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(From KS2 to HE and work)\nHow is progress tracked and supported?\nHow have the reformed GCSE and A-level specifications impacted upon awareness of progression? What aspects of science education have been impacted?\nHow is progression into HE and the world of work encouraged and tracked?\n8\nProgression?\nWhat is the impact of the new A-levels on HE experience?\nWhat is the impact of changes to summative assessment?\n9\nPost-16 research interests\nClick to edit Master text styles\nSecond level\nThird level\nFourth level\nFifth level\n10\nResearch topics\nThis is an opportunity to reflect on the research we are undertaking, the approaches we have identified and the questions we have started to explore.\n11\nUpdate on areas of research\nA-level practical skill assessment through CPAC and examination items\nFactors impacting upon distribution of A-level Unclassified grades compared to CPAC pass\nImpact of CPAC pass on skill base of HE students\nOutcomes of A-level Physics options\nExploration of Progression from GCSE subject to          A-level subject for matched students\n12\nA-level practical skill assessment through CPAC and examination items\nPractical skills assessed directly through the practical endorsement against the CPAC criteria and graded as Pass/Fail on certificate\nPractical skills assessed indirectly through the questions asked on the examination papers\n13\nFactors impacting upon distribution of A-level Unclassified grades compared to CPAC pass\n14\nImpact of CPAC pass on skill base of HE students\n15\nOutcomes of A-level Physics options\n16\nExploration of Progression from GCSE subject to A-level subject for matched students\nClick to edit Master text styles\nSecond level\nThird level\nFourth level\nFifth level\n17\nGCSE research interests\nClick to edit Master text styles\nSecond level\nThird level\nFourth level\nFifth level\n18\nGCSE research interests\nEffect of teaching time on the performance of students on different GCSE pathways\nEffective assessment of practical skills − Legacy ISAs","cbCaibS43MfFqVUx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibS43MfFqVUx","pptx",2836318,26,"English","# Outline for the session\n# Life of a specification\n# Looking forward...\n## What would you like the GCSE and A-level specifications to look like?\n# Why should we undertake research?\n## Why?\n## Progression?\n## Post-16 research interests\n# Research topics\n# Update on areas of research\n## A-level practical skill assessment through CPAC and examination items\n## Factors impacting upon distribution of A-level Unclassified grades compared to CPAC pass\n## Impact of CPAC pass on skill base of HE students\n## Outcomes of A-level Physics options\n## Exploration of Progression from GCSE subject to A-level subject for matched students\n# GCSE research interests\n## Effect of teaching time on performance across GCSE pathways\n## Effective assessment of practical skills\n## Subject teaching at GCSE\n## Co-delivery of Entry Level Certificate and GCSE Combined Science\n# Research - work with us\n# How did we do?\n# Thank you","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the session for the AQA science curriculum team?\",\"answer\":\"The session provides an update on current research projects in the science curriculum team and invites participants to share views on current issues. 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