Spec changes... CCEA are changing their subject specifications
Controlled Assessment
Feedback has told us that teachers have concerns over the introduction of controlled assessment. Questions have included:
- Why was controlled assessment introduced by the regulators?
- What do the levels of control mean for me?
- What else do I need to know about (for example drafting and re-drafting, re-sits, absentees and keeping students’ work)?
Our response
We have taken the following steps to provide advice and guidance and to answer your questions in relation to controlled assessment:
- The GCSE Support Events in spring 2009 focussed on providing information on controlled assessment.
- The new Controlled Assessment Guide will arrive in centres from June 2009. This will contain general and subject specific information and answers to your questions.
- Bespoke subject specific guidance will be available on your subject microsite from the end of September 2009.
More Information
- To find out about the regulators’ review of coursework, go to the QCA website
- To access an electronic copy of the specification and specimen assessment materials for your subject, visit CCEA Specifications
- For further information on support available for your subject, go to your microsite by selecting it from the Microsite Quickfind menu on CCEA Hompage
