BTEC International Level 3 Applied Science

Unit 10: Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 10 (Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH14 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

6 criteria
A.P1Propose an investigative science project with focus on own learning objectives.
B.P2Assemble relevant apparatus/equipment and materials for an investigative science project.
B.P3Safely carry out investigative procedures and techniques, demonstrating ability to work independently to complete tasks, where appropriate.
B.P4Explain the possible effects of climate change on the biosphere and atmosphere
C.P4Report findings, using scientific terminology and protocol.
C.P5Present conclusions of, and summary of skills developed in, the investigative science project.

Merit

5 criteria
A.M1Propose in detail an investigative science project with testable hypothesis and potential limitations.
B.M2Safely use investigative procedures and techniques to collect, collate and analyse accurate data and information to test hypothesis.
B.M3Explain the effects of anthropogenic activities on the future atmosphere
C.M3Comprehensively report on findings, using correct scientific terminology, protocol and formatting.
C.M4Discuss conclusions and the importance of skills developed in meeting the project's objectives.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Justify approach, hypothesis, data collected, analysis techniques and considerations for an investigative science project.
B.D2Review the effectiveness of procedures and techniques carried out, recommending appropriate improvements.
C.D3Evaluate conclusions of the investigative science project, its practical aspects, discuss limitations, and justify suggestions for improvements for future projects.

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.

ProposeAssembleSafelyExplainReportPresentComprehensivelyDiscussJustifyReviewEvaluate
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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