COURSEWORK ASSESSMENT

QUESTION: HOW IS OUR COURSEWORK ASSESSED?
ANSWER: SEE BELOW
This is directly lifted from the syllabus:

"Where candidates have worked in a group (maximum group size is four candidates) the evidence for assessment may be presented collectively but centres will still assess candidates on an individual basis for their contribution to aspects of the work, from planning, research and production to evaluation."

So your teachers will mark your work, and will be required to fill in a cover sheet that breaks down the marks and explains why you were awarded the marks you were given for each of the assessment criteria, which are:
1. Research and planning
2. Construction
3. Evaluation
You will be given a copy of the cover sheet to keep, so you can see how you did and read the comments.

QUESTION: HOW MANY MARKS CAN WE GAIN AND HOW ARE THESE BROKEN DOWN?
ANSWER: The unit is marked out of a total of 100 marks:

20 marks for the presentation of the planning and research;

60 marks for the construction;
20 marks for the evaluation

• For planning and research, you are marked on your contributions to the group process (10 marks) as well as on your individual blog (10 marks).
• For production, you are marked on the finished piece (40 marks) as well as your individual contributions to the production process (20 marks)
• For the evaluation, you are marked individually out of 20

QUESTION: HOW MANY MARKS DO WE NEED TO SCORE FOR AN A?
ANSWER:
90% is the equivalent to an A*
80% to an A and so on.

But we will actually mark you according to levels, not grades. The number mark you receive will then be converted into a grade. See your foundation folder for the full details on levels, marks and grades.