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• Welcome• Introduce yourself• Housekeeping

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This is the agenda for todays training:10‐10.30 Specification structure and content overview10.30‐11 Planning for the new course11‐11.10 Tea/Coffee11.10‐12.30 Component 112.30‐1.30 Lunch1.30‐2.30 Component 22.30‐3.45 Component 33.45‐4 Close: Free support, next steps, questions

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These are the aims for the day. 

Read through the slide.

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Click to add notes

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Get an idea of who is currently teaching Edexcel, who has moved – judge how familiar they are with the course. 

It is worth checking how many have been to a launch event to gauge what they know about the new spec/assessment. 

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Our over‐arching proposition for Music is – inspiring great music teaching.

We have done this by:‐Providing qualifications with a clear structure‐Ensuring that student learn about musical theory through real pieces of music ‐Suggesting wider listening, to expand students’ knowledge, and help them to learn how to appraise unfamiliar pieces‐Clear question papers, so that students know what to answer, and clear assessment grids, so that you know how everything is marked‐Supporting you through the changes  ‐ including a brand new anthology

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Summarise the approach most centres will take to the new AS and A levels:

AS level•Generally taken over 1 year (though can be taken over 2 years).•Assessed at the same standard as the current AS level (generally at the end of Year 12).

A level•Generally taken over 2 years (though can be taken over 1 year).•Assessed at the same standard as the current A level (generally at the end of Year 13).

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Current specification•As this table shows, the last start date for a 2-year course is September 2015 (because last examinations are in 2017).•If you deliver 1-year AS and A level courses, then your last start date is September 2016.

New specification•As you can see, specifications were in centres in the autumn of 2015.•First teaching of both AS level and A level is in September 2016.•First AS level assessment will take place in 2017, and first A level assessment will take place in 2018.•I want to reiterate that if you deliver the full A level in 1 year, you won’t start delivering the new specification until September 2017. This is driven by the assessments – the first A level assessments for the new specification will be in 2018 (in 2017, there will only be AS level assessments).

If you deliver the course over 1 or 3 years, the best way to plan is to look at the assessment date. If it is 2017 or sooner, then it needs to be the current specification. If it is 2018 or later, then it needs to be the new spec

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These are the rules that all Awarding organisations have had to follow.

•New specifications have to include performing, composing and appraising•Students must now learn musical elements, contexts and languages, as defined by Ofqual•There must be at least 2 AoS at AS and 3 at A level containing Western Classical Music and non‐WCM

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The old AO3 is now divided into AO3 and AO4. Ofqual has ruled that the latter, which is more testing, must receive greater emphasis at A level than at AS. There is more on this under ‘Appraising’.

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‐Using set works in the AoS so students can learn musical elements, contexts and language based on real pieces of music‐Using set works to enable students to conduct in‐depth studies‐Wide range of Areas of Study and set works 

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All new AS and A level qualifications are linear and may require different teaching approaches than used currently, but this structure enables students to develop knowledge and understanding as they progress through the course.

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NEA = non‐exam assessment

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Mark schemes for non‐exam assessment (Performance and Composition) and for extended writing are now all levels‐based rather than points‐based.

When finding the correct level for the response, a ‘best fit’ approach is used to decide the level that most closely describes the quality of the response. Answers can display characteristics from more than one level and examiners will then use their professional judgment to decide the most appropriate level.

The top mark should be awarded for work that is as good as can be realistically expected within that level.

The bottom mark of the level is used for work that is the weakest that could be expected at that level.

The middle mark is a reasonable match to the descriptor.

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The awarding of 0 marks for under‐length performance submissions is an Ofqual requirement – not something peculiar to Pearson.

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Alongside set works, which we will look at later, students must react in the examination to unfamiliar music.

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What is the new relationship between AS and A level?

You could take a straw poll to see how many are planning to enter students for AS.  

Has your centre decided? Is this an ‘all subjects’ decision?

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Breadth: Some may wish to supplement a 3 A Level programme with an additional AS in Music.Decision later: Some may start with four subjects dropping to three in Year 13. They may wish to inform this decision with AS results.In addition one of the key regulatory requirements is that AS and A Level qualifications are co‐teachable.

