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Unit 1: Introduction to Music Performance and Production — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 1 (Introduction to Music Performance and Production) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)60 GLH9 criteria
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Assessment criteria

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

3 criteria
A.P1Develop a competent practice routine, informed by effective target setting
B.P2Sources of information
C.P3Perform music, demonstrating a competent level of technical accuracy and interpretation, with good awareness of audience

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Develop a detailed practice routine, informed by confident target setting
B.M2Demonstrate basic rehearsal skills, realising appropriate improvements to the overall performance
C.M3Perform music, demonstrating a high level of technical accuracy and interpretation, with sustained awareness of audience

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Task 2
B.D2Demonstrate effective rehearsal skills, realising competent improvements to the overall performance
C.D3Sources of information

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.

DevelopSourcesPerformDemonstrateTask
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.

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