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Planning for the Interdisciplinary Project
by Lorna Grant
Planning for the Interdisciplinary Project
by Lorna Grant
Aims of the BaccalaureateAims of the Baccalaureate
Raise the status and value of S6 and motivate learners Provide qualifications which are valued for entry to
higher education Provide a bridge between school and higher education or
employment Encourage collaboration between schools and
further/higher education institutions Allow learners to relate and apply learning to realistic
contexts Enable learners to compete in the international job
market Develop the generic skills for learning, employment, life
Course RequirementsCourse Requirements
2 AH Courses 1 H Course( two eligible sciences, one of which must be at AH level
and Mathematics, which can be AH or H level)or Applied Mathematics (at AH)
The Interdisciplinary ProjectThe Scottish Baccalaureate will be awarded at Pass or
DistinctionCriteria for Distinction:Grade A in one eligible AH courseGrade A in one other componentGrade B in the other two components
The Interdisciplinary ProjectThe Interdisciplinary Project
You choose:• The project theme• The way you undertake the project• The contacts you will make• The way you present your findings• The audience or audience for your presentation
Your teacher will give you advice
The Five Stages of the ProjectThe Five Stages of the Project
Proposal Plan Presentation of findings/product Evaluation of Project Self-evaluation
There are templates to help you or you can use
e-portfolio to store your project information
Context of the ProjectContext of the Project
The project, which must involve a science based investigation or practical assignment, will explore and bring out the relevance of science
in one or more of the following broad contexts:• Employability• Enterprise• Sustainable development• Citizenship• Economic development
The skills you will developThe skills you will develop
You will develop and demonstrate the following generic and cognitive skills:
• Application of subject knowledge and understanding• Research • Interpersonal skills• Planning• Independent learning• Problem solving• Presentation skills• Evaluation skills
Links you can makeLinks you can make
FE/HE establishments Local businesses/organisations Learned Bodies/Institutes STEMnet Scottish Government Teachers Scottish Enterprise Fellow pupils
How to get started?How to get started?
Think about topics which interest you from a personal or career point of view
Have a look at the exemplar projects on SQA’s website
Discuss with your teacher Think about where you might get the
information/resources you will need Start with a proposal – use the SQA audit tool to
help you
Things to rememberThings to remember
Write a timeline and include other commitments on your time
Have contingency plans Adjust your plan when you need to – planning goes on
throughout the project Keep a reflective diary (template on the SQA website)-
this will help with the Evaluation stage Don’t be afraid to ask for help/advice Keep to your assigned project times – they are not free
periods! Try to meet your deadlines
What some of last year’s candidates saidWhat some of last year’s candidates said
‘I have noticed that whereas previously I tended to ask for help as soon as I encountered any problem, now I am more likely to independently find a logical solution.’
‘I have broadened my skills by presenting in a more formal manner to different audiences.’
‘I am proud of my achievements. I can admit mistakes but also admit successes.’
‘I have thoroughly enjoyed learning so many new skills and discovering new ideas which will be beneficial for future research and studies in university.’
The June 2010 Support EventThe June 2010 Support Event
ContactLorna GrantBaccalaureate Development Manager
ContactLorna GrantBaccalaureate Development Manager
email- [email protected]
telephone – 0845 213 5460