Study Skills

Assessment

The EPQ has three parts to it. The first part is a record of procedure, a ‘log’ which charts the origins, progress and setbacks of a pupil’s investigation, and reflects, critically, upon what they have achieved over the course of completing the EPQ. Then there is the ‘product’ which usually takes the form of a 5,000 word essay, but it can also be an event which the pupil has managed, or an artefact they have created. Finally, and importantly, pupils are required to make a ten minute presentation on their work to a live audience and questions will be asked. Sixth Formers begin work on their EPQs in June of Year 12 and aim to finish them by March of Year 13.