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Task: Research the definitions of energy, power and work. Identify forms of energy, by providing common examples Maximum possible mark Allocated mark Documents definitions of energy, power and work accurate detailed definitions and correct use of terminology minor/small errors or some details missing in each definition, uses terminology correctly to define each term terminology incorrect and/or critical information missing 5–6 3–4 1–2 /6 For each form of energy, with two examples or uses of the form of energy accurate identification of energy type and correct descriptions of two common examples, using appropriate terminology correct terminology in identifying energy type but has minor errors in some descriptions of the examples energy type defined in general with minor errors in some descriptions of the examples incorrect use of terminology to identify and describe examples of the energy (x2 examples) 7–8 5–6 3–4 1–2 /16 appropriate reference list limited or no reference list provided 2 0–1 /2 Total /24 Some suggested references: Engineering fundamentals: an introduction to engineering / Saeed Moaveni. Moaveni, Saeed. Toronto: Thomson, 2005. 0-534-42459-7 Engineering Mechanics: an introduction to statics, dynamics and strength of materials / Val Ivanoff. McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 1996. 0074702394, 9780074702390 Engineering studies: the definitive guide. Volume 1, the preliminary course / Paul L. Copeland. Copeland, Paul L. Allawah, N.S.W.: Anno Domini, 2000. Engineering studies: the definitive guide. Volume 2, the HSC course / Paul L. Copeland. Copeland, Paul L. Allawah, N.S.W.: Anno Domini, 2001. 0-9578770-0-5 Sample assessment task Engineering Studies – General Year 11 Task 5 — Unit 1
ongoing evaluation techniques: diary, journal or portfolio notes and use of photography to record ongoing progress/decision changes made to the product. What needs to be submitted for assessment Due dates Stages of production (teacher observation) Production stage photos/daily work log for making process Completed product Marking key for sample assessment Task 6 — Unit 1 Production of proposed project one Maximum possible mark Allocated mark Contents and records in work log/time sheet correct ongoing records of workshop practices inconsistent records of work practices 2 1 /2 Completed marking out of material/s as required from plan and cut parts to required shapes using appropriate tools marking out completed correctly, all parts correct size and square marking out completed, parts correct size marking out completed with corrections, parts correct size marking out required correction, adjusted parts re-sized marking out required correction, replacement cut 5 4 3 2 1 /5 Completed assembly/fitting of product parts all and joints assembled, even and square fit all parts and joints assembled, minor corrected unevenness all parts and joints assembled, minor shape unevenness all parts and joints assembled, but some required second attempt, some poor fit parts fitted, joints show poor fit, and some require additional material for second attempt 9–10 7–8 5–6 3–4 1–2 /10 Completed product and ongoing record of production correctly assembled/fitted product, presented as per design proposal; detailed record of production clearly showing each stage of the process correctly assembled/fitted product, easily identified from the design proposal; well explained stages of the process in the record of production completed product, appearance shows minor detail flaws; limited record of production assembled, but poorly fitting appearance and production notes show a deviation from the design and production plan 7–8 5–6 3–4 1–2 /8 Completed functioning product completed functioning product inconsistent functioning product requiring adjustments production causes a non-functioning product 4–5 2–3 0–1 /5 Total /30