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U5 Begins
UNIT 5: SPECIALIST SUBJECT INVESTIGATION
Topic A: Understand research methods and techniques
Introducepatterns of assessment.
Outlineprojects and challenges.
https://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.com/2017/09/12-
presentation-a1-specialist-subject.html
CriticalThinking
Research Activity on AudienceEffects
Banduraexperiment etc
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/08/research-detectives-
validity-and.html
U5
Topic A: Understand research methods
and technique
IntroduceResearchterms –assess what
students know
Qualitative
Quantitative
Bias
Validity
Primary Secondary
Clickbait
Fake News
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/08/fsa11-media-
violence-and-children.html
ResearchActivity onMillennials and
Subculture: AdamRuins Everything(Mini
CaseStudy)
https://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/preli
minary-excercise-teenage-identity
U5
Topic A: Understand research methods
and technique
IntroduceResearchterms
Hypothesis
Hierarchy of Findings
ExecutiveSummary
InformationalReading
Using references and search
criteria
Research Activity on Millennials and
Subculture: Adam Ruins Everything (Mini
Case Study)
https://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/prel
iminary-excercise-teenage-identity
Find out aboutMillennials –conduct
primary andsecondary research
U5
Topic A: Understand research methods
and technique(CaseStudy practice)
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/08/research-
detectives-validity-and.html
Consolidateinformation for Presentation
on Millennials hypothesis.
https://www.slideshare.net/ctkmedia/prel
iminary-excercise-teenage-identity
How to analysefindings and
draw conclusions
How to evaluatevalidity
How to cross referenceresults
or test secondary with primary
Research Activity on Millennials and
Subculture: Adam Ruins Everything (Mini
Case Study)
Homework:
Completeyour individualcontribution to
thegroup research study&presentation
Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting
research data
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
understandin
g of topic
Understands
significance
of the topic
Comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
significance of
the topic
Limited
connections
to media
theories and
debates
Some relevant
connection
made to
theories and
debates
Mostly
relevant
connections
to theories
and debates
Detailed and
precise
connections
made to
theories and
debates
Basic
Description of
research
methods
Understandin
g of data
usage in the
research
Analysis of
research
methods in
the article
Evaluation of
research
methods in the
article
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2. Find outaboutMillennials in groups of 3 –
direct toresources
o Ask learners to present their
findings to theclass for
discussion and identification
of strengths and weaknesses
duenext week –everyonedoes at least 2
secondary and 1 primary
Prep: Form a hypothesis based on what
YOU found out
methods used
in the article
Superficial
use and
consideration
of qualitative
OR
quantitative
data
Unsupported
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
of research
methods in
article
Supported
with
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
Fully
supported with
evaluative
judgements on
suitability
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data
interpreted
showing
consideration
and applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data clearly
interpreted
showing
consideratio
n of the
validity and
applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data fully
interpreted
showing
consideration
of the validity,
reliability, bias
and clearly
applied to
response
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U5
Topic A: Understand research methods and technique(Case
Study practice)
MILLENIALS PRESENTATION ANDASSESSMENT
Peer assessment sheets on how wellthegroup have:
Demonstrated an understanding of thetopic
Conducted relevant primaryand secondary
Cross referenced findings
Found relevant sources
Evaluated thevalidity of their findings
Responded to theHypothesis
Individually contributeto thework (iewhat they
did, offered, how largethesamplethey found)
Grades aregiven based on thecriteria
Group 1-2-1s based onfeedback from Tutors marks
Give Targets toindividualstudents that they need to
demonstratein theMock Exam(next task)
U5
Topic A: Understand research methods
and technique(CaseStudy practice)
MILLENIALS PRESENTATION AND
ASSESSMENT
Peer assessment sheets on how wellthe
group have:
Demonstrated an
understanding of thetopic
Conducted relevant primary
and secondary
Cross referenced findings
Found relevant sources
Evaluated thevalidity of their
findings
Responded to theHypothesis
Individually contributeto the
work (iewhat they did,
offered, how largethesample
they found)
Grades aregiven based on thecriteria
Group 1-2-1s based onfeedback from
Tutors marks
Give Targets toindividualstudents that
they needto demonstratein theMock
Exam (next task)
U5
A1 Specialist subject researchfocus
Tutor presentation: Introduce
learners to thefocus of their
research EXAM 2018
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2018/04/unit-3-
examination-preparatory-18-hrs.html
Hypothesis
ExecutiveSummary
Introducelearners to somekey
media issues and debates around
either:
o audience
o genre or
o technology using stimulus
materials provided by the
tutor.
Class discussion: Discuss the
main features and focus of the
stimulus materials –EXAM
2018
Individual activity: Learners
should writeup their findings
and includereferences for use
in futuresessions.
Focus on
the debates on effects of
superhero’s and
representation
the trends and limitations of
the 2016 research (superhero
fatigue)
U5
A1 Specialist subject researchfocus
Individualactivity:Learners should
conduct investigations into
developments in a specialist area
relating to audience, genreor
technology.
