BTEC First Award in Application of Science - specification - Edexcel
BTEC First Award in Application of Science - specification - Edexcel
BTEC First Award in Application of Science - specification - Edexcel
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ANNEXES<br />
The skills<br />
Independent enquirers<br />
Focus:<br />
Young people process and evaluate <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> their <strong>in</strong>vestigations, plann<strong>in</strong>g what to<br />
do and how to go about it. They take <strong>in</strong>formed and well-reasoned decisions, recognis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that others have different beliefs and attitudes.<br />
Young people:<br />
● identify questions to answer and problems to resolve<br />
● plan and carry out research, appreciat<strong>in</strong>g the consequences <strong>of</strong> decisions<br />
● explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives<br />
● analyse and evaluate <strong>in</strong>formation, judg<strong>in</strong>g its relevance and value<br />
● consider the <strong>in</strong>fluence <strong>of</strong> circumstances, beliefs and feel<strong>in</strong>gs on decisions and events<br />
● support conclusions, us<strong>in</strong>g reasoned arguments and evidence.<br />
Creative th<strong>in</strong>kers<br />
Focus:<br />
Young people th<strong>in</strong>k creatively by generat<strong>in</strong>g and explor<strong>in</strong>g ideas, mak<strong>in</strong>g orig<strong>in</strong>al<br />
connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, work<strong>in</strong>g with others to f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
imag<strong>in</strong>ative solutions and outcomes that are <strong>of</strong> value.<br />
Young people:<br />
● generate ideas and explore possibilities<br />
● ask questions to extend their th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
● connect their own and others’ ideas and experiences <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>ventive ways<br />
● question their own and others’ assumptions<br />
● try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through<br />
● adapt ideas as circumstances change.<br />
Reflective learners<br />
Focus:<br />
Young people evaluate their strengths and limitations, sett<strong>in</strong>g themselves realistic goals<br />
with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, <strong>in</strong>vit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
feedback from others and mak<strong>in</strong>g changes to further their learn<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Young people:<br />
● assess themselves and others, identify<strong>in</strong>g opportunities and achievements<br />
● set goals with success criteria for their development and work<br />
● review progress, act<strong>in</strong>g on the outcomes<br />
● <strong>in</strong>vite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism<br />
● evaluate experiences and learn<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>in</strong>form future progress<br />
● communicate their learn<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> relevant ways for different audiences.<br />
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BF029957 – Specification – <strong>Edexcel</strong> <strong>BTEC</strong> Level 1/Level 2 <strong>First</strong> <strong>Award</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Application</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Science</strong> –<br />
Issue 1 – March 2012 © Pearson Education Limited 2012
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