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Session 2. Here we will look at some ways to structure teaching the new qualifications.

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There is a course planner online which provides an approach to a co‐teachable AS and A level Year 12.There are also separate course planners for AS and A level courses.

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A suggested overview plan for the first year (Year 12) of a two‐year A Level course.

The detail of this plan can be found online. See the link on the next slide.

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Similarly, the second year (Year 13) of this course.

The detail of this plan can be found online at the link on the screen

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Explain that the rest of the meeting will go through the specification in detail, but before doing so we will break into discussion groups to raise the questions on Slide 32 and any other questions.Do hold a plenary session where points discussed can be shared with the whole group.

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The Difficulty Level of the music is built into the assessment grid.The performance is assessed as a whole – this is not piece‐by‐piece assessment which is then averaged.The public performance must be in front of at least two people, but the external examiner will assess the performance on the basis of the recording provided.Longer performances are acceptable but guided maxima of 10 minutes at AS and 12 minutes at A level are advised, although all submissions will be heard in full by the examiner.Performances under the time minimum will receive no marks. The timing does not include verbal introductions, tuning up or pauses between pieces.

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Solo performingA solo performance is considered to be a piece in which the student’s part plays a significant or leading role, and its contribution to the music is distinctive and clearly recognisable in its individuality. The performance may be on any instrument or voice in any style or genre.Music that was written with an accompaniment must be performed with that accompaniment. The accompaniment should not be altered to double the solo line. The usual accompaniment for a solo performance will be by one other performer on a contrasting instrument. For instance, a singer, flautist or trombonist may be accompanied by a pianist, a jazz saxophonist may be accompanied by a double bass player. However, students are able to perform with a larger ensemble where there is a clear solo part throughout and where the music was originally written for these forces.Performances accompanied by backing tracks are acceptable, but the part to be assessed must not be audible as part of the backing track.

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Ensemble performingAn ensemble performance must consist of two or more people performing undoubled, simultaneously sounding, independent parts, with or without additional backing or accompaniment as appropriate.When performing their ensemble students should, in addition to accuracy and other essentials of effective performance described above, pay attention to balance and the demands of other parts.A solo with accompaniment is not acceptable as an ensemble unless the student being assessed is the accompanist.Performances accompanied by backing tracks are acceptable, but the part to be assessed must not be audible as part of the backing track.

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Teachers should help students understand rubrics and the assessment criteria. They should help students select their pieces and can make suggestions about style and technique.If the student accompanies themselves (e.g. singing with guitar accompaniment), they must choose what element of their performance is to be assessed. The teacher can advise them about this.

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The student introduction must include name, centre number, candidate number, instrument, and role in the performance (e.g. solo)The teacher must authenticate the performance on the appropriate form.Performances can be re‐recorded during the appropriate time period but the whole performance must be re‐recorded, not just part of it.

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Performances not supported with adequate documentation cannot be assessed.

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No holistic grid in new specification.• Grid 1: Technical control assesses the student’s ability to control the instrument• Grid 2 assesses the student’s ability to play with accuracy and fluency• Grid 3 assesses the student’s ability to communicate and interpret music with an 

understanding of style and contextThe three new levels‐based grids are common to AS and A Level – as is the case with the current specification. Differentiation is achieved by the different minimum playing times and the different difficulty level.Take some time now to look at the three Performance Assessment grids in detail (Specification, pages 16‐21).

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This means that a really outstanding performance of a Grade 7 standard piece will achieve 60/60 at A Level. A really outstanding performance of a Grade 6 piece would achieve 48/60. However a Grade 8+ piece achieving 40/48 on the assessment criteria will get 60/60 after scaling.This level of reward for difficulty relates directly to that on the current Edexcel specification.

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Now is the time to listen to some student work marked using the new grids.

See the extensive note to Slide 44 in the Trainer Delivery Booklet.

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There is only one way to develop performance skills and that is through performing regularly, so teachers should encourage a culture of performance if they want their pupils to do well. These performances should very much build towards the style and length required for assessment: if the assessment is to be a solo performance then performing as a soloist should build towards this, rather than playing in an ensemble. The muscle movements and endurance required need to be developed by training in just the same way as athletes prepare for a race. Inexperienced performers often blame themselves: “I really can’t perform” whereas performance is largely a matter of conditioning.

