What is the status of the new Extended Project?

It is a separate qualification which students can add to their programme

It is a module that is part of the new Advanced Diploma

It is a core module for the International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate is to have its university admissions points downgraded from next year. Why has this change come about?

The new extended A. levels will be harder than current ones

Universities do not welcome so many providers of the IB

Key Skills are not part of the IB

The new Diploma was introduced in 2008. What is the status of a Foundation Diploma?

It is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D - G

It prepares students for entrance to University

It is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D - G

It is the equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* - C

In 2006, Tony Blair announced that he would make £2.5 million available to make sure there was at least one school or college in each local authority able to offer a certain course by 2010.Which course was he talking about?

The International Baccalaureate

The AQA Bacc was designed at Farnborough College in Hampshire. This is a programme offered by the AQA examination board What is the AQA Bacc?

It includes 3 A. levels, 1 AS level, an Extended Project and 100 hours Enrichment Activities

It includes a Diploma plus Key Skills plus 100 hours Enrichment activities

It includes 3 A. levels, 1 AS level, an Extended Project and 100 hours Enrichment Activities

It includes 2 A. levels and a Diploma

Which qualification has been developed by a leading university in conjunction with schools, universities and subject associations to offer the development of a successful student, equipped to succeed at university through a focus on independent thinking, study skills and in depth subject knowledge?

The Open University Foundation Diploma

The Oxford National Entrance Certificate

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1.

The school leaving age has recently been extended. What is the new school leaving age?
- A.
  
  17 years old
- B.
  
  18 years old
- C.
  
  19 years old
Correct Answer
A. 17 years old

Explanation
The new school leaving age is 17 years old. This means that students are now required to stay in school until they reach the age of 17 before they can leave.

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2.

How many young people sit AS and A2 level exams every year?
- A.
  
  Half a million
- B.
  
  Two million
- C.
  
  Two hundred thousand
Correct Answer
A. Half a million

Explanation
The correct answer is "Half a million" because it is stated that this is the number of young people who sit AS and A2 level exams every year.

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3.

What is the status of the new Extended Project?
- A.
  
  It is a separate qualification which students can add to their programme
- B.
  
  It is a module that is part of the new Advanced Diploma
- C.
  
  It is a core module for the International Baccalaureate
Correct Answer
A. It is a separate qualification which students can add to their programme

Explanation
The correct answer is that the new Extended Project is a separate qualification which students can add to their programme. This means that students have the option to pursue this qualification in addition to their regular curriculum.

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4.

Applied A-levels have been updated and now have a new grading system.What are the range of grades that will be awarded?
- A.
  
  Grades A - U
- B.
  
  Grades A* - E
- C.
  
  Grades A* - EE
Correct Answer
C. Grades A* - EE

Explanation
The correct answer is Grades A* - EE. This means that the range of grades that will be awarded under the updated grading system for Applied A-levels is from A* to EE.

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5.

The International Baccalaureate is to have its university admissions points downgraded from next year. Why has this change come about?
- A.
  
  The new extended A. levels will be harder than current ones
- B.
  
  Universities do not welcome so many providers of the IB
- C.
  
  Key Skills are not part of the IB
Correct Answer
A. The new extended A. levels will be harder than current ones

Explanation
The change to downgrade the university admissions points for the International Baccalaureate (IB) has come about because the new extended A. levels will be harder than the current ones. This means that the difficulty level of the IB will no longer be considered equivalent to the new extended A. levels, leading to a reduction in its university admissions points.

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6.

The new Diploma was introduced in 2008. What is the status of a Foundation Diploma?
- A.
  
  It prepares students for entrance to University
- B.
  
  It is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D - G
- C.
  
  It is the equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* - C
Correct Answer
B. It is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D - G

Explanation
The Foundation Diploma is equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D - G. This means that completing the Foundation Diploma is seen as having achieved the same level of education as obtaining 5 GCSEs with grades ranging from D to G.

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7.

When will the Extended Diploma be introduced?
- A.
  
