INVESTIGATION REPORT MARKING CRITERIA

SECTION DETAILS MARK

Presentation Pages are stapled
Title page to include:
Title of the investigation
Name(s) of the student(s) involved
Date
Pages are numbered
Clear headings for each section of the report
Spelling and Vocabulary
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Introduction Specifies the aim of the project
Summarises the findings of the research
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Hypothesis States the theory of what may happen AND why it may happen
States the theory of what may happen OR why it may happen ONLY
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Materials/
Equipment
All materials/equipment required are listed
OR some materials/equipment required are listed
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Variables Four or more Controlled Variables are identified; OR
Three Controlled Variables are identified; OR
Two Controlled Variables are identified; OR
One Controlled Variable is identified.
The Independent Variable is identified;
The Dependent Variable is identified; and
The Control is identified.
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Method Steps are numbered
Steps follow a logical sequence
At least six steps are included
OR 1 mark for each step included less than six
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Results Detailed notes of observations made during the investigation
OR satisfactory notes made
OR basic notes made

Table: heading; column headings; evidence of replication; and average
OR one mark each for <4 of the above.

Provide one of: a graph; a photograph; or a diagram of the result

Graph: title, labeled horizontal and vertical axis; units; key/legend; and is
accurate
One mark each for <5 of the above

Photograph: title; clearly shows results; is at least 100mm x 100mm; clearly
labeled; and, brief notes explaining what is being observed
One mark each for <5 of the above

Diagram: title; is in pencil; is at least 100mm x 100mm; clearly labeled; and,
brief notes explaining what is being observed
One mark each for <5 of the above
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Discussion Explains observations made during the investigation

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Identifies a problem in the investigation AND how it was managed
OR identifies one of the points above

Lists three improvements in experimental design to improve accuracy
OR lists two improvements
OR listed one improvement

Identifies a relationship between the variables AND a trend in the data
OR identifies one of the points above

Identifies how this investigation relates to the real world AND identifies a
future area of interest to investigate related to this investigation
OR identifies one of the points above
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Conclusion A concluding statement that: relates to the aim; explains whether the
purpose of the investigation was achieved; states if the hypothesis is correct;
and has a detailed explanation of reasons for the results
OR one mark each for <4 of the points above
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