Component 3 – Team Project (AS Level) flashcards

Topic 3: Component 3 – Team Project

What is the 9239 Component 3 Team Project?

Externally marked coursework worth 40 marks. Teams of 2–5 (3–4 works best) research a local problem with global relevance together, but every candidate is assessed individually.

What does each candidate produce for the Team Project, and for how many marks?

An individual presentation (30 marks) and a reflective paper (10 marks, maximum 800 words).

What are the rules for the Team Project presentation?

Maximum 10 minutes: work beyond that is not assessed. It is either a live recording to an audience of at least three including the teacher, or presentation software with a recorded voiceover. It should engage a non-specialist audience.

Which assessment objectives mark the Team Project presentation?

AO1: individual analysis of the problem, range of research, evaluation of sources and justification of your own proposed solution. AO3: a well-argued, organised presentation, effective visuals and language suited to the audience.

What is the Team Project reflective paper assessed on, and what should it cover?

Entirely AO2 (Reflection). It covers how effectively the team worked together and what could improve, and your own learning. It is not a second presentation of findings.

What makes a good Team Project problem statement?

Broad enough for each member to research a distinct, contrasting perspective; specific enough to name a real place, group or situation. "Flooding risk to a named coastal town from rising sea levels" works; "climate change" is too abstract.

What does each candidate submit for the Team Project?

The recording, supporting audio-visual materials, a verbatim transcript and the reflective paper, plus a statement of originality.

Is a team presentation accepted in Component 3?

No. Research is collaborative, but only individual work is marked.

What may and may not a teacher do during the Team Project?

Allowed: explaining the task, helping formulate a topic and ways to explore perspectives, and building organisation, referencing and oral skills. Not allowed: detailed subject guidance, researching for a candidate, correcting notes, preparing any part of the presentation or transcript, or suggesting amendments.

Why should Team Project preparation put research ahead of polish?

The 30 presentation marks are split between AO1 and AO3, and AO1 covers four assessed elements against AO3's three. Research depth and source evaluation hold more of the marks, though weak delivery still loses AO3 marks.