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Through the process of assessment, both you and your tutors can evaluate whether you have achieved the learning that is intended and at what level of achievement.  \nAssessment helps you with your progress on the course programme, it helps your learning on the course programme and it helps you and your tutors to see what you have understood and which areas you may require additional support in.  \nIn what ways will I be assessed?  \nYour knowledge, understanding and skills will all be assessed in a wide variety of ways throughout your course programme. You are usually assessed by assignments which can take many forms e.g. report, presentation, debate, e-portfolio, project, lab report, role play, performance, demonstration and examinations.  \nHow am I graded in each unit?  \nPearson BTEC qualifications, including the Higher Nationals (HNs), employ a mastery model of assessment. The mastery model of learning is based on the principle that students must achieve a level of ‘mastery’ of prerequisite knowledge or skill, in order to progress to higher levels.  \nIn practice, the mastery model of assessment means that you must achieve all of the required learning at a level and below to be awarded the grade. Thus, for a student to achieve a Pass, they must achieve all the assessment criteria for a Pass. To achieve a Merit, students must achieve all the assessment criteria for a Pass and Merit. For Distinction, the student must achieve all Pass, Merit and Distinction assessment criteria.  \nWhat is the difference between formative and summative assessment?  \nFormative assessment is primarily developmental in nature and designed to give you feedback on your performance and progress throughout the unit delivery. Assessment designed formatively should develop and consolidate knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies. It is a key part of the learning process and can enhance learning and contribute to raising standards. You are continuously formatively assessed by your tutors and peers via in-class activities and learning checks, homework, group work and in your tutorials.  \nFormative feedback is invaluable, do not ignore it! Anything that’s not clear, ask questions and let your peers, tutors and lecturers support you.  \nSummative assessment is where you are provided with the assignment grades contributing towards the overall unit grade. All formative assessment feeds directly into the summative assessment for each unit and lays the foundations from which you can develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for the summative assessment.  \nFAQs / Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals (RQF)  \n2  \n2 Assessment Policies  \nI have passed a unit but am not happy with a pass grade,  \ncan I resubmit to improve performance and gain a higher grade?  \nNo, once an assignment has been graded and passed you do not have any further opportunity tobe reassessed. This is in accordance with UK higher education (HE) practices on undergraduate programmes.  \nIf I disagree with the grade awarded for my assignment how can I appeal the decision?  \nAn appeal would have to be undertaken as per your centre internal appeals policy. Please refer to your tutor in this instance.  \nWhat happens if I can’t meet the assessment submission deadline?  \nIf you don’t meet the submission deadline you will be subject to the late submission policy applied by your centre. This normally will result in your grade being capped at a Pass. Please refer to your tutor to seek clarification on the late submission policy.  \nIf your late submission has been due to unforeseen circumstances you will be able to apply for mitigating/ extenuating circumstances. This is an internal centre policy and you would need to refer to your tutor.  \nWhatever your circumstances it is important to contact ","cbCaisuEWsPxrhAA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisuEWsPxrhAA","pdf",840226,"English","# Assessment\n## What is the point of assessment?\n## In what ways will I be assessed?\n## How am I graded in each unit?\n## What is the difference between formative and summative assessment?\n## 2 Assessment Policies\n## Resubmitting after a pass and improving a grade\n## Appeals for assignment grades\n## Late assessment submission and mitigating circumstances\n## Passing a unit after failing assignments\n## Re-assessment opportunities and caps\n## Compensation effects on long-term progression\n# Assessment Feedback\n## What is feedback for?","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of assessment in BTEC Higher Nationals?\",\"answer\":\"Assessment measures learning so students and tutors can judge whether intended learning outcomes are achieved and at what level. 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