Extended Project

Extended Project What, Why and How?

What is involved?

What is EPQ?

The Skills

Your options

You can select:

DissertationInvestigationPerformance Artifact

The process

Creation

Proposal

Presentaiton

Research

Edexcel website

Stage 2 research

In this stage, you will spend a lot of time researching. You will learn how to select and filter useful information as well as how to properly reference it. You will use a range of sources and will be taught specifc skills as part of the 120 taught hours of the course

Stage 3- Project Creation

You will complete a project log each week, the contact time with your supervisor will also be noted here. You will decide hoe often you will need to work with the supervisor and the coordinator but you will log the conversations and feedback to show how you responded:

Here is a completed example

This is a project log

Stage 1 - Proposal

Here you will discuss your initial ideas with your peers, your supervisor and/or coordinator. You will formulate a proposal and a plan for your project. You can see an example here:

Stage 4 reflection and presentation

This is very important

at this stage, you are almost complete. The final task is to reflect on the experience and showcase your achievements. You will need to present your project, as well as some highlights and improvemetns that you have made along the way.

• Show how you overcame obstacles
• refelct on the skills you have gained
• provide examples linking to the skills objectives
• present clearly and confidently, showing pride in all of your hard work

Here is the assessment criteria for the presentation

Develop and Evidence skills

Independence Critical reflection Problem solving Planning and preparation Creativity and initiative

These skills will be transferable to all of your A Level courses, your university choices and finally, the workplace

Options

Unit 1: Dissertation – a theoretical written project on any topic presenting and exploring an argument Unit 2: Investigation/Field Study – a practical investigatory project involving the collection of data, eg a scientific investigation, a geographical study of erosion, a biological study of pollution, a statistical survey Unit 3: Performance – development of practical skills resulting in a performance, eg performing music, drama or even a sport Unit 4: Artefact – for example, making a painting or sculpture, designing a piece of furniture or a garment, creating a website, solving an engineering/construction problem, producing a piece of graphic design.

What is EPQ?

Extended Project Qualification

In short, this is a chance to follow a course of study that you are truly interested in. The project must be something you will not encounter on your A level. This may relate to a future profession, a module of study, a skill, a trend or a technique. This may be a passion project or a professional project- the choice is entirely yours! The project is equivalent to an AS level, and is favourably recognised by universities and employers.

• You control the project
• You manage the process
• You build a portfolio of skills
• You gain a qualification

Extended Project

What skills will you develop?

Extended Project offers something that your A Level choices doesn´t. It is a way to engage in something specific of personal or professional interest for your future. You have free choice, independence and most of all, a personal investment. Perhaps you want to study something at University or maybe you have a specific career in mind, this project is a chance to learn more about your options.

• Research skills
• Project management skills
• Writing, investigative, field study, performance or production skills, as appropriate
• Presentation skills.