  2009
- B.
  
  2010
- C.
  
  2011
Correct Answer
C. 2011

Explanation
The Extended Diploma will be introduced in 2011.

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8.

In 2006, Tony Blair announced that he would make £2.5 million available to make sure there was at least one school or college in each local authority able to offer a certain course by 2010.Which course was he talking about?
- A.
  
  Entry to Employment (E to E)
- B.
  
  The International Baccalaureate
- C.
  
  The Higher Diploma
- D.
  
  The Foundation Degree
Correct Answer
B. The International Baccalaureate
9.

There will be a national entitlement to Diploma qualifications.How many Diplomas are there
- A.
  
  Nine
- B.
  
  Fourteen
- C.
  
  Seventeen
Correct Answer
C. Seventeen

Explanation
The correct answer is Seventeen. This suggests that there are a total of seventeen different types of Diplomas available under the national entitlement.

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10.

The AQA Bacc was designed at Farnborough College in Hampshire. This is a programme offered by the AQA examination board What is the AQA Bacc?
- A.
  
  It includes a Diploma plus Key Skills plus 100 hours Enrichment activities
- B.
  
  It includes 3 A. levels, 1 AS level, an Extended Project and 100 hours Enrichment Activities
- C.
  
  It includes 2 A. levels and a Diploma
Correct Answer
B. It includes 3 A. levels, 1 AS level, an Extended Project and 100 hours Enrichment Activities

Explanation
The AQA Bacc is a program offered by the AQA examination board. It includes 3 A levels, 1 AS level, an Extended Project, and 100 hours of Enrichment Activities. This means that students who participate in the AQA Bacc will study a range of subjects at an advanced level, complete an extended project, and engage in additional activities to enhance their learning experience.

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Which qualification has been developed by a leading university in conjunction with schools, universities and subject associations to offer the development of a successful student, equipped to succeed at university through a focus on independent thinking, study skills and in depth subject knowledge?
- A.
  
  The Open University Foundation Diploma
- B.
  
  The Oxford National Entrance Certificate
- C.
  
  The Cambridge Pre-U
Correct Answer
C. The Cambridge Pre-U

Explanation
The Cambridge Pre-U qualification has been developed by a leading university in conjunction with schools, universities, and subject associations. It aims to offer the development of a successful student who is equipped to succeed at university. This is achieved through a focus on independent thinking, study skills, and in-depth subject knowledge.

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12.

In the Dearing Report, Lord Dearing announced key government targets for university places.What is the percentage target for 18 - 19 years olds to gain university places?
- A.
  
  35%
- B.
  
  45%
- C.
  
  50%
Correct Answer
C. 50%

Explanation
The correct answer is 50%. The Dearing Report, released by Lord Dearing, set a key government target for university places for 18-19 year olds at 50%. This means that the government aimed for half of the population in this age group to have access to university education.

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Current Issues In Pcet

The school leaving age has recently been extended. What is the new school leaving age?

How many young people sit AS and A2 level exams every year?

What is the status of the new Extended Project?

Applied A-levels have been updated and now have a new grading system.What are the range of grades that will be awarded?

The International Baccalaureate is to have its university admissions points downgraded from next year. Why has this change come about?

The new Diploma was introduced in 2008. What is the status of a Foundation Diploma?

When will the Extended Diploma be introduced?

In 2006, Tony Blair announced that he would make £2.5 million available to make sure there was at least one school or college in each local authority able to offer a certain course by 2010.Which course was he talking about?

There will be a national entitlement to Diploma qualifications.How many Diplomas are there

The AQA Bacc was designed at Farnborough College in Hampshire. This is a programme offered by the AQA examination board What is the AQA Bacc?

Which qualification has been developed by a leading university in conjunction with schools, universities and subject associations to offer the development of a successful student, equipped to succeed at university through a focus on independent thinking, study skills and in depth subject knowledge?

In the Dearing Report, Lord Dearing announced key government targets for university places.What is the percentage target for 18 - 19 years olds to gain university places?