Grading Guidelines

Mar
k
70%
+

Statement

Criteria

Work of a specific grade will:

meet the brief of the assignment task, addressing the specific criteria, the required length and in the suggested format
include accurate interpretation and evaluation of relationships between creative elements
demonstrate extensive independent research, accuracy, familiarity with the material, and sound judgements
contain accurate, extensive understanding of subject context
take full responsibility for own learning and development, with articulated purposeful analysis and planning, supported by extensive
evidence
Integrate a sense of own identity productively into real or simulated professional situations. Can work comfortably as a team member, in

Excellent:
outstanding
performance with
only minor errors.
a

60
69%

Very good:
above the
average standard
but with some
errors.
Good: generally
sound work with
a number of
notable errors.

50
59%

43
49%

Satisfactory:
fair but with
significant
shortcomings.

40
42%

39%
or
less

Sufficient:
performance
meets the
minimum criteria.
Fail:
considerable
further work is
required

leadership role, or alone

meet the brief of the assignment task, addressing the specific criteria, or the required length and in the suggested format
contain accurate information, appropriately categorised and from a range of sources
include accurate interpretation of the relationships between elements
demonstrate accurate understanding of subject context.
show awareness of and ability to meet most standards required of relevant profession in simulated or real professional situations.
Productive
when working in a team or working alone
meet the brief of the assignment task, addressing the specific criteria, or the required length and in the suggested format
demonstrate adequate information has been gathered and documented from readily available sources applying standard techniques
identify key elements within relevant information, but may lack accurate interpretation
show understanding of key aspects of the subject context, in current debates and/or historical background. References to some relevant
movements / people
evidence that reflection and planning have led to increased subject engagement and commitment. Developing an awareness of
strengths
and weaknesses
demonstrate awareness of main standards required of relevant profession. Able to work both collaboratively and independently
lack precision about the assignment brief
present information that does not relate sufficiently to the task; there may be evidence of rudimentary research
incorrectly identify constituent elements; analysis may be attempted but not justified
demonstrate llimited knowledge of the subject and its development
evidence sporadic reflection and planning for learning but not followed through consistently. Incomplete awareness of personal strengths
and
weaknesses
demonstrate reluctance to collaborate; struggles to produce work alone; has unrealistic view of professional life
fail to meet the assignment brief
provide little or no evidence of examination of source material
be unable to evidence or articulate basic principles and knowledge related to the subject
consistently lack evidence of reflection or planning for learning. No awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to task
not collaborate with others; unproductive working alone; shows no knowledge of related profession
work required before award can be issued
under 25%: considerable further work required.