Technologies Derek Middleton, Qualification Development Manager Scottish Qualifications Authority

New National Qualifications Support learning – assessment follows the curriculum Support aims, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence Provide progression from Experiences and Outcomes and maximizes curriculum continuity between levels Build on existing strengths of reputation, standards, reliability and validity of Scottish qualifications Provide more flexibility and choice

Engagement and feedback Local Authorities, Further and Higher Education Subject specialists, professional associations, industry Learner engagement CARG/QDT/SWGs CfE Liaison Team Have your say

Technologies: Overview

Provide progression Clear progression routes Computing and Information Science Design and Manufacture Hierarchical Units Engineering Science

Assessment supporting learning Use of assignments to assess Added Value Units Use of assignments to assess application of skills in Course Assessments Question Papers focusing on Knowledge and Understanding

Flexibility and choice Computing and Information Science: choice of problem contexts Graphic Communication: flexibility in use of manual and computer-aided techniques Design and Manufacture: choice of design tasks Engineering Science: Contexts and Challenges Unit

Key messages Combining of Courses Computing and Information Science Design and Manufacture Methods of Assessment Graphic Communication Details of course assessment

Workshop 1: New National Qualifications Using the materials provided, please provide feedback on: Progression between levels Balance and focus of skills, knowledge and understanding National 4 Added Value Assessment and National 5 Course Assessment Opportunities to meet the Aims, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence