Criterion

No Pass

Pass

Credit

Distinction

High Distinction

50-59%

60-69%

70-79%

80-100%

Analysis

Did not

Key concepts

Key concepts are

Key concepts are

Analysis demonstrates a

(40%)

meet

including methods

both described and

summarised and

creative and thoughtful

criterion.

and agents are

discussed. Analysis

discussed in

synthesis of ideas. The essay

described. A

noting how some

relation to factors

draws clear critical links

surface-level

factors affect

and contexts.

between aims, agents,

analysis noting

socialisation is

Analysis

methods and outcomes while

how some factors

demonstrated.

demonstrates a

drawing on and discussing a

affect and impact

Analysis

solid understanding

range of social, cultural,

socialisation is

demonstrates both

of the topic and

historical and environmental

demonstrated,

an understanding of

ability to think

factors with some depth.

showing an

the topic but also

critically around the

These factors are clearly

understanding of

understanding of the

key themes. Topic

identified in relation to how

the topic.

key themes and

is well considered

they may impact teaching

factors underpinning

and analysis

strategies. Clear cohesive

and affecting

displays a coherent

argument displayed

socialisation.

flow of thought.

throughout.

Depth and

Did not

Key points are

Key points are

Clear and concise

A range of relevant and clearly

breadth

meet

discussed and

discussed. Clearly

discussions of key

considered academic readings

(40%)

criterion.

beginning links to

identifies

points including

both from within the unit and

factors and

contributing factors

contributing factors

more widely have been used,

methods are

and potential effects.

(aims, agents,

and integrated to produce an

present. Some

Uses select

methods) and

interesting and insightful

readings that

references that

potential effects.

discussion of the topic.

generally support

relate to the topic,

Consideration and

Considers contextual factors

the idea are used,

showing some

discussion of

and makes clear links to

however are not

understanding of the

effects and how

underpinning theory. Makes

wide ranging

broader context.

these link specific

clear and well-considered links

and/or used with

teaching strategies.

between factors, outcomes

limited analysis

Uses a range of

and teaching strategies.

and discussion of

sources that

broader context.

support the analysis

Depth of topic is

and key points

mostly descriptive.

being made.

Academic

Did not

Literature is

Essay structure is

Accurate and

Essay flows seamlessly,

expression

meet

summarised in

consistent with

coherent. A clear

systematically integrating

and

criterion.

own words.

format and style

essay structure with

source information. Essay

referencing

Structure generally

expected. Literature

logical paragraphs

structure shows clear

(20%)

aligns with essay

is summarised in

and consideration

consideration to audience,

format and

own words with

to essay format and

style, argumentative essay

includes

some attention to

audience. Mostly

structure and expected format.

introduction, main

essay flow and

consistent spelling,

Techniques consistent with

body and

structure. There has

grammar and

persuasive essay language

conclusion. APA

been some

application of APA

are demonstrated, showing

referencing and

consideration to

style referencing

links between ideas and thread

citing is generally

writing for and

and citation.

of argument across

applied.

engaging an

paragraphs. Consistent

audience. Mostly

spelling, grammar and APA

consistent APA style

style referencing and citation

referencing and

used throughout.

citation applied

throughout.