Previous Online Training Events

IGCSE ICT (4385): Coursework Set Tasks 1 (Friday 10th March 2006)

This Internet event is designed for teachers who are responsible for supervising the Set Tasks component of the coursework.

The purpose of the event is to:

• ensure that teachers have an understanding of the standard of work required in the Set Tasks
• give guidance on the application of the Assessment Criteria when estimating marks for students' work
• give examples of “A” grade work and provide guidance on how the examples may be used to enhance performance of future candidates

Online Presentation

Exemplar Coursework material

GCE Biology: Dealing with data and statistics in unit tests, A2 coursework and W1/W2 papers (Tuesday 14th March 2006)

This internet event is designed for all teachers of GCE Biology.

The purpose of the event is to:

• Outline common candidate weaknesses in dealing with data in unit tests
• Increase understanding of mark scheme requirements in data response questions
• Clarify the requirements for data handling in W1 and W2 papers
• Explain the statistical requirements for coursework and W2 papers

Online Presentation 

IGCSE Economics: Planning for the June 2006 examination (Wednesday 15th March 2006)

This internet event is designed for all teachers currently delivering the IGCSE Economics syllabus.

The purpose of the event is to:

• Provide greater clarity on the Assessment Objectives
• Increase understanding of the skills needed for candidate success
• Give Ideas for activities, revision and teaching styles
• Provide examination advice to pass on to students

Online Presentation

A Level Chemistry: Focus On Paper 6243/02 (Friday 17th March 2006)

This internet event is designed for all teachers currently delivering A level Chemistry.  The purpose of the event is to:

• explore issues arising from candidate performance
• highlight common errors and provide guidance for improvement

6243/02 January 2006 Question Paper (PDF)
Online Presentation

 This Internet event is designed for all teachers of IGCSE Geography.

The purpose of the event is to:

• ensure that teachers have a thorough understanding of the fieldwork investigation sequence
• advise on the setting up and management of investigations
• improve candidate performance on the two components

Online Presentation

IGCSE English Literature (4360): Review of the Specification and feedback on recent examinations (Friday 24th March 2006)

This Internet event is designed both for those who are new to the Specification and for those who are already preparing candidates for the forthcoming examination session.

The purpose of the event is to:

• ensure that Centres have a clear overview of the aims, objectives and requirements of the Specification
• review the performance of candidates in the recent examination series
• look in detail at some exemplar materials, in order to identify grade characteristics

Online Presentation

   IGCSE English Language: Preparing For The May Examination (6th April 2006)

This purpose of this presentation is to:

• Show what students can expect in questions
• Investigate good examination technique
• Provide guidance on what makes a good answer

Online Presentation

   IGCSE Chemistry 4335 and Double Award Science (Chemistry) 4437 (7th April 2006)

Feedback on November 2005 examinations:

This Internet event is designed for teachers who are preparing candidates for examinations in sessions from May 2006 onwards

The purpose of the event is to:

• remind teachers of the structure of the examination, including the types of question and levels of demand in different parts
• point out some general examples of good and bad practice in the way candidates attempt questions
• provide detailed feedback about the specific parts of this examination in which candidates did not do well, with suggestions for improving performance in future sessions
• give teachers an opportunity to ask questions about this particular examination.

Online Presentation

 GCE Applied ICT (26th of April 2006)

• Subject Criteria
• Structure (AS & A2)
• AS (Double Award)
• Assessment Model
• E-Portfolios & set assignments

Online Presentation

 IGCSE Business Studies (2nd of May 2006)

The purpose of this event is to:

• provide an overview of the new IGCSE
• outline the assessment structure
• review candidate responses from 2005
• consider the influences on achieving good results in the new IGCSE

Online Presentation