Some of the G2R assessments seem awfully repetitive! Why is this?
Because the BTEC 1st is awarded at three levels, pass (bronze), merit (silver) and distinction (gold), assessment materials must reflect the distinctions between the three. Generally, for a pass, you just need to ‘describe’, say, how the heart works (eg as a pump to supply oxygenated blood to working muscles). For a merit, however, you may be asked to go on to ‘explain’ the blood flow through the heart and its distribution throughout the vascular system. Finally, for a distinction, you will often be asked to ‘evaluate’ or ‘analyse’ something, for example, the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on the heart.
This makes sense in terms of learning theory as it provides a hierarchy of competences for assessors to recognize and evaluate. But in practice, for you as the learner, the boundaries between the three can appear blurred. For example, as second nature, many of you will ‘explain’ as part of your description and therefore achieve two tasks in one. Please don’t hesitate to contact your assessor if you have any questions about assessments. S/he is there specifically to help you. And it’s better to do this than to ask the forum – like ‘phoning a friend, they might know . . . but then again they might not!
Other FAQs in this category (Great2Run) :
- I’m several weeks into my programme but the computer now says it can’t find my data file!
- What if I can run the programme but not save data?
- What if the DVD doesn’t work at all in my computer?
- My computer has crashed. Can I still use the DVD?
- What if my disk doesn’t load automatically?
- Do I need to be a computer expert to do this course?
- I’m experiencing pain at the back of my leg just above my heel. What might this be?
- I’ve just been for my first run and my throat and lungs caused me more discomfort than my legs. What’s going on?
- Do I need any equipment other than shoes and clothes?
- Can I use the training plans again for a new event and distance?
- What if 20 weeks isn’t long enough for me to prepare for my event?
- How on earth am I supposed to find the time to do all of this training (and learning!)?
- How far should I run?
- How fast should I run?
- What happens if I become injured?
- What happens if I can’t keep up with my training plan?
- Should I have a running buddy?
- Should I join a club?
- When is the best time to train?
- Where should I run?
- What should I wear to run in?
- Is it necessary to get medical clearance before I start my training?
- Can anyone do the Great2Run BTEC First Certificate in Sport?
- How come the programme is free of charge?
- How will I know if I’ve passed?
- What happens if I fail the course?
- Do I have to sit in front of the computer all the time?
- Do I have to do the sessions in the Learning Zone in order?
- What if I miss a session in the Learning Zone?
- Do I have to send work to the College?
- How do the assessments work?
- What happens if there’s something I don’t understand?
- What sort of time commitment will I have to make to do the learning?
- When can I start?
- Will I have to go to the College to enrol?
- I’ve never done any distance learning before. Is it difficult?
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