Criterion E - Evaluation

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Criterion E: Evaluation

This criterion should be completed as two parts.

Evaluation of the product

The evaluation of the product should refer directly to the success criteria in criterion A, feedback from the client/adviser, as well as any other appropriate feedback obtained.

Recommendations for the future development of the product

The student will use the feedback and the evaluation of the specific performance criteria to recommend possible future developments to the product. These recommendations should explain the benefits of these developments.

Criterion E: Evaluation (6 marks)

The student must evaluate the effectiveness of the product based on feedback from the client/adviser. This must include direct references to the success criteria identified in criterion A.

The student must recommend proposals for the future improvement of the product.

Marks	Description
0	The response does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.
1–2	There is a limited attempt to evaluate the product against the success criteria identified in criterion A. There is limited evidence of feedback from the client/adviser and any recommendations for further improvement are trivial or unrealistic.
3–4	The product is partially evaluated against the success criteria identified in criterion A including feedback from the client/adviser. Recommendations for further improvement of the product are largely realistic.
5–6	The product is fully evaluated against the success criteria identified in criterion A including feedback from the client/adviser. Recommendations for further improvement of the product are realistic.

Evaluation
Evaluation of the product	175–250	Extended writing
Recommendations for further development	175–250	Extended writing
TOTAL	1,200–2,000
Appendix/appendices	n/a	Additional information, such as evidence of consultation with and feedback from the client and/or adviser.