Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.
Pass
6 criteria
A.P1YES You have described the importance of sustainability to the environment.
A.P2YES You have explained how sustainability meets the needs of the environment with a range of examples.
B.P3YES You have described the impact of the hospitality industry on the environment with relevant examples.
B.P4YES Across your work, you have explained and assessed the benefits of good environmental practice to the hospitality industry
C.P5YES You carried out an investigation into food waste in the hospitality industry. You were able to find a range of sources and used these to compile your presentation.
C.P6Present investigative findings to an audience, with some guidance.
Merit
3 criteria
A.M1NO You have not assessed the importance of sustainability to the environment in sufficient detail.
B.M2NO You have not assessed the advantages of good environmental practice to the hospitality industry in sufficient detail.
C.M3YES You presented the findings of your investigation to the class using a slide-show presentation. Your presentation delivered in a professional manner and without guidance.
Distinction
2 criteria
AB.D1NO You did not attempt to evaluate the importance of sustainability and the advantages of good environmental practice to the hospitality industry.
C.D2Present investigative findings to an audience independently and review results using feedback obtained during presentation. How the activity meets the requirements of the assessment criteria Carried out an investigation into food waste in the hospitality industry. Lilyan was able to • use relevant research methods to find appropriate sources • use a variety of sources • judge the appropriateness and importance of selected information Strong points during the presentation: Well prepared Power Point slides for the presentation Appropriate to the topic chosen. Delivered with clear and modulated voice Confidence to face the audience while presenting Presented the about the topic Food and waste: • pointed out the impact to the environment: • environment consequences, economic implications, and social • impact. • how hospitality can reduce the impact (practices) • benefits they can get from following sustainability to the industry • ability to answer questions from the audience about food waste in the hospitality industry and the actions that can be taken to mitigate waste. Learner name: Lilyan Shahin Learner signature: Lilyan Shahin Date: Nov. 15, 2023 Assessor name: P Braham Assessor signature: P Braham Date: Nov.
Command verbs in this unit
The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.
YesPresentNo
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.
Learning aims
A. Investigate the activities, aims and objectives of different businesses
B. Understand the measures taken by the hospitality industry to maintain a
C. Investigate an area of sustainability which affects the hospitality industry
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