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(e) allow students to analyse business information gathered and make practical
decisions; and,

(f) explore more fully, some areas of the Unit which may not be assessed adequately in
an external examination.

Essentially the group mark will be out of a total of 50. Candidates would individually be assigned
up to 10 marks for their presentations.

Skills to be assessed

1. Knowledge and Understanding: candidate’s ability to demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the objectives being assessed in the
Module.

2. Application: candidate’s ability to collect, classify and
communicate information.

3. Analysis: candidate’s ability to distinguish relationships among
components of the business environment.

4. Evaluation and Reasoned candidate’s ability to interpret, make judgement and
Judgement: recommendations appropriate to the business under
investigation.

5. Presentation: candidate’s ability to present the report using, where
necessary, relevant charts, tables and graphs.

Managing The Research Project

The research project is worth 60% of the candidate’s total mark. Teachers should ensure that
sufficient time is allowed for teaching the research skills contained in the Module, explaining the
requirements of the School-Based Assessment, discussing the assessment criteria and monitoring and
evaluating the project work.

Planning

It is important to start planning for the research project work early. Agreed deadlines should be
established. Dates for completion and submission of specific activities should be set by the teacher.

Length of the report

The length of the report should not exceed 1,500 words, excluding bibliography, charts, graphs, tables,
pictures, references and appendices.

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