Study Skills

Assessment

The first part of the EPQ is taught lessons on the skills students need to complete the course. Then students work on their project independently, with guidance throughout the academic year. The EPQ will utilise 2 timetabled DST sessions per week, with the majority of the project to be completed outside of lessons. Students will start the course in the November of Year 12, and finish the course in the October of Year 13. By the end of the project, students will have produced: • A production log — an academic record/diary of their EPQ project • A 5,000 word academic essay on their chosen topic • A presentation about their EPQ project, which will be delivered to an audience Students are assessed on all three components, and will be marked on their abilities to: manage the project, use resources, develop and realise their project, and review their project and learning.