New Edexcel International GCSEs

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1 Image by Christof Van Der Walt New Edexcel International GCSEs Launch Event Academic Qualification update 1

2 Image by Christof VanDerWalt Image by Leah Juarez Luka Hunter Portfolio Manager, International GCSE Overview of the session Our new Edexcel International GCSEs Pearson s World Class Qualifications design principles Transferable skills 9-to-1 grading scale Support and resources Questions after each topic 3

3 Our new Edexcel International GCSEs

4 Edexcel International GCSEs Part of our portfolio of Edexcel qualifications for schools: Primary and Lower Secondary curriculums International GCSEs GCSEs International A Levels (IALs) GCE A Levels Designed for international learners: Supports progression from Lower Secondary to Level 3 Provides a trusted international standard recognised as equivalent to UK GCSE and other qualifications 4

5 Context for redevelopment Ensure content is up-to-date and relevant Build progression to International A Levels (IALs) Ensure comparability to GCSEs reforms (9-1) Enhanced and updated support World Class Qualifications principles 6

6 International GCSE Features Linear structure & external assessment 9-1 grading scale: rewarding high achievement Evolutionary change: updated content with international focus & context Developing transferable skills alongside subject competencies Recognition and progression worldwide Examinations in June (& January*) 7

7 Full 9-1 International GCSE suite from September 2017 English and Humanities Maths and Science Business & ICT Languages Art and Design Bangladesh Studies English Language (A and B)* English Literature* English as a Second Language* Geography Global Citizenship History Islamiyat Pakistan Studies Religious Studies Mathematics (A and B)* Further Pure Mathematics Biology* Human Biology* Chemistry* Physics* Science (Double Award)* Science (Single Award) Accounting* Business Studies Commerce* Computer Science Economics* ICT Arabic (First Language)* Bengali* Chinese French German Greek (First Language) Sinhala Spanish Swahili Tamil First assessment May/June 2019, with optional first assessment in May/June 2018 for qualifications in bold. *Denotes January and June assessment Academic Qualification update

8 Transition from current International GCSE Last Assessment dates June 2018 Art and Design Bangladesh Studies Business Studies English as a Second Language Geography Global Citizenship European MFL: German; Greek; French; Spanish History ICT Islamiyat Pakistan Studies Religious Studies Other Languages: Chinese; Hindi; Sinhala; Swahili; Tamil; Urdu June 2018 and January 2019 Accounting Arabic First Language Biology Bengali Chemistry Commerce English Language A English Language B English Literature Economics Further Pure Mathematics Human Biology Mathematics A Mathematics B Physics Science (Double Award) June 2019 Classical Arabic Gujarati Turkish 9

9 World Class Qualifications

10 Background Develop qualifications that support young people globally to meet challenges of 21 st Century Ensure courses and assessment support young people to develop the capabilities they need to progress and prosper in their lives Utilise Pearson expertise in curriculum, assessment design, learning technologies and education policy Formed Expert Panel to better understand best practices from schools systems in highperforming jurisdictions and the priorities of higher education and employers to establish framework for qualification design Pearson research commissioned the best researchers to grapple with the toughest challenges we face in education

11 World Class Qualifications Pearson s World Class Qualification design principles mean all Edexcel qualifications are developed to be Rigorous, Demanding, Inclusive and Empowering Externally approved by the Expert Panel for World Class Qualifications Content and assessment are demanding, meaningful and meet needs of end users Accessible to all its target students Demanding Inclusive World Class Qualifications Rigorous Empowering Design of assessments ensures confidence in grades Provides students with knowledge and skills to progress successfully 12

12 World Class Qualifications Expert Panel 12

13 WCQ features in International GCSEs L3 and HE educators consulted: Ensures progression Reviewed for EAL: Accessibility for international students Benchmarked to CEFR: English level requirements clear Culturally sensitive and relevant content: Ensure sensitivity to contexts of international learners Promote a global outlook Quality marking systems: Accurate and reliable results Online subject expert panels End users helping shape design and development 113

14 Ultimately it is excellent teaching that is the key factor to a learner s success but we are confident [as a panel] we have supported the development of Edexcel International GCSE qualifications that are outstanding for their coherence, thoroughness and attention to detail and can be regarded as representing worldclass best practice. Pearson s Expert Panel for World Class Qualifications, taken from the new International GCSE Specification Appendix. 14

