Summary of the Cambridge Delta Module 2 assessment

The DELTA Module 2 assessment is somewhat complicated to someone unfamiliar with this model of reflective practice in which candidates reflect on the practices, values and beliefs throughout the course and identify and pursue the goals they have set for themselves.

Module 2 Assessment Summary in Table format

I have summarised the various assessment components in a table format to make it easier to visualise – I hope this helps candidates and tutor colleagues on the Delta course.

Summary of Module 2 Assessment

You can find the latest Cambridge Delta Handbook (2015) embedded below. If you are thinking of following a Delta course, careful reading of this document is necessary!

Delta Handbook all modules 2015

What you need in order to pass Module 2

Both the internal and the external assessment contribute to the final grade.

Pass requirements

a Pass grade in both parts of the submitted internally assessed assignment
a Pass grade in both parts of the external assessment • completion of both parts of the PDA.

Merit requirements

a minimum of a Pass grade for the submitted internally assessed background essay
a Pass or Merit grade for the submitted internally assessed lesson • a minimum of a Pass grade for the externally assessed background essay
a Merit grade for the externally assessed lesson
a Pass in both parts of the PDA.

Distinction requirements

a minimum of a Pass grade for the submitted internally assessed background essay
a Merit or Distinction grade for the submitted internally assessed lesson
a minimum of a Pass grade for the externally assessed background essay
a Distinction grade for the externally assessed lesson
a Pass in both parts of the PDA.

Where there is a difference in the internal and external grades, the coursework will be moderated and the internal grades and the predicted coursework grade taken into account.

Download and study the Cambridge DELTA Handbook

The points above are summarized from the official handbook which has a wealth of detail about the Modules and you are strongly encouraged to download it and study it carefully.

Click here for this free download.