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Centre-assessed work Candidate record form 2010 (version 1.
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Level 3 Extended Project (9990) Candidate record form, production log and assessment record
Centre number Centre name
31190
Candidates full name
King Edward VI College

Candidate number
Nicole Stephanie Leedham
2361
Notice to candidate The work you submit for assessment must be your own. If you copy from someone else or allow another
candidate to copy from you, or if you cheat in any other way, you may be disqualified.
To be completed by the candidate 1. Have you received any help or information from anyone other than your teacher(s) in the production of this work?
Yes
No
2. If you have answered yes, give details below and on a separate sheet if necessary.
3. Any books, leaflets or other materials (eg DVDs, software packages, Internet information) used to help you complete this work and not clearly acknowledged in the work itself must be listed below. Presenting materials copied from books or other sources without acknowledgement will be regarded as deliberate deception.
Candidate declaration I have read and understood the above and can confirm that I have produced the attached work without
assistance other than that which is acceptable under the scheme of assessment. As part of AQA's commitment to assist students, AQA may make your coursework available on a strictly anonymous basis to teachers, examining staff and students in paper form or electronically, through the Internet or other means, for the purpose of indicating a typical mark or for other educational purposes. In the unlikely event that your coursework is made available for the purposes stated above, you may object to this at any time and we will remove the work on reasonable notice. If you have any concerns, please contact AQA.
Candidate signature
Date
Supervisor declaration I confirm that the candidates work was conducted under the conditions laid out by the specification. I
have authenticated the candidates work and am satisfied that to the best of my knowledge the work produced is solely that of the candidate.
Supervisor signature
Date
This form should be attached to the candidates work and retained at the centre or sent to the moderator as required
9900/CRF
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Record of marks
Candidates full name Candidate number
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To be completed by the supervisor Marks must be awarded in accordance with the instructions and criteria in section 2.5.2 of the specification. Summary information to show how the marks have been awarded should be given in the spaces below in addition to comments in other pages of this document and any supporting information in the form of annotations on the candidates work.
Skill area A01 A02 A03 A04

Manage Use resources Develop and realise Review
Maximum mark
10 10 20 10
Mark awarded
Supervisors supporting statement
Total
50
Concluding comments
Outline details of taught skills (specification 2.3 The Taught element of the Extended Project qualification) Record here
details of relevant skills taught in a class/group and details of relevant skills taught individually to this candidate as described in the specification. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
Supervisor declaration I confirm that no work assessed for the award of the marks above is also to be submitted, or has been
submitted, for any other accredited qualification(s).
Date
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Level 3 Extended project (9990) Candidate record form, production log & assessment record (version 1.1)
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Centre-assessed work Production log & assessment record 2010 (version 1.1)
Contents
To be completed by the candidate Extended Project working title Planned form of project
The Impact of education on stress

Either Or written report
and accompanying written report
This document consists of the pages listed below. Additional journal material, planning evidence, research evidence, presentation evidence and review material may be added.
Page
1 2 3 4 5-7 8 9 10 11 12 - 13 14
Title
Candidate declaration Record of marks Contents Record of initial planning Project proposal and approval (Parts A, B and C) Planning review Mid-project review End-of-project review Summary Presentation record (Parts A and B) Reflection
Date completed
November 2011
Is this extended project part of a group project? No Yes Extended Project final title If Yes, give brief details
What effect does anxiety have on performance at A-levels and why?

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Centre-assessed work Production log & assessment record 2010 (version 1.1)
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Record of initial planning

To be completed by the candidate. This page records initial meeting(s) with your supervisor to agree your project proposal. Your first idea for topic/title
The Impact of education on stress Hypothesis - Workload is the main cause of stress for A-level students
Your first ideas for research and development of your project
I will be looking at the impact of stress on students studying their A-levels and what it is that causes them the most stress. I will be using a questionnaire to find primary research using other students at the college, I will use my findings to tes my hypothesis, then I will evaluate my reserch and findings.
Your supervisors main comments and advice
I need to change the title of the essay to a question and make it more focused and specific. I will also need to discuss the essay with my psychology teacher to ensure that the project does not relate to anything we will study at colllege.
Changes, clarifications or additions you have made as a result of your discussion with your supervisor
I have changed the essay title to 'What effect does anxiety have on performance at A-levels and what is the main cause of this anxiety?'. I have changed my hypothesis to be 'High workload is the main cause of anxiety in A-level students and will casue performance to decrease.' I have discussed the project with my psychology teacher and she cannot see anyway in which my project would be similar to the content of the psychology course I am studying.
Date
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Project proposal part A