Thefocus of their
investigations should
include:
o developments of specialist
areas over time(history,
present, future)
o changes and effects on
consumption
o changes in production output
o impact on production
evolving and emerging
developments.
Focus on
the debates on effects of
superhero’s and
representation
the trends and limitations of
the 2016 research (superhero
fatigue)
the emerging impact on
productionpractices (Disney
merger etc)
Activity 2: Ingroups, split upand takean
area each to research
Learners should storetheir findings ready
to givetheir presentations in thenext
session
Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting
research data
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
understandin
g of topic
Understands
significance
of the topic
Comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
significance of
the topic
Limited
connections
to media
theories and
debates
Some relevant
connection
made to
theories and
debates
Mostly
relevant
connections
to theories
and debates
Detailed and
precise
connections
made to
theories and
debates
Basic
Description of
research
methods
Understandin
g of data
usage in the
research
methods used
in the article
Analysis of
research
methods in
the article
Evaluation of
research
methods in the
article
Superficial
use and
consideration
of qualitative
OR
quantitative
data
Unsupported
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
of research
methods in
article
Supported
with
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
Fully
supported with
evaluative
judgements on
suitability
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data
interpreted
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data clearly
interpreted
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data fully
interpreted
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3. the emerging impact on
productionpractices (Disney
merger etc)
Homework:
Agree a group research
methodology and why
Completeyour own area of
research
Build group presentation ready
for next lesson
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2018/03/unit-5-exam-
materials-important-read.html
showing
consideration
and applied to
response
showing
consideratio
n of the
validity and
applied to
response
showing
consideration
of the validity,
reliability, bias
and clearly
applied to
response
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U5
A1 Specialist subject researchfocus EXAM 2018
Class presentations:Learners should presenttheir
findings from theprevious session. Each group should
takeapproximately 15 minutes.
Plenary: Gather peer and tutorfeedback toinformfuture
practice.
U5
A2 andA3 Research methods and
techniques
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/09/13-a2-and-a3-
research-methods-and.html
Studentresearch: Introduce
thelearners to research
methods and techniques.
Outlinethepurposeof
research and selecting the
most appropriatemethods
and techniques. Test out
what they havelearned
using Tutors presentation
Activity/group discussion: Learners should
exploreand discuss primary, secondary,
qualitativeand quantitativeresearch
methods and techniques
Examinetheresearch portfolios from
2018 exam as examples of P/M/D as well
as rationalebehind themethods –list the
methods used and why they wereused
Focus on:
Secondary informs primary –
primary tests or build on
secondary
Qualitativeis necessary for
detailand why?
Quantitativeis stats and more
convincing
Which aremost effectivefor
this
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/09/cataloguing-
and-analysing-primary.html
U5
A2 andA3 Research methods and
techniques
Tutor presentation: Introducelearners to
theissues associated with reliability
and validity of research methods and
techniques.
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/09/16-a2-and-
a3-research-portfolio-pre.html
Class activity: Learners should work
through stimulus materials to identify
potentialvalidity and reliability issues.
Feedback and discuss aspects such as
Time, place
Authority of sources
Bias
Sample
Opinion vs Peer review
Evaluatelast years portfolios 2018exam
and sharefindings writeup for research
portfolio
List issues with validity and reliability
U5
A2 andA3 Primary research methods and
techniques
https://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/08/primary-
research.html
Tutor presentation: Introduceprimary
research methods along with their
advantages and limitations.
Paired activity: Learners should
investigatetheadvantages and
limitations of:
o conducting interviews (in
person, online)
o focus groups observations
o surveys (online, through social
media, in
person)questionnaires (online,
paper, socialmedia)
Evaluatelast years portfolios 2018exam
and sharefindings writeup for research
portfolio
List issues with validity and reliability
Homework
Writeup a report comparing theuseof
Primary research methods in theSAMs
Exam and your 1st Millennials Casestudy
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2018/04/secondary-
research-starters.html
Use Primary research to test out a theory
on
AudienceEffects
AudienceConsumption
Superhero Fatigue
Trends in Superhero
Technology developments
Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting
research data
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
understandin
g of topic
Understands
significance
of the topic
Comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
significance of
the topic
Limited
connections
to media
theories and
debates
Some relevant
connection
made to
theories and
debates
Mostly
relevant
connections
to theories
and debates
Detailed and
precise
connections
made to
theories and
debates
Basic
Description of
research
methods
Understandin
g of data
usage in the
research
methods used
in the article
Analysis of
research
methods in
the article
Evaluation of
research
methods in the
article
Superficial
use and
consideration
of qualitative
OR
quantitative
data
Unsupported
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
of research
methods in
article
Supported
with
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
Fully
supported with
evaluative
judgements on
suitability
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data
interpreted
showing
consideration
and applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data clearly
interpreted
showing
consideratio
n of the
validity and
applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data fully
interpreted
showing
consideration
of the validity,
reliability, bias
and clearly
applied to
response
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6 Oct Mon 1 U5
A2 andA3 Secondaryresearchmethods and techniques U5 U5
U5
Question 2: Understanding the relationship between own
research and article
Tues 2
4. Wed 3
https://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.com/2017/09/15-
secondary-research-methods-and.html
Tutor presentation: Discuss secondary researchmethods
along with their advantages and limitations.