A Level performance is assessed via a recording, so it is important that pupils create a recording that accurately reflects their skills. It is worthwhile doing practice recordings throughout the course so that the pupil becomes aware of how well they communicate and how they can improve. Working on dynamic range, clarity of articulation, and the shaping of musical phrases will always help.

Whilst the quality of recording submitted is not assessed, it is clearly important for the pupil that the quality is good enough to reflect their achievements. Explore venues for recording – what is the best space to use in your school or college?

Teachers can also help pupils in their choice of repertoire. Because recordings can only take place in a short part of the final year of the course (from March 1st for submission by mid‐May) it is best to know that repertoire choices are appropriate well in advance.

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If time permits, a discussion about how teachers support performing could be useful.

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Note that there are significant differences between the requirements for AS  and A level.

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As with the Performing component failure to achieve the minimum combined length will result in no marks for this component. While this is not an Ofqual requirement (only performances under the minimum times receive zero marks), we have applied the rule to ccomposing for consistency across the specification. The maximum guided length for a composing submission is 6 minutes 30 seconds at AS and 8 minutes at A level, but combined compositions beyond this suggested maximum will still be marked. The guided maximum is simply intended to prevent students self‐penalising by attempting too much.

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Group compositions cannot be submitted although it is permissible for students to work together on their preliminary research. Compositions chosen for submission should be of sufficient length and complexity to showcase the ability of the student.The student must introduce themselves and their composition at the start of the recording. This announcement and gaps between the compositions do not count towards the combined total time for the composition. All the recordings for a centre should be submitted on a single CD or USB stick with the candidates’ work clearly labelled.Details on teacher supervision are provided to aid authentication of the work as the student’s own. Teachers must monitor and authenticate preparatory work to ensure it is the student’s unaided, personal, independent work. Teacher guidance during the composition period must be restricted to advice on the availability and suitability of sources and materials, the prevention of plagiarism and ensuring that the work is conducted in accordance with specification requirements and procedures. Teachers can help students to understand rubrics and assessment criteria. Teachers must not provide students with solutions.

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Note that the supervision of the final write‐up and recording is in addition to the minimum of two hours’ work under teacher supervision mentioned earlier.

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Details of what to expect in A level briefs can be found on pp.29‐30 of the specification.The supervision rules here are the same as those with free composition.

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This applies to A level only.

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Full details of what to expect in briefs assessing technique can be found on pp.30‐31 of the specification.Care must be taken that the balance of the free composition and the composition to a brief assessing technique is such that the combined minimum duration of 6 minutes at A Level is achieved – a short composition to a brief assessing technique may well require a longer free composition.

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Having presented a detailed overview of he Composing Component, if there is time, allow some minutes for discussion of topics such as:Will the new specification make me change the way I currently teach composition?When should teachers start to prepare students for the brief assessing technique?Or others that may be raised.

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Grid 1: Coherence concerns the design and management of musical structures and ideas, including the balance of unity and variety.Grid 2: Expressive control concerns the management of the musical elements in the pacing of moods and atmosphere, effects and dramatic flow, appropriate to the style or genre. The response to the brief is also assessed here. For free composition, students must provide details of their intentions regarding the context of the piece, such as its intended purpose and audience. This effectiveness in meeting this is then assessed in this grid.Grid 3: Technical control concerns the control of musical elements, devices and conventions appropriate to the style and genre, including the handling of forces and textures.Whilst the same things are assessed, the three new levels‐based grids are different at AS and A level to achieve appropriate differentiation in demand.Take some time now to look at the three A level Composing assessment grids in detail (Specification, pages 37‐39)

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Now is the time to look at some student work marked using the new grids.

See the long note for Slide 57 in the Trainer Delivery Booklet.

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Grid 1: Coherence concerns the organisation of the music, including areas like melodic construction, harmony and rhythm.Grid 2: Expressive control concerns the use of appropriate and expressive stylistic characteristics, idioms and conventions appropriate to the brief.Grid 3: Technical control concerns handling of techniques required for each brief. In the Bach chorale and the two‐part counterpoint this will be the security of the part writing and handling of dissonance, whilst in the arrangement task it will concern the handling of instruments and textures, and in the remix task the handling of timbres, sound manipulation and procedures.The fourth grid assessing the response to the brief is individual to each task.Take some time now to look at the four A level Composing assessment grids for compositions to a brief assessing technique in detail (Specification, pages 43‐51).

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Now is the time to look at some student work marked using the new grids.

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To be successful in the A Level examination it is essential that students are fully aware of the demands of the assessment criteria. In essence the marks are awarded for:

‐The development and extension of musical ideas into structures which have a good balance between unity and variety. The very best compositions will show sophistication and imagination

‐The creation of appropriate moods and atmospheres, and ensuring that the music meets the intended purpose and audience. The very best compositions will ensure that a variety of moods are communicated successfully and that they together demonstrate an excellent response to the brief

‐Idiomatic handling of appropriate forces, textures and stylistic conventions

Rather than planning and embarking on one long composition at the start of the course it would be sensible to set smaller composition goals initially. This work may later feed into the final composition, but there would be no expectation that it had to. Set tasks that invite students to conjure up a specific mood and atmosphere. Once some of these are completed, try linking them together into a convincing structure. Look at the forces used, research them, check that the music composed is playable. All of this will enhance the chance of success with the final composition.

Remember that the free composition could be started in Year 12, whilst the set briefs 

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are not published until 1st September in Year 13. The earlier start may be useful if, for example, a longer composition is needed to match a shorter brief assessing technique.

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Preparation for the compulsory brief assessing technique should start at the beginning of the course, since the demands of each brief require significant preparation. 

The two Baroque briefs are already supported by a wealth of potential resources, and may well be very familiar to teachers from previous Edexcel specifications. This familiarity can give teachers confidence when delivering the course. However, these briefs will result in short submissions that will need to be matched by a longer free composition or composition to a brief.

The two new briefs may well relate to the techniques used in free composition to develop material. Teachers may, therefore, feel that these briefs are appealing if they consider that they will be teaching the same skills to complete these tasks as they will be teaching for the free composition or composition to a brief. Basic arrangement and remix tasks taught in the early months of the course may well be ideal preparation for later free composition.

Whatever the route taken, it is probably wisest that centres try not to stretch themselves too thinly by having students attempt a number of briefs assessing technique. An early decision about which brief they intend to follow will ensure that the maximum time can be given to preparation.

If there is time, a discussion about how teachers support composing activities could be useful.

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Ofqual has defined in detail the expected knowledge of musical elements, contexts and language expected at A level. This is detailed on pp.54‐58 of the specification.In essence students must:‐Be able to analyse and evaluate music in written or aural form, including unfamiliar music‐Be able to form critical judgments on music‐Show an understanding of genres, styles and traditions‐Use acute aural perception and discrimination skills‐Use appropriate technical musical vocabulary‐Show an understanding of music’s context

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Highlight the different weightings here. This is reflected in the Command Word Taxonomy found in appendix 5 of the specification (p.86) – for example “Name” is AO3 whilst “Explain” is AO4. Draw particular attention to “Compare” which requires relative judgments, not just statements. Take some time working through the different command words found here. Note the different emphasis on questioning here which is expecting not only what is happening but also why. Discussion point, if there is time: Will these command words affect the way the set works are taught?

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The set works have been chosen to provide students with the depth of knowledge of musical elements, language and context.Students should be encouraged to express their ideas about the set works using correct musical vocabulary.

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Exact versions of score and performance will be listed on the website ahead of first teaching – we are still clearing copyright.

There will be a new print and audio anthology produced for ease of access to the material.

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These are listed in appendix 4 of the A level specification (pp.84‐85).

Also note that there is a detailed music vocabulary list in Appendix 3 of the A level specification (p.77).

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Any score required for the assessment will be provided as a resource booklet. Students will not be taking blank copies of the anthology into the examination.

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The first three questions will have skeleton scores and each will involve listening to an excerpt from a set work. Each of these questions will come from a different Area of Study.

The fourth question, dictation, will be from unfamiliar music featuring musical elements, language and contexts related to those in the set works. In the Sample Assessment material available online this question is in two parts: in the first, students are asked to complete the central portion of a melody, whilst in the second they have a full melody which contains errors and they asked to rewrite this melody correctly.

