The Extended Project is a Level 3 qualification that can be taken as an extra course in addition to the other subjects you are doing in Year 13. You have the freedom to choose the theme for your project; you might want to do something linked to your current subjects or what you hope to study at university, or simply something you are interested in. Universities are keen on students who have the Extended Project qualification because it develops the sort of skills needed in higher education. It is worth the same UCAS points as an AS-level course, but not all universities accept the points towards a conditional offer they may make you. The Extended Project is designed to help you: • Develop and improve your own learning and performance as a critical, reflective, and independent learner • Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • Extend your skills in time management, planning, research, critical thinking, evaluation and presentation • Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise.
You require good time management skills, a commitment to work hard and meet deadlines, and, above all, the ability to work independently. You will be expected to spend about 120 hours (five hours per week) completing your project by the deadline in March of Year 13. During the year you will be expected to attend a number of lessons and seminars as well as a series of meetings with a teacher who will supervise your project. Towards the end of Year 12 students will have the opportunity to apply to take the course. Acceptance will depend on whether you have demonstrated, during your Year 12 studies, that you are likely to make a success of the project.
You have a choice over the format of your project; many students choose to write a 5000-word dissertation, however, you could create an artifact, a design or a performance, all of which will need to include 1500 words about your work. On completion of the main piece of work, you will make a presentation to an audience that includes your supervisor. You will also have to keep a clear and detailed record of your planning and progress throughout the project. This, along with the project and the presentation, make up the completed work for assessment. Assessment is more focused on the process than the information that is included in the final submission. You will be assessed in four different areas: • Managing: understand and undertake an active role in how the project is organized • Using resources: be able to plan and carry out independent research • Developing and realizing: plan, organize, research, and develop a project to progress it to a conclusion and evaluate the outcome • Reviewing: use relevant techniques, work with others (including your supervisor), and use problem-solving and management techniques.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
The Extended Project is a Level 3 qualification that can be taken as an extra course in addition to the other subjects you are doing in Year 13. You have the freedom to choose the theme for your project; you might want to do something linked to your current subjects or what you hope to study at university, or simply something you are interested in. Universities are keen on students who have the Extended Project qualification because it develops the sort of skills needed in higher education. It is worth the same UCAS points as an AS-level course, but not all universities accept the points towards a conditional offer they may make you. The Extended Project is designed to help you: • Develop and improve your own learning and performance as a critical, reflective, and independent learner • Develop and apply decision-making and problem-solving skills • Extend your skills in time management, planning, research, critical thinking, evaluation and presentation • Develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise.
You require good time management skills, a commitment to work hard and meet deadlines, and, above all, the ability to work independently. You will be expected to spend about 120 hours (five hours per week) completing your project by the deadline in March of Year 13. During the year you will be expected to attend a number of lessons and seminars as well as a series of meetings with a teacher who will supervise your project. Towards the end of Year 12 students will have the opportunity to apply to take the course. Acceptance will depend on whether you have demonstrated, during your Year 12 studies, that you are likely to make a success of the project.
You have a choice over the format of your project; many students choose to write a 5000-word dissertation, however, you could create an artifact, a design or a performance, all of which will need to include 1500 words about your work. On completion of the main piece of work, you will make a presentation to an audience that includes your supervisor. You will also have to keep a clear and detailed record of your planning and progress throughout the project. This, along with the project and the presentation, make up the completed work for assessment. Assessment is more focused on the process than the information that is included in the final submission. You will be assessed in four different areas: • Managing: understand and undertake an active role in how the project is organized • Using resources: be able to plan and carry out independent research • Developing and realizing: plan, organize, research, and develop a project to progress it to a conclusion and evaluate the outcome • Reviewing: use relevant techniques, work with others (including your supervisor), and use problem-solving and management techniques.