Paired activity: Learners should investigatethe
advantages and limitations of:
o onlinesources
o books
o magazines and journals
o newspapers
o audio products
o audio-visualproducts
Activity: Write a shortreporton the above withexamples
from own portfolios so far (tobe included in final
presentation)
A2 andA3 Quantitativeresearch methods andtechniques
http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.com/2017/09/prep-
research-skills-booklet-strategies.html
Tutor presentation: Introducequantitative research
methods along with their advantages and limitations.
Paired activity: Learners should investigatethe
advantages and limitations of:
o ratings
o circulation figures
o survey responses and collation (charts and
graphs)
o websitehits
o online(views, hits)
o socialmedia (votes, likes).
Activity: Students nowfollow up sourced examples and
evaluatethestrengths and weaknesses of these, finding
their own examples
A2 andA3 Secondaryresearchmethods
and techniques
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/09/prep-research-
skills-booklet-strategies.html
]Tutorpresentation: Introducequalitative
research methods along with their
advantages and limitations.
Paired activity: Learners should
investigatetheadvantages and
limitations of:
o reviews
o forum debates
o quotes from interviews
o discussion notes
Activity: Students nowfollow up sourced
examples and evaluatethestrengths and
weaknesses of these, finding their own
examples
Summarisethemethods andtechniques
and show how they canbeapplied to
specialist subject areas by creating a
RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY PLAN
Which
Why
How
Who (Sample)
What
A2 andA3 Application of research
methods and techniques
Presentyour RESEARCHMETHODOLOGY
PLAN
Which
Why
How
Who (Sample)
What
Peer assessmentagainst Criteria 1 &2 –
what grade working at?
Individual activity: Learners should
individuallyconstruct appropriate
materials suchas surveys, questionnaires
and research plans in preparation to
conduct researchinto a specified topic
within a specialist subject area.
Demonstrate how your
secondaryis build off of your
primary
How you are using social
networks to reach the right
sample
Topic B: Apply research methodologies to
a specialist area of study
B1 Refining researchmethodologies
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/10/21-b1-refining-
research-methodologies.html
Tutor presentation: Discuss how torefine
and analyseresearch methods and
techniques. Focus on:
o question types –open and
closed, bias, validity
o questionnairescales –rank
order, semantic, differential
o samples – size, reliability,
balanced
o data analysis – tallying, coding,
transcription
o recording findings –video
footage, audio material, online
survey results, paper-based,
digital.
Homework
Carry out one of yourprimary methods,
with supportingvideoor visualevidence
Complete yoursecondary research
methodology
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
description of
primary or
secondary
findings
Primary &
Secondary
research
findings
described
Explains the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Evaluates the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Some links
made
between own
research and
article(no
relationship)
Some links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Clear links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Thorough
links made as
to the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Superficial
comments
about how
research
supports
conclusionsin
the article
Relevant
comments
how research
supports
article’s
conclusions
Explains the
article’s
conclusions
with detailed
comment on
the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Evaluates the
article’s
conclusions
with
justification
of the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Thur 4
Fri 5
7 Oct Mon 8
U5
B1 Utilising research methodologies
Present your homeworkto the class toreview andevaluate
your conducting of 1 primaryresearchmethod
Peer assessmentagainst Criteria 1 &2 –what grade working
at?
B1 Utilising research methodologies
Individual activity: Learners should analyse
theresearch techniques and
methodologies previously used to assess
suitability and suggest improvements by:
o working throughprevious
questionnaires to improve
question quality and validity
o revising questionnairescales
and sampleselection
o analysing data from previous
research and recording their
findings appropriately.
Studentpresentationtheir results so far to
thegroup and evacuatethevalidity and
U5
B1 Utilising research methodologies
Completeyour Secondary andPrimary
Research Methodology to present next
week
U5
Topic B: Apply research methodologies to
a specialist area of study
B2 Selecting, editing anddeselecting
materials
Individual activity: Learners should
analysetheresearch techniques and
methodologies previously used to
assess suitability and suggest
improvements by:
o sifting – to removeirrelevant
data or information
o annotating –to pick out
content thatis relevant to
research topic.
Individual activity: Learners should
analysetheresearch techniques and
methodologies previously used to
Question 2: Understanding the relationship between own
research and article
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
description of
primary or
secondary
findings
Primary &
Secondary
research
findings
described
Explains the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Evaluates the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Some links
made
between own
research and
Some links
made as to
the
relationship
Clear links
made as to
the
relationship
Thorough
links made as
to the
relationship
Tues 9
Wed
1
0
Thur
1
1
Fri
1
2
5. quality of themethodology–does it
producetheright answers?
Peer Assessmentusing Criteria –
presentation on success of another
member of thegroup and score
Agree ways forward as a class as a list on
theboard
assess suitability and suggest
improvements by:
o editing – selection and de-
selection, redrafting contentto
ensureit is relevant and covers
research focus, selecting
materialfor final catalogue
o ordering –hierarchy of findings
o collating –charts, graphs and
visual representation of
findings.
