Resource to support assessment and grading decisions within the Advanced Global Citizenship component of the WB.

1. PERFORMANCEBANDING– SKILLS SCALING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
JEFF MOSES NOVEMBER 2016 0
GRADING SKILLS IN GC ADVANCED
GRADING SKILLS IN
GC ADVANCED
WB ADVANCED CONTROLLED TASKS
Jeff Moses November 2016
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIPSTANDARDISATION

2. JEFF MOSES NOVEMBER 2016 1
GRADING SKILLS IN GC ADVANCED
The “Controlled” component of this Challenge requires careful preparation
and consideration. Each of the three assessed tasks follow the proven skills
model of:
LO1 Be abletoapplyCriticalThinkingand
ProblemSolving
LO2 Be abletoapplyCreativityandInnovation
LO3Be abletoapplyLiteracy
LO4 UnderstandissuesinvolveinaGlobal
CitizenshipChallenge
ASSESSING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

3. JEFF MOSES NOVEMBER 2016 2
GRADING SKILLS IN GC ADVANCED
LO1 Be able to apply Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Information on the global issue identified and selected from suitable
secondary sources
 Consideration of alternative opinions, views and arguments on a global
issue.
 Presentation of OWN opinion, views and arguments on a global issue
 Consideration and evaluation of the credibility of information used -
currency, comprehensiveness, validity and reliability
 Use of decision making techniques to determine a preferred solution
and give reasons
Task 1 – Personal
Standpoint
Task 2 - Global
Choices Conference
contribution
 Reflection on the development and application of Critical Thinking and
Problem Solving skills
Task 3 – Personal
Reflection
LO2 Be able to apply Creativity and Innovation
 Evidence of original thinking and ability to identify and challenge
assumptions.
 Presents and combines ideas, responses and generated solutions.
 Generates multiple ideas on how to tackle a global issue.
 Assesses and evaluates multiple ideas
 Presents combined ideas, responses and solutions.
Task 1 - Personal
Standpoint
Task 2 – Global
Choices Conference
(supporting evidence)
 Reflection on the development and application of Creativity and
Innovation skills
 Reflection on the contribution to the conference
Task 3 – Personal
Reflection
LO3 Be able to apply Literacy
 Content and meaning is communicated using language and
terminology accurately.
 Range of perspectives and interpretations expressed and
communicated.
 Constructs and presents arguments.
 Reflection on the skills development and application and contribution
to the Conference.
Task 1 – Personal
Standpoint
Task 2 - Global
Choices Conference
Task 3 - Personal
Reflection
LO4 Understand issues involve in a Global Citizenship Challenge
 Understanding and responding to a global issue demonstrated through
analysis and synthesis of relevant information.
 Presents complex global concepts and perspectives.
 Applies principles of PESTLE (political, economic, social, technological,
legal and environmental) relevant to global issue
Task 1 – Personal
Standpoint
Task 2 – Global
Choices Conference
contribution
 Fitness for purpose of contribution at conference
 Quality of contribution at conference
Task 2 – Global
Choices Conference
contribution

4. JEFF MOSES NOVEMBER 2016 3
GRADING SKILLS IN GC ADVANCED
DIFFERENTIATION BY OUTCOME: PASS/MERIT/DISTINCTION
LO1: Be able to apply Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
LO2: Be able to apply Creativity and Innovation
L01 PASS
Some recogntion of
own and alternate
thinking. Grasp of
source content, origin
and purpose -
attribution, bias and
currency. Awareness of
decision making impact.
L01 MERIT
Detailed grasp of own
and others perspectives.
Robust consideration of
source 'COP' criteria and
sound evaluative
proficiency.
Successful
demonstration of
relevant problem
solving and decision-
making.
L01 DISTINCTION
Detailed, effective
and thorough of own
and others complex
thinking. High level
source evaluative and
'COP' skills. Impressive
display of relevant
problem solving and
decision making
techniques.
L02 PASS
Some original
thinking and ability
to challenge
assumptions.
LO2 MERIT
An effective and
quite reasoned
ability to challenge
assumptions. Some
detailed thought
patterns and ideas.
LO2 DISTINCTION
Clarity of thinking -
high level
originality.
Sustained ability to
challenge
assumptions.
Holistic blending of
tasks.

5. JEFF MOSES NOVEMBER 2016 4
GRADING SKILLS IN GC ADVANCED
DIFFERENTIATION BY OUTCOME: PASS/MERIT/DISTINCTION
LO3: Be able to apply Literacy
LO4: Understand issues involved in a Global Citizenship
Challenge
L03 PASS
Accurate and
appropriate use of
straightforward
language and terms.
Range of
perspectives backed-
up with relevant
sources. Clarity of
argument
LO3 MERIT
More precision
deploying language and
terminology in context.
Complex
perespectives and
interpretations
considered and
expressed. Lucid
development and
application of
perpectives. Clarity and
conviction evident.
LO3 DISTINCTION
Effective use of
language and
terminology to
exemplify content
and purpose.
Complex
perepctives and
interpretations are
effectively
expressed and
communicated.
Arguments are
detailed,
sustained,
cogerent and
convincing.
L04 PASS
Appropriate understanding
and response. Relevant
PESTLE coverage and the
contribution to the GC
conference is 'fit for
purpose'.
LO4 MERIT
Detailed and effective grasp
of the global issue studied.
PESTLE coverage is focussed
and thorough. GC conference
contribution is relevant and of
a good standard.
L04 DISTINCTION
Detailed, effective
and comprehensive
understanding of global
issue. Impressive and
detailed coverage of
PESTLE factors. High
quality input to the GC
Conference. Breadth
and depth
throughout.

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WELSH BACCALAUREATE
ADVANCED
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGE ASSESSMENT
Centre
Number 68
Centre
Name
Candidate
Number
Candidate
Name
Learning Outcome
Centre
Marks
Moderator
Marks
LO1 Be able to apply Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
/9 /9
LO2 Be able to apply Creativity and Innovation
/9 /9
LO3 Be able to apply Literacy
/9 /9
LO4 Understand issues involved in a Global Citizenship Challenge
/9 /9
TotalMarks /36 /36
Candidate
Declaration
I confirm that the evidence submitted for
assessment has been produced by me without any
assistance beyond that allowed.
Signature: Date:
Teacher/Supervisor
Declaration
I confirm that the candidate completed the
assessment under controlled conditions as
specified by WJEC. As far as I am able, that the
work of this candidate is his/her own work and that
no unfair practices have occurred.
Signature: Date:
Source: © WJEC CBAC Ltd. 2016

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QUALITY/INTERNAL STANDARDISATION SAMPLING
WB ADVANCED: STANDARDS MODERATION
CANDIDATE AND NUMBER: Assessor: GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
MARK/GRADE:
MODERATOR: …………………………………………………….
DATE: …………………………………..
LEARNING OUTCOMES AGREE/DISAGREE
√/x
LO1 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
LO2 Creativity and Innovation
LO3 Literacy
LO4 Understand of Global Issues
EXAMPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE: