King’s Park Secondary School
For Parents of S4, S5 and S6 Pupils How Parents Can Help with SQA Deadlines Young People and their Parents should look at this booklet together
2011-12
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King’s Park Secondary School Fetlar Drive Glasgow G44 5BL Phone 0141 582 0150 Fax 0141 582 0151
Head Teacher Mrs Margaret Barr School Website www.kingspark-sec.glasgow.sch.uk Learning Community Website www.scottishschools.info/KingsParkNLC
Depute Head Teachers Mr Tom Feasby Mrs Margaret Logan Miss Lilian Marshall Mrs Maura Thomson
August 2011
For Parents of S4/5/6 Pupils How Parents Can Help Their Children with SQA Deadlines Dear Parent/Carer We hope you find this booklet helpful. It contains information about:
1. Procedures for Internal Assessments for Intermediate and Higher courses. Sometimes people refer to these as NABs (National Assessment Bank items).
2. Dates of Prelim examinations.
3. Dates of SQA examinations
4. Opportunities to attend ‘Open Door’ sessions with teachers.
5. Early information about Supported Study and Mentoring.
6. Contacting Pastoral Care staff
7. Dates of Internal Assessments for Intermediate and Higher courses
Deadline dates for the submission of folios to the SQA. It is absolutely vital that pupils meet these deadlines. If they do not, then they cannot be given the course award. Pupils should be working on the submission long before the deadline.
8. Information about the Scholar Programme from Heriot Watt University. We hope you find the information helpful, and we do appreciate your support. The school website also has information about courses and how parents can help: www.kingspark-sec.glasgow.sch.uk - Staff and Subjects - Subjects - (click the name of the Subject). If you don’t have internet access, we would be happy to provide a printed copy of the website information. Please contact the school. Your feedback on this publication would be very valuable. Please use the feedback page at the back, or email me – [email protected]. Kind Regards Mrs Margaret Barr Head Teacher
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1. Procedures for Internal Assessments for Intermediate and Higher courses The S5/6 Subject Choice booklet gives information about the structure of Higher and Intermediate courses. They consist of a group of Units (40 hours or 20 hours), each of which has to be internally assessed. The procedure for Internal Assessments is:
When the Unit has been completed, the pupils sit the Internal Assessment (sometimes called a NAB). In
some courses, pupils work on Units one after another. In other courses, pupils work on all the Units at the same time.
If the pupils pass the Internal Assessment, they are awarded that Unit, and it will appear on their SQA certificate.
However, if the pupils do not pass the Internal Assessment, pupils and parents will be given information
about
o How the pupil will be supported o What we expect the pupil to do o Arrangements for reassessment.
Ultimately, pupils must pass all Units as well as the final examination, in order to be given the full Course Award. If necessary, pupils are advised to move to a lower level, to make sure that they actually gain a qualification in the subject.
2. Dates of Prelim Examinations Prelim examinations will be held:
S4 pupils – From Monday 9 January 2012 until Friday 20 January 2012 (or possibly a day or so later). Please note that Monday 9 January is the day that the pupils return to school after the Christmas holiday.
S5/6 pupils – From Wednesday 25 January 2012 until Tuesday 7 February 2012.
3. Dates of SQA Examinations There will be a link from the Home Page of the school website to the SQA 2012 Timetable. However, usually the times of exams vary slightly in King’s Park, from the official SQA timetable. We are permitted to do this to fit with the school day, lunch breaks etc.
SQA Examinations start on Thursday 26 April 2012 (earlier for Art & Design).
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4. ‘Open Door’ Sessions for S3, S4, S5 and S6 Pupils Many teachers make themselves available to pupils who require additional help. Some of this is described below. However, pupils are always invited to approach any of their teachers if they require additional help. All of this is in addition to formal Supported Study sessions
Art and Design Mr Miller has a lunch time support class for pupils every day. It can be used for homework support, to catch up on class work, and for developments in Art imagery for other department work. Other Art and Design support is available by appointment.
Biology The department is open to S3, S4, S5 and S6 pupils from 1.00 pm until 1.30 pm where pupils can go over work they have not understood or homework which has been done badly. Pupils should make arrangements with: Ms Barclay (Monday to Friday) Ms Warrender (Thursday, Friday) Other Biology support is available by arrangement. Pupils should speak to Mrs Lumsden.
