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BTEC LE Report 2201
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning
company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic,
vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further
information visit our qualifications website at
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html for our BTEC qualifications.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page
at http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/contact-us.html
If you have any subject specific questions about this specification that require
the help of a subject specialist, you can speak directly to the subject team at
Pearson. Their contact details can be found on this link:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-for-you/teachers.html
You can also use our online Ask the Expert service at https://www.edexcelonline.com
You will need an Edexcel Online username and password to access this service.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe
in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world.
We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70
countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our
commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in
education. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at:
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Grade Boundaries
What is a grade boundary?
A grade boundary is where we set the level of achievement required to obtain a
certain grade for the externally assessed unit. We set grade boundaries for each
grade, at Distinction, Merit and Pass.
Setting grade boundaries
When we set grade boundaries, we look at the performance of every learner who
took the external assessment. When we can see the full picture of performance,
our experts are then able to decide where best to place the grade boundaries –
this means that they decide what the lowest possible mark is for a particular
grade.
When our experts set the grade boundaries, they make sure that learners receive
grades which reflect their ability. Awarding grade boundaries is conducted to
ensure learners achieve the grade they deserve to achieve, irrespective of
variation in the external assessment.
Variations in external assessments
Each external assessment we set asks different questions and may assess
different parts of the unit content outlined in the specification. It would be unfair
to learners if we set the same grade boundaries for each assessment, because
then it would not take accessibility into account.
Grade boundaries for this, and all other papers, are on the website via this link:
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certification/grade-boundaries.html
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Technology (31760H)
Unit 1 Information Technology Systems
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BTEC LE Report 2201
Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning
company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic,
vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further
information visit our qualifications website at
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html for our BTEC qualifications.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page
at http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/contact-us.html
If you have any subject specific questions about this specification that require
the help of a subject specialist, you can speak directly to the subject team at
Pearson. Their contact details can be found on this link:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-for-you/teachers.html
You can also use our online Ask the Expert service at https://www.edexcelonline.com
You will need an Edexcel Online username and password to access this service.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe
in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world.
We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70
countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our
commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in
education. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at:
www.pearson.com/uk
January 2022
Publications Code 31760H_2201_ER
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2022
Owner: VQ Assessment Page 2 of 46 Version 1.0
Issue 1
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BTEC LE Report 2201
Grade Boundaries
What is a grade boundary?
A grade boundary is where we set the level of achievement required to obtain a
certain grade for the externally assessed unit. We set grade boundaries for each
grade, at Distinction, Merit and Pass.
Setting grade boundaries
When we set grade boundaries, we look at the performance of every learner who
took the external assessment. When we can see the full picture of performance,
our experts are then able to decide where best to place the grade boundaries –
this means that they decide what the lowest possible mark is for a particular
grade.
When our experts set the grade boundaries, they make sure that learners receive
grades which reflect their ability. Awarding grade boundaries is conducted to
ensure learners achieve the grade they deserve to achieve, irrespective of
variation in the external assessment.
Variations in external assessments
Each external assessment we set asks different questions and may assess
different parts of the unit content outlined in the specification. It would be unfair
to learners if we set the same grade boundaries for each assessment, because
then it would not take accessibility into account.
Grade boundaries for this, and all other papers, are on the website via this link:
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/support-topics/results-
certification/grade-boundaries.html
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