Marking guide for Assignment:
Criteria Standards
Innovative Outstanding Above average Achieved Does not meet criteria
1. Evidence of understanding of different theories to explain unequal outcomes in education (25%)
Terms, concepts and theories, and important connections between them are explained accurately and critically, revealing a holistic, personal stance Terms, concepts and theories, and important connections between them are explained accurately and critically Terms, concepts and theories, and important connections between them are explained in an accurate way
2. Clarity and depth of description of a learning situation (15%)
Description of learning situation comprehensively reveals the situation and relevant systems Description of learning situation reveals a range of features and some aspects of relevant systems Description of learning situation reveals key features and some aspects of relevant systems
3. Effective application of perspectives to analyse and understand a learning situation (25%)
The perspectives are applied in a subtle and insightful way to promote a thorough, original understanding of individual and group differences within the situation The perspectives are applied in a subtle way that allows a comprehensive understanding of individual and group differences within the situation to be identified and understood The perspectives are applied in a subtle way that allows a range of individual and group differences within the situation to be identified and understood
4. Strength of the argument for the effectiveness of one perspective over another (15%)
The argument succinctly reveals the strengths and weaknesses of both sides in relation to a sophisticated appraisal of the situation and makes a systematic and compelling case for favouring one side The argument reveals major strengths and weaknesses of both sides in relation to a sophisticated appraisal of the situation and makes a systematic case for favouring one side The argument reveals major strengths and weaknesses of both sides in relation to an adequate appraisal of the situation and makes a case for favouring one side
5. Clarity and structure of writing (10%)
Writing is clear and succinct, paragraphs are well structured and effectively interrelated, and the structure of the assignment is coherent Writing is clear and succinct, paragraphs are well structured and interrelated Writing is clear and paragraphs are concise and interrelated
6. Standard of referencing (10%)
A range of relevant references is used, explanations, descriptions and arguments are fully referenced, and referencing follows APA rules with few or no errors Relevant references are used, most explanations, descriptions and arguments are well-referenced, and referencing follows APA rules with few or no errors Some relevant references are used, explanations, descriptions and arguments are well-referenced, and referencing follows APA rules with few or no errors