BTEC International Level 3 Information Technology

Unit 21: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) — assessment criteria

Learners will explore the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and how it can be used to solve complex problems.

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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

5 criteria
A.P1Describe how the fundamental concepts of AI are used in industry to meet specific identified needs.
A.P2Explain the associated benefits, risks and drawbacks of AI in different industries.
B.P3Define the objectives of an AI project.
B.P4Gather and prepare appropriate data sets for an AI solution.
C.P5Develop an AI solution using an appropriate programming language and computing tools.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Analyse the benefits, risks and drawbacks of AI and how they impact on different industries. meet identified needs
B.M2Review and refine data sets to optimise the quality of an AI solution. identified needs
C.M3Test and refine the AI solution.

Distinction

2 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the impact of AI on different industries.
BC.D2Evaluate the effectiveness of the AI solution.

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.

EvaluateDescribeExplainAnalyseDefineGatherReviewDevelopTest
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 uses and applications of AI
  • B. Plan and prepare an AI solution to meet identified needs
  • C. Develop an AI solution to meet identified needs

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