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Title of Experiment: Title should reflect experiment: shows the relationship between I.V. and D.V.

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Self Assessment

Criterion A(CXT) B (PLA) C (RAC) D (DEV) E (APP) F(COM) Total

Maximum possible achievement level 6 6 6 6 3 3 30

Achievement level awarded

Comments:

Teacher Assessment

Criterion A(CXT) B (PLA) C (RAC) D (DEV) E (APP) F(COM) Total

Maximum possible achievement level 6 6 6 6 3 3 30

Achievement level awarded

Comments:

CTX = 6pts
1. AIM/RESEARCH QUESTION
(CTX: Aspect 1) “States a relevant, coherent and focused research question. The topic of the investigation is
identified and a relevant and fully focused research question is clearly described”

2. THEORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION
(CTX: Aspect 2) “Discusses a relevant environmental issue (either local or global) that provides the context
for the research question”
(CTX: Aspect 3) “Explains the connections between the environmental issue (either local or global) and the
research question.”

3. HYPOTHESIS
Formulate a hypothesis to predict the outcome of the experiment and explain it using logical scientific reasoning.
This is the prediction for the outcome of the experiment
States the relationship of independent and dependent variable
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PLA= 6pts

4. VARIABLES
(PLA: Aspect 1) “Designs a repeatable* method appropriate to the research question that allows for the
collection of sufficient relevant data”

Independent Variable How will it be manipulated How will the IV be controlled

(manipulated/changing factor)

Dependent Variable How will it be measured (method) How will it be measured in a

(What will be measured) consistent, controlled manner

Controlled Variable How will it be controlled How would this variable affect the
(external variables that need to be data if NOT controlled
kept constant in each trial)

5. MATERIALS/APPARATUS AND DIAGRAM

List apparatus and materials you intend to use. Draw a labeled diagram to show how you will set up your
apparatus.

6. METHOD
(PLA: Aspect 1) “Designs a repeatable* method appropriate to the research question that allows for
the collection of sufficient relevant data”….5x5 ( 5 trials, 5 replicates EX: 5 different salinity levels and 5
set-ups)

(PLA: Aspect 2) “Justifies the choice of sampling strategy used”

(PLA: Aspect 3) “Describes the risk assessment and ethical considerations where applicable” Make
sure you make a statement

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RAC = 6 pts

7. DATA COLLECTION
(RAC: Aspect 1) “Constructs diagrams, charts or graphs of all relevant quantitative and/or qualitative
data appropriately” (appropriately: titles, numbered, a brief description under graph)

8. DATA PROCESSING
(RAC: Aspect 1) “Constructs diagrams, charts or graphs of all relevant quantitative and/or qualitative data
appropriately”

(RAC: Aspect 2) “Analyses the data correctly and completely so that all relevant patterns are displayed”

9. ANALYSIS
(RAC: Aspect 2) “Constructs diagrams, charts or graphs of all relevant quantitative and/or qualitative data
appropriately”
(RAC: Aspect 3) “Interprets trends, patterns or relationships in the data, so that a valid conclusion to the
research question is deduced.”

10. CONCLUSION
(RAC: Aspect 3) “Interprets trends, patterns or relationships in the data, so that a valid conclusion to the
research question is deduced.”

Trend identified in data Conclusion the trend leads to Data (numbers from graph)
to support conclusion

DEV= 6pts

11. EVALUATION
(DEV: Aspect 1) “Evaluates the conclusion in the context of the environmental issue”

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(DEV: Aspect 2) “Discusses strengths, weaknesses and limitations within the method used”

Strengths How did it assist your lab to get good 12. IMPROVEMENTS
results? (DEV: Aspect 3)
“Suggests
modifications
addressing one or more
significant weaknesses
with large effect and
further areas of
research.

Weakness/Limitation How did it affect your lab to 13. IMPROVEMENTS

get poor results? (DEV: Aspect 3) “Suggests
modifications addressing one or
more significant weaknesses
with large effect and further
areas of research.

APP=3pts
14. APPLICATION
(APP: Aspect 1) “Justifies one potential application and/or solution to the environmental issue that
has been discussed in the context, based on the findings of the study”

(APP: Aspect 2) “Evaluates relevant strengths, weaknesses and limitations of this solution.

COM = 3pts
15. COMMUNICATION
(COM: Aspect 1) “The report is well-structured and well-organized.”
(COM: Aspect 2) “The report makes consistent use of appropriate terminology and is concise.”
(COM: Aspect 3) “The report is logical and coherent.”