The EPQ is a single component linear qualification and an internally assessed qualification. Students undertake their Extended Project in the context of a project topic they have selected, in agreement with their mentor. The outcome of the project can be a design, performance, report, dissertation or artefact. EPQ will only be offered in year 12. EPQs are currently graded A* to E and they are worth up to half an A level, as well as UCAS points. An A* in the EPQ is worth 28 UCAS points, an A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12 and an E 8.
- No entry requirements. Consider the time balance with other 3 subjects. - Students wanting to study subjects in the Academic Pathway must meet the minimum average points score listed below, including a Grade 5 in English, and meet the individual subject entry criteria
Students need to produce a project proposal, project log, a written report and a presentation. Students will be assessed against four objectives: AO1 Manage ‐ Identify, design, plan and complete the individual project or task within a group project, applying organisation skills and strategies to meet stated objectives AO2 Use resources ‐Obtain and select information from a range of sources, analyse data, apply relevantly and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate linkages, connections and complexities of their topic AO3 Develop and realise ‐ Select and use a range of skills, including new technologies, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, and to achieve planned outcomes AO4 Review ‐ Evaluate outcomes including own learning and performance. Select and use a range of communication skills and media to convey and present outcomes and conclusions
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, SG2 0HS |
The EPQ is a single component linear qualification and an internally assessed qualification. Students undertake their Extended Project in the context of a project topic they have selected, in agreement with their mentor. The outcome of the project can be a design, performance, report, dissertation or artefact. EPQ will only be offered in year 12. EPQs are currently graded A* to E and they are worth up to half an A level, as well as UCAS points. An A* in the EPQ is worth 28 UCAS points, an A 24, B 20, C 16, D 12 and an E 8.
- No entry requirements. Consider the time balance with other 3 subjects. - Students wanting to study subjects in the Academic Pathway must meet the minimum average points score listed below, including a Grade 5 in English, and meet the individual subject entry criteria
Students need to produce a project proposal, project log, a written report and a presentation. Students will be assessed against four objectives: AO1 Manage ‐ Identify, design, plan and complete the individual project or task within a group project, applying organisation skills and strategies to meet stated objectives AO2 Use resources ‐Obtain and select information from a range of sources, analyse data, apply relevantly and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate linkages, connections and complexities of their topic AO3 Develop and realise ‐ Select and use a range of skills, including new technologies, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, and to achieve planned outcomes AO4 Review ‐ Evaluate outcomes including own learning and performance. Select and use a range of communication skills and media to convey and present outcomes and conclusions