BTEC International Level 3 Information Technology

Unit 5: Data Modelling — assessment criteria

Learners study how data modelling can be used to solve problems. They will design and implement a data model to meet client requirements.

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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

7 criteria
A.P1Explain the stages involved in the decision-making process for data modelling.
A.P2Explain how the features of spreadsheet software are used to support the decision-making process.
B.P3Produce designs for a data model which meet client requirements.
B.P4Review the designs with others, to identify and inform improvements.
C.P5Develop a data model to meet client requirements.
C.P6Test the data model for correctness, functionality and acceptance.
C.P7Review the extent to which the data model meets client requirements.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Analyse how the features of spreadsheet software contribute to the decision- making process. client requirements
B.M2Justify decisions made, showing how the design will fulfil its purpose and client requirements.
C.M3Optimise the data model to meet client requirements.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate how the features of spreadsheet software contribute to the decision-making process.
BC.D2Evaluate the design and optimised data model against client requirements.
BC.D3Demonstrate individual responsibility, creativity, and effective self-management in the design, development and review of a data model.

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.

EvaluateExplainAnalyseDemonstrateProduceReviewJustifyDevelopTestOptimise
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 data modelling and how it can be used in the decision-making process
  • B. Design a data model to meet client requirements
  • C. Develop a data model to meet client requirements

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