Candidate record form, production log and assessment record 2022 227. Revise for exams with past papers and use the mark schemes to assess performance. Download a copy of the epq logbook several file types available below. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record. In iceland however 1 tree being cut down is a far larger percentage decrease than in brazil. Obelas epq logbook record your thoughts honestly there is plenty of time for your project to change, and documenting these changes will contribute to your overall mark. This must be rewarded despite any lack of explicit recording in the log. Hodder education focuses on school and college markets, providing a wide range of marketfocused innovative print and digital services, tailored to both core uk and key international markets. Oct 08, 2016 undertaking an epq has strengthened my ability to prioritise tasks and stick to selfimposed deadlines. Titrations using potassium managanate vii can be used to determine the concentration of a.
The production log should not become the main element of assessment its. Ultimate guide to the epq what is the production log. Example resources and information for epq, holy cross. Also, do you have you production log so i can look at it as an example. There is a clear emphasis in aqas extended project qualification on the. Aqa a level sociology book one including as level r. In parts one to four of the series, we covered choosing your topic, the qualities you need to be a successful epq candidate, writing your essay or creating your product, and writing your production log.
You must complete the production log aqa and deliver a presentation. Information for students and teachers of our edexcel level 3 extended project, including the specification, key documents and teaching support. If you wish to speak to mr harbron about your epq, please email him to arrange an appointment. The project log should be considered just as important as the essayartefactevent that you are producing, as it is worth a significant number of marks. Candidate record form, production log and assessment record 2022 225. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank teacher. But along the way he also created a blog to use as the project diary, a video and a podcast.
Although the essay is an important component of the project, most of the marks actually come from the log book make sure you use at least 3 types of sources of information, e. Example resources and information for epq, holy cross college. Aqa project qualifications level 3 extended project. We were informed that we need to complete a log book, which is an official aqa document that tracks your progress, and the correspondence between yourself and your supervisor. This production log book will be written using project q software for which you will be given. I will email you back asap with recommendations hopefully by friday 10th july. These forms will help you administer the level 3 extended project qualification. Extended project qualification survival guide everything you need to know to complete the epq. This specification will be published annually on the aqa website uk. Extended project qualification for year 12 enhancement. Our registered address is aqa, devas street, manchester m15 6ex.
Give as detailed a proposal as you can eg do not say i will use books and the internet give titles, authors, web addresses etc. If a book does not have a named author or editor, the reference begins with the title, e. Please list below any books, leaflets or other materials for example dvds, software packages, internet. I use this textbook to help memy students with epq. Teachers can get past papers earlier, starting 10 days after the exam, from secure key materials within e aqa. Biology alevel aqa extended project qualification epq. Epq epqhpq epq science examples aqa should i take an epq. This production log and assessment record consists of the pages listed below. Ultimate guide to the epq the presentation primrose kitten.
Our extended project qualification epq can provide your students with the skills that universities and employers look for and will help them to stand out from the crowd in their future careers. Please list below any books, leaflets or other materials eg dvds, software packages. My epq was artbased with my sketchbook submitted as my artefact. This should be rewarded despite any lack of explicit recording in the log. Your questions answered epq questionnaire please complete if you see this. Annotated example of an a record of initial ideas read this example and the notes before completing your record of initial ideas. Weve all taken them and all know the power they hold as, over the last 88 years, our medical knowledge and abilities have grown and advanced, leading to the eradication of some diseases, the ability to safely conduct complex operations and the increase of the average life expectancy of many western populations. Ocr extended project exemplar folder 6 5560 easy as pi. We were given information on how to research and track our epq. Epq presentation do the positive aspects of social media outweigh the negative.
Ive also included multiple excerpts from my log book, a key component of an epq. The production log is a 15page document in which you record your journey through the epqs. The production log and assessment record can be downloaded from. Epq support offers free access to a community of students, staff and academics looking to provide help and guidance for this qualification. Each page contains different content, some of which is to be filled out by you, some by your project supervisor, and some parts by the epq coordinator of your school. Level 3 extended project 9990 candidate record form. It is an independent learning opportunity unlike anything else available to you in the school curriculum. Furthermore, we would then have to justify these definitions and explain why certain things had been discounted e. You must check your school email after you have sent me your proposals. Aug 20, 2019 for example, the core product from my sons project was always going to be a dissertation. Research experience research was one of the most important parts when producing my epq. Above is a good example to illustrate what you will need to include this is an example from last year so the name is different record of initial planning rather than record of. The university of southampton was the first to introduce an alternative offer scheme for applicants who excel in the epqthis additional offer reflects our confidence in the epq as an excellent preparation for the kinds of independent study necessary for students to succeed at a research intensive university such as southampton.
