OCA Assessment Criteria

Assessment Grid for Undergraduate Stage One (HE4)

Understanding (Stage One)

90–100 

Selecting, testing and interpreting an extensive range of research, and applying outstanding critical thinking and creativity to produce exceptional ideas and outcomes. 

80–89 

Selecting, testing and interpreting in depth range of research, and applying accomplished critical thinking and creativity to produce outstanding ideas and outcomes. 

70–79 

Selecting, testing and interpreting a comprehensive range of research, and applying confident critical thinking and creativity to produce excellent ideas and outcomes. 

60–69 

Selecting, testing and interpreting a thorough range of research, and applying strong critical thinking and creativity to produce very good ideas and outcomes. 

50–59 

Selecting, testing and interpreting a sound range of research, and applying competent critical thinking and creativity to produce good ideas and outcomes. 

40–49 

Selecting, testing and interpreting basic range of research, and applying adequate critical thinking and creativity to produce reasonable ideas and outcomes. 

30–39 

Selecting, testing and interpreting surface level range of research, and applying limited critical thinking and creativity to produce rudimentary ideas and outcomes. 

0–29 

Selecting, testing and interpreting an inadequate range of research, and applying little or no critical thinking and creativity to produce poor or no ideas and outcomes.