SAMPLE 2 - ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Science Standardisation event, 23rd November 2016

CORE SCIENCE : RA1/3/AA/06G

Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria

The learner will: The learner can:

1. Understand how elements combine indifferent ways.

1.1. Distinguish, with reasons, the differencesbetween elements, compounds andmixtures

1.2. Discuss the roles played by elements,compounds and mixtures in a natural orindustrial process

6. Use the scientific process 6.1. Construct a hypothesis relevant toobserved phenomena

6.2. Plan and carry out a scientificinvestigation to test the hypothesis

6.3. Compile a scientific report followingaccepted procedure and in an acceptedformat

SAMPLE 2 – GRADING DESCRIPTORS AND COMPONENTS

Science Standardisation event, 23rd November 2016

GD2 – APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Merit DistinctionThe student, student’s work orperformance:

a. Makes use of relevant Ideas Models

c. With very good levels of Precision Analysis

The student, student’s work orperformance:

a. Makes use of relevant Ideas Models

c. With excellent levels of Precision Analysis

GD7 – QUALITY

Merit DistinctionThe student, student’s work orperformance:c. Taken as a whole, demonstrates avery good response to the demands ofthe brief/assignment.

The student, student’s work orperformance:c. Taken as a whole, demonstrates anexcellent response to the demands ofthe brief/assignment.