Regulating science V Levels at subject level
Condition VL(Science Research and Technology)1 requirements and guidance: Assessment objectives
Proposal
Assessment objectives are set on a subject-by-subject basis to align with the requirements of the subject content. They help to ensure that the assessments made available by different awarding organisations are designed in a comparable way for a given subject.
Under Condition VL(Science Research and Technology)1.3, we have developed the following assessment objectives and weightings which reflect the requirements of the science research and technology subject content.
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Assessment objective |
Weighting |
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AO1 – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, requirements and methods relevant to the subject area |
25-30% |
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AO2 – Apply knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, requirements and methods and to plan, carry out tasks, produce outputs, and use information appropriately |
40-45% |
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AO3 – Analyse, interpret and evaluate information, situations and evidence to make judgements, draw conclusions and make recommendations |
25-30% |
In line with the approach taken for tranche 1 V Level subjects and given the intended purpose of V Levels as broad applied and vocational qualifications, we propose that assessment objective 2 (AO2) should carry the greatest weighting. This is because AO2 most directly reflects the application of knowledge and understanding, together with the skills that are central to the qualification's purpose.