Homework
Apply theabovein presentation 1 due
next week 1-2-1 with tutor
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/10/21-
homework.html
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2018/05/unit-5-exam-
prep-research-methods-and.html
Completeallprimary by next lesson
article(no
relationship)
between own
research and
article
between own
research and
article
between own
research and
article
Superficial
comments
about how
research
supports
conclusionsin
the article
Relevant
comments
how research
supports
article’s
conclusions
Explains the
article’s
conclusions
with detailed
comment on
the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Evaluates the
article’s
conclusions
with
justification
of the extent
this is
supported by
the research
8 Oct Mon
1
5
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1PortfolioPresentation 1-2-1with
Tutor
Each student presents their research studentas per
examples from last year, colour coding theresponses
Tutor maps out criteria strengths andweaknesses across
group and pairs based onthese nextweek/homework
B3 Referencing and formatof findings
http://www.seizemymoments.com/btec-media-
l3-extend-diploma/unit-5-childrens-media-
consumption
https://daynectkmedia.blogspot.co.uk/2017/1
0/childrens-media-use-and-attitudes_3.html
https://antonnellacareyphotography.weebly.c
om/btec-level-3-blog/secondary-research
Tutor presentation: Show learners howto
referenceand format their findings.
Paired activity: Learners producing graphs, charts,
tables, quotations and transcripts.
Individual activity: Learners should practisereferencing
sources using a rangeof techniques, including cross-
referencing with other sources
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 1-2-1 withTutor
Each student presents their research
student as per examples from last year,
colour coding theresponses
Tutor maps out criteria strengths and
weaknesses across group andpairs based
on these next week/homework
B3 Referencing and formatof findings
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2018/05/unit-5-exam-
prep-research-methods-and.html
Individual activity: Learners should use
their findings to support judgements by
outlining arguments, showing logical
progression and summarising to draw
conclusions.
B4 Catalogueof sources
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/22-
presentations.html
Tutor introduction:Explain howto
compilea catalogueof primary and
secondary research.
Groupactivity: Learners should
investigateand analysea rangeof
existing research catalogues from
2018 exam noting their strengths
and weaknesses.
Group presentation: Learners should
present their findings to theclass.
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 1-2-1 withTutor
Each student presents their research
student as per examples from last year,
colour coding theresponses
Topic C:Assessmentand evaluationof
researchin relation to a specialistarea of
study
C1 Analysis of findings
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/23-c1-analysis-
of-findings.html
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/22-
homework.html
Group activity: Learners should evaluate
therelevanceand usefulness of a rangeof
research methods and techniques.
C1 Analysis of findings
Peer assessment: Learners should
evaluatethevalidity of their own
and others’ research in relation to:
o thehypothesis –theoriginalidea,
issue or debatebeing researched
o thefocus –theintent and purpose
of theresearch
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 1-2-1 withTutor
Each student presents their research
student as per examples from last year,
colour coding theresponses
C1 Analysis of findings
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/22-
homework.html
Individual activity: Learners
should comparetheir findings
with theexpected outcomes
(i.e. theinformation and data
that theresearch was
expected to confirm).
Individual evaluation: Learners should
evaluatethetechniques and methodology
used and consider whether theprocesses
used to collect thedata can beverified
and whether theresults arereliableand
repeatable.
Homework
Individual activity: Learners should
carry out analysis of thereliability of
their own research in relation to:
o sources of information
o cross-referencing and verifying
information
o samples (representative, size,
balance).
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
specific
examples
Minimal
connections
made to
Few
connections
made to media
Consistent
connections
made to
Detailed
and precise
connections
Tues
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Wed
1
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Thur
1
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9
6. Completealloutstanding research
methods &preparePresentation2,
responding to feedback frompresentation
1
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
Oct Mon
2
2
HALF-TERM
Tues
2
3
HALF-TERM
Wed
2
4
HALF-TERM
Thur
2
5
HALF-TERM
Fri
2
6
HALF-TERM
9 Mon
2
9
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1PortfolioPresentation 21-2-1 with
Tutor
Each studentcompares their workagainstthe P/M/D
examples last year, andgrades their presentations against
the criteria –setting own targets (paired activity)
Each studentthenpresents their researchstudent as per
examples from last year, colour coding the responses missing
that have beenaddressed in 1-2-1
Student agrees grade and targets/actionwithTutor
Tutor maps out criteria strengths andweaknesses across
group and pairs based onthese nextweek/homework
http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.com/2017/11/24-part-
assessment-preparation-for-mock.html
D1–D3 Preparation forexternalassessment–
drawing conclusions
Individual activity:
Updatepresentations to complete
research study and draw
conclusions
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 21-2-1withTutor
Each studentcompares their workagainst
the P/M/D examples last year, and grades
their presentations against the criteria –
setting own targets (paired activity)
Each studentthenpresents their research
student as per examples fromlast year,
colour codingthe responses missing that
have been addressed
Student agrees grade and targets/action
with Tutor
Tutor maps out criteria strengths and
weaknesses across group andpairs based
on these next week/homework
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/24-part-
assessment-preparation-for-mock.html
D1–D3 Preparation forexternal
assessment –drawing
conclusions
Individual activity: Update
presentations to complete
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 21-2-1withTutor
Each studentcompares their workagainst
the P/M/D examples last year, and grades
their presentations against the criteria –
setting own targets (paired activity)
Each studentthenpresents their research
student as per examples fromlast year,
colour codingthe responses missing that
have been addressed
Student agrees grade and targets/action
with Tutor
Tutor maps out criteria strengths and
weaknesses across group andpairs based
on these next week/homework
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/24-part-
assessment-preparation-for-mock.html
D1–D3 Preparation forexternal
assessment –drawing
conclusions
U5
ASSESSMENT:A2,A3 &B1Portfolio
Presentation 21-2-1withTutor
Each studentcompares their workagainst
the P/M/D examples last year, and grades
their presentations against the criteria –
setting own targets (paired activity)
Each studentthenpresents their research
student as per examples fromlast year,
colour codingthe responses missing that
have been addressed
Student agrees grade and targets/action