To be completed by the candidate Title of the Extended Project

Present the topic to be researched in the form of a short statement/question/hypothesis with clear focus.
What effect does anxiety have on performance at A-levels and why? Hypothesis - Higher levels of anxiety will lead to a decrease in performance because of decreased attendance and unmanigable goals.
Provide a brief outline, based upon page 4 of this document, of the researched or activity/task to be carried out and sources to be consulted
I am finding secondary research from a variety of source including text books and the internet i will also be gathering primary research using a questionnaire.
the courses of study or area(s) of personal interest to which the topic relates
The topic is relevant to me as I am currently an A-level student and am experiencing first hand the associated anxiety, i am also studying psychology so I am able to better understand the casues and effects of this anxiety.
your proposed action
I am going to conduct a questionnaire and will then analyse the findings to see whether or not the data supports my hypothesis. I will then look at why the data I found either proved or dissproved my hypothesis.
Provide details of the courses that you are currently studying
Qualification Type
e.g. GCE AS/A, Applied GCE AS/A, Diploma L3, VRQ, Modern Apprenticeship, BTEC
Subject
e.g. Mathematics, English, Health, Spanish, ICT
Applied GCE AS GCE A2 GCE A2 GCE A2

notice to candidates below.
Business Studies Psychology Biology Mathematics
Candidate declaration I certify that I have read and understood AQAs Regulations relating to unfair practice as set out in the Notice to candidate You must not take part in any unfair practice in the preparation of project work required for assessment
and you must understand that to present material copied directly from book or any other sources without acknowledginment will be regarded as deliberate deception. If you use or attempt to use any unfair practice you will be reported to AQA. If AQA is satisfied that you have committed an offence you may be disqualified from all subjects.
Date
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Candidate signature
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Project proposal part B

To be completed by the supervisor. Please comment below on the validity and feasibility of the proposal (project proposal Part A) as an Extended Project (specification 2.4).
Supervisors comments
Comment on the clarity and focus of the title chosen Indicate the relation to, and development/extension outside of, the main course(s) of study or interest (specification 1.2) Comment on the suitability of the proposed initial sources and research base Confirm that the project is feasible in the proposed timescale and/or indicate any potential difficulties Outline the scope to produce a project that meets the assessment objectives (specification 2.5.3) Indicate proposed form and date of the presentation
Appropriate clear title with sufficient focus. This is being studied as a stand alone qualification and extends study of psychology at A2 levels. Good selection of initial sources and intent to conduct primary research.
The project is feasible in the proposed time scale. Nicole is well motivated.
There is sufficient scope to cover all of the learning objectives.
Indicate the expected format of the project product that will be submitted for assessment Long written report ...................................................................................................................... Live performance (e.g. music, drama, theatre, substantial presentation) plus written report ..... Electronic format (e.g. CD, DVD, video, program) plus written report ........................................ Artefact (e.g. prototype, model, artwork) plus written report ....................................................... Is the project a contribution to a group exercise? YES NO If Yes, confirm that there is a defined individual contribution by the candidate (specification 2.5.1 Group Work) List other group members below.
YES
NO
Candidate No. Candidate No. Candidate No.
Candidate Name Candidate Name Candidate Name
Date
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Project approval part C

