Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

Annexe BGrading domains: Level 3 BTEC generic grading domainsGrading domain 1 Indicative characteristics — Merit Indicative characteristics — DistinctionApplication ofknowledge andunderstanding(Learning outcome stemunderstand or know)• Shows depth of knowledge and development ofunderstanding in familiar and unfamiliar situations (egexplain why, makes judgements based on analysis).• Applies and/or selects concepts showingcomprehension of often complex theories.• Applies knowledge in often familiar and unfamiliarcontexts.• Applies knowledge to non-routine contexts (egassessor selection).• Makes reasoned analytical judgements.• Shows relationships between p criteria.• Synthesises knowledge and understanding across p/mcriteria.• Evaluates complex concepts/ideas/actions and makesreasoned and confident judgements.• Uses analysis, research and evaluation to makerecommendations and influence proposals.• Analyses implications of application ofknowledge/understanding.• Accesses and evaluates knowledge and understandingto advance complex activities/contexts.• Shows relationships with p/m criteria.• Responds positively to evaluation.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007623