Unit 1-Lesson 1

Unit 1 Starting Your Assignment

Lesson 1: Introduction to Assignemnts

Learning Outcomes

Determine the meaning and importance of assignments

Differentiate between the different types of assignments.

Recognize Pearson assignments and how they are treated differently from other types of assignments.

What are assignments?

An assignemnt is a task given to students by the teacher or professor, usually as a means of assessing their understanding and application of the prescribed subjects. Assignments are usually designed to be completed outside of class time and may require independent research, critical thinking and analysis. They are often valued and used as an important component of a student's overall course mark.

Types of Assignments

Research Paper

Essay

Presentation

Reflective writing

Presentation is a means of communication that can be adapted to different speaking situations, such as speaking to a group, addressing a meeting, or a team summary.

Reflective writing should be descriptive and analytical. Describe what happened, how you felt about it, why you think it happened that way, what could have been done differently.

An essay presents a discussion or controversy on a topic, using evidence to present the author's view on the topic.

The resaech paper is a type of academic writing that provides an analysis, assessment or in-depth interpretation of one subject, based on empirical evidence

Types of Assignments

Reports

Team work

Case Studies

The report provides clearly structured information on the situation or problem under investigation. Information may come from your experience, reading, research, experiences or measurements performed in the laboratory or in the field.

Teamwork refers to learning experiences in which students work together on the same task. Teamwork can help build a positive and attractive learning community through peer learning and teaching.

Case study requires you to integrate practice and theory, so you can link theoretical concepts to realistic practical/professional situations.

Pearson BTEC Assignments

BTEC Assignments

BTEC assignments are assigned and marked by the teacher. They involve tasks created around a real-life scenario, these tasks give you the opportunity to build your knowledge and skills over time. When you are ready, you will deliver a complete project using a combination of knowledge, skills and behaviors.

Why BTEC Assessment?

Provide you with regular feedback and insight into your progress, helping you think about and improve your performance. Help you develop independent study skills to support future learning. Develop your self-assessment skills and prepare you for a smooth start in the workplace by doing something that interests you.

10%

Particiaption

Grading

30%

Mid-term

BTEC Assignment

• Pass (P) : 30 marks
• Merit (M) : 40 marks
• Distinction (D): 50 marks
• Discussion + Handing-in assignment on time: 10 marks

60%

Assignemnt Components

Assignment Brief

• Submission format

• Unit learning outcomes (LOs)

• Skills and Competences developed

• Scenario

• Tasks

• Learning outcomes and evaluation criteria

Any Questions?

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