assessment focus and coverage for the NEA are AO1a, AO1b and AO2a only (omitting AO2b and AO3). The full written paper covers AO3 and AO4. We recognise a gap in the non-completion of AO2b (making element) of the NEA and therefore will draw upon the practical skills assessments (PWAs) carried out from Year 9 though to the spring term of Year 10. The trial exam has been included as it is the only example of a full-length formal paper that we have been able to undertake. Under normal circumstances, component 1 (written paper) accounts for 50% of the final grade. We have chosen to carry out an additional 1 hour written assessment to allow students another opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the subject, showing and detailing their design skills and thinking. This evidence supports filling the gaps in AO2b and AO3 which has not been produced within the NEA.


DRAMA

AQA 8261

Type of Assessment

Unit 1 Drama 8261/W

Unit 2 Drama 8261/C

Unit 3 Drama 8261/XE



Assessment 1: Component 2: Devising 8621/C

NEA Written element (Devising Log) (30%)

Y Y M

Assessment 2: Component 2 – Devising 8261/C

NEA Practical element (Devised Performance) (10%)

Y H

Assessment 3: Component 1 – Understanding Drama 8261/W Mon 29th March 2021

Trial exam (full paper) (40%) Y Y H

Assessment 4: Component 3 – Texts in Practice Drama 8261/XE w/c 3.5.21

Assessment of Performance (from a script) (20%)

Y H

Assessment 5: Component 1 – Understanding Drama 8261/W 18th May 2021

Final assessment of Written paper: Section B Study of Set Text (supporting evidence for 8261/W)

Y Y H

Assessment 6: Component 1 – Understanding Drama 8261/W 20th May 2021

Final assessment of Written paper: Section C Response to Live Theatre (supporting

Y Y H


evidence for 8261/W)


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All components of the course completed, covering all AOs, in line with weightings detailed in specification under conditions that replicates those in any typical year. The only adjustments made are reduction of requirements for 8261/XE from 2 performance extracts to one, as informed by AQA.


ENGLISH LANGUAGE

AQA 8700

Type of Assessment English Language Paper 1 English Language Paper 2 Level of Control: High Medium Low


Assessment 1: 25th March 2021

Full trial exam Paper 1

Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: 18th May 2021

Final assessment Paper 2

Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: Jan/Feb 2021

Language Paper 1&2 Q.5

Y Y Y Y L

Assessment 4: Feb 2021

Language Paper 1 Q.4

Y L

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Specification amended by AQA for 2021. No AO3 required for Paper 1. No AO4 required for Paper 2. Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Assessments 1 and 2 are formal invigilated examinations/assessments which when combined assess the full course content and are conducted under a high level of control. They maximise the opportunity for students to demonstrate their competency across the full course (taught) material. Assessments 3 and 4 provide additional evidence. These were independent homework tasks which were not completed under controlled conditions. Completion rates and scores on these tasks will support the summative final assessments.


ENGLISH LITERATURE

AQA 8702

Type of Assessment New Literature Paper 1 Choice of 2 elements from 3 (19th Century novel; Modern text; Poetry anthology cluster)

New Literature Paper 2 Compulsory elements: Shakespeare and Unseen Poetry



Assessment 1: Trial Exam taken on 18th March 2021

Paper 1 chosen elements: 19th Century novel - A Christmas Carol Modern Text - An Inspector Calls

Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Final assessment taken on 13th May 2021

Paper 2 Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet Unseen Poetry - Compulsory elements

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: Written assessment November 2019

Written assessment: An Inspector Calls timed response task in class

Y Y Y Y M

Assessment 4: Unseen poetry practice task. July 2020

Written Assessment: Unseen poetry analysis and comparison.

Y Y Y L

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Not applicable. Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision: Assessments 1 and 2 are formal invigilated examinations/assessments which when combined assess the full course content and are conducted under a high-degree of control. They maximise the opportunity for students to demonstrate their competency across the full course (taught) material. Assessments 3 and 4 provide additional evidence. Assessment 3 was completed in class and Assessment 4 was completed in class for those who were accessing face to face learning or at home for those isolating. These were independent classwork / homework tasks not completed not under controlled conditions. Completion rates and scores on these tasks will support the summative final assessments.


