Section of the Report

Requirements/Indicators

Performance Standards

Deconstruction and Design

As specified on page 1 of task sheet.

IAE1

Introduction

Relevant Information presented that relates specifically to the practical being investigated.

Includes the aim of the investigation, the hypothesis (which clearly links the independent and dependent variables) and the variables (independent, dependent, controlled (why and how) and factors that might not be able to be controlled (and why not)

KA2/ IAE1

Safety

Identifies the potential hazards associated with this experiment and determines the level of risk e.g. using a hazard risk matrix (see image below)

Describes how the risk will be managed by considering both prevention (how will the likelihood of the hazard occurring be minimised) and treatment (what action will be taken if the hazard occurs)

IAE1

Materials

Lists all materials used in the experiment.

IAE1

Method

Detailed description of what was done in the experiment, including how the independent variable was changed and how the dependent variable was measured.

Include a labelled diagram of the experimental set-up

IAE1

Results

Table has the correct format

Data is represented in an appropriate manner- all data is shown

Significant figures are correct

IAE2

Analysis

Graphs are drawn appropriately- axis are labelled, appropriate scale used, title, size, correct format.

Appropriate variables are plotted on graphs as necessary, to determine the mathematical relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Trends are identified and are related to relevant physics concepts.

IAE3

KA2

Evaluation

Identifies evidence for, and causes of, uncertainty in the results including sources of:

wrandom errors

wsystematic errors

wuncontrolled factors.

Describes the effect of these errors on the data. Where applicable, describes how the procedure reduced the incidence and/or effect of these errors.

Evaluates the reliability, accuracy, and validity of results, by discussing factors including:

wsamplesize

wprecision

wresolution of equipment

wrandom error

wsystematic error

wfactors that cannot be controlled.

IAE4

Conclusion

Use evidence and scientific understanding to make and justify a conclusion, including stating whether your hypothesis was supported or not. Discuss any limitations of your conclusion.

IAE3

Communication

Use of appropriate terms, representation and conventions

KA4

Reference List

Harvard Referencing Used

Sources correctly cited.

Bibliography provided

KA4

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Investigation, Analysis, and Evaluation

Knowledge and Application

A

Critically deconstructs a problem and designs a logical, coherent, and detailed physics investigation.

Obtains, records, and represents data, using appropriate conventions and formats accurately and highly effectively.

Systematically analyses and interprets data and evidence to formulate logical conclusions with detailed justification.

Critically and logically evaluates procedures and their effect on data.

Demonstrates deep and broad knowledge and understanding of a range of physics concepts.

Applies physics concepts highly effectively in new and familiar contexts.

Critically explores and understands in depth the interaction between science and society.

Communicates knowledge and understanding of physics coherently, with highly effective use of appropriate terms, conventions, and representations.

B

Logically deconstructs a problem and designs a well-considered and clear physics investigation.

Obtains, records, and represents data, using appropriate conventions and formats mostly accurately and effectively.

Logically analyses and interprets data and evidence to formulate suitable conclusions with reasonable justification.

Logically evaluates procedures and their effect on data.

Demonstrates some depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of a range of physics concepts.

Applies physics concepts mostly effectively in new and familiar contexts.

Logically explores and understands in some depth the interaction between science and society.

Communicates knowledge and understanding of physics mostly coherently, with effective use of appropriate terms, conventions, and representations.

C

Deconstructs a problem and designs a considered and generally clear physics investigation.

Obtains, records, and represents data, using generally appropriate conventions and formats with some errors but generally accurately and effectively.

Undertakes some analysis and interpretation of data and evidence to formulate generally appropriate conclusions with some justification.

Evaluates procedures and some of their effect on data.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a general range of physics concepts.

Applies physics concepts generally effectively in new or familiar contexts.

Explores and understands aspects of the interaction between science and society.

Communicates knowledge and understanding of physics generally effectively, using some appropriate terms, conventions, and representations.

D

Prepares a basic deconstruction of a problem and an outline of a physics investigation.

Obtains, records, and represents data, using conventions and formats inconsistently, with occasional accuracy and effectiveness.

Describes data and undertakes some basic interpretation to formulate a basic conclusion.

Attempts to evaluate procedures or suggest an effect on data.

Demonstrates some basic knowledge and partial understanding of physics concepts.

Applies some physics concepts in familiar contexts.

Partially explores and recognises aspects of the interaction between science and society.

Communicates basic physics information, using some appropriate terms, conventions, and/or representations.

E

Attempts a simple deconstruction of a problem and a procedure for a physics investigation.

Attempts to record and represent some data, with limited accuracy or effectiveness.

Attempts to describe results and/or interpret data to formulate a basic conclusion.

Acknowledges that procedures affect data.

Demonstrates limited recognition and awareness of physics concepts.

Attempts to apply physics concepts in familiar contexts.

Attempts to explore and identify an aspect of the interaction between science and society.

Attempts to communicate information about physics.