AS/A Level GCEPerformance Studies - H148 H548
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Performance Studies FAQs
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What are the major changes to this specification?
Elements from the two coursework units in the old specification have been combined, as have the elements from the two practical units. The written paper units are largely unchanged in terms of format but do contain some new practitioners and topics.
How is this qualification assessed?
There are 3 assessment methods used in this specification:
- Unit 1 will be internally assessed coursework, marked by the teacher and moderated by postal moderation.
- Units 2 and 3 are externally assessed written examinations.
- Unit 4 will be externally assessed practical examinations marked by a visiting examiner.
What are the benefits to me and my students of delivering this OCR specification?
Candidates will learn and develop an approach to the Performing Arts which is multi-disciplinary and develop their imagination, sensitivity and artistic knowledge and understanding in Dance, Drama and Music.
The specification contains extensive practical work and candidates will perform both existing pieces and create their own devised material.
Practical performance skills are assessed at both AS and A2 level and an examiner will visit the centre at A2 level.
What support will I receive?
Training - OCR offers a full range of INSET courses for both new and experienced teachers.
Resources - Exemplar work for all elements of the specification will be provided. For example sample coursework commentaries, sample candidate responses for written papers and DVD material of practical work.
The Performance e-community is also a good resource for teachers - it is designed to help teacher's help each other and share resources which can be posted to the member website attached to the community.
Website - Performance Studies e-community members website.
Sample Assessment Material - Specimen question papers and mark schemes for the written examination papers and the practical unit commissions will be available.
Teacher Guidance - A detailed Teacher's Guide will be produced and updated annually.
General FAQs
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the latest series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR is working in partnership with individual publishers for different subject groups. Comprehensive resources are being developed by these Publishing Partners and others to support the specification and complement the support available from OCR.
What Support Materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded for each qualifcation. The materials are available in PDF format, and Word format. Teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
Can a candidate be awarded an A* grade if they re-sat one or more of their units?
Yes, the A* grade is calculated arithmetically based on the units used for aggregation, irrespective of whether or not they are re-sits.
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