BTEC International Level 3 Music

Unit 9: Unit D9 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 9 (Unit D9) — 90 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)90 GLH10 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
D9.P1Learners use relevant techniques and show capable application of musical skills and techniques. They will develop the product competently, in line with the aims and constraints of the project.
D9.P2Learners showcase an appropriate level of capability in their use of skills and show a clear understanding of how to apply relevant skills in a project scenario.
D9.P3Learners show appropriate consideration for the aims and constraints of the project, such as audience space, medium and/or artistic vision. They will use the medium with some understanding of professional practice.

Merit

3 criteria
D9.M1Learners use musical skills and techniques that show modification of their approach to challenges and issues, discarding ideas as they refine the work, in line with the aims and constraints of the project.
D9.M2Learners showcase a secure level of capability in their use of skills and will show a secure understanding of how to apply relevant skills in a project scenario.
D9.M3Learners successfully meet the main aims and constraints of the project.

Distinction

4 criteria
D9– Producing a Personal Project
D9.D1Learners show innovation in the modification of their approach, making valid judgements about challenges and issues. They will apply a range of knowledge, skills and understanding, with consideration of the aims and constraints of the product.
D9.D2Learners showcase a proficient technical level of capability in their use of skills and will show a full and logical understanding of how to apply relevant skills in a project scenario.
D9.D3Learners fully meet the aims and constraints of the project. They will show a creative and capable use of the medium and extensive understanding of professional practice related to the final outcome.

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.

Learners
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.

How checkb.tech checks this unit

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