6.Unit Grading
All assessment for BTEC Nationals is criterion
referenced, based on the achievement of specified
learning outcomes. Each unit has specified criteria
which are used for grading.
A summative unit grade can be awarded at pass,
merit or distinction:
• to achieve a ‘pass’ a learner must have satisfied all
the pass criteria
• to achieve a ‘merit’ a learner must additionally
have satisfied all the merit criteria
• to achieve a ‘distinction’ a learner must additionally
have satisfied all the distinction criteria.
7. Overall Grading
BTEC National Award
Is given a single grade of Pass, Merit or
Distinction e.g. P, M,D.
BTEC National Certificate
Is given a double grade e.g. PP, MP, DD.
BTEC National Diploma
Is given a triple grade e.g. PPP, MMP, DDD.
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