Launch event

Agenda Introducing our specification GCSE reforms and new requirements Our approach Overview of new specification content Overview of new assessment model Support and resources Next steps

Developing positive, proactive citizens Engaging themes that inspire citizenship activity Clear and familiar course content Local to global outlook for real progress Accessible assessments for all abilities Free support for planning and delivery

The GCSE reforms Fully linear structure and updated subject criteria for content and assessment New 9–1 grading scale, where 9 is the top level Tiering only in certain subjects such as Maths and Science; there is no tiering in GCSE Citizenship A reduction in internal assessment, unless coursework or controlled assessment are the only valid ways of assessing the subject; GCSE Citizenship will have 100% exam No change to guided learning hours (120 GLH)

9-1 Grading Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above. Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above. The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G.

Timeline The last available assessment for the current GCSEs will be June 2017 The reformed GCSEs will be reported in the 2018 performance tables Current specification Summer series as normal Last assessment New 2016 specification First teaching of two year GCSE First assessment

Short Course GCSE Citizenship Studies The DfE subject content allows awarding organisations to develop a new short course The short course has new core content; there is no citizenship action; and 100% exam After careful consideration of feedback from our centres we have decided not to offer a new short course qualification Our priority is to support centres and students to transition to our new full course qualification

DfE requirements for GCSE Citizenship Studies There is an increased emphasis on core content, with content areas defined for: – Democracy and government – Citizenship participation in democracy and society – Rights, the law and the legal system in England and Wales – The UK and its relations with the wider world There is no controlled assessment; all assessment will be through exam Students are required to take citizenship action

Taking citizenship action Citizenship action is: “a planned course of informed action to address a citizenship issue or question of concern aimed at delivering a benefit or change for a particular community or wider society” Students are required to conduct an in-depth, critical investigation leading to citizenship action Exam papers must include questions that draw on the knowledge and understanding students have gained from taking citizenship action These questions will account for 15% of total GCSE marks

Assessment objectives Assessment objectiveWeighting AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of citizenship concepts, terms and issues. 30% AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of citizenship concepts, terms and issues to contexts and actions. 30% AO3 Analyse and evaluate a range of evidence relating to citizenship issues, debates and actions, including different viewpoints, to develop reasoned, coherent arguments and make substantiated judgements. 40%

Our research We have developed a Citizenship qualification that you will know and recognise, and which allows you to teach topics and identify actions you know your students will enjoy. We have worked with the teaching community, higher education and subject associations to design our new qualification.

Our findings You would like clarity of the new teaching requirements and familiarity with current topics where possible We need to support students of all ability ranges to access the new content and engage with citizenship action You like the use of source material in our current assessments as this engages students and keeps the course up-to-date We should allow centres and students free choice of citizenship action and we need to provide clear guidance on the new assessment requirements for this You would like support materials to guide you through the changes and to support you in delivering the new course

Our approach and design principles A new specification with a familiar approach: to build on what you like in our current course Clear and coherent structure: our specification has a straightforward structure with five engaging topics assessed through two exams Supports continuous progression: by building on concepts throughout the course Developing active citizens: with free choice of citizenship action Reflects current issues, questions and debates: to engage students with what it means to be an active citizen Accessible assessment for students of all abilities: clear instructional text and engaging source material

Our specification: overview Structured into five themes, assessed in two papers: Theme A: Living together in the UK Theme B: Democracy at work in the UK Theme C: Law and justice Theme D: Power and influence Theme E: Taking citizenship action PaperCoverage Paper 1 (50%) 80 marks, 1hr 45 Living together in the UK Democracy at work in the UK Law and justice Paper 2 (50%) 80 marks, 1hr 45 Power and influence Taking citizenship action

Our specification: Theme A Living together in the UK: How have communities developed in the UK? What is identity? What are democratic values and where do they come from? How does local democracy work?

Our specification: Theme B Democracy at work in the UK Who runs the country? How does Parliament work? How is power shared between the UK parliament and devolved administrations? How does government manage public money?

Our specification: Theme C Law and justice What is the law for and how does it affect us? How does the justice system work? Is crime increasing in society?

Our specification: Theme D Power and influence What power and influence can citizens have? What role and influence should the media have? Does the UK have power and influence in the wider world?

Our specification: Theme E Students will use and apply their citizenship knowledge, understanding and skills to take action to try and make a difference, create a benefit or change in society Students will use a range of citizenship skills including: – research and enquiry – interpretation of evidence from primary and secondary sources – planning – collaboration – problem-solving – advocacy and campaigning – evaluation

Our specification: discussion Spend some time looking at the draft content in more detail – what are your first impressions? What do you like? Anything you dislike? How much continuity is there with your current course? How will you approach taking citizenship action?

Our assessment model: Paper 1 SectionCoverageQuestion types Section ALiving together in the UKEach section is worth 16 or 17 marks and is based on sources. Questions comprise multiple choice, short answer and one 6-mark question in each section. Section BDemocracy at work in the UK Section CLaw and justice Section DCitizenship issues and debates – making connections across themes This section is worth 31 marks. There are two extended writing questions worth 12 and 15 marks.

Our assessment model: Paper 1 Paper 1 assesses: – Living together in the UK – Democracy at work in the UK – Law and justice Each theme is assessed in Sections A to C These sections have short and medium questions (ranging from 1 to 6 marks) based on sources In Section D Students will also respond to two extended questions: – Q7 has short answers and one Q is worth 10 marks – Q8 is worth 15 marks; this question has scaffolding to support students – these questions draw across more than one theme so students will make connections across themes

Our assessment model: Paper 2 SectionCoverageQuestion types Section AOwn citizenship actionThis section is worth 24 marks. Questions comprise short and medium answers and one 12-mark question. Section BPower and influence: others’ actions This section is worth 14 marks. Questions comprise multiple choice, short answer and one 6- mark question based on sources. Section CPower and influenceThis section is worth 42 marks. Questions comprise multiple- choice, short answer. The section finishes with one 10-mark and one 15-mark question.

Our assessment model: Paper 2 Paper 2 assesses: – Power and influence – Taking citizenship action Students will answer questions about their own action in Section A – students must base their answers on the action they have taken There are short questions in this section ranging from 2 to 4 marks and an essay question for 12 marks

Our assessment model: Paper 2 The paper will also assess others’ action and power and influence; questions are based on sources There are short and medium questions ranging from 1 to 6 marks to assess others’ action There are short and medium questions ranging from 1 to 6 marks to assess power and influence The final question on the paper is an essay question worth 15 marks; this question has scaffolding to support students

Mark schemes Points-based mark schemes are used when a maximum of 4 marks are available for a distinct part of a response and the application of a single mark can be defined Levels-based mark schemes for questions with 6 marks or more have clear strands running through each level Approach to level descriptions rewards progression to higher levels of understanding Indicative content is clearly laid out

Our assessment model: discussion Spend some time looking at the draft assessment materials – what are your first impressions? What do you like? Anything you dislike? How much continuity is there with your current course?

Developing positive, proactive citizens Engaging themes that inspire citizenship activity Clear and familiar course content Local to global outlook for real progress Accessible assessments for all abilities Free support for planning and delivery

Support for planning We will support you with planning and delivering our new specification: A Getting Started Guide will give you a comprehensive overview of the qualification and help you understand the changes and what they mean for your course and your students. It includes guidance for the Taking Citizenship Action requirement An editable course planner and scheme of work. Mapping documents to highlight the differences and similarities between this qualification and the legacy qualifications.

Support for assessment We will support you with preparing for the new assessments: Resources to help you prepare your students for the assessments, including exemplars and commentaries. Specimen papers to use with students in preparing for the exams. ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available of your students’ exam performance. This free online service helps you identify topics and skills where students could benefit from further learning, helping them gain a deeper understanding of Citizenship.

Training from Pearson Our training events will continue to support you: Download further copies of the Launch presentation from our website Look out for information about our free Getting Ready to Teach events in spring 2016 Our full training programme for Citizenship can be viewed online

Published resources We are committed to helping teachers deliver our Edexcel qualifications and students to achieve their full potential. To do this, we aim for our qualifications to be supported by a wide range of high-quality resources, produced by a range of publishers, including ourselves. We will shortly be able to provide a confirmed list of publishers. However, it is not necessary to purchase endorsed resources to deliver our qualifications.

Endorsed resources* Collins: Citizenship Today. The fourth edition of this best-selling title builds on the strengths of the first three. It continues to combine clear coverage of the Edexcel specification with an engaging, student- focused approach. Fully covering the GCSE, exam questions at the end of every section will prepare students for the written exam paper. Citizenship Today is accompanied by a Teacher’s File that provides detailed guidance and resources to support non-specialist teachers. *These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of August 2015, but may be subject to change.

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