Qualifications : GCSE
GCSE (Short Course) in Citizenship Studies (3280)
The Edexcel GCSE short course in Citizenship Studies is based on the key stage 4 citizenship programme of study in the National Curriculum. The teaching of citizenship at key stage 4 in England is statutory from September 2002, for first examination in June 2003. The innovative and flexible internal assessment encourages the use of presentation, ICT and oral work and is structured to encourage students of all abilities. Schemes of work for teaching citizenship are available from the dfes website. Click here to access. |
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Specification This is the most recent version of the specification, however please note that the code for this specification is now 3280. Please see below for updates to the Coursework Assessment Criteria and Response Forms. |
PDF (387 KB)16/10/2002 |
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Examiners' Report - Summer 2008 |
PDF (154 KB) 21/08/2008 |
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Examiners’ Report Summer 2007: GCSE Citizenship Studies (3280) |
PDF (243 KB) 23/08/2007 |
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Just Deserts - ebooklet |
PDF (687 KB) 12/10/2005 |
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Just Deserts - supporting information |
PDF (15 KB) 12/10/2005 |
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Exemplar Paper/Answer Booklet - Paper 1 New format for June 2005 Exam Series |
PDF (146 KB) 20/05/2005 |
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Letter to Head of Citizenship Studies Regarding change to format of June 2005 Exam Series Papers |
PDF (14 KB) 20/05/2005 |
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Summary of Specification Content |
PDF (59 KB) 13/05/2002 |
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Specification Guide |
PDF (289 KB) 20/10/2003 |
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Examiners' Report - Summer 2006 |
PDF (159 KB) 24/08/2006 |
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Examiners' Report - Summer 2005 |
PDF (539 KB) 25/08/2005 |
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Specimen Paper and Mark Scheme A minor amendment has been made to the front cover of this document but the content has not been changed. |
PDF (748 KB) 16/10/2002 |
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3280 Update Details of important updates for both components of GCSE (Short Course) Citizenship Studies (3280) |
PDF (12 KB) 05/09/2005 |
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Coursework Assessment Criteria (as of Sept 05) Revised coursework assessment criteria for 3280_02. This takes immediate effect and should be implemented for submissions in summer 2006 onwards. |
PDF (18 KB) 05/09/2005 |
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Candidate Response Form for Coursework (Traditional) This document has been slightly revised to assist candidates. It should be used for submissions in summer 2006 onwards. This version is designed for candidates who wish to complete the form by hand rather than electronically. |
PDF (32 KB) 05/09/2005 |
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Candidate Response Form for Coursework (electronic) This form is designed for electronic completion and where necessary boxes will expand as you type. Once fully completed, this form must be printed for submission and both teacher and candidate authentication statements signed by hand. Please ensure that all pages are fastened securely prior to submission. |
RTF (115 KB)04/10/2005 |
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