Distinction descriptors Indicative characteristics In order to achieve a distinction the The learner’s evidence shows: learner must: use critical reflection to evaluate synthesis has been used to generate and own work and justify valid justify valid conclusions conclusions the validity of results has been evaluated self-criticism of approach has taken place evaluation has taken place using defined criteria realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success take responsibility for managing autonomy/independence has been and organising activities demonstrated substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised activities/of others have been managed the unforeseen has been accommodated the importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved Demonstrate convergent/lateral/ ideas have been generated and decisions creative thinking taken self-evaluation has taken place convergent and lateral thinking have been applied problems have been solved innovation and creative thought have been applied receptiveness to new ideas has been demonstrated unfamiliar contexts have been applied
Distinction descriptors In order to achieve a distinction the learner must: Indicative characteristics The learner’s evidence shows: use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions synthesis has been used to generate and justify valid conclusions the validity of results has been evaluated self-criticism of approach has taken place evaluation has taken place using defined criteria realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success take responsibility for managing and organising activities autonomy/independence has been demonstrated substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised activities/of others have been managed the unforeseen has been accommodated the importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved Demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking ideas have been generated and decisions taken self-evaluation has taken place convergent and lateral thinking have been applied problems have been solved innovation and creative thought have been applied receptiveness to new ideas has been demonstrated unfamiliar contexts have been applied
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