Assessment Criteria

Criteria #1 High Distinction 5 Distinction 4 Credit 3.5 Pass 2.5 -3 Needs more work <
2.5
Criteria #1: Demonstrate knowledge and No errors 1 error 1.5 errors 1.5 – 2 errors More than 2 errors
application of discounted cash flow method of
asset valuation.
1. Calculate Payback (3 marks)
2. Calculate ARR (2 marks)
[Total: 5 marks]
3. Calculate NPV & IRR Correct within: +/- 5% Correct within: +/- 10% Correct within: +/- 20% Correct within: +/- 30% Not correct within
[Total: 5 marks] +/- 31% +

Criteria #2 High Distinction 14 + Distinction 12 - 14 Credit 10 - 12 Pass 7.5 – 8 Needs more work
<7.5
Criteria # 2: Appraisal and comparison of - Systematic and skilful use of - Thorough and effective use of - Effective use of spreadsheet - Basic use of - Disorganised use
investment projects using investment evaluation spreadsheet functions spreadsheet functions functions spreadsheet functions of spreadsheet
techniques. - Accurate definition of key - Accurate definition of key - Mostly accurate definition of - Incomplete or functions
4. Quantify the NPV’s sensitivity to changes in terms terms key terms inaccurate definition of - Incomplete and
price and in quantity sold (500 - 700 words). - Discriminating and logical - Advanced and coherent - Relevant analysis key terms inaccurate
Explain: analysis of investment analysis - Adequate quality of evidence - Mostly relevant definition of key
 NPV volatility in relation to changes in - High quality of evidence that - Good quality of evidence that that supports sound case analysis terms
price and changes in quantity sold supports convincing case supports persuasive case - Mostly adequate - Inconsistent or
 Demonstrate and explain forecasting risk quality of evidence that incoherent analysis
 Implications for how project is managed supports simplistic case - Poor quality of
5. Advise the company on whether it should evidence
undertake this investment project.
[Total: 15 marks]
Criteria #3 High Distinction 8.5 + Distinction 7.5 – 8.4 Credit 6.5 – 7.4 Pass 5 – 6.4 Needs more work
<5
Criteria # 3: Demonstrate knowledge and application Meaningfully synthesises Effectively selects Reasonable causes or Clear and coherent The explanation
of the Efficient Market Hypothesis. connections among case examples from case study contributing factors of case connection between of the theory is
study elements to deepen elements to illuminate study elements are theory and practice unclear or
6. “A positive NPV indicates a project is expected understanding of theory and applicable theory. Uses identified and explained using key theoretical inaccurate. The
to give a return greater than the market to theory to explain own point using relevant theory tenets to explain connection
requires.” Discuss in relation to the efficient broaden own points of view of view case study elements between theory
market hypothesis (EMH).
and practice is
[Total: 10 marks]
unclear or
inaccurate
Criteria #4 High Distinction 14 + Distinction 12 - 14 Credit 10 - 12 Pass 7.5 – 8 Needs more work
 <7.5
Criteria # 4: Assessment of the information exchange Effective application of Examines the Uses comparisons and Uses key Unable to
effect of a corporation and the market. theory enhancing and connections and knowledge of others to concepts of draw simple
bringing forward new ideas disconnections explain theory in the theory to conclusions
7. What effect, if any, would a positive NPV and recommendations between context of the case study explain case due to
investment project have on the market value of theory and practice to study elements inaccurate
the corporation? draw thoughtful and own use of theory
[Total: 15 marks]
conclusions perspective
High Distinction 8.5 + Distinction 7.5 – 8.4 Credit 6.5 – 7.4 Pass 5 – 6.4 Needs more work
<5
Overall presentation: appropriate report format; -exceptionally high standard - high standard -good standard -satisfactory standard -unsatisfactory
correct spelling; correct syntax/grammar (error free) (minority of errors) (a few errors) (> a few errors) standard
[Total: 10 marks] (numerous errors)

NAME:___________________________________________________ Mark out of 60 = (adjusted to 20% of final mark)

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