Science inquiry skills Formulates a testable hypothesis that links dependent and independent variables. Plans investigations to identify and control some variables. Briefly outlines the experimental method and collects data. Processes and presents data using basic tables and graphs. Makes general suggestions for improving the experimental method used. Describes trends in data and draws simple conclusions that may not be linked back to the hypothesis. Communicates information and concepts, without detail, using some correct terminology and appropriate conventions. Understanding and applying concepts Incorrectly applies physics principles and models to explain simple systems and processes. Presents diagrams which are incomplete or incorrect. Presents statements of ideas with limited development of an argument and little use of evidence. Inconsistently recalls facts and includes some irrelevant or confused information. Inconsistently applies principles to familiar contexts. Performs simple calculations with errors and omissions. Provides working out which is confused and lacks the use of appropriate units and significant figures. Science inquiry skills D Identifies one or more relevant variables without making links between them. Plans investigations which identify a limited number of controlled variables. Does not distinguish between the dependent, independent and controlled variables. Presents a plan of experimental method which lacks detail. Presents data that is unclear, insufficient and lacks appropriate processing. Provides trivial or irrelevant suggestions for improving the validity and reliability of data. Identifies trends in data incorrectly or overlooks trends. Offers simple conclusions that are not supported by data or are not related to the hypothesis. Communicates information with frequent errors using everyday language and lacking appropriate conventions. Does not meet the requirements of a D grade and/or has completed insufficient assessment tasks to be E assigned a higher grade. Appendix 2 – Glossary This glossary is provided to enable a common understanding of the key terms in this syllabus. Absolute uncertainty Estimate of the dispersion of the measurement result; the range of values around the measurement result that is most likely to include the true value. Accuracy The extent to which a measurement result represents the quantity it purports to measure; an accurate measurement result includes an estimate of the true value and an estimate of the uncertainty.
Science inquiry skills Formulates a testable hypothesis that links dependent and independent variables. Plans investigations to identify and control some variables. Briefly outlines the experimental method and collects data. Processes and presents data using basic tables and graphs. Makes general suggestions for improving the experimental method used. Describes trends in data and draws simple conclusions that may not be linked back to the hypothesis. Communicates information and concepts, without detail, using some correct terminology and appropriate conventions. D Understanding and applying concepts Incorrectly applies physics principles and models to explain simple systems and processes. Presents diagrams which are incomplete or incorrect. Presents statements of ideas with limited development of an argument and little use of evidence. Inconsistently recalls facts and includes some irrelevant or confused information. Inconsistently applies principles to familiar contexts. Performs simple calculations with errors and omissions. Provides working out which is confused and lacks the use of appropriate units and significant figures. Science inquiry skills Identifies one or more relevant variables without making links between them. Plans investigations which identify a limited number of controlled variables. Does not distinguish between the dependent, independent and controlled variables. Presents a plan of experimental method which lacks detail. Presents data that is unclear, insufficient and lacks appropriate processing. Provides trivial or irrelevant suggestions for improving the validity and reliability of data. Identifies trends in data incorrectly or overlooks trends. Offers simple conclusions that are not supported by data or are not related to the hypothesis. Communicates information with frequent errors using everyday language and lacking appropriate conventions. E Does not meet the requirements of a D grade and/or has completed insufficient assessment tasks to be assigned a higher grade. Appendix 2 – Glossary This glossary is provided to enable a common understanding of the key terms in this syllabus. Absolute uncertainty Estimate of the dispersion of the measurement result; the range of values around the measurement result that is most likely to include the true value. Accuracy The extent to which a measurement result represents the quantity it purports to measure; an accurate measurement result includes an estimate of the true value and an estimate of the uncertainty.
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