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AO1

 The candidate shows knowledge and understanding of the subject content
12
  Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the subject content within the context(s) set
0-4
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of most aspects of the subject content within the context(s) set
5-8
Demonstrates a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the full range of the subject content within the context(s) set
9-12

AO2

 The candidate applies knowledge and understanding to address problems and issues
12
Demonstrates the ability to use some business terms, theories and concepts in a limited way when describing a business problem
0-4
Demonstrates the ability to apply some business terms, theories and concepts when addressing a business problem
5-8
Demonstrates the ability to apply some business terms, theories and concepts appropriately and effectively when addressing a business problem
9-12

AO3

 The candidate selects, organises, interprets and uses information from various sources to analyse problems and issues
24
Selects information from limited sources and presents findings
0-4
Selects information from a variety of sources and presents findings appropriately
5-9
Selects information from a variety of sources, presents findings appropriately and describes what the findings show
10-14
Gathers information from a variety of sources, presents and analyses findings appropriately
15-19
Gathers information from a variety of sources, uses an appropriate range of presentation methods and analyses findings in relation to the problem
20-24

AO4

 The candidate evaluates the evidence to make reasoned judgements and draw accurate and appropriate conclusions
12
Draws simple conclusions from findings but no evidence of evaluation
0-4
Uses evidence to make some judgements and draw some appropriate conclusions
5-8
Makes critical use of evidence to make judgements and presents conclusions accurately and appropriately
9-12
Total:
60
plus 3 marks available for quality of written communication
 

Criteria for Marking of Coursework
 

AO1

 The candidate shows knowledge and understanding of the subject content
  The candidate must show evidence of knowledge and understanding of the subject content in relation to the context of the assignment and/or task(s)
  the candidate shows some business studies knowledge about the context but either this is limited to few facts or their writing does not show their understanding of this knowledge
0-4
  the candidate shows good business studies knowledge about the context but either there are still considerable gaps in the amount of knowledge or there is some inaccuracy in their writing which suggests a limited understanding of this knowledge
5-8
  the candidate shows comprehensive business studies knowledge about the context and writes about it in a way which shows understanding
9-12

AO2

 The candidate applies knowledge and understanding to address problems and issues
The candidate must show evidence of being able to apply knowledge and understanding of the subject content to the context of the assignment and/or task(s). This will include correctly using business terms in descriptions, making appropriate and accurate use of theories, concepts and methods to explain and address the problems and issues within the context.
the candidate is able to use some business terms in descriptions and can describe some concepts and theories but cannot apply these to the problems and issues in the context
0-4
the candidate is able to correctly use business terms in descriptions and can apply some concepts and theories to the problems and issues in the context
5-8
the candidate is able to use a good range of business terms in descriptions and can correctly apply relevant concepts and theories to the problems and issues in the context
9-12

AO3

 The candidate selects, organises, interprets and uses information from various sources to analyse problems and issues
The candidate must show evidence of being able to select a range of information relevant to the context, presents this evidence in a suitable format, e.g. graph, chart, report and then use this information in order to analyse the problems and issues.
The candidate presents some relevant information from one or two sources
0-4
the candidate selects relevant information from a range of sources and presents this although not necessarily in the most accurate or suitable format
5-9
the candidate selects relevant information from a range of sources, presents findings accurately in a suitable format and summarises what the results show
10-14
the candidate gathers information from a range of sources, presents findings accurately and in a suitable format and explains what the findings show with some reference to the context
15-19
the candidate gathers information from a range of sources, presents findings accurately and in a suitable format and explains what the findings show in relation to the problems and issues in the context
20-24

AO4

 The candidate evaluates the evidence to make reasoned judgements and draw accurate and appropriate conclusions
The candidate must show evidence of being able use the information gathered in to draw conclusions and make decisions which are accurate and appropriate to the problems and issues in the context
the candidate makes simple decisions which could be based on known subject content but are not supported by the information gathered
0-4
the candidate draws conclusions which are appropriate to the context and supported to some extent by the evidence although this may be incomplete
5-8
the candidate has critically considered the evidence gathered and used this selectively to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context
9-12
 
 

Quality of Written Communication

Three additional marks are allocated to assess the candidate’s performance in written communication.
Threshold performance (1 mark)
Candidates present some relevant information in a form and using a style of writing which suits its purpose. The text is reasonably legible. Spelling, punctuation and the rules of grammar are used with some accuracy so that meaning is reasonably clear. A limited range of specialist terms is used appropriately.
Intermediate performance (2 marks)
Candidates present relevant information in a form and using a style of writing which suits its purpose. The text is legible. Spelling, punctuation and the rules of grammar are used with considerable accuracy so that meaning is clear. A good range of specialist terms is used appropriately.
High performance (3 marks)
Candidates present and organise effectively relevant information in a form and using a style of writing which suits its purpose. The text is fluent and legible. Spelling, punctuation and rules of grammar are used with almost faultless accuracy so that meaning is clear. A wide range of specialist terms is used skilfully and with precision.
 
 
     
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