THE SOUTH YORKSHIRE KEY SKILLS PASSPORT
| Learning for Life |
Last updated 16th September 2005
by Helen Nichols
Version 2 website
Launch 22nd October 2001
| What are key skills? |
| Why do key skills? |
| History |
| Glossary |
| Progression |
| Exam Windows/dates |
| Top tips for teachers |
| Key Skills & OfSTED |
| Good Practice guide |
| Key Skills FAQs |
| Quiz |
What
are key skills?
Key Skills Progression between Levels
(with thanks to Edexcel's
Michael Whitehead for this information)
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Level 5
Personal Skills Development |
| This level requires candidates to demonstrate an integrated approach to applying skills in communication,working with others and problem solving. The aim is to improve candidates own learning and performance in the context of managing dynamically complex work. Much of the work will be self directed. Candidates will be expected to plan, monitor and evaluate their work, and adapt their strategy,as necessary, to achieve the outcomes required. |
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Level 4
(Degree Level) |
| Requires candidates to have substantial autonomy and responsibility for managing activbities and for identifying how the key skills relate to their situation. It recognises ability to develop a strategy,as necessary, to achieve the quality of outcomes required. |
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Level 3
(A level) |
| Level 3 marks a shift from straightforward tasks to being capable of responding to the demands of more complex activities. Candidates need to demonstrate more explicit reasoning ability and personal responsibility in making decisions about how the tasks are organised. |
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Level 2
(GCSE A*-C) |
| Builds on Level 1 by requiring candidates to extend their basic skills. It recognises their ability to take responsibility for some decisions about how they select and apply these skills to meet the demands of largely straightforward tasks. |
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Level 1
(GCSE D-G) |
| Helps candidates to develop the basic skills that are important for key skills competence, and recognises their ability to apply these skills in meeting given purposes in routine situations. |