6. Grading in Maths GD7
Grading decisions in Maths level 3 units, based on GD 7 (Quality)
GD criteria. The students
work or performance:
Merit – a) is structured in a
way that is generally logical
and fluent
Criteria which could be applied in L3 Maths
assignments
What is it about structure which can be
graded?
Distinction – a) is structured
in a way that is consistently
logical and fluent
Merit – b) puts forward
arguments or ideas which are
generally unambiguous, but
which are in a minor way
limited or incomplete.
Distinction – b) puts forward
arguments or ideas which are
consistently unambiguous
and cogent.
What are the arguments and ideas which the
student might need to put forward?
Merit – c) taken as a whole,
demonstrates a very good
response to the demands of
the brief/assignment.
Distinction – c) taken as a
whole, demonstrates an
excellent response to the
demands of the
brief/assignment.
What is the response being looked for? Is it
technical, creative, practical or academic?
How will our interpretation of these GD components influence our
selection of assessment methods?