FILM STUDIES

EDUQAS C670QS

Type of Assessment Film Studies Component 1: Key Developments in US Film

Film Studies Component 2: Global Film (Narrative, Representation & Film Style)

Film Studies Component 3: Production (Non-Exam Assessment)


AO1 AO2 AO3

AO1 AO2 AO3 AO1 AO2 AO3

Assessment 1: Trial examination 22nd March 2021

Examination Focusing on the studied films Rebel Without a Cause; Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; History /Development of Film & Film Technology; and The Hurt Locker

Y Y H

Assessment 2: NEA (May 2020 – April 2021)

NEA Screenplay, shooting script & written evaluation

Y Y M

Assessment 3: Class assessment on Global non-English language film ‘Tsotsi’ (April 2021)

Class assessment Practice questions on ‘Tsotsi’

Y Y M

Assessment 4: Final Assessment 20th May 2021

Assessment Focusing on the studied films District 9; Tsotsi; and Attack the Block

Y Y H


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision: - All components of the WJEC-EDUQAS course have been completed, including a full, broad spectrum of the studied films, e.g. US and Global Film. This covers all the AOs, including the NEA production element of the course too. A full range of skills have been covered in the trial exam and final assessments, including film context and film analysis.


FOOD PREPARATION & NUTRITION

EDUQAS C560QS

Type of Assessment Component 1 Component 2 Level of Control: High Medium Low


Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment. Mostly completed at home during lockdown

NEA Research

Y L

Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment

NEA Practical cook

Y M

Practical Work Assessments from Years 9 and 10 (where necessary)

Year 9 and 10 practical assessment cooks

Y L/M

Assessment 3: The Principles of Food Preparation & Nutrition 29th March 2021

Trial Exam Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: The Principles of Food Preparation & Nutrition 20th May 2021

Final Assessment 1. International cuisine 2. Dairy produce (1 hour)

Y Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment- has been removed by the examination board in light of the loss of learning due to lockdown (combination of AO2 and AO4). Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment- much of the cooking element has been unable to happen due to social distancing and the halting of all practical activities. This has had a knock-on effect on the level of evaluation students have been able to carry out (A04 of component 2)

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Where possible we have tried to continue with the NEA process as much as possible, enabling us to mark students work in line with the exam board guidance. Although not all areas are complete, it will enable us to make a qualitative analysis of the standard of their work. To enable us to comment on the practical element in AO3 we have decided to carry out a shortened 2-hour practical assessment, and ensure the practical element remains a key part of the students grade outcome. As this is a shortened practical experience (and Assessment 1- The Food Investigation Assessment has already been removed which included a practical element) we will include our Departmental PWAs from the course where necessary. This is where we do not feel the 2-hour practical assessment adequately reflects their potential.


The trial exam has been included as it is the only example of a full-length formal paper we have been able to undertake. Under normal circumstances, component 1 accounts for 50% of the final grade. We have chosen to carry out an additional 1 hour written exam to allow students another opportunity to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in the subject. There was a fair amount of absence in the revision for trial exams, and as a first-time exam season experience we feel some students may have struggled with this. The 1 hour final assessment has been based on two of the units taught during Year 10. This was agreed by all three teachers of the cohort where we feel all classes had the most consistent teaching and learning experience.


