https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c Sharing of all of our great ideas! en-us 2022-03-09 08:28:34 UTC 2022-03-09 12:00:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085732829 Discussing how many teachers deliver separate units. 

Core set of BTEC teachers working well. Sub team meetings makes organisation easier. Bring in new members each year to integrate them into the program. 

Multiple units at once make it confusing for students. Weighting of unit important when distributing units for teachers to deliver. 

One teacher delivering all units has its own difficulties of more marking and less collaboration.


]]> 2022-03-09 09:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085732829 MrGaymer https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085749693 Wrong or incomplete information on assignment briefs. ]]> 2022-03-09 09:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085749693 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085751336 Templates/writing frames created to assist students with structuring reports. 

Adapting methods of assessment eg making podcasts/videos/presentations instead of writing reports. Changes must be internally verified.

Briefs do not always cover content in specification. 

Lots of errors in finance assignments. eg Unit 7 - some questions do not provide enough information for students to answer the questions. Not enough information given to create the analysis. eg no opening balance for the cash flow forecast. 

Unrealistic for students to finish all tasks in the time given during the controlled assessments. The time is a 'recommended time' and can be adapted for students requirements. 

One idea is to do all assignments in 'controlled assessment' conditions.

Criteria/rubrics are now holistic but information is vague.]]> 2022-03-09 09:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085751336 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085754284 SV said that students have to choose their own business and cannot be given businesses by teacher on brief. ]]> 2022-03-09 10:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085754284 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085785315 Unit 3 Finance - theory was fine but the calculations were difficult for students because they could not always find the relevant information eg calculating ratios. Setting up a group of parents to provide information to students can help students find businesses that are prepared to give information across different units.

Unit 23 work experience is a very accessible unit as the content is less heavy compared to other units. Students really enjoy it and build different skills completing tasks and creating evidence. 

Unit 9 team building. Good unit to combine two year groups with fun activities. Unit 4 useful to run alongside Unit 9 when managing an event.

Is 'double dipping' allowed? Eg students using parts of an assignment in two different units. Not been an issue previously.




]]> 2022-03-09 10:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085785315 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085787196 It would be useful to share examples of work as well as resources.]]> 2022-03-09 10:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085787196 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085812984 Not many teachers using it. It is useful once you get used to it.]]> 2022-03-09 10:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085812984 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085822688 Some universities require 2 HL subjects

Combination of BTEC courses

Common to do an A-level/IB course

CISI - content too difficult for BTEC students

Blended pathway suitable for certain learners. ]]> 2022-03-09 10:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085822688 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085833662 Mixed messages from Pearson from different IV's and communication with teachers

No standard way of referencing

Some IV's say not enough referencing, some say links at bottom of page not necessary

Mybib.com useful way to collect references

Referencing a key skill to prepare students for university


]]> 2022-03-09 10:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085833662 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085835345 Verifiers want to know if verbal feedback was also given to students. Put under additional guidance.]]> 2022-03-09 10:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085835345 https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085917532 New textbook online virtually the same as the old textbook. Not user friendly, expensive and difficult for students to access. 

Some delivery guidance does not match assessment criteria.

Kognity useful and IB Textbooks]]> 2022-03-09 12:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/fmccarthy13/e3agk62jz8efy56c/wish/2085917532