What Is Internal Assessment in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business?
| Quick answer | What it means |
|---|---|
| Assessment type | All Level 2 Business units are assessed internally. |
| Pearson Set Assignment | Pearson sets the task, and the centre assesses the learner’s work. |
| Other assignments | The centre sets the task and assesses the learner’s work. |
In Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business, internal assessment means that the learner completes an assignment and the centre assesses the work. Pearson’s specification says all units in this qualification are assessed internally.
Pearson sets the requirements for each unit. The teacher uses the assignment instructions and the unit’s assessment criteria to decide whether the learner’s evidence meets those requirements.
Who writes the assignment?
There are two common arrangements in this qualification:
- For some units, Pearson writes the assignment. This is called a Pearson Set Assignment.
- For most other units, the teacher or centre writes the assignment. The centre must follow Pearson’s requirements for that unit. This is often called a centre-set assignment.
Both are forms of internal assessment. The difference is who sets the assignment. In either case, the centre assesses the learner’s work against the unit criteria.
What does the teacher do?
The teacher checks that the assignment covers the required criteria, explains what evidence learners need to produce, and follows any rules in the unit. After learners submit their work, the teacher judges the evidence against the criteria and records the decision.
The centre also has checks to help keep decisions consistent. For example, another member of the assessment team may check a sample of the work and decisions. Pearson’s external standards verification checks whether the centre is applying the qualification’s standards appropriately.
What should I read next?
Start with How Is Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business Assessed? for the overview. For guidance on marking, read How Are Assignments Marked in Pearson BTEC International Level 2 Business?
For official guidance, read the Pearson Level 2 Business specification and the current Pearson International Centre Guide to Internal Assessment. Always follow the instructions for the unit being assessed.