What Is a Centre-Set Assignment in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business?
| Quick answer | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who sets it? | The centre sets the task for a unit without a Pearson Set Assignment. |
| Who assesses it? | The centre assesses the learner’s work against the unit criteria. |
| Do the rules vary? | Yes. Follow Pearson’s requirements for the particular unit. |
A centre-set assignment is an assignment written by the teacher or centre for a unit that does not use a Pearson Set Assignment. Pearson’s specification says teachers set assignments for most units in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business.
The centre still needs to follow Pearson’s requirements for the unit. The assignment must let learners produce evidence for the required assessment criteria.
How is it different from a Pearson Set Assignment?
The main difference is who writes the task. Pearson writes a Pearson Set Assignment. The teacher or centre writes a centre-set assignment. Both are used for internal assessment, and the centre assesses the learner’s evidence.
What should a teacher include?
Use the unit’s specification to plan the assignment. Check the required learning aims, assessment criteria, assignment structure, and any limits on the number of assignments. Make sure learners understand the task and the evidence they need to provide.
Pearson provides example or authorised assignment briefs for teachers to use as support. A centre may create its own assignment for a unit where Pearson allows it, but it must meet the qualification requirements. The centre’s required checks should be completed before the assignment is given to learners.
A simple example
If a unit asks learners to explain how a business makes decisions, the assignment should give them a suitable business context and ask for evidence that addresses the relevant criteria. The teacher should check the exact criteria and unit guidance before deciding whether the task is suitable.
The example above is only an illustration. It does not replace Pearson’s wording or the requirements for a specific unit.
What should I read next?
For the full process, read What Is Internal Assessment in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business? and How Are Assignments Marked in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business?
Check the Pearson Level 2 Business specification and the current Pearson International Centre Guide to Internal Assessment before setting an assignment.