Assessment and grading criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit. Assessment and grading criteria To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:
M1 create a range of contrasting compositional ideas and present them in an appropriate format

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
D1 create a range of contrasting compositional ideas demonstrating a degree of originality and innovation, and present them in an appropriate format explain the techniques used to extend, develop and manipulate a range of musical material competently and creatively present compositional exercises that show a secure and detailed appreciation of the structural elements of composition create a well-presented portfolio of contrasting compositions across a range of styles or genres, in formats appropriate to the music, showing imagination.

P1

create a range of compositional ideas and present them in an appropriate format [CT]

P2

identify the techniques used M2 describe the techniques D2 to extend, develop and used to extend, develop and manipulate a range of musical manipulate a range of musical material material competently [CT] present compositional exercises that show some appreciation of the structural elements of composition [CT] create a portfolio of compositions presented in formats appropriate to the music. [CT] M3 present compositional exercises that show a clear appreciation of the structural elements of composition D3

P3

P4

M4 create a well-presented D4 portfolio of contrasting compositions across a range of styles or genres, in formats appropriate to the music.

PLTS: This summary references where applicable, in the square brackets, the elements of the personal, learning and thinking skills applicable in the pass criteria. It identifies opportunities for learners to demonstrate effective application of the referenced elements of the skills.

Key

IE independent enquirers CT creative thinkers

RL reflective learners TW team workers

SM self-managers EP effective participators

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals specification in Music and Music Technology Issue 1 January 2010 Edexcel Limited 2009