I havent been writing down the names of the authorspublishers, but i have been keeping a record of the urls of the webpages i have been getting my sources from. Im currently taking part in the extended project qualification epq, which is a project that involves researching a topic area that you find interesting and writing a dissertation on it with a total word count of some 6000 words. Save the logbook under your name, using the following format. Oct 29, 2020 extended project qualification on the left hand side or below you will find links to exemplar a and a grade projects. You can view my submitted artefact and read my final essay here, which analysed different 19th century artists and considered what techniques and methods made an artist. An example is deforestation, where in brazil there are billions of trees which means 1 tree being cut down would have almost no impact on the epi figure. This includes meetings with your supervisor, planning, researching, organizing, writing and drafting. He interviewed real people for comments, created an illustration in adobe illustrator and found out how to use microsoft excel for a gantt chart. If aqa is satisfied that you have committed an offence you may be disqualified from all subjects. Sign up for free 30day, no obligation trials of the student etextbooks. The aqa specification has the following information.
Moderators have seen much excellent centre practice and many superb student outcomes. Candidate record form confirms your identity and that the work youre submitting is your. Another busy period of moderation has brought the june 2018 series for the extended project qualification to an end. An antibiotic is a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. Ive looked on amazon for books written by some of the people in the interviews and ive ordered a book. Presenting materials copied from books or other sources without acknowledgement. Opened an area of medicine i may want to specialise in. If you use or attempt to use any unfair practice you will be reported to aqa. The samples each provide a production log and a project product with some. Today we discuss how you can get the highest number of marks possible in the candidate proposal stage of your aqa extended projects production log. Aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales number 3644723. Got an a in epq today, ask me any questions you want about epq. Be aware that if your project is related to a course of study that you have already embarked on, the project must. This is an example of an epq dissertation fully meeting every criteria outlined in mark scheme clearly laid out and includes a fully descriptive and analytical activity log which is the bulk of the marks for the epq.
Level 3 extended project qualification 7993 specification. Extended project qualification teacher resource bank. Students can enjoy the freedom of working in their own way as they undertake a project based on a subject they are taking or an area of personal interest. This video introduces the production log for the aqa epq extended. Teacher resource bank candidate exemplar work sample one. Aug 22, 2016 aqa education aqa is a registered charity number 1073334 and a company limited by guarantee registered in england and wales number 3644723. Evidence for assessment comes from your production log, your 5,000 word. Epq teacher guide the production log and its purpose aqa. Candidate record form confirms your identity and that the work youre submitting is your own.
Please note that this example is for the aqa exam board. The extended project qualification level 3 aqa bolingbroke. These epq exemplar folders all received a or a grade and are a useful indication of the level of detail required. Sep 14, 2015 the project log should be considered just as important as the essayartefactevent that you are producing, as it is worth a significant number of marks. There is a clear emphasis in aqa s extended project qualification on the realisation of an authentic product developed using skills appropriate to the project. The extended project qualification aqa a piece of viola. Click on the subjects to browse the list of extended project qualification epq. Epqs and hpqs are, despite not nearly as wellknown as gcses or a levels, a pretty significant qualification for a student to undertake during senior school or sixth form. My name is selina cook and i am a second year student at worthing college. This article outlines 5 important tips i think all epqhpq students should know, whether they are writing an essay or creating an artefact.
Jul 10, 2016 14th september 2016 i attended an epq meeting today and was given some useful epq resources, for example a source evaluation sheet to keep records for my bibliography. The extended project qualification epq cranleigh school. In the fifth part of this eightpart series on the extended project qualification, we will be discussing the allimportant final presentation. Extended project qualification year 12 enhancement. Epq appointments are held during registration time in v7 and students will not be seen without an appointment. Epq support also offers centres the opportunity to subscribe to the online project log books service. The production log is a document that is used to record a students journey. It is an indepth study which can take the form of an experiment, extended essay. The extended project qualification level 3 aqa induction and. It is an indepth study which can take the form of an experiment, extended essay, performance or project. My research was collected from different sources such as websites, newspaper articles and documentaries.
It is recommended by aqa that you spend up to 120 learning hours on your project. We do not want the production log to become the main. A clear majority of centres were assessing projects accurately and these centre marks were found to be in tolerance of the aqa standard. Today we discuss how you can get the highest number of marks possible in the candidate proposal stage of your aqa extended projects. From time to time we use anonymous examples of candidates work in paper form. Also, i am doing the aqa epq and i need to fill in the production log. Prepared me for dealing with a heavy workload as a student and doctor.
City of london freemens school epq information 201920 by. Submission checklist an aidememoire for the supervisor to ensure candidates have finished all they should have done before submitting the piece. As part of aqa s commitment to assist students, aqa may make your coursework available on a strictly anonymous basis to teachers, examining staff and students in paper form or electronically, through the internet or other means, for the purpose of indicating a typical mark or for other educational purposes. I submitted my aqa extended project qualification in 2019 and received an a, with a mark of 48 out of 50. Students may choose to take the extended project qualification. Epq main page alevel aqa extended project qualification. The extended project qualification level 3 aqa induction and preparation for september 2018. Project qualifications examiner report epq june 2018 aqa.
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