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Experimental assessment criteria
Click on the criteria to see a description and level rubric:
Criterion: Planning (a)
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Problem definition |
Prediction |
Variable selection |
| Complete |
Problem / research question clearly
defined |
Hypothesis directly related to the
question and explained |
Key variables selected |
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| Partial |
Problem stated but not defined or is
unclear / incomplete |
Hypothesis stated but not
explained |
Some variables selected |
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| Not at all |
No problem is stated |
No hypothesis |
No variables selected |
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Level awarded
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3
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ccn
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2
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0
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Criterion: Planning (b)
| Designing a method.... |
...with appropriate apparatus/materials |
...for the control of
variables |
...for the collection of raw data |
| Complete |
Appropriate apparatus/ materials selected |
A realistic method that allows control
of the variables is designed |
A method that allows for collection of sufficient
relevant data and excludes the collection of irrelevant data is designed |
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| Partial |
Some appropriate materials selected
or some essential features are missing |
A method that makes some
attempt to allow for the control of the variables is designed |
A method that allows the collection of insufficient
data or both relevant and irrelevant data is designed |
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| Not at all |
No apparatus / materials are selected |
A method that makes no attempt to allow
for the control of the variables is designed |
A method that only allows collection of irrelevant
data is designed or no method is designed |
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Level awarded
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ccc
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3
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ccn
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ccp
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2
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cnn
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0
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Criterion: Data Collection
| Level |
Observing, collecting and recording raw
data |
Presentation of raw data |
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| Complete |
Raw data (qualitative and quantitative) recorded
appropriately, including units and uncertainties where necessary |
Raw data presented clearly, allowing for easy interpretation. |
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| Partial |
Some raw data recorded |
Raw data presented in a disorganised manner. |
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| Not at all |
No raw data recorded |
No raw data presented or is incomprehensible. |
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Level awarded
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cc
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3
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cp
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2
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cn
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pp
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1
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nn
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pn
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0
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Criterion: Data Analysis
| Level |
Transformation and manipulation of raw data |
Presentation of processed data |
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| Complete |
Raw data is processed correctly to produce results
which help interpretation: Where appropriate, error analysis is included |
Presents processed data appropriately and, where relevant,
errors and uncertainties are taken into account |
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| Partial |
Some raw data is processed correctly |
Presents processed data appropriately but with some errors and/or
omissions |
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| Not at all |
No processing of raw data is carried
out or major errors are made in the process |
Presents processed data inappropriately or incomprehensibly |
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Level awarded
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cc
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3
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cp
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2
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cn
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pp
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1
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nn
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0
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Criterion: Evaluation
| Designing a method.... |
Interpreting results drawing conclusions
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Evaluating procedure |
Modifying the procedure |
| Complete |
Valid conclusion based on the correct
interpretation of results with an explanation. Where appropriate there
is comparison with literature values |
Evaluates procedure(s) and results
including limitations, weaknesses or errors |
Identifies weaknesses and states realistic
suggestions to improve the investigation |
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| Partial |
The conclusion has some validity |
Evaluates procedure(s) and
results but misses some obvious limitations or errors. |
Suggestions stated but are simplistic |
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| Not at all |
Draws a conclusion that misinterprets
the results. |
The evaluation is superficial or
irrelevant. |
Suggests unrealistic improvements |
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Level awarded
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ccc
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3
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cpp
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ccn
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ccp
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2
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cnn
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cpn
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ppp
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1
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1
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nnn
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0
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Criterion: Manipulative skills
Indications of manipulative ability are the amount of assistance required
in assembling apparatus, the orderliness of carrying out the procedures,
the ability to follow the instructions accurately and adherence to safe
working practices.
| Level |
Carrying out techniques safely |
Following a variety of instructions |
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| Complete |
Is competent and methodical in the use of techniques
and the equipment and pays attention to safety issues |
Follows the instructions accurately, adapting to new
circumstances (seeking assistance when required) |
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| Partial |
Requires assistance in the use of routine
techniques. Works in a safe manner with occasional prompting |
Follows the instructions but requires assistance |
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| Not at all |
Does not carry out the techniques or
misuses the equipment showing no regard for safety |
Does not follow the instructions or requires constant supervisions. |
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Level awarded
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cc
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3
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cp
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2
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cn
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pp
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1
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nn
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pn
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0
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Criterion: Personal skills (a)
| Levels |
Working within a team (two or more people) |
Recognising the contributions
of others |
Exchanging and integrating ideas |
| Complete |
Collaborates with others, recognising
their needs, in order to complete the task |
Expects, actively seeks and acknowledges
the views of others |
Exchanges ideas with others, integrating
them into the task |
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| Partial |
Requires guidance ot collaborate with
others |
Acknowledges some views |
Exchanges ideas with others but requires
guidance in integrating them into the task |
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| Not at all |
Is unsuccessful when working with others |
Disregards the views of others |
Does not contribute |
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Level awarded
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ccc
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3
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cpp
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ccn
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ccp
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2
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cnn
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cpn
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1
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0
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Criterion: Personal skills (b)
| Levels |
Approaching scientific investigations
with self-motivation and perseverence |
Working in an ethical manner |
Paying attention to environmental impact |
| Complete |
Approaches the investigation with self-motivation
and follows it through to completion |
Pays considerable atention to the authenticity
of the data and information and the approach to materials (living
or non-living) |
Pays considerable attention to the environmental
impact of the investigation. |
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| Partial |
Requires guidance ot collaborate with
others |
Pays some atention to the
authenticity of the data and information and the approach to materials
(living or non-living) |
Pays some attention to the environmental
impact of the investigation. |
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| Not at all |
Lacks perseverence and motivation |
Pays little atention to the authenticity
of the data and information and the approach to materials (living
or non-living) |
Pays little attention to the environmental
impact of the investigation. |
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Level awarded
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ccc
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3
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cpp
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ccn
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ccp
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2
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cnn
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cpn
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ppp
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1
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ppn
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1
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nnn
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0
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