creativity curiosity presentation 0 marks Does not reach the standard of the descriptors above Exploration Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Topic and Research Question Background Information Methodology Safety, Ethical & Environmental Issues 5-6 marks Topic is identified. Relevant and fully focused research question is clearly described. Background information is entirely appropriate and relevant and enhances the understanding of the context of the investigation. Methodology is highly appropriate to address the research question because it takes into consideration all, or nearly all, of the significant factors that may influence the relevance, reliability and sufficiency of the collected data. The report shows evidence of full awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the methodology of the investigation.* 3-4 marks is identified. Relevant but not research question is described. Background information is mainly appropriate and relevant and aids the understanding of the context of the investigation. Methodology is mainly appropriate to address the research question but has limitations since it takes into consideration only some of the significant factors that may influence the relevance, reliability and sufficiency of the collected data. The report shows evidence of some awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the methodology of the investigation.* 1-2 marks Topic is identified. Research question of some relevance is stated but it is not focused. The background information is superficial or of limited relevance and does not aid the understanding of the context of the investigation. The methodology of the investigation is only appropriate to address the research question to a very limited The report shows evidence of limited awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the
extent since it takes into consideration few of the significant factors that may influence the relevance, reliability and sufficiency of the collected data. methodology of the investigation*. 0 The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. Analysis Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Raw Data Data Processing Measurement Uncertainty Interpretation of Data 5-6 marks Sufficient relevant quantitative and qualitative raw data that could support a detailed and valid conclusion to the research question. Appropriate and sufficient data processing is carried out with the accuracy required to enable a conclusion to the research question to be drawn that is fully consistent with the experimental data. Evidence of full and appropriate consideration of the impact of measurement uncertainty on the analysis. Processed data is correctly interpreted so that a completely valid and detailed conclusion to the research question can be deduced. 3-4 Relevant but incomplete quantitative and qualitative raw data that could support a simple or partially valid conclusion to the research question. Appropriate and sufficient data processing is carried out that could lead to a broadly valid conclusion but there are significant inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the processing. Evidence of some consideration of the impact of measurement uncertainty on the analysis. Processed data is interpreted so that a broadly valid but incomplete or limited conclusion to the research question can be deduced. 1-2 marks Insufficient relevant raw data to support a valid conclusion to Some basic data processing is carried out but is either too inaccurate or too insufficient to Evidence of little consideration of the impact of measurement Processed data is incorrectly or insufficiently interpreted so that the conclusion is
the research question. lead to a valid conclusion. uncertainty on the analysis. invalid or very incomplete. 0 marks The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. Evaluation Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Conclusion and Research Question Conclusion and Scientific Context Strengths and Weaknesses Improvement and Extension 5-6 marks Detailed conclusion is described and justified which is entirely relevant to the research question and fully supported by the data presented. Background information is entirely appropriate and relevant and enhances the understanding of the context of the investigation. Strengths and weaknesses of the investigation, such as limitations of the data and sources of are discussed and provide evidence of a clear understanding of the methodological issues* involved in establishing the conclusion. Discussed realistic and relevant suggestions for the improvement and extension of the investigation. 3-4 marks Conclusion is described which is relevant to the research question and supported by the data presented. Conclusion is described makes some relevant comparison to the accepted scientific context. Strengths and weaknesses of the investigation, such as limitations of the data and sources of error, are described and provide evidence of some awareness of the methodological issues* involved in establishing the conclusion. Described some realistic and relevant suggestions for the improvement and extension of the investigation. 1-2 marks Conclusion is outlined which is not relevant to the research question or is not supported by the data presented. Conclusion makes superficial comparison to the accepted scientific context. Strengths and weaknesses of the investigation, such as limitations of the data and sources of error, are outlined but are restricted to an account of the Outlined very few realistic and relevant suggestions for the improvement and extension of the investigation.
practical or procedural issues faced. 0 marks The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below. Aspect 1 Aspect 2 Aspect 3 Aspect 4 Presentation (Holistic) Structure Relevance and Concision Terminology 3-4 marks Presentation of the investigation is clear. Any errors do not hamper understanding of the focus, process and outcomes. Well structured and clear: the necessary information on focus, process and outcomes is present and presented in a coherent way. Relevant and concise thereby facilitating a understanding of the focus, process and outcomes of the investigation. Use of subject specific terminology and conventions is appropriate and correct. Any errors do not hamper understanding. 1-2 marks Presentation of the investigation is unclear, making it difficult to understand the process and outcomes. Not well structured and is unclear: the necessary information on focus, process and outcomes is missing or is presented in an incoherent or disorganized way. Understanding of the focus, process and outcomes of the investigation is obscured by the presence of inappropriate or irrelevant information. Many errors in the use of subject specific terminology and conventions*. 0 marks The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.