EPQ About the course
Students follow the AQA Extended Project Qualification course. It is completely different to anything which may have been studied before because the student decides what they would like to learn about and the title of the project they would like to complete. This means that they have almost total autonomy (control) over what they wish to study, as long as the title enables them to reach their full potential and achieve the best grades they are capable of. In the EPQ lessons, students will learn some very useful skills which are valued by all universities and will prove extremely beneficial in future academic and professional careers. These skills include: - Organisational and time-management strategies - How to research and use resources effectively - Problem-solving techniques - The importance of reviewing work and self-evaluating academic performance - Presentational skills to engage your audience Each student will work closely with a teacher who will act as a supervisor to provide clear guidance and support to help them to complete their project on time and to the best of their ability. Assessment A student’s Production Log, a presentation to an audience, and a research project of approximately 5,000 words (or approximately 1,000 words for an artefact) are assessed using the following criteria: Components
Description
Marks
AO1 - Manage
- Identify the topic, state aims and produce a plan
10
AO2 - Use of resources
- Evidence of detailed research and evaluation of a wide range of sources - Critical analysis and use of research
10
- Evidence of decision-making and problem solving - Communication skills and synthesising information from a variety of sources
20
- Detailed and careful evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of the completed project
10
AO3 - Develop and realise AO4 - Review
21
