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Teacher CPD spring 2012 course available for booking now!

AQA teacher CPD is offering the following AQA Excellence GCSE Science meeting which you may be interested in:

Improving the Quality of Written Communication in Science (a repeat from autumn 2011)

Would you like to:

• be more familiar with the changes to external assessments?
• be more confident teaching students to write extended answers?

Course objectives

In this practical workshop you will learn to:

• identify the challenges for students within exam papers
• describe the features of different texts
• use discussion to support writing
• explain how to write an extended answer
• share ideas for the integration of writing opportunities in the scheme of learning

and have the opportunity to share your experiences with colleagues from other schools and colleges.

To find out more or to book a place visit our online booking service, Courses and Events, and search for the meeting above!

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Controlled assessment standardisation meetings

• If you are teaching this specification for the first time, a representative from your school or college must attend a controlled assessment standardising meeting.
• The meetings will be held in November and December and are free of charge.
• Meetings are available to book via our online booking service, Courses and Events.
• Please contact the Biology team if you require any further information.

Policy on attending coursework standardisation meetings

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Summer 2012 controlled assessment submission

Material required for the controlled assessment unit (44152) for submission in May 2012 is available in the Secure Key Materials section of e-AQA. Access to these documents is restricted to Examinations Officers only.

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Summer 2013 controlled assessment submission

The Teachers' Notes for the controlled assessment unit (44152) for submission in May 2013 are available now in the Secure Key Materials section of e-AQA. These controlled assessments are only valid for submission in May 2013 but are published in advance to allow teachers to plan schemes of work.

All other materials required to complete the controlled assessments will be available from late April 2012 in the Secure Key Materials section of e-AQA.

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Examinations Update 9

Classification codes change

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