FRENCH

AQA 8658

Type of Assessment Theme 1 Theme 2 Theme 3 Level of Control: High Medium Low

AO1

AO2

AO3

AO4


Assessment 1: Trial Exam taken 6th and 11th December 2019

2019 paper (Higher Tier) - examination taken under full exam conditions – full paper done

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Trial Exam taken 25th and 29th March 2021

2020 paper (Higher Tier) - examination taken under full exam conditions – full paper done

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- The only assessment objective omitted in these grading decisions is AO2 (speaking) which will be an endorsed grade this Year.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Both students are native speakers and do not study French at GCSE in school. They are being entered early (end of Year 10 – entry delayed from end of Year 9)


GEOGRAPHY

AQA 8035

Type of Assessment Unit 1 Living with the Physical Environment

Unit 2 Challenges in the Human Environment

Unit 3 Geographical Applications



Assessment 1: Trial Examination Paper 1 taken on 18th March 2021

Trial Exam (Full paper from 2019 series) Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Trial Examination Paper 2 taken on 25th March 2021

Trial Exam (Full paper from 2019 series) Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: Final combined Assessment (Sports Hall) taken on 13th May 2021

Assessment, combination paper of topics

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All course content was taught by January 2021 which is in line with the timescale of a typical year and covered all AO’s. Paper 3 was removed from examined content for 2021 by AQA as Covid prevented students from collecting their own fieldwork data and an issue evaluation pre-release was halted by the exam board. As such we chose not to complete a whole paper 3 which would include questions on familiar fieldwork. However it did include some general fieldwork questions on unfamiliar fieldwork in the combined trial assessment paper. This ensured the geographical skills component of the course was covered. Paper 1 and Paper 2 completed in full.


GERMAN

AQA 8668


AO1

AO2

AO3

AO4


Assessment 1: Year 9 Autumn Summative Assessment taken November 2018

In class assessment taken under formal exam conditions

Y Y Y N N N N N N H

Assessment 2: Year 9 Spring Summative Assessment taken February 2019


Y Y Y N N N N N N H

Assessment 3: Year 9 Exam taken June 2019


Y Y Y N N N N N N H

Assessment 4: Year 10 Autumn Summative Assessment taken December 2019


Y Y Y N N N N N N H

Assessment 5: Year 10 Spring Summative Assessment taken March 2020


Y Y N Y Y N N N N H

Assessment 6: Year 11 Trial Exam 22nd and 26th March 2021

Examination taken under full exam conditions

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 7: 2018 AQA papers taken April 2021


Y Y N Y Y N Y Y N H

Assessment 8: 2020 AQA papers taken 18th and 21st May 2021

Final Assessment under formal conditions

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- All subject content has been covered and the only assessment objective omitted in these grading decisions is AO2 (speaking) which will be an endorsed grade this Year.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:-


From the beginning of Year 9 our assessments have been designed to replicate GCSE papers in style, range of questions and complexity, and have contained tasks appropriate to both Foundation and Higher Tier. All assessments have been sat under formal conditions. We feel that all assessments are valid in enabling us to assess a grade for students and, therefore, have been important evidence to support our decision making.


HISTORY

EDUQAS C100QS

Type of Assessment Elizabethan Age, 1558-1603

USA, A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-1929

Changes in Health and Medicine, c500 to the Present Day


AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO1 AO3 AO4 AO1 AO2 AO3

Combined GCSE Paper 14th May 2021

Final Assessment (Blind marked)

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Combined GCSE Paper 26th March 2021

Trial Examination (Blind marked)

Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Elizabethan Age, Question 3

GCSE Question Completed in-class in controlled conditions

Y Y M

The USA, A Nation of Contrasts, Question 2

GCSE Question Completed in-class in controlled conditions

Y Y M

Questions from the Medicine paper

Practice Paper (incomplete) Completed in-class in controlled conditions

Y Y M

Medicine paper Practice Paper Completed on Microsoft TEAMs at home.

Y Y Y L



• Assessments cover the whole range of Assessment Objectives, with a sensible range of assessments completed in high and medium control.