Business Education Ms Watson is available most lunch times to all Business Education pupils. Please see Ms Watson to make arrangements. Mr Donnelly is available at lunch times on Wednesdays. Mrs Fairley is available at lunch times on Fridays.
Computing Additional Computing support is available by arrangement. Pupils should see Ms MacRae
Chemistry Mrs Rikabi and Miss Cox are available to Standard Grade and Higher classes at any lunch time. Please speak to them to make arrangements.
English Additional English support is available by arrangement. Pupils should see Mrs May.
Geography Additional Geography support is available by arrangement. Pupils should see Mr Grimes.
History Additional History support is available by arrangement. Pupils should see Mrs McNichol.
Home Economics By arrangement, pupils may go to the department at lunch time to continue with practical work. Nearer the examinations, there are small focus groups, eg Credit Standard Grade pupils working on an area of the curriculum or examination question technique.
Mathematics Mrs Murray PT is available to all pupils, all year at most lunch times, and after school most days. Please see Mrs Murray to make arrangements.
Mr Cavanagh is available at lunch times by arrangement, for S4-S6 pupils in the weeks before the prelims and SQA examinations.
Mr Boyd and Mr MacRitchie will be available to Higher pupils on Friday at lunchtime.
Other teachers are available by arrangement.
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Modern Languages Additional Modern Languages support is available by arrangement. Please see Mrs Sutherland for more information.
Modern Studies Mr Grimes has ‘Open Door Fridays’ for his Higher class. Other Modern Studies support is available by arrangement. Pupils should speak to Mr Grimes. Supported Study is available at pre-exam times.
Music In addition to all the extra-curricular activities (choir, orchestras etc), the department is open every day at lunch time and after school, throughout the year to Music pupils.
All pupils S1-6 who receive instrumental lessons may practice in the department, especially if they do not have access to equipment at home, eg drum kit.
S3-S6 pupils are encouraged to use the department at lunch times and after school to work on the components of their coursework – Performance, Technology, Composing and Listening.
S5/6 pupils in particular are strongly advised to do additional practice to remain up to date with their performance or sound engineering work, and to complete their Composing Folios.
In February and March it is essential that pupils sitting SQA Practical performance examinations work with staff in the department at lunch times and after school.
Pupils can also book individual sessions with teachers for any particular aspect of the course, eg voice, invention, keyboard, glockenspiel.
Pastoral Care Pupils should speak to their own Pastoral Care teacher.
Physical Education Mr Capaldi is available:
All year, any day, in room P1, after school to all Higher, Intermediate 2 and Standard Grade pupils. Please see Mr Capaldi to make an appointment.
December/January, prior to prelims, on Monday and Tuesday from 4 pm until 5 pm.
March/April/May, prior to SQA examinations, on Monday and Tuesday from 4 pm until 5 pm
Physics Pupils are encouraged to come for extra help at lunch times. The times available are:
Mrs Lumsden – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Dr Kamaliddin – Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
Mr Mair – to be confirmed
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Additional RMPS support is available by arrangement. Pupils should see Miss Cahill. Supported Study is available from January onwards.
Technical Education The Graphic Communication rooms are available to S4-6 pupils, Mondays to Thursdays throughout the year. The Craft & Design rooms are available to S4-6 pupils, Mondays to Thursdays from January to April.
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5. Supported Study and Mentoring Once again we will offer Supported Study sessions in the weeks before the prelim examinations, and before the SQA examinations. Timetabling will be carried out to minimise the number of occasions when there could be a clash of subjects wanted by a pupil. Please encourage your children to attend these valuable sessions. A small group of pupils will be identified by staff to receive mentoring support. They will be given targets (eg gain 5 Credit passes), and will meet their mentor teacher regularly for support. When the pupils have been identified, parents will be informed.
6. Contacting Pastoral Care Staff Pastoral Care staff have a teaching timetable. They also work with children, meet parents, and attend other meetings to support pupils. So it can difficult for us to recommend the best time to phone them.
