I went to a very informative - and encouraging - OCR presentation on the
new A levels.
Key points to emerge include:
* The QCA specification implied the existing structure of syllabus would
change considerably. The new specifications maintain 95% continuity in terms
of content.
* AS will be nearer A level than GCSE standard and will focus on 'low order
skills eg knowledge while A2 will emphasise 'high order' analysis etc
* Synoptic assessment in A2 only making up 20% of whole A level but 40% of
A2. A key change. .Synoptic assessment can only be terminal (sic) ie at the
end of the course.
* Sittings in Jan and June only
* Key skills to be given points by universities (2 for level 3). Business
Studies is a natural vehicle for delivering key skills. A * huge * marketing
opportunity.
* Specifications out by Jan 2000 to start Sep 2000
* Joint Economics & Business syllabus to rival Nuffield
I like the OCR economics syllabus because a) no multiple choice and b) it
is heavily weighted into applying a tool box of concepts to economic issues.
But I would say that would I not.
I am convinced that others like multiple choice and their current syllabus.
Given Sep 2000 is a real turning point can I encourage everyone to share
their experiences? Which specifications are you going for? Why? Lets have a
healthy discussion on this thread?
Best wihses
Richard Young
31 Newland Mill
Witney OX8 6HH
Tel: 01993 200110
Email [log in to unmask]
PS I have received several spreadsheets and will be looking at them ASAP.
Alos investigating Office 2000. Its web publishing opportunities look, on
paper to be very worthwhile eg publish an excel spreadsheet in html and
allow web comments to be posted and user input. Will put up an example as
soon as I have mastered it :-)
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