Assessment objectives common mistakes

Common mistakes

• Business knowledge and understanding Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO1 Demonstrate knowledge of terms, concepts, theories, methods and models to show understanding of how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to business issues..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Business knowledge and understanding.

• Business knowledge and understanding Psychology mistake 2

  Naming a study without explaining what the evidence shows. This can weaken answers for: AO1 Demonstrate knowledge of terms, concepts, theories, methods and models to show understanding of how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to business issues..

  Fix itUse the study detail to support or challenge the psychological explanation, then state the implication so the evidence is not just name-dropped. Apply this directly to Business knowledge and understanding.

• Application to business contexts Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding to business contexts to show how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to issues..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Application to business contexts.

• Application to business contexts Psychology mistake 2

  Naming a study without explaining what the evidence shows. This can weaken answers for: AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding to business contexts to show how individuals and organisations are affected by and respond to issues..

  Fix itUse the study detail to support or challenge the psychological explanation, then state the implication so the evidence is not just name-dropped. Apply this directly to Application to business contexts.

• Analysis of business issues Psychology mistake 1

  Writing AO1 description but calling it evaluation. This can weaken answers for: AO3 Analyse issues within business, showing understanding of the impact on individuals and organisations of external and internal influences..

  Fix itAdd AO3 by explaining why evidence, validity, reliability, bias or methodology strengthens or limits the claim, because evaluation must show the effect on the conclusion. Apply this directly to Analysis of business issues.

• Analysis of business issues Psychology mistake 2

  Naming a study without explaining what the evidence shows. This can weaken answers for: AO3 Analyse issues within business, showing understanding of the impact on individuals and organisations of external and internal influences..

  Fix itUse the study detail to support or challenge the psychological explanation, then state the implication so the evidence is not just name-dropped. Apply this directly to Analysis of business issues.

• Evaluation and judgement common mistake 1

  Writing a final answer without showing the method that justifies it. This can weaken answers for: AO4 Evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to make informed judgements and propose evidence-based solutions to business issues..

  Fix itShow the method first, then give the final answer in the required form. Apply this directly to Evaluation and judgement.

• Evaluation and judgement common mistake 2

  Using the topic word correctly but not linking it to the numbers, diagram, graph, or expression in the question. This can weaken answers for: AO4 Evaluate quantitative and qualitative information to make informed judgements and propose evidence-based solutions to business issues..

  Fix itName the relevant value or feature from the question and explain how it is used. Apply this directly to Evaluation and judgement.