If you telephone and leave a message, they will return your call as soon as possible, but it may not be that day, depending on their other commitments. If you have an emergency and the PT Pastoral Care is not available, please ask to speak to the DHT in charge of your child’s house, or the head teacher. HOUSE PT PASTORAL CARE DEPUTE HEAD TEACHER HEAD TEACHER Arran Mrs Y Frater Miss L Marshall Mrs M Barr Lewis Mrs J Lyon Mrs M Logan Mull Mrs E Aitken Mrs M Thomson Skye Miss Dougan Mr T Feasby
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7. Subject Information – Dates of Internal Assessments for Higher/Intermediate Deadline dates for the submission of folios to the SQA.
It is absolutely vital that pupils meet these deadlines.
If they do not, then they cannot be given the course award.
Pupils should be working on the submission long before the deadline.
SUBJECT
DEADLINE INFORMATION
Administration – Standard Grade
Internal project must be completed by 4 March.
Administration – Higher
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs) for Higher Administration. Approximate dates are: Admin Services February/March Information Technology for Managers January-April Pupils must pass the internal assessments to gain the final award.
Art and Design – Higher
Unit 1 Practical Paper Investigation must be completed by end of August Development must be completed by end of October Break Final solution must be completed by end of November Unit 2 Practical Paper Investigation must be completed by end of January Development must be completed by Mid March Final solution must be completed by end of Spring break Art and Design Studies Research and Summary sheets for Unit 1 must be completed by October break Research and Summary sheets for Unit 2 must be completed by end January
Art and Design – Standard Grade
S3 Art and Design – Design Work: Investigation must be completed by the end of the October break Development must be completed by the end of January Final solution must be completed by 31 March S3 Art and Design – Critical Studies: Unit 1 must be completed by 15 May. S4 Art and Design – Expressive Work Tonal study must be completed by the October break 1
st colour study must be completed by 18 December
2nd
colour study must be completed by 28 February Open study must be completed by 31 March S4 Art and Design – Critical Studies: Unit 2 must be completed by 14 February
Biology – Advanced Higher
Investigation project must be completed by 26 March
Biology and Human Biology - Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for these exams. The dates are approximately:
- One at the end of November - One at the end of February - Final one at the beginning of May. (Intermediate 1 at end of April)
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
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SUBJECT
DEADLINE INFORMATION
Biology – Standard Grade
Pupils complete practical investigations in class time but additional work at lunch time may be necessary. The grade contributes to their overall award in the subject.
Business Management - Higher
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs) for Higher Business Management. Approximate dates are: Business Enterprise November Marketing and Operations January/February Finance and Human Resource Management March/April Pupils must pass the internal assessments to gain the final award.
Business Management – Standard Grade
Internal project must be completed by 4 March
Chemistry – Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for these exams. The dates are approximately:
- One at the end of November - One at the end of February - Final one at the beginning of May.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Chemistry – Standard Grade
Pupils complete practical investigations in class time, but additional work at lunch time may be necessary. The grade contributes to their overall award in the subject.
Computing – Higher
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for these exams. The dates are approximately:
- Computer Systems Unit – w/b 31 October - Software Development Process Unit – w/b 12 December - Networking Unit – mid March.
SQA coursework must be complete by beginning of March. Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Computing – Intermediate 2 Computing Studies Intermediate 1
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for these exams. The dates are approximately: Intermediate 2:
- Computer Systems Unit – w/b 31 October - Software Development Process Unit – w/b 19 December - Networking Unit – mid March.
SQA coursework must be complete by the beginning of March Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award. Intermediate 1:
- Computer Applications Unit – w/b 3 October - Multimedia Unit – w/b 21 November - Computers and the Internet Unit – end February. - SQA coursework must be complete by the beginning of March
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Craft and Design – Standard Grade
Folio and Project must be completed by the end of March
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SUBJECT
DEADLINE INFORMATION
English – Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Under the new arrangements, pupils have a folio of Writing to compile for English. The deadlines for the first piece are as follows: Draft title and proposal – 29
th August
Outline Plan – 5th September
First Draft – 19th September
Final Version – 24th October
Individual teachers will have deadlines for other Unit assessments, and there will be further Writing deadlines for the second folio piece in Terms 2 and 3. In order for pupils to meet the SQA demands regarding the authenticity of their work, it is essential that pupils adhere strictly to the procedures outlined to them by the department.