• Assessments have included a range of “past paper” material, exam board produced assessment materials and centre-created assessment materials.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL OCR J808

Type of Assessment Entry code R012 - Understanding tools, techniques, methods and processes for technological Solutions

Entry code R013 - Developing technological solutions


LO1 LO3 LO4 LO6 LO2 LO5 LO7 LO8

Assessment 1: Progress Cakes Assignment – set by OCR, marked by teacher and moderated by OCR – Jan 2021

Coursework assignment (50%)

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Trial Exam Paper -January 2020 30th March 2021

Trial Examination

Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: LO4 End of Unit Assignment January 2021

At home examination

Y L

Assessment 4: Year 10 Assessment November 2019

In class examination

Y Y Y Y M


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Assessment 1: Coursework equates to 50% of students’ final grade and has been moderated by exam board (OCR). Assessment 2: Full exam paper gives a strong indicator of student understanding of theoretical knowledge underpinning the course. Assessment 3: LO4 is a large unit with a strong emphasis on technical knowledge. Assessment 4: Full exam paper – most recent formal assessment completed prior to pandemic.


MATHEMATICS

EDEXCEL 1MA0 Type of Assessment Full course material


AO1 AO2 AO3

Assessment 1: Trial Exam Papers 1-3 19th, 24th, 30th March 2021

Trial examination (Sports Hall) with Edexcel-style papers

Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: Summer Assessment Papers 1-3 14th, 19th, 21st May 2021

Final Assessment (Sports Hall) with Edexcel-style papers

Y Y Y H

Assessment 3: Edexcel Nov 2017 P3

Homework exam-style paper Y Y Y L

Assessment 4: Edexcel Jun 2018 P1-3

Homework exam-style papers Y Y Y L

Assessment 5: MathsBox Focus worksheets Classes K4, L4, J3 only

In-class exercise Y Y M


Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Assessments 1 and 2 are formal invigilated examinations/assessments which assess the full course content and are conducted under a high level of control. They maximise the opportunity for students to demonstrate their competency across the full course (taught) material. Assessments 3 and 4 provide additional evidence, particularly of student engagement and potential. These are homework papers completed which were not completed under controlled conditions, but with the purpose of guiding their revision. Completion rates and scores on these homework papers will be a proxy for student effort and progress during the Year 11 Spring and Summer terms. Assessment 5 is additional evidence for classes which may have lower completion rates of the homework papers in Assessments 3 and 4.


MEDIA STUDIES

EDUQAS C680QS

Type of Assessment Component 1: Exploring the Media

Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products

Component 3: Creating Media Products


AO1 AO2 AO3

AO1 AO2 AO3 AO1 AO2 AO3

Assessment 1: Trial examination 23rd March 2021

Examination Focusing on the study of magazines, print advertisements, radio and media organisations

Y Y H

Assessment 2: NEA (May 2020 – April 2021)

NEA Statement of aims; magazine front cover and double-page spread featuring original photographic images

Y M

Assessment 3: Class assessment on exploring/comparing media forms March 2021 (in-class)

Class assessment Practice on The Sun and The Guardian newspaper

Y Y M


Assessment Focusing on the study of TV Crime Drama and music artists’ videos, websites and social media

Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why: - Not applicable

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision: - All components of the WJEC-EDUQAS course have been completed, including a full, broad spectrum of the media texts and organisations specified in the course.


More recent media texts relating to assessment in 2021 (e.g. TLC Waterfalls, Fortnite) were not studied due to timing constraints caused by the government’s lockdown. Syllabus covered includes exploration of all the AOs, including the NEA production element of the course too. A full range of skills have been covered in the examinations and final assessments, including media text analysis, media institutions and the social/historical/cultural context of media texts.


MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

NCFE

Type of Assessment Course work Portfolio Practical Exam Written Exam Level of Control: High Medium Low

U1 U2 U3 U4

Assessment 1: Trial Exam 26th November 2020

Past Paper – Practical Exam Y H

Assessment 2: In class assessment

NEA -Unit 1 Understanding a DAW (LO1 & LO2)

Y M

Assessment 3: In class assessment

NEA – Unit 3 Studio Recording (LO1 & LO3) Y M

Assessment 4: Trial Exam 29th March 2021]

Past Paper – Written Exam

Y H

Assessment 5: Final Assessment May 2021

Past Paper – Practical Exam

Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- None

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- Two reasons for sitting the practical paper twice: 1) It is worth 35% of overall grade 2) ordinarily students can sit the paper in March & June – this scenario has been replicated. Written Paper sat during March trial exam and May final assessment will count towards 15% of the overall grade as per specification guidelines. Assessment work from NEA Unit 1 will count for 15% each of the overall grade. Assessment work from NEA Unit 3 will count for 15% each of the overall grade. Units 2 & 4 NEA has banked marks from last Year covering the remaining 30% of the overall grade.


MUSIC AQA 8271

Type of Assessment Component 1: Understanding Music 8271/W

Component 2: Performing Music 8271/P

Component 3: Composing Music 8271/C



Assessment 1: Trial examination 23rd March 2021

Exam - Understanding Music Y Y H

Assessment 2: NEA Performance

NEA - Final Performance Recording (solo or ensemble)

Y H

Assessment 3: NEA Composing

NEA - Final Composition (AQA brief or free choice)

Y H

Assessment 4: Final Assessment 6th & 11th May 2021

Past Paper – Understanding Music In class assessment

Y Y M

Assessment 5: Final Assessment April / May 2021]

AQA Mini Assessments Section A questions for all 4 areas of study Section B questions for area of study 3 & 4 In class assessment

Y Y M

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- None

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All components of the course completed covering AO1-4.

• AO1 30% - based on Assessment 2

• AO2 30% - based on Assessment 3

• AO3 20% - based on Assessments 1 (Part A), 4 (Part A) & 5 (Part A)

• AO4 20% - based on Assessments 1 (Part B), 4 (Part B) & 5 (Part B) The only adjustment made is in line with original NEA adjustments i.e. 1 composition and 1 performance required.


PHOTOGRAPHY AQA 8206

Type of Assessment Unit 1 (Component 1: Portfolio) 8206/C

Unit 2 (Component 1: Portfolio) 8206/C

Supporting evidence (Component 1: Portfolio) 8206/C



Assessment 1: Trial Examination 17th/18th or 19th/20th November 2020

NEA Coursework Year11 project Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 2: January – May 2021 2hr Assessment

NEA Coursework Year11 project 2hr Assessment

Y Y Y Y M

Assessment 3: Year 9 – Year10 projects

NEA Coursework Y Y Y Y L

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- AO2 and AO4 have not been covered in as much depth and detail. AO1 and AO3 will require higher weighting than normal

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- All assessment objectives covered. Exam project (externally set task) not covered as instructed by AQA. 2 units covered to show an average of ability throughout the Year under conditions replicated in any regular Year. Year 9 and Year 10 work as supporting evidence mainly for those with little evidence of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Year 11 coursework. AQA Portfolio – One extended project with further supporting evidence. All students will have one extended project covering all AO’s. This may be as a result of combining more than one project together. Therefore, supporting evidence will be varied.


PHYSICAL EDUCATION AQA 8582

Type of Assessment Unit 1 The Human Body & Movement in physical activity & sport

Unit 2 Socio-cultural influences & well-being in physical activity & sport

Unit 3 NEA Practical performances in physical activity & sport


AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 AO1 AO2 AO3 AO4 Skills / Drills AO4

Full context

AO4

Analysis & Evaluation

AO4

Assessment 1: Mon 22 March 2021 Staff marking standardised. Blind Marked

Trial Examination – Paper 1 (Full past paper, 2018) Y Y Y n/a

H

Assessment 2: Mon 29 March 2021 Staff marking standardised. Blind Marked

Trial Examination – Paper 2 (Full past paper, 2018)

Y Y Y n/a

H

Assessment 3: Teacher assessed Internally moderated

Practical performance in 2 different physical activities (during lessons)

Y Y n/a

H

Assessment 4: Students complete their own work during class and at home. Internally moderated

Analysis & evaluation of performance (written paper) n/a n/a Y

L

Assessment 5: 7th and 12th May 2021 Completed in-class in controlled conditions

Final assessment Paper 1

Y Y Y n/a

M

Assessment 6: Internally moderated 27th and 28th May 2021

Practical performance in physical activity & sport.

• Badminton

• Football

n/a Y n/a

H



Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- The only adjustments made are a reduction of the required assessments for 8582/C (practical performance) from 3, to 2 physical activites, in-keeping with AQA specification change for 2021. All components of the course have been completed and the syllabus covered, covering all AO’s and in-line with the weightings as detailed in the specification.


COMBINED SCIENCE & TRIPLE SCIENCE AQA 8461 / 8462 / 8463 / 8464

Type of Assessment

Biology Paper1 Biology Paper 2 Chemistry Paper 1

Chemistry Paper 2

Physics Paper 1 Physics Paper 2 Level of Control: High Medium Low

AO1

AO2 AO3 AO1

AO2 AO3 AO1

AO2 AO3 AO1

AO2 AO3 AO1

AO2 AO3 AO1

AO2 AO3

Assessment 1: C2 June 2019 paper 19th March 2021

Trial Examination Past GCSE paper

Y Y Y

H

Assessment 2: P2 June 2019 paper 24th March 2021

Trial Examination Past GCSE paper

Y Y Y

H

Assessment 3: B1 June 2019 paper 28th Apr & 30th Apr 2021

In class assessment Past GCSE paper

Y Y Y

M


Assessment paper made internally with Qs from topics: B5, C2, P1

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

M

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- The assessment papers used include all assessment objects and cover a range of topics from within that area.

Outline the rationale for the choice of assessment evidence used, i.e. why the evidence above was used and how it supported the grading decision:- We decided to run the B1, C2 and P2 assessments as this is the content students prepared for before Christmas. Due to the short amount of notice students were given of the upcoming trial exams, we decided that it would be in their best interests to move the biology assessment to April 2021. As we didn’t feel it right or fair to ask students to prepare for 3 additional full papers we have taken one key topic from each subject for their final assessment. This provides students with an equal spread across the 3 science subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.


The trial exam and in-class Biology assessment papers were carried out under a high level of control. The final assessment (Assessment 4) we had to utilise questions outside of the 2019 AQA content, which means that it is possible that students have seen those questions over their time at Wyvern. We do not feel this unduly comprises the integrity of the assessment because we have not prepared for these papers for trial exams, nor have we taught this content this year. Therefore, it is very unlikely students would have seen such questions. We have decided not to use the assessments/questions produced by AQA because they were made available to the public, the quesitons were not chanllenging enough, nor did they cover enough of the assessment objective


SPANISH AQA 8698


AO1

AO2

AO3

AO4


Assessment 1: Year 9 Autumn Summative Assessment taken November 2018


Y Y Y N N N N N N H

Assessment 2: Year 9 Spring Summative Assessment taken February 2019


Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N H

Assessment 3: Year 9 Exam taken June 2019


Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 4: Year 10 Autumn Summative Assessment taken December 2019


Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N H

Assessment 5: Year 10 Spring Summative Assessment taken March 2020

In class assessment taken under formal exam

Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N H

Assessment 6: 2018 AQA papers taken December 2020


Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 7: Year 11 Trial Exam taken 23rd and 30th March 2021

Exam taken under formal exam conditions

Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

Assessment 8: 2020 AQA papers taken May 2021


Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y H

If an assessment objective has been omitted at subject cohort level please briefly outline the reasons why:- All subject content has been covered and the only assessment objective omitted in these grading decisions is AO2 (speaking) which will be an endorsed grade this Year.



From the beginning of Year 9 our assessments have been designed to replicate GCSE papers in style, range of questions and complexity, and have contained tasks appropriate to both Foundation and Higher Tier. All assessments have been sat under formal conditions. We feel that all assessments are valid in enabling us to assess a grade for students and, therefore, have been important evidence to support our decision making.

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