with Tutor
Tutor maps out criteria strengths and
weaknesses across group andpairs based
on these next week/homework
http://ctkmediatechadv5-
3.blogspot.com/2017/11/24-part-
assessment-preparation-for-mock.html
D1–D3 Preparation forexternal
assessment –drawing
conclusions
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
Tues
3
0
Wed
3
1
No
v
Thur 1
Fri 2
7. outlining key findings/arguments
and collecting evidencefor the
process
demonstratehowthey have
addressed earlier improvements
needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions and
comparing findings.
Drawing conclusions Individualactivity:
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay plantemplate
research study and draw
conclusions
outlining key
findings/arguments and
collecting evidencefor the
process
demonstratehowthey
haveaddressed earlier
improvements needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions and
comparing findings.
Drawing conclusions Individualactivity:
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay
plan template
Individual activity: Update
presentations to complete
research study and draw
conclusions
outlining key
findings/arguments and
collecting evidencefor the
process
demonstratehowthey
haveaddressed earlier
improvements needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions and
comparing findings.
Drawing conclusions Individualactivity:
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay
plan template
Individual activity: Update
presentations to complete
research study and draw
conclusions
outlining key
findings/arguments and
collecting evidencefor the
process
demonstratehowthey have
addressed earlier
improvements needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions and
comparing findings.
Drawing conclusions Individualactivity:
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay
plan template
response
with
specific
examples
Minimal
connections
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
Few
connections
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
Consistent
connections
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Detailed
and precise
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
10
No
v
Mon 5
U5
MockExam2 hours (1hr Q1& Q2)
FEEDBACK 1-2-1
Peer Assessment against 2018 Exam scripts P/M/D
Use thecriteria feedback sheets
U5
MockExam2 hour(1 hr Q3, 4,5)
FEEDBACK 1-2-1
Peer Assessment against 2018
Exam scripts P/M/D
Use thecriteria feedback sheets
U5
Mock Exam FEEDBACK 1-2-1
Peer Assessment against 2018
Exam scripts P/M/D
Use thecriteria feedback sheets
U5
Diagnose
Mock Exam FEEDBACK 1-2-1
Peer Assessment against 2018
Exam scripts P/M/D
Use thecriteria feedback sheets
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Homework:
Students preparepresentation
on what they haveto doto
improve
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
Tues 6
Wed 7
Thur 8
Fri 9
8. Student updateearlier coloured
presentation with any missing
or additionalresearch
required and annotation
specific
examples
Minimal
connections
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
Few
connections
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
Consistent
connections
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Detailed
and precise
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
11
No
v
Mon
1
2
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback sheets Students present
on what they haveto doto improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based on skills areas:
Analysis of own finding
Linking Hierarchy of finding and
ExecutiveSummary
Evaluation of methodology
Evaluation of validity and bias, relevance
of own research
Understanding of thetopic
Linking to theory or debates
Retest
Students rewriteout thequestions under timeto
address theseareas to test theeffectiveness of
support from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using thecriteria and present
if successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students are Mentoring
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
specific
examples
Tues
1
3
Wed
1
4
Thur
1
5
Fri
1
6
9. Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Minimal
connections
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
Few
connections
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
Consistent
connections
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Detailed
and precise
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
Sat
1
0
OPEN DAY (10 am - 1 pm)
12
No
v
Mon
1
9
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback sheets Students present
on what they haveto doto improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based on skills areas:
Analysis of own finding
Linking Hierarchy of finding and
ExecutiveSummary
Evaluation of methodology
Evaluation of validity and bias, relevance
of own research
Understanding of thetopic
Linking to theory or debates
Retest
Students rewriteout thequestions under timeto
address theseareas to test theeffectiveness of
support from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using thecriteria and present
if successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students are Mentoring
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
specific
examples
Tues
2
0
Wed
2
1
Thur
2
2
Fri
2
3
10. Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
Minimal
connections
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
Few
connections
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
Consistent
connections
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Detailed
and precise
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
13
No
v
Mon
2
6 U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback sheets Students present
on what they haveto doto improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based on skills areas:
Analysis of own finding
Linking Hierarchy of finding and
ExecutiveSummary
Evaluation of methodology
Evaluation of validity and bias, relevance
of own research
Understanding of thetopic
Linking to theory or debates
Retest
Students rewriteout thequestions under timeto
address theseareas to test theeffectiveness of
support from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using thecriteria and present
if successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students are Mentoring
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve –either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
U5
Diagnose
Using thecriteria feedback
sheets Students present on
what they haveto do to
improve–either
Consolidate grade
OR
Improveby 1wholegrade
Teacher pairs upstudent based
on skills areas:
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Retest
Students rewriteout the
questions under timeto
address theseareas to test
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
specific
examples
Minimal
connections
Few
connections
Consistent
connections
Detailed
and precise
Tues
2
7
Wed
2
8
Thur
2
9
Fri
3
0
11. theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
theeffectiveness of support
from Peer mentor
Students peer assess using the
criteria and present if
successfultoTeacher tocheck
Repeatprocess untilall students
are Mentoring
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
14 Dec Mon 3
03/12/2018 U5 Part A Release
U5
Analyse the Part A release
Individual activity:
Hypothesis
ExecutiveSummary
Research Questions (Links)
Theory
Methodology
U5
Individual activity:
Mind map out key media issues and
debates around either:
o audience
o genre or
o technology using stimulus
materials provided by the
tutor.
