Engineering Science (National 4)

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parentforumscot For more detailed course information: SQA: Engineering Science National 4: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47451.html Education Scotland: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nationalquali!cations/index.asp Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Fact!le: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEFact!leOverview_tcm4-665983.pdf NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Summary of Engineering Science National 4 ! UNITS ENGINEERING CONTEXTS AND CHALLENGES ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL MECHANISMS AND STRUCTURES ADDED VALUE UNIT: ENGINEERING SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE DURING THE COURSE? °
Active and independent learning through self and peer evaluations, setting targets, using feedback, re"ecting on learning, making independent decisions °
A blend of classroom approaches including hands-on practical tasks, such as experiments and open-ended investigations; whole class interactive learning; group work and peer learning; visits to manufacturers or project sites °
Collaborative learning: working in pairs, small groups or teams to develop; links with other curricular areas such as physics, maths and social studies subjects; links with employers and businesses °
Space for personalisation and choice: learners can choose their Assignment for the Added Value Unit with guidance from their teacher °
Applying learning °
Embedding literacy and numeracy skills: measuring; estimation; managing production timing; communicating; re"ecting and reviewing; researching and presenting information; using technology. ASSESSMENT °
To gain National 4, learners must pass all Units °
Units are assessed as pass or fail by the school/centre (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards) °
Unit assessment (or ‘evidence of learning’) could be presented in a variety of ways such as notebooks, records of group discussions, presentations, reviews, testing, videos and experiments. A portfolio of work may be prepared °
The Added Value Unit (Assignment) will require learners to solve an engineering problem and demonstrate skills in analysis, simulations, construction, testing and reporting. National 4 progresses onto National 5 ENGINEERING SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES What skills will my child develop? °
knowledge and understanding of straightforward engineering facts and ideas °
understanding the relationships between engineering, maths and science °
an understanding of mechanical, structural, pneumatic and electronic systems °
the ability to apply analytical, design, construction and evaluation skills to a range of straightforward engineering problems °
knowledge of the workings of a range of simple engineered objects °
the ability to communicate engineering concepts °
an understanding of the role and impact of engineering in society °
knowledge of the relevance of energy, sustainability and e#ciency to straightforward engineering problems °
the ability to use materials and equipment for straightforward practical projects °
design and problem-solving skills °
planning, organising and researching in a technological context + ADDED VALUE UNIT NATIONAL 4