15 Transferable Skills

16 Transferable Skills Frameworks Skills frameworks adapted to support design of new Edexcel International GCSEs Ensure learners acquire skills needed to access Higher Education and fulfilling careers Cognitive skills Core skills brain uses to think, learn and reason used to carry out any task. Intrapersonal Skills Emotional intelligence, ability to know, understand and mange own emotions and learning. Interpersonal Skills Life skills used every day to communicate and interact with others, individually and in groups. 16

17 Information and Support 17

18 Assessments that support progression 18

19 9-1 Grading

20 9-1 Grading Video

21 9-1 Awarding Grading system changing but commitment to awarding grades that accurately reflect learner exam performance remains the same. Set new grade boundaries minimum number of marks needed to achieve each grade for each assessment of each qualification. Small variations in exam difficulty each year do not impact student outcomes Edexcel awarding is accurate, reliable, and provides the quality students deserve.

22 9-1 Scale 19

23 Exemplar Marked Responses Exemplars of marked student responses from new Sample Assessment Materials for English, Maths and Science. Support understanding of how the mark scheme is applied. Variety of student ability is shown, helping demonstrate how highest marks for a question can be achieved. 23

24 Benefits for learners Greater differentiation across levels of attainment Rewards truly outstanding achievement Provides more information about student attainment to help progression to A Level Same scale for Pearson Edexcel GCSE and International GCSE allows clear comparison with English standards, unlike old A* to G grading 20

25 International GCSE Support

26 World Class Qualifications Support Plan Support to help you get ready to teach and plan Develop Professional development to support great teaching Teach Resources to support your impact on learner outcomes Track and Assess Support to track progress and help you prepare for assessment 26

27 Support Overview Free support Getting Started Guide & Scheme of Work Getting Ready to Teach Events Subject interpretation of transferable skills Subject Advisor Results Plus Regional Support Manager Additional support for selected subjects Curriculum Matched Publishing Lesson plans Exemplar Marked Responses Topic booklets & Subject guides Additional SAMs Exam Wizard 29

28 Getting started overview Provide an overview of the new qualification including: Key features of the qualification Qualification overview Number of papers, assessment structure, assessment objectives, content overview What s New Overview of changes that have been made to the new qualification compared to current one Text/Topics Guidance Understanding Assessment Further support on changes; understand Assessment Objectives; support on planning, including suggested activities with examples from SAMs and Mark Schemes to support in-depth understanding of qualification assessment structure and design. Qualification delivery guidance, including transferable skills High Level Course Planner Suggested Resources 30

29 Editable Schemes of Work 31

30 Topic Booklets and Subject Guides 30

31 Edexcel International GCSE (9 1) Resources from Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9-1) Resources 31

32 Edexcel International GCSE (9 1) Specifically developed for international learners, with appropriate international content. Points of interest put learning in a real-world, international context, making it engaging and relevant for all learners, to a global standard. Transferable skills, needed for progression into higher education and employment, are embedded throughout and explicitly signposted, allowing students to understand, and engage with, the skills they re gaining. 32

33 Edexcel International GCSE (9 1) Exam practice tests and exam-style questions cover the whole chapter and provide quick, effective feedback on students progress and gets them accustomed to what they ll see in the exam. Chapter summaries state the most important points in each chapter and aid revision. 33

34 Global Schools Publishing Schedule (1) Title Subject Area Planned Pub date Maths A SB1 & ActiveBook and ActiveLearn Digital Service Mathematics Available English Language A SB & ActiveBook English Available English Language B SB & ActiveBook English Spring 2017 English Literature SB & ActiveBook English Available Maths A SB2 & ActiveBook Mathematics Spring 2017 Further Pure Maths SB & ActiveBook Mathematics Autumn 2017 English as a Second Language SB & ActiveBook English Summer 2017 English as a Second Language TB & ActiveBook English Autumn 2017 Biology SB & ActiveBook Science Spring 2017 Chemistry SB & ActiveBook Science Spring 2017 Physics SB & ActiveBook Science Spring 2017 Double Award Science SB & ActiveBook Science Summer 2017 Human Biology SB & ActiveBook Science Summer

35 Global Schools Publishing Schedule (2) Title Subject Area Planned Pub date ICT SB & ActiveBook Business Summer 2017 Accounting SB & ActiveBook Business Autumn 2017 Economics SB & ActiveBook Business Autumn 2017 Business SB & ActiveBook Business Summer 2017 History (11 SBs & ActiveBooks) History Summer-Autumn 2017 Geography SB & ActiveBook Geography Summer

36 Learn more For ongoing updates, samples, ISBNs, prices and subject specific details, visit 36

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