Class discussion: Discuss the
main features and focus of the
stimulus materials –EXAM
2018
Individual activity: Learners
should writeup their findings
and includereferences for use
in futuresessions.
U5
Individual activity: Learners should
conduct investigations into
developments in a specialist area
relating to audience, genreor
technology.
Thefocus of their
investigations should
include:
o developments of specialist
areas over time(history,
present, future)
o changes and effects on
consumption
o changes in production output
o impact on production
evolving and emerging developments
Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting
research data
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
understandin
g of topic
Understands
significance
of the topic
Comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
significance of
the topic
Limited
connections
to media
theories and
debates
Some relevant
connection
made to
theories and
debates
Mostly
relevant
connections
to theories
and debates
Detailed and
precise
connections
made to
theories and
debates
Basic
Description of
research
methods
Understandin
g of data
usage in the
research
methods used
in the article
Analysis of
research
methods in
the article
Evaluation of
research
methods in the
article
Superficial
use and
consideration
of qualitative
OR
quantitative
data
Unsupported
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
of research
methods in
article
Supported
with
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
Fully
supported with
evaluative
judgements on
suitability
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data
interpreted
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data clearly
interpreted
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data fully
interpreted
Tues 4
Wed 5
Thur 6
Fri 7
12. showing
consideration
and applied to
response
showing
consideratio
n of the
validity and
applied to
response
showing
consideration
of the validity,
reliability, bias
and clearly
applied to
response
15 Dec Mon
1
0
U5
Individual activity:
DesignRESEARCH METHODOLOGY PLAN
Which
Why
How
Who (Sample)
What
Individual activity: Learners shouldindividually construct
appropriatematerials suchas surveys, questionnaires and
research plans in preparation to conductresearch intoa
specified topic within a specialist subject area.
Demonstrate how your secondary is build off of
your primary
How you are using socialnetworks toreach the
right sample
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Present results as quotes,
statistics or graphs
Compileportfolios and colour
codeinformation by question
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Present results as quotes, statistics or
graphs
Compileportfolios and colourcode
information by question
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Present results as quotes, statistics or
graphs
Compileportfolios and colourcode
information by question
Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting
research data
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
understandin
g of topic
Understands
significance
of the topic
Comprehensiv
e
understanding
of the
significance of
the topic
Limited
connections
to media
theories and
debates
Some relevant
connection
made to
theories and
debates
Mostly
relevant
connections
to theories
and debates
Detailed and
precise
connections
made to
theories and
debates
Basic
Description of
research
methods
Understandin
g of data
usage in the
research
methods used
in the article
Analysis of
research
methods in
the article
Evaluation of
research
methods in the
article
Superficial
use and
consideration
of qualitative
OR
quantitative
data
Unsupported
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
of research
methods in
article
Supported
with
evaluative
judgements
on suitability
Fully
supported with
evaluative
judgements on
suitability
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data
interpreted
showing
consideration
and applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data clearly
interpreted
showing
consideratio
n of the
validity and
applied to
response
Qualitative
AND
quantitative
data fully
interpreted
showing
consideration
of the validity,
reliability, bias
and clearly
applied to
response
Tues
1
1
Wed
1
2
Thur
1
3
Fri
1
4
Dec Mon
1
7 U5
Individual activity: Conduct Research
Compileportfolios and colourcodeinformation by
question
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Compileportfolios and colour
codeinformation by question
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Compileportfolios and colour
codeinformation by question
U5
Individual activity: Conduct
Research
Compileportfolios and colour
codeinformation by question
Question 2: Understanding the relationship between own
research and article
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Tues
1
8
Wed
1
9
13. Thur
2
0
Learners should analysetheresearch techniques and
methodologies previously used to assess suitability and
suggest improvements by:
o editing – selection and de-selection, redrafting
content to ensureit is relevant and covers
research focus, selecting materialfor final
catalogue
o ordering –hierarchy of findings
o collating –charts, graphs and visual
representation of findings.
