AASB “Competence”
Pass answer |
Merit answer |
Distinction answer |
DNA |
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Understanding of topic/material |
Some understanding of the topic/material |
Developing depth of understanding of the topic/material |
Detailed understanding of the topic/material |
No real understanding of the topic/material
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Ability to apply knowledge |
Able to make some connections between knowledge and teaching/performance |
Makes sound connections between knowledge and teaching/performance |
Makes sophisticated connections between knowledge and teaching/performance |
Unable to apply knowledge to teaching/performance |
Use of technical terms |
Some familiarity with technical terms |
Demonstrates understanding of technical terms |
Is confident correctly using and expanding upon technical terms |
Unfamiliar with technical terms/terms used incorrectly |
Discussion skills |
Answers logically |
Answers logically and clearly |
Answers logically, clearly and expansively |
Answer lacks clarity and any development of ideas |
Familiarity with source material |
Shows some awareness of research/resources in area |
Answer justifies position, with developing awareness of research/resources in area |
Answer justifies position, and provides external source corroboration |
Answer lacks awareness of research/resources in area |
LSB “Mastery”
Pass answer |
Merit answer |
Distinction answer |
DNA |
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Understanding of topic/material |
Is confident discussing the material |
Is confident discussing the material in depth |
Is confident discussing material in depth, demonstrating expertise in an area. |
Only very basic understanding of the topic/material |
Ability to apply knowledge |
Makes connections between knowledge and teaching/performance |
Makes connections between knowledge and teaching/performance that reference own experience |
Makes sophisticated connections between knowledge and teaching/performance that reference own experience |
Cannot readily apply knowledge to teaching/performance |
Use of technical terms |
Demonstrates understanding of technical terms |
Is confident correctly using technical terms |
Is confident correctly using technical terms and demonstrates insight in relation to these |
Unfamiliar with technical terms/terms used incorrectly |
Discussion skills |
Answer is logical and clear |
Answer is logical, clear, expansive and maturely presented |
Answer is logical, clear, expansive and polished |
Answer lacks clarity and development of ideas |
Familiarity with source material |
Answer justifies position, with developing awareness of research/resources in area |
Answer justifies position, and provides external source corroboration |
Answer demonstrates expertise |
Answer lacks awareness of research/resources in area |