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High Distinction
HD > 85%
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Distinction
A > 75%
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Credit
B > 65%
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Pass
C > 50%
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Fail
F < 50%
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Total
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Authentic pedagogical approach
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There is clear documentation for the planning, research and selection of the scientific content and how it would be taught in this context. The learning experiences have been provided so that another teacher could effectivelyuse the strategies in a similar context to teach the content safely.
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There is evidence of the planning, research and selection of the scientific content and how it would be taught in this context. Most learning experiences have been provided so that another teacher could use the strategies in a similar context to teach the content safely.
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There is some indication of planning and research ofthe scientific content and how it would be taught in this context. Some learning experiences are provided that could be implemented by another teacher to teachthe content safely.
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Some indication of planning and research of the scientific content and some attempt to show how it would be taughtby another teacher.
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Limited indication of planning, researching or identifying the correct scientific content. Limited, unsuitable or no attempt made to show how the content would be taught by another teacher.
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/10
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Learning experiences
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There is clear justification provided for the scientific inquiry in the lesson plans. The students’ existing views and misconceptions are identified, monitored, challenged and changed by creative and imaginativelesson plans that also develop deep student understanding of the science concepts.
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There is justification provided for the scientific inquiry in the lesson plans. Student prior knowledge and common misconceptions are identified and challenged by effective lesson plansthat progressively develop student understanding.
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Some reasons are provided for the scientific inquiry in the lesson plans. Some student prior knowledge or misconceptions are identified. The lesson plansbuild on some student prior knowledge or address a misconception.
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Abasic discussion is presented for the scientific inquiry in the lesson plans. Arelevant student misconception is identified. The lesson plans developsome student understanding.
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Scientific inquiry is not evident ordoes not correctly identifywith the science content in the lesson plans. No or irrelevant student misconceptions are identified. The lesson plans do not adequately develop student understanding.
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/10
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Inquiry skills
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Visual evidence in the form of photographsis provided of your successful and purposeful engagement with two science investigations and the results of the experiments. There is clear demonstration of investigative skills, awareness of safety and the correct use of equipment.
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Visual evidence in the form of photographsis provided of you conducting two science investigations and the results of the experiments. There is demonstration of investigative skills, awareness of safety issues and the use of equipment.
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Visual evidence in the form of photographs is provided of you conductingtwo science investigations.There is some demonstration of inquiry skills, safe handling of equipment and the results of the investigations.
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Visual evidence is provided that demonstrates that you have engaged with the science concept by experimenting in the lesson plans.
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Limited visual evidence to demonstrate that you have attempted an activity.
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/10
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Science as a human endeavour and general capabilities
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The resourcesand strategies very successfully supportand promote the further development of critical and creative thinking, scientific literacy, ICT capability and the effective demonstration of Science as a Human Endeavour.
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The resources and strategies successfully support critical and creative thinking, scientific literacy, ICT capability and the effective demonstration of Science as a Human Endeavour.
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The resources and strategies support critical and creative thinking, scientific literacy, ICT capability and the demonstration of Science as a Human Endeavour.
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The resources and strategies provide support forsome of the selected General Capabilities and Science as a Human Endeavour.
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Inadequate resources and strategies to support the selected General Capabilitiesor Science as a Human Endeavour.
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/10
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Presentation, photographs, results and referencing
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Excellent communication
· Spelling
· Grammar
· Punctuation
· APA style references
Excellent presentation
· Very cohesive and concise
· Interesting context
· Highly creative and original
· Excellent photographs and results
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Very good communication
· Spelling
· Grammar
· Punctuation
· APA style references
Very good presentation
· Cohesive and concise
· Clear context
· Creative and original
· Clear photographs and results
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Good communication
· Spelling
· Grammar
· Punctuation
· APA style references
Good presentation
· Mostly cohesive and concise
· Relevantcontext
· Creative at times
· Relevant photographs and results
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Satisfactory communication
· Spelling
· Grammar
· Punctuation
· APA style references
Satisfactory presentation
· Some cohesion evident
· A context is provided
· Some originality
· Adequate photographs and results
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Lapses in communication
· Spelling
· Grammar
· Punctuation
· APA style references
Poor presentation
· Lack of cohesion
· Lack of detail or context
· Lack of originality
· Inadequate photographs and results
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/10
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HD > 42.5/50
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A > 37.5/50
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B > 32.5/50
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C > 25/50
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F < 25/50
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/50
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