Evaluates the conclusion in the Describes some strengths, Suggests modifications and 3-4 context of the environmental issue weaknesses and limitations within further areas of research. but there are omissions the method used Suggests modifications Discusses strengths, the conclusion in the addressing one or more significant Evaluates 5-6 weaknesses and limitations within context of the environmental issue weaknesses with large effect and the method used further areas of research. Application (APP) Aspect Mark Application Strengths, Weaknesses & Limitations 0 The report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below student’s States one potential application and/or solution to Describes some strengths, weaknesses and 1 the environmental issue that has been discussed limitations of this solution. in the context Describes one potential application and/or solution to the environmental issue that has been Evaluates some relevant strengths, weaknesses 2 discussed in the context, based on the findings of and limitations of this solution. the study, but the justification is weak or missing Justifies one potential application and/or solution to the environmental issue that has been Evaluates relevant strengths, weaknesses and 3 discussed in the context, based on the findings of limitations of this solution. the study Communication (COM) Aspect Mark Organization Terminology Content 0 The report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below student’s The report makes limited use of The investigation has limited The presentation of the report 1 appropriate terminology and it is structure and organization. limits the reader’s understanding. not concise.
3-4 Evaluates the conclusion in the context of the environmental issue but there are omissions Describes some strengths, weaknesses and limitations within the method used Suggests modifications and further areas of research. 5-6 Evaluates the conclusion in the context of the environmental issue Discusses strengths, weaknesses and limitations within the method used Suggests modifications addressing one or more significant weaknesses with large effect and further areas of research. Application (APP) Mark Aspect Application Strengths, Weaknesses & Limitations 0 The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below 1 States one potential application and/or solution to the environmental issue that has been discussed in the context Describes some strengths, weaknesses and limitations of this solution. 2 Describes one potential application and/or solution to the environmental issue that has been discussed in the context, based on the findings of the study, but the justification is weak or missing Evaluates some relevant strengths, weaknesses and limitations of this solution. 3 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 Evaluates relevant strengths, weaknesses and limitations of this solution. Communication (COM) Mark Aspect Organization Terminology Content 0 The student’s report does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below 1 The investigation has limited structure and organization. The report makes limited use of appropriate terminology and it is not concise. The presentation of the report limits the reader’s understanding.
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