Investigation 2: Moderator comments Personal Exploration Analysis Evaluation Total n t x/6 x/6 x/6 x/4 x/24 x/2 2 5 6 5 3 21 Personal engagement Mark Descriptor The justification given for choosing the research question and/or the topic under investigation demonstrates personal significance, interest or curiosity. 2 2 There is evidence of personal input and initiative in the designing, implementation or presentation of the investigation. 2 comment Moderator’s award Though there is only a little indication of personal significance, there is 2 clear evidence of personal input during the design and implementation. Exploration Mark Descriptor The topic of the investigation is identified and a relevant but not fully focused research question is described. 4 3–4 The report shows evidence of some awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the methodology of the investigation*. 4
Investigation 2: Moderator comments Personal t x/2 Exploration x/6 Analysis x/6 Evaluation x/6 n x/4 Total x/24 2 5 6 5 3 21 Personal engagement Mark Descriptor 2 The justification given for choosing the research question and/or the topic under investigation demonstrates personal significance, interest or curiosity. 2 There is evidence of personal input and initiative in the designing, implementation or presentation of the investigation. 2 award 2 Moderator’s comment Though there is only a little indication of personal significance, there is clear evidence of personal input during the design and implementation. Exploration Mark Descriptor 3–4 The topic of the investigation is identified and a relevant but not fully focused research question is described. 4 The report shows evidence of some awareness of the significant safety, ethical or environmental issues that are relevant to the methodology of the investigation*. 4