New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events

Engineering Science

Advanced Higher Course Assessment

Course Assessment at Advanced Higher

Course Assessment at AH assesses Added Value

Course at AH is graded A – D, as at present

Controlled Assessment of setting, conducting and marking

For AH Engineering Science there are 2 Components:

– a Project (60%)

– a Question paper (40%)

No dual running at Advanced Higher in session 2015-16

AH Engineering Science – Question Paper

• 60 marks (40% of award)

• 2 hours

• sampling across all course content

• application of knowledge and understanding

• Electronics & Control (22-28 marks)

• Mechanisms and Structures (22-28 marks)

• project management, impacts etc (8-12 marks)

AH Engineering Science – Question Paper

• section 1: 30 marks – short questions on discrete topics

• section 2: 30 marks – 2 longer structured questions, integrating across topics

• 50% marks for mathematical techniques

• program extracts in BASIC and Arduino C

• AH data booklet provided

Workshop 2: question paper

Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion

 

Using the CAS and SQP provided, in small groups, discuss:

how questions relate to the CAS concept tables

which questions are familiar from AH Tech Studies

which questions cover new ground

the depth of answers required as indicated in MIs

existing teaching materials which can still be used 

AH Engineering Science - Project

• practical application of skills and knowledge

• 90 marks (60% of award)

• GAI (general assessment information)

• Project Assessment Task, with candidate guide

• supervised conditions

• internally marked

AH Engineering Science - Project

Marks are awarded for: marksInitial research and analysis of chosen problem 10Producing a specification 10Producing a formal project plan 10Mathematical modelling and analysis 20Constructing / simulating a solution 20Evaluating the development process and solution 10Presenting / communicating the solution 10

90

AH Engineering Science - Project

GAI (general assessment information)

• overview

• list of suggested topics

• assessment conditions

• giving support and guidance

• evidence to be gathered

• marking instructions

AH Engineering Science - Project

Project Assessment Task

• overview

• marking instructions

• assessment record

• Appendix 1: instructions and guidance for candidates

AH Engineering Science - Projectchoose topic

research and analyse problem

specification

produce detailed project plan

implementation

mathematical modelling

construct / simulate

evaluation

presentation

main “stages” …

… but not a linear process

AH Engineering Science - Project

Project Assessment Task: Appendix 1

• guidance on recording progress

• stage-by-stage advice and guidance

• assessment requirements for each aspect

• additional guidance on research ethics

• list of project ideas

AH Engineering Science - Project

Initial stages pp.13 - 24

• overview

• guidance on recording progress

• guidance on choosing a suitable problem

• project proposal and outline plan

• research and analysis

• specification and detailed project plan

Workshop 3a: project initial stages

Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion

 Read pages 13-24, then, in small groups, discuss:

the list of possible projects

what the candidate must record as they progress

how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)

the differences between

– the project proposal and the specification

– the outline plan and the detailed project plan

the marks awarded for these initial stages

AH Engineering Science - Project

Implementation stages pp.26 - 28

• mathematical modelling and analysis

• constructing / simulating a solution

Workshop 3b: implementation stages

Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion

 Read pages 26-28, then, in small groups, discuss:

what depth of mathematical modelling is required

construction and/or simulation?

what the candidate must record as they progress

how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)

the evidence required

the marks awarded for the implementation aspect

AH Engineering Science - Project

Final stages pp.29 - 31

• Evaluation of⁻ the solution⁻ the process⁻ possible further developments

• Presenting / communicating the solution

Workshop 3c: final stages

Using the materials provided, in small groups of 2-3, discuss: Identify subject-specific topics for discussion

 Read pages 29-31, then, in small groups, discuss:

qualitative and quantitative evaluation

importance of the record of progress

methods of presentation

how much advice and guidance is acceptable (GAI p5)

evidence required

the marks awarded for these final stages

Relating Unit and Course Assessment

EPM Outcome 1

Investigation of “real-life” engineering project

E&C Outcome 2and/or

M&S Outcome 2

investigate aspect(s) of engineering

choose project topic

research and analyse problem

produce detailed specification

produce detailed project plan

Unit Assessment  

Project 

may provide ideas

 

may provide Unit evidence

 

diagram from UASP3

Relating Unit and Course Assessment

EPM Outcome 2

design proposal and outline plan

E&C Outcome 1and/or

M&S Outcome 1

develop complex electronic /

mechanical / structural solutions

produce detailed specification

produce detailed project plan

implementation

mathematical modelling

construct / simulate

evaluation

presentation

Unit Assessment  

Project 

may be developed for project

 

may provide Unit evidence

 

diagram from UASP3

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