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Work Sample : Lou

Activity : Investing Money - Shares

    Investing Money - Shares - Lou : Grade Commentary

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Lou has demonstrated an elementary knowledge of commercial and financial factors relating to share trading. The reasons given for buying and selling shares in the portfolio show very limited research and an elementary understanding of investment decisions. The reasons are listed with no attempt to explain the factors that influenced the modification of the portfolio and no mention of specific companies bought and sold. The total value of shares has not been shown but an attempt has been made to present the information in table format. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade E standard.

Grade E

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

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Areas for Assessment

  • Knowledge of commerce
    Knowledge and understanding of consumer, financial, business, legal and employment matters
  • Skills in commerce
    Skills in decision-making, problem-solving, research, communication and working independently and collaboratively
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