English – Standard Grade
Standard Grade – individual teachers will have deadlines for each of the five pieces that compile the folio for English. This is externally assessed and is extremely important as it contributes significantly to the final grades for Reading and Writing. The final date for all folio pieces to be completed is the 28th of February 2012. Individual teachers will also have deadlines for Talk. Thorough preparation is vital as this element contributes a third of the final overall grade for English
French – All levels
Please see attached table for Modern Languages.
Geography – Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for Geography: - NAB1 in mid-November - NAB2 in early January - NAB3 in mid-March.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Graphic Communication – Higher
Thematic Presentation must be completed by 18 March
Graphic Communication – Standard Grade
Folio must be completed by 19 March
History – Higher
Extended Essay must be written before Easter. This will be sent to the SQA for marking. Students begin working on it after the prelims. A rough draft must be handed in before the essay is written up, so that the class teacher can offer advice and give help. Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for Higher History:
- Two before Christmas - Two in January - One in March.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
History – Intermediate 1 and 2
Extended Response must be written before Easter. This will be sent to the SQA for marking. Students begin working on it after the prelim. A rough draft must be handed in before the essay is written up, so that the class teacher can offer advice and give help. Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for Intermediate History:
- One before Christmas - One in January - One in March.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
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SUBJECT
DEADLINE INFORMATION
Home Economics (Health and Food Technology) – Higher
Project must be completed by 31 March.
Mathematics – Advanced Higher
Unit Test 1 – mid October Unit Test 2 – early January Unit Test 3 – mid April Mini-prelim – 25 April
Mathematics – Higher (Mr MacRitchie’s class)
Unit Test 1 – mid October Unit Test 2 – mid December Unit Test 3 – mid March Mini-prelim – 25 April
Mathematics – Higher (Mr Boyd’s class)
Unit Test 1 – early November Unit Test 2 – mid January Unit Test 3 – mid April Mini-prelim – 25 April
Mathematics – Intermediate 2
Unit Test 1 – by end of September Unit Test 2 – mid December Unit Test 3 – by end of March Mini-prelim – 28 March
Mathematics – Intermediate 1
Unit Test 1 – mid September Unit Test 2 – early December Unit Test 3 – by end of March Mini-prelim – 28 March
Modern Studies – Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for Modern Studies. Approximate dates are:
- International Issues – October/November - UK Politics – December or March - Social Issues in the UK - March.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Music – All levels
Please see attached table.
Physical Education – Higher and Intermediate 2
Internal Assessments (NAB’s) must be completed by Friday 25 February.
Physics – Advanced Higher
Investigation project must be completed by 26 March
Physics – Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2
Pupils will sit Internal Assessments (sometimes called NABs*) for these exams. The dates are approximately:
- One at the end of November - One at the end of February - Final one at the beginning of May.
Pupils must pass the Internal Assessments to gain the final award.
Physics – Standard Grade
Pupils complete practical investigations in class time. The grade contributes to their overall award in the subject.
Product Design – Higher and Intermediate
Design Assignment must be completed by the end of March
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SUBJECT
DEADLINE INFORMATION
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Internal Assessments (NABs) will be completed at approximately the following times: S3 – A World of Values (Capital Punishment) – end November S3 – A World of Values (Global Warming) – February 2012 S4 – Morality in the Modern World (Int 1 only) – October 2011 S5/6 Higher RMPS – Buddhism Unit – October/November 2011 S5/6 Higher RMPS – Morality in the Modern World – January/February S5/6 Higher RMPS – Christianity: Science and Belief – March/April
Spanish – All levels
Please see attached table for Modern Languages.
* National Assessment Bank
Modern Languages Department Every pupil S1-S6 can expect on-going learning homework on a daily basis. The importance of good, careful revision of vocabulary and grammar notes cannot be under-estimated. Pupils are always given full notes and help sheets to help them prepare for assessments. Normally at least one week’s notice is given before speaking and writing assessments. Parents can help by encouraging pupils to look over notes properly. All notes will be in the pupils’ blue jotters. The Modern Languages Staff are always willing to discuss strategies to enable pupils to work to their full potential. Time can always be made available to offer pupils help and encouragement. Pupils in S3 and S4 should expect to complete 3 writing and speaking assessments each year which will contribute to their overall grade in Standard Grade French. It is vital that pupils prepare thoroughly! This is the best chance to secure the best possible grade. In addition, pupils who are studying SPANISH from S3 should ensure that they are fully prepared for NABs for Intermediate 1 / 2.
