Assessment Criteria
There are three assessment objectives (AOs).
AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation
Students design and carry out research into current global issues. They must identify and analyse issues, arguments and perspectives, using evidence to support their claims. Students analyse and evaluate information sources and evidence, and develop their own line of reasoning to support a perspective or course of action. |
AO2: Reflection
Students must consider different perspectives objectively and with empathy, and justify their own personal perspective using evidence and reasoning. They must also consider how research, engagement with different perspectives and working as part of a team have influenced their personal learning. |
AO3: Communication and collaboration
Students must select and present relevant arguments, evidence and perspectives clearly and with structure. They should present their research, including citations and references, and contribute to the shared purpose and outcome of the Team Project. |
The mark weightings allocated to each of the assessment objectives are:
AO1 – 40 marks
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AO2 – 5 marks
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AO3 – 15 marks
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Information:
A PDF version on the below can be downloaded underneath.
- The Individual Report must be between 1500 and 2000 words. Examiners will not credit material after the 2000-word limit. The Individual Report is marked out of 60 and assesses the candidate’s ability to research, analyse and evaluate (AO1), to reflect (AO2) and to communicate (AO3).
- The marking criteria are each presented within five different levels.
A PDF version on the below can be downloaded underneath.
254467-2018-component-2-specimen-mark-scheme.pdf | |
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AO1 Research, analysis and evaluation (40 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
5 |
The candidate:
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33–40 |
4 |
The candidate:
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25–32 |
3 |
The candidate:
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17–24 |
2 |
The candidate:
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9–16 |
1 |
The candidate:
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1–8 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
AO2 Reflection (5 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Mark |
5 |
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5 |
4 |
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4 |
3 |
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3 |
2 |
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2 |
1 |
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1 |
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Value |
AO3 Communication (15 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
5 |
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13–15 |
4 |
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10–12 |
3 |
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7–9 |
2 |
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4–6 |
1 |
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1–3 |
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