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Aspects |
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LEVEL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Completely |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Partially |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Not at all |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Aspect 1 |
Aspect 2 |
Aspect 3 |
Levels/marks |
Defining the problem and selecting variables |
Controlling variables |
Developing a method for collection of data |
Complete / 2 |
Formulates a focused problem/research question and identifies the relevant variables. |
Designs a method for the effective control of the variables. |
Develops a method that allows for the collection of sufficient relevant data. |
Partial / 1 |
Formulates a problem/research question that is incomplete or identifies only some relevant variables. |
Designs a method that makes some attempt to control the variables. |
Develops a method that allows for the collection of insufficient relevant data. |
Not at all / 0 |
Does not identify a problem/research question and does not identify any relevant variables. |
Designs a method that does not control the variables. |
Develops a method that does not allow for any relevant data to be collected. |
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Aspect 1 |
Aspect 2 |
Aspect 3 |
Levels/marks |
Recording raw data |
Processing raw data |
Presenting processed data |
Complete / 2 |
Records appropriate quantitative and associated qualitative raw data, including units and uncertainties where relevant. |
Processes the quantitative raw data correctly. |
Presents processed data appropriately and, where relevant, includes errors and uncertainties. |
Partial / 1 |
Records appropriate quantitative and associated qualitative raw data, but with some mistakes or omissions. |
Processes quantitative raw data, but with some mistakes and/or omissions. |
Presents processed data appropriately, but with some mistakes and/or omissions. |
Not at all / 0 |
Does not record any appropriate quantitative raw data or raw data is incomprehensible. |
No processing of quantitative raw data is carried out or major mistakes are made in processing. |
Presents processed data inappropriately or incomprehensibly. |
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Aspect 1 |
Aspect 2 |
Aspect 3 |
Levels/marks |
Concluding |
Evaluating
procedure(s) |
Improving the
investigation |
Complete / 2 |
States a conclusion, with justification, based on a reasonable interpretation of the data. |
Evaluates weaknesses and limitations. |
Suggests realistic improvements in respect of identified weaknesses and limitations. |
Partial / 1 |
States a conclusion based on a reasonable interpretation of the data. |
Identifies some weaknesses and limitations, but the evaluation is weak or missing. |
Suggests only superficial improvements. |
Not at all / 0 |
States no conclusion or the conclusion is based on an unreasonable interpretation of the data. |
Identifies irrelevant weaknesses and limitations. |
Suggests unrealistic improvements. |
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Aspect 1 |
Aspect 2 |
Aspect 3 |
Levels/marks |
Following
instructions |
Carrying out
techniques |
Working safely |
Complete / 2 |
Follows instructions accurately, adapting to new circumstances (seeking assistance when required). |
Competent and methodical in the use of a range of techniques and equipment. |
Pays attention to safety issues. |
Partial / 1 |
Follows instructions but requires assistance. |
Usually competent and methodical in the use of a range of techniques and equipment. |
Usually pays attention to safety issues. |
Not at all / 0 |
Rarely follows instructions or requires constant supervision. |
Rarely competent and methodical in the use of a range of techniques and equipment. |
Rarely pays attention to safety issues. |
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Aspect 1 |
Aspect 2 |
Aspect 3 |
Levels/marks |
Self-motivation and
perseverance |
Working within a
team |
Self-reflection |
Complete/2 |
Approaches the project with self-motivation and follows it through to completion. |
Collaborates and communicates in a group situation and integrates the views of others. |
Shows a thorough awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and gives thoughtful consideration to their learning experience. |
Partial/1 |
Completes the project but sometimes lacks self-motivation. |
Exchanges some views but requires guidance to collaborate with others. |
Shows limited awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and gives some consideration to their learning experience. |
Not at all/0 |
Lacks perseverance and motivation. |
Makes little or no attempt to collaborate in a group situation. |
Shows no awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses and gives no consideration to their learning experience. |