August 2011 S4 pupils completing Standard grade folio writing on Holidays – ‘Les Vacances’ September 2011 European and International Education Events to coincide with European Day of Languages 26
th
September – focus on different cultures and French-speaking countries – joint project with Geography, 1st
September – 30th September
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Modern Languages Department continued October 2011 Pupils attempting Int 2 Spanish, Int 2 and Higher French will be working towards their first language NAB by the end of the month. November / December 2011 Pupils in S4 French should be working towards completing their speaking and writing assessments on Work experience – ‘Au Boulot’ to coincide with work experience placements. Supported Study will be offered by ML Teachers to give pupils extra practice of reading and listening exams before their prelims. Pupils can help themselves at home by accessing a range of useful websites which offer reading and listening resources. Pupils may also access extra practice in listening or reading by asking their class teacher for a revision pack.
S5/6 Intermediate 1 Spanish – completion of the Personal and Social language Unit before the Christmas break.
Possible second NAB for language units for S5/6 INT 2 and Higher Pupils. January 2012
S4 French – prelim exams – reading and listening at either G/C or G/F level.
Supported Study will be offered to pupils in S5/6 by ML Teachers to give pupils the chance to prepare for writing, reading and listening assessments.
February 2012
S5/6 – Prelim exams – reading, listening and writing.
S5/6 – Preparation for external speaking exams. (Pupils will be required to devote a lot of time to studying for their speaking exams). Extra practice sessions will be arranged at lunch-time or after-school. Pupils are strongly encouraged to attend.
S5/6 – Completion date - by the end of February - of the Extended Reading and Viewing or Personal Communication optional units for Int 2 / Higher French and Spanish.
March 2012
S4 French - First week in March – final date for completion of Standard Grade writing folios.
S4 French – final speaking assessments by the end of the month – ‘Les Médias’ OR ‘Comment rester en bonne forme?’
S5/6 External Speaking exams – these should be completed no later than the third week in March. Pupils MUST prepare thoroughly for these exams.
S5/6 Intermediate 1 Spanish – completion by the end of the month of the Transactional Language Unit.
April 2012
Supported Study classes will be offered to all pupils on a ‘drop-in’ basis.
NABs for any pupils who still require to pass the language unit should be completed by the end of April.
May 2012
SQA exams begin – Bonne Chance! ¡Suerte!
Language units for INT 2 and Higher courses must be completed by the first week of May at the very latest.
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Music Deadlines
Deadline DATE
Level
Subject Choice
Area of
Coursework
Task
INTERMEDIATE 19
th September Intermediate Technology Midi Technology NAB 1
5th
December Intermediate Performance & Technology
Composition Composition submitted
9th
– 13th
January Intermediate Performance & Technology
Practical Practical Prelim
9th
January Intermediate Performance & Technology
Composition Programme Notes for composition
submitted
13th
February Intermediate Technology Midi Recording, Log and Diary submitted
12th
March Intermediate Performance & Technology
Listening Listening NAB 1
26th
March Intermediate Technology Practical Full programme recorded
HIGHER
19th
September Higher Technology Sound
Engineering Technology NAB 1
3rd
October Higher Performance & Technology
Composition Composition 1 submitted
28th
November Higher Technology Sound Engineering 1st Recording, Log and Diary submitted
5th
December Higher Performance & Technology
Composition Composition 2 submitted
9th
January Higher Performance & Technology
Composition Programme Notes for both
compositions submitted
9th
– 13th
January Higher Performance & Technology
Practical Practical Prelim
13th
February Higher Technology Sound Engineering 2nd
Recording, Log and Diary submitted
12th
March Higher Performance & Technology
Listening Listening NAB 1
26th
March Higher Technology Practical Full programme recorded
ADVANCED HIGHER
26th
September Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Dissertation Analysis of 1st Piece submitted
3rd
October Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Composition Composition 1 submitted
7th
November Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Dissertation Analysis of 2nd
Piece submitted
5th
December Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Composition Composition 2 submitted
12th
December Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Dissertation Full Commentary submitted
27th
February Advanced
Higher Performance & Technology
Dissertation NAB - Full dissertation including audio
recording submitted -
26th
March Advanced
Higher Technology Practical Full programme recorded
End of March Advanced
Higher Performance Practical Practical Prelim
PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS AT ALL LEVELS Mid February – End
March
Exact Date confirmed with 2 weeks notice
Higher Intermediate
Standard Grade
Performance Practical
Examination
Performance of Instrumental Programme to SQA examiner
Performance Unit Complete
Beg to Mid May
Exact Date confirmed with 2 weeks notice
Adv Higher
Performance Practical
Examination
Performance of Instrumental Programme to SQA examiner
Performance Unit Complete
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The SCHOLAR Programme Explained and a Password for Parents
Is your child in S5 or S6?