Supervisors full name
Paul O'Neill
To be completed by the centre coordinator Comment below on the feasibility and acceptability of the proposal (project proposal parts A & B) as an Extended Project (specification 1.4) Centre coordinators comments
Approved project be the following:- Your questionnaire is only one source of information. It is important that you evaluate it and use a wide range of other data. - Ensure that you really analyse the data you have got, not just present it.
Approved
Approved subject to the implementation of the centre coordinators recommendations
Resubmission required
Coordinators full name
Paul Allred
Coordinator signature
Date
01-02-12
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Planning review
To be completed by the candidate. This page records your outline plan at the start of your work. Outline the next steps in your planned research/initial development
I am now analysing all of the research that I have done, both primary and secondary, for there usefulness to my project and whether or not the reasearch is reliable and valid.
Your supervisors main comments and advice
Mt project plan needs to have more detail which i should achieve by breaking down the main tasks i have identified into sub-tasks. This is to ensure that i can demonstrate that i have monitored my progress aginst the plan I have put in place to access the higher mark bands.
Changes, clarifications or additions you have made as a result of your discussion with your supervisor and/or the comments from your centre coordinator
I have added more detail into my Gantt charty indictaing exatly what I plan to do in each section and what I need to do for each sub-section and when.
Date
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Mid-project review
To be completed by the candidate. This page records your outline plan about half-way through your work. Outline the successes, failures, additions and/or changes you made as you followed your plan at start of project
I have had to reduce the size of my sample from what I had initially planned due to the fact that I had unexpected challenges in finding the required sample who were willing to complete my questionnaire. However the data i have managed to gather does support my initial hypothesis along with the secondary research i have got which does have some support for it being the perception of an unmanegable workload that leads to education based stress. I have also found that many of the people who believe that their workload is unmanageable think that it hs lead to them not doing as well on their exams compared with lessons that have less workload pressures. It was difficult to find secondary research that was very similar to my own research as much of it was based in other countries with different education systems or around a different age group.
Outline your planned steps to complete your project
I am now going to complete my introduction and the disscussion of how i can improve my research and analysis of my findings. this will then allow me to write a conclusion on what it is I have found and the extent to which it supports my hypothesis.
Your supervisors main comments and advice at this stage
My Supervisor said that I should ensure that my project fulfils the criteria on the mark scheme for use of resources and Develop and realise. The points most relevant to me in use of resources are detailed research and critical analysis and application of my research. In Develop and Realise I need to make sure that my data is thoroughly analysed, my project plan is fully implemented and I show the evidence of what I have changed and how I have developed my project, communicating my findings in an appropriate format, use a variety of sources and that my project has a coherent structure.
Changes, clarifications or additions you have made as a result of your discussion with your supervisor at this stage
As a result of my supervisor's advice I have reviewed my initial project plan and altered any parts of my project that are not inkeeping with the initial plan. I have also analysed my research further as although i had already analysed it I believed it could have a greater level of detail to what it currently had.
Date
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End-of-project review
To be completed by the candidate. This page records the (near) completion of your project product. Outline the successes, failures, additions and/or changes you made as you followed the plan in your mid-project review
I have ensured that i have followed my plan and have ensured that all of my work has a neccesary level of detail. The project has gone quite well and not too many changes have had to be made, the findings from my research supported my hypothesis.
Outline any additional advice or comment that you received from your supervisor during this final stage
Changes, clarifications or additions you made as a result of discussion with your supervisor in this final stage
Date
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Summary
To be completed by the candidate. This page records the nature of your project product (abstract). Outline (50 150 words) the nature of your final product, its main content and your conclusion
The report set out to use pre-existing research and new research to see the factors associated with studying A-levels that cause students the most anxiety and how this affects them. The factors looked at were exams, unmanageable workload, failure to achieve goals, lack of control and imbalance between college and home life. The effects of anxiety can include decreased performance, decreased attendance and health implications (e.g. high blood pressure or depression). The results of this showed that the biggest cause of stress is the pressure placed upon students to achieve goals set for them both by their place of education and themself. Goal orientated anxiety may also link in with exam aniety because exams are the most common way of measuring achievements at A-levels and it may be that most of the goals set are regaring exam acheivement, this tends to be more so for girls than boys. It was also found that people who are predicted higher grades are more likely to be dissatisfied by their previous grades.
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Presentation record part A

To be completed by the candidate. This page records your presentation and its preparation. Planned nature of your presentation (e.g. timing, audience, use of visual aids, slides, use of notes, etc.)
I plan to do a powerpoint presentation shown to my audience by a projector and individual handouts, it will last approximately 15 minutes after which I will ask if my audience has any questions regarding my presentation then answer then accordingly. I will make myself cue cards to assists with the vocal part of my presentation which i will do along with the visual presentation.
Briefly list the main content of your presentation
1.How I made and developed my presentation. 2.I will present the aims of my project and my hypothesis 3.I will then show my findings and conlclude whether or not they support my initial hypothesis and to what extent.
Changes, clarifications or additions you made as a result of rehearsal and/or discussion with your supervisor
My supervisor has recomended that I include charts and graphs in my presentation to illustrate the findings of my research, he has also recomended that I include more about the process of producing my project.
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Presentation record part B

To be completed by the supervisor. Record and comment below on the delivery of the presentation (specification 2.5.1 presentation)
Supervisors record / comments

The nature of the audience (include numbers of staff, students and others present)
The nature of the presentation (include use of notes, use of display items, and use of presentation software) Comment on the content and delivery of the presentation
Comment on the response of the candidate to questions that demonstrated understanding and grasp of the project and/or its production (give examples where appropriate).
Outline the nature of any additional presentation evidence that the candidate might add (e.g. speaker notes, handouts, presentation slides, recording).
Date
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Reflection
To be completed by the candidate. This page records your own evaluation when you have completed your project product and given your presentation.
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Briefly summarise your main learning from completing this project. You might include new knowledge or expertise that you enjoy or find valuable, a consideration of your planning and organisation, changes you would make if you undertook such work again, advice you would give to others undertaking such a project.
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Centre-assessed work Candidate record form 2010 (version 1.

King Edward VI College

Nicole Stephanie Leedham

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Skill area A01 A02 A03 A04

Supervisors supporting statement

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The Impact of education on stress

and accompanying written report

What effect does anxiety have on performance at A-levels and why?

Record of initial planning

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Your supervisors main comments and advice

Project proposal part A

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To be completed by the candidate Title of the Extended Project

Provide details of the courses that you are currently studying

Applied GCE AS GCE A2 GCE A2 GCE A2

Business Studies Psychology Biology Mathematics

Project proposal part B

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There is sufficient scope to cover all of the learning objectives.

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Candidate Name Candidate Name Candidate Name

Project approval part C

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Supervisors full name

Approved subject to the implementation of the centre coordinators recommendations

Coordinators full name

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Your supervisors main comments and advice

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Outline your planned steps to complete your project

Your supervisors main comments and advice at this stage

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Presentation record part A

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Briefly list the main content of your presentation

Presentation record part B

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Supervisors record / comments

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