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VCE Chemistry: Performance descriptors CHEMISTRY SCHOOL-ASSESSED COURSEWORK Performance descriptors Unit 4 Outcome 3 Design and undertake a practical investigation related to energy and/or food, and present methodologies, findings and conclusions in a scientific poster. DESCRIPTOR: typical performance in each range Very low Low Medium High Very high Some attempt at formulation of an investigable question with very limited outline of investigation design. Mostly appropriate formulation of an investigable question with limited outline of investigation design. Appropriate formulation of an investigable question with sound investigation design. Accurate formulation of an investigable question with well constructed investigation design. Highly proficient formulation of an investigable question with sophisticated investigation design. Very limited understanding of the investigation with very limited explanation of its context, purpose, methodology and significance. Limited understanding of the investigation with some explanation of its context, purpose, methodology and significance. Sound understanding of the investigation with satisfactory explanation of its context, purpose, methodology and significance. Thorough understanding of the investigation with detailed explanation of its context, purpose, methodology and significance. Insightful understanding of the investigation with sophisticated explanation of its context, purpose, methodology and significance. Some attempt at collection and use of qualitative and quantitative data to draw some conclusions. Some appropriate collection, selection and use of qualitative and quantitative data to draw relevant conclusions. Sufficient collection, selection and use of qualitative and quantitative data to draw justified conclusions. Purposeful collection, selection and use of qualitative and quantitative data to draw valid conclusions. Highly proficient collection, selection and use of qualitative and quantitative data to draw valid conclusions. Limited presentation of investigation results to illustrate trends, patterns and relationships with limited identification of investigation limitations. Some presentation of investigation results in an appropriate format to illustrate relevant trends, patterns and relationships with some identification of investigation limitations. Appropriate presentation of investigation results in an appropriate format to illustrate relevant trends, patterns and relationships with sound identification of investigation limitations and sources of error. Accurate presentation of investigation results in an appropriate format to illustrate relevant trends, patterns and relationships with detailed identification of investigation limitations and sources of error. Highly proficient presentation of investigation results in an appropriate format to illustrate relevant trends, patterns and relationships with insightful identification of investigation limitations and sources of
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