"When you're working on long extended projects for graphic design classes it's easy to… lose motivation," one member explained in an interview with CCAD.
For an extended project, students could even write this as a short chapter or outline.
John Taylor, a teacher who worked on AS-level piloting of new qualifications in science and an extended project for the Edexcel board from 2006, says: "Piloting is crucial.
Students will for the first time also be required to complete an extended project or essay of up to 4,000 words, and their final diploma will also take account of work experience and extra-curricular activities.
"In history, for example, we can make an alternative offer," says Hopkins. "It's usually AAB, but if you're doing an extended project, that can be ABB with a B in your extended project.
· Replace all coursework with a single extended project.
"We're very excited about the extended project.
Sixth formers must give an oral presentation as part of their extended project qualification.
While the extended project was in progress, Afghanistan itself experienced drastic changes.
(We were working on an extended project of taste-testing all varieties of bacon).