Learners should analysethe
research techniques and
methodologies previously
used to assess suitability and
suggest improvements by:
o editing – selection and de-
selection, redrafting contentto
ensureit is relevant and covers
research focus, selecting
materialfor final catalogue
o ordering –hierarchy of
findings
o collating –charts, graphs and
visual representation of
findings.
Learners should evaluatethe
validity of their own and
others’ research in relation
to:
o thehypothesis –theoriginalidea,
issue or debatebeing researched
thefocus –theintent and purposeof the
research
Learners should evaluatethe
validity of their own and
others’ research in relation
to:
o thehypothesis –theoriginalidea,
issue or debatebeing researched
thefocus –theintent and purposeof the
research
Basic
description of
primary or
secondary
findings
Primary &
Secondary
research
findings
described
Explains the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Evaluates the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Some links
made
between own
research and
article(no
relationship)
Some links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Clear links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Thorough
links made as
to the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Superficial
comments
about how
research
supports
conclusionsin
the article
Relevant
comments
how research
supports
article’s
conclusions
Explains the
article’s
conclusions
with detailed
comment on
the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Evaluates the
article’s
conclusions
with
justification
of the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Fri
2
1
Mon
2
4
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Tues
2
5
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Wed
2
6
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Thur
2
7
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Fri
2
8
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
16 Mon
3
1
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Jan Tues 1 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Wed 2 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Thur 3 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
Fri 4 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
17 Jan Mon 7
U5 Individualactivity: Compileportfolios and
colour codeinformation byquestion
Learners should carry outanalysis of thereliability of
their own research in relation to:
o sources of information
o cross-referencing and verifying information
samples (representative, size, balance
U5 Individualactivity: Compileportfolios
and colour codeinformationby
question
Learners should carry outanalysis of
thereliability of their own research
in relation to:
o sources of information
o cross-referencing and verifying
information
samples (representative, size, balance
U5
Individual activity: Compile
portfolios and colour code
information by question
draw conclusions
outlining key
findings/arguments
and collecting
evidencefor the
process
demonstratehow
they haveaddressed
U5
Individual activity: Compile
portfolios and colour code
information by question
draw conclusions
outlining key
findings/arguments
and collecting
evidencefor the
process
demonstratehow
they haveaddressed
Question 2: Understanding the relationship between own
research and article
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-15
(Distinction)
Basic
description of
primary or
secondary
findings
Primary &
Secondary
research
findings
described
Explains the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Evaluates the
research
findings &
their
relationship
to the
context of
the article
Tues 8
Wed 9
Thur
1
0
Fri
1
1
14. earlier improvements
needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions
and comparing findings.
earlier improvements
needed
Writea Hypothesis
linking to initial
focus/hypothesis/predictions
and comparing findings.
Some links
made
between own
research and
article(no
relationship)
Some links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Clear links
made as to
the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Thorough
links made as
to the
relationship
between own
research and
article
Superficial
comments
about how
research
supports
conclusionsin
the article
Relevant
comments
how research
supports
article’s
conclusions
Explains the
article’s
conclusions
with detailed
comment on
the extent
this is
supported by
the research
Evaluates the
article’s
conclusions
with
justification
of the extent
this is
supported by
the research
18 Jan Mon
1
4
U5
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay plantemplate
Analysis of own finding
Linking Hierarchy of finding and
ExecutiveSummary
Evaluation of methodology
Evaluation of validity and bias, relevance
of own research
Understanding of thetopic
Linking to theory or debates
U5
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay
plan template
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
U5
Complete the 4 sides of notes usingessay
plan template
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
U5
Complete the 4 sides of notes using essay
plan template
Analysis of own
finding
Linking Hierarchy of
finding and Executive
Summary
Evaluation of
methodology
Evaluation of validity
and bias, relevanceof
own research
Understanding of the
topic
Linking to theory or
debates
Question 4: Understanding the Impact of the Topic on
Consumption
Band 1: 1-4
marks
(Fail)
Band 2: 5-8
marks
(Pass)
Band 3: 9-12
(Merit)
Band 4: 13-
15
(Distinction)
Minimal
considerati
on of the
information
inthe
article,with
pointless
reference
made to
own
research
sources
Partial/incompl
ete
understanding
and following
of the topic,
consideringthe
informationin
the article,
withsome
purpose in
references
made to own
research
sources
The topic
has been
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
inthe
article,with
detailed
references
made to
own
research
sources
The topic
has been
fully
understood
and
interpreted,
considering
the validity
of
information
indetail,
with
references
made to
own
research
sources
that
support
response
with
specific
examples
Minimal
connections
made to
media
debates
occasionally
relatedto
the topicof
the article
Few
connections
made to media
debates
relevanttothe
topicof the
article
Consistent
connections
made to
media
debates
relevantto
the topicof
the article
Detailed
and precise
connections
made to
media
debates
directly
relevantto
Tues
1
5
Wed
1
6
Thur
1
7
Fri
1
8
15. the topicof
the article
Basic
understandi
ng of
outcomes
of research
Some
understanding
of the
significance of
the outcomes
of research
Sound
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Full
understandi
ng of the
significance
of the
outcomes
of research
Limited
chainsof
reasoning
Some
imbalance in
chainsof
reasoning
Clearchains
of
reasoning
Effective
and logical
chainsof
reasoning
19 Jan Mon
2
1
21/01/2019 U5 Part B Release
Window for supervised period:
21st – 23rd
Exam 2hrs.
