What are good EPQ topics?

What are good EPQ topics?

EPQ ideas for Secondary School Teaching

• Should school start and end later for teenagers?
• Why students should never have to ask to go the bathroom.
• Could a four day school week improve mental health among secondary school students?
• Is the secondary school curriculum creative enough?

Can you do art for EPQ?

There are several types of EPQ – students can write a research-based report, put on an event like a charity fundraiser, make something such as a piece of art or model or put on a performance such as a musical. Other options include producing a piece of creative writing or multimedia.

Can you get a * in EPQ?

The EPQ is a standalone qualification and is often taken by students to in addition to their A level studies. Around 30,000 students take an EPQ each year….Extended Project.

What makes an A * EPQ?

Getting an A* on your EPQ begins with picking a creative, individual and exciting question that is both specific and sufficiently broad to provide a detailed response. Above all, the most successful EPQs are those that genuinely interest the participant.

Is EPQ a waste of time?

Josh Heath, who has also done an EPQ, says: “For the most part it was a waste of time.” The EPQ process involves several skills lessons, where you learn different ways to carry out research, record findings, and how to move to the next stage of the project.

Is doing an EPQ worth it?

An EPQ can be worth anywhere up to 28 UCAS points, so half an A-Level. This will not only show your ability to take on high workloads, but also your initiative and ability to work independently. Both universities and employers look for these qualities, so taking an EPQ is a good idea.

How do I get a good EPQ grade?

THE EPQ: TIPS & TRICKS TO GET IT DONE!

1. 1) Use the reference tools available.
2. 2) Summarise each section.
3. 3) Research then write.
4. 4) A bit of initial research is golden.
5. 5) Start early.
6. 6) That darn activity log.
7. 7) Regularly meet with your supervisor.
8. 8) Put some primary research in there somewhere.

How do you get a good EPQ title?

It needs to be topic where there is enough to research and that research is fairly easily available to you. There also needs to be scope for wide research which is why many EPQ questions begin with ‘to what extent’.

Do Unis care about EPQ?

Do universities like EPQs? Universities very much like the EPQ. It shows you can undertake independent research, which is necessary for all students at university and helps to bridge the gap between sixth form and degree-level study. Moreover, it shows passion and self-discipline.

Can I do an EPQ in year 12?

There’s no set time limit for doing an EPQ, but most students use the summer vacation at the end of Year 12 to do the preliminary research and then complete the project in the early part of Year 13. It is a formal ‘level 3’ qualification that attracts slightly higher UCAS Tariff points than a new AS-Level.

Is it hard to get an A in EPQ?

As of June 2017, 97.7% of people taking EPQs achieve an E grade or better. This sounds good, but there are a few hidden factors that you might not be aware of. For one, only 17.7 % of students achieved an A* for their EPQ. That means only 17.7% of students earned the maximum of 28 UCAS points for all their hard work.

Does Oxford like EPQ?

Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ) Where applicants have undertaken the EPQ, this will not be a condition of any offer but the University recognises that the EPQ will provide an applicant with the opportunity to develop research and academic skills relevant for study at Oxford.