The first question in section B will use an unfamiliar piece of music related to one of the set works. A recording of the music will be provided, but no score. Students are expected to draw on their study of the set works to make critical judgments on an unfamiliar excerpt.The final question will be an essay from a choice of three options, each from a different Area of Study, based on a set work but expecting students to comment on other music too. No recording is provided for this question but an illustrative extract of the score will be available in the resource booklet. It is expected that students will answer based on the whole set work – not just the portion printed for the examination.

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In format this is very similar to the AS examination. In the Sample Assessment Materials the dictation question here is the completion of a melodic line which has more complex intervals and rhythms than that expected at AS.Take time to look at the SAMs and do revisit the idea of levels based mark schemes with the essay questions 5 and 6.

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Take time to look at the SAMs and do revisit the idea of levels‐based mark schemes with the essay questions 5 and 6.

Invite discussion about how to develop wider listening. 

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Pages 55‐58 of the specification are essential reading when preparing for the appraising examination. They consider in some detail the knowledge of musical elements, contexts and language expected from an A Level student. The set works have been chosen as a good starting point, supplemented by the wider listening, but it might be a successful strategy to spend some lessons exploring the broader concepts across a range of music. For example, listening to a range of well contrasted pieces and focusing entirely on their use of sonority or texture or structure, using aural perception to focus on one feature alone. This will be particularly useful when faced with unfamiliar music in the examination. It should also inform students’ choices when they are composing.

Many centres have a wealth of materials on their shelves related to existing or legacy GCE or GCSE specifications. Don’t overlook these, and all the associated notes and other materials on hand, when planning a programme of wider listening. The existing Edexcel New Anthology of Music holds a wealth of pieces which are a good starting point for wider listening.

Building on expectations at GCSE, dictation features in this examination and this skill will need to be practised regularly if students are to respond successfully. Carefully developing the notation of rhythmic ideas and pitch patterns, and then combining them in the notation of a melodic phrase, takes time, but is a good starter activity in lessons, bringing an immediate aural focus to an appraising session. Remember to allow students to listen to the phrase to be notated as many times as they need. Give them every 

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opportunity to get the answer as accurately as they can.

Note that the A level questioning now doesn’t just want students to identify musical features, it also wants them to state their effect and purpose. This style of response will require a slightly different teaching approach, as will the levels‐based mark schemes already discussed.

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This slide relates to our integrated proposition for providing centres with the full range of support to plan lessons, teach students, track & assess students and develop their students and themselves as teachers

The hyperlinks take you to the website for A level Music and also our paid for resources (which are not necessary to take the qual). But the benefits of these paid for resources will enable you to plan, teach, track & assess and develop.

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It is very important to stress this aspect of the qualification. This is a real USP compared to other AOs.

Spend a while on this slide. Go through the support available and stress how useful it all is.

The ‘Getting Started Guide’, course planners, mapping documents and schemes of work are all available already on the website.

Exemplars for all components will be available from the website in May.

Set work support guides for each of the set works will be available after Easter, these will help students and teachers understand the key features of each of the set works. 

Training on all aspects of the new specification will be available over the coming months.

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ResultsPlus is a free online results analysis tool for teachers that gives you a detailed breakdown of your students’ performance in Edexcel exams.

Widely used by teachers across the country, ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available of your students’ performance and helps you to identify topics and skills where your students could benefit from further learning, helping them gain a deeper understanding of their subject.

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Read through the slide

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Read through the slide

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Talk about the changes to GCSE for first teaching from Sept 2016.

Stress it has been designed and developed alongside the AS/A level so the GCSE fully supports progression to this A level. Follows similar structure, use of three components, more set works. Fully engaging and demanding for the students. 

They have to perform and compose two pieces each, but with reduced minimum time. Exam for the appraising.

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Refer to leaflet in pack if delegates want to know more

Can ask if anyone in the room is an examiner, so that delegates can discuss experiences.

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Please make sure delegates complete the evaluation and ITO forms

These help us to plan future events, and will enable us to keep people informed when new resources are available, etc.

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Finish by asking if delegates have any questions – it is worth reminding them about the free support materials that are available.

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