Submission 25th.
SIGN OFF 4 SIDES NOTES
U5 U5 U5 END
Tues
2
2
Wed
2
3
Thur
2
4
Fri
2
5
20 Jan Mon
2
8
U2 Begins U2 U2 U2
Tues
2
9
Wed
3
0
Thur
3
1
Feb Fri 1
21 Feb Mon 4
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues 5
Wed 6
Thur 7
Fri 8
Feb Mon
1
1
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues
1
2
Wed
1
3
Thur
1
4
17. 27 Mon
2
5
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues
2
6
Wed
2
7
Thur
2
8
Fri
2
9
Apr
il
Mon 1
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues 2
Wed 3
Thur 4
Fri 5
Graduate Programme (am)
10:10 RE & Ethics Community Day
Apr
il
Mon 8 EASTER HOLIDAY
Tues 9 EASTER HOLIDAY
Wed
1
0
EASTER HOLIDAY
Thur
1
1
EASTER HOLIDAY
Fri
1
2
EASTER HOLIDAY
28
Apr
il
Mon
1
5
EASTER HOLIDAY
Tues
1
6
EASTER HOLIDAY
Wed
1
7
EASTER HOLIDAY
Thur
1
8
EASTER HOLIDAY
Fri
1
9
EASTER HOLIDAY GOOD FRIDAY
29
Apr
il
Mon
2
2
EASTER HOLIDAY EASTER MONDAY
Tues
2
3
Inset Day
Wed
2
4
U2 U2 U2 U2Thur
2
5
Fri
2
6
30 Mon
2
9
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues
3
0
18. Ma
y
Wed 1
Thur 2
Fri 3
31
Ma
y
Mon 6 SPRING BANK HOLIDAY
Tues 7
U2 U2 U2 U2
Wed 8
Thur 9
Fri
1
0
32
Ma
y
Mon
1
3
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues
1
4
Wed
1
5
Thur
1
6
Fri
1
7
33
Ma
y
Mon
2
0
U2 U2 U2 U2
Tues
2
1
Wed
2
2
Thur
2
3
Fri
2
4
Ma
y
Mon
2
7
HALF-TERM
Tues
2
8
HALF-TERM
Wed
2
9
HALF-TERM
Thur
3
0
HALF-TERM
Fri
3
1
HALF-TERM
34
Jun
e
Mon 3 INSET
Tues 4
Switch to Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30
Wed 5
Thur 6
19. Fri 7
35
Jun
e
Mon
1
0
Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30 Unit 29 & 30 END
Tues
1
1
Wed
1
2
Thur
1
3
Fri
1
4
36
Jun
e
Mon
1
7
FSA 4 data on the system
Tues
1
8
Wed
1
9
Thur
2
0
Fri
2
1
37 Mon
2
4
Tues
2
5
Wed
2
6
Thur
2
7
Fri
2
8
Sixth Form Preparation Day (BTEC)
38 July Mon 1 Sixth Form Preparation Day (Scholarship route)
Tues 2 10:10 RE & Ethics Acts of Charity
Wed 3 10:10 RE & Ethics Community Day
Thur
s
4 INSET
Fri 5 Sixth Form Prep Day (A Level)
39 July Mon 8 Sixth Form Prep Day (A Level)
Tues 9 Planning day
Wed
1
0
Planning day
Thur
1
1
Planning day
Fri
1
2
Planning day
20. FSA Planning: C2A
Assessment Assessment Title/ Outline Grade A*/ APROFILEEXCELLENT Grade B & C PROFILE GOOD / SATISFACTORY Grade C & D PROFILESATISFACTORY / BASIC
March 12
FSA 3.1
Wk Bg
Tues5
FSA 3.2
L6 Mock
Exams
40 July Mon
1
5
Planning day
Tues
1
6
Planning day
Wed
1
7
Planning day - End of Term
21. Assessment Assessment Title/ Outline Grade A*/ APROFILEEXCELLENT Grade B & C PROFILE GOOD / SATISFACTORY Grade C & D PROFILESATISFACTORY / BASIC
Sep 24
2018
FSA 4.1
22. Assessment Assessment Title/ Outline Grade A*/ APROFILEEXCELLENT Grade B & C PROFILE GOOD / SATISFACTORY Grade C & D PROFILESATISFACTORY / BASIC