Do you know about the SCHOLAR Programme?
Would you like a password to see what SCHOLAR is about?
…read on...
Login and learn Education is changing. We know that many students learn better if they can be shown visual
explanations such as animations, or if they can learn at their own pace (e.g. by accessing material
on the computer outside of the classroom).
Introducing SCHOLAR Heriot-Watt SCHOLAR is the world’s largest e-learning education programme, with 100,000
registered users. Created by Heriot-Watt University (http://www.hw.ac.uk/), based in Edinburgh,
SCHOLAR provides computer based learning materials to support teaching and learning in a wide
range of subjects:
Advanced Higher Higher Intermediate 1/2
Biology Business Management
Chemistry Computing
French Information Systems
Maths Physics
Accounting Biology
Business Management Chemistry Computing Economics
French German
Human Biology Information Systems
Maths Physics
Psychology
Spanish
Maths
SCHOLAR does not stand still. New courses from August 2009 are noted below.
Advanced Higher Higher Intermediate 1/2
Accounting
Economics German Spanish
Mandarin
The SCHOLAR programme is designed to promote self paced, student centred learning in a
teacher supported environment. The online learning materials are complemented by opportunities
for teachers to attend staff development workshops and learn how to use SCHOLAR when
teaching.
SCHOLAR Unit Scott Russell Building Gait 3 Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0)131 451 4002 Fax +44 (0)131 451 4271 Email [email protected]
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Proven approach SCHOLAR offers a well proven, innovative approach to academic study within schools, Further
Education colleges and foundation programmes within universities. Over 400 secondary schools
in Scotland are benefitting from using SCHOLAR.
Interactive The online learning materials have been professionally developed and consist of textual and
graphical descriptions, animations and simulations and online formative tests. The material is
embedded within a Virtual Learning Environment that provides channels for student and teacher
communications, frequently asked questions and progress reporting and monitoring.
Achieving potential A recent survey showed that SCHOLAR had an 80% acceptance rating by teachers and that
95% of students would recommend the programme to a friend.
32% of the online study time is undertaken by students out of school hours.
Peak usage time is between 7pm and 9pm Monday to Thursday in direct competition with
prime-time television.
SCHOLAR Password for your Son or Daughter Teachers in school have been provided with passwords to issue to all pupils studying a range of
subjects at Higher, Advanced Higher, Intermediate 1 and 2 Maths and Intermediate 2 Mandarin as
summarised in the table. If your son or daughter has not yet received their password, encourage
them to ask their teacher.
A Password for Parents In order to see the course materials SCHOLAR provides for your son or daughter, go to our
website at http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/, click on Scotland then “Try Scholar” on the left hand bar.
You will be presented with a preview of the available SCHOLAR courses. This is just a small
sample of the entire course. If you would like to see more, contact [email protected] for a
password which will enable you to browse the content of the entire course.
Please note that this password does not provide access to the following features:
Discussion – chat boards for students, tutors and teachers to discuss courses
Reporting – allows students to monitor their progress and assessment results
Feedback We also welcome your feedback. Email the SCHOLAR Unit at [email protected]
SCHOLAR Unit Scott Russell Building Gait 3 Heriot-Watt University Riccarton Edinburgh EH14 4AS Scotland United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0)131 451 4002 Fax +44 (0)131 451 4271 Email [email protected]
http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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How Parents Can Help Their Children with SQA Deadlines FEEDBACK FROM PARENTS Was this booklet helpful? How could it be improved? Any other comments?
Your comments are welcome. Please return this page to Mrs Barr. Thank you. Or if it is more convenient, please email [email protected]