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Teacher’s notes

Teacher assessment criteriaiteriaEvaluating evidence Communication

3 points CompetentCovers some questions on the validity checklist Occasionally answers each question in terms of how the experiment was done Gives an overall conclusion with an argument to support it

5 points ExpertClear, logical organised, allowing the audience to follow the reasoning.Fluent use of scientific termsUse of a good graphic such as a table, or data that enhances the oral explanation

3 points CompetentGenerally clear and well organised. A few minor points may be confusingGenerally careful use of scientific termsUse of visual material, but which does not enhance the oral presentation

1 point DevelopingAudience can follow presentation with effort. Some arguments are not clear. Organisation is lacking.Limited use of scientific termsNo visual material that enhances the oral presentation

1 point DevelopingCovers one or two questions on the validity checklist Answers the question, but without referring to how the experiment was done Gives an overall conclusion, but without a good argument

Peer assessment form

Group Evaluating evidence

Communic-ation

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Level Evaluating evidence Communication

Expert (5 points)

Covers 5 or more points on the checklist ■Everything they say makes sense■Uses a table or graph

Competent(3 points)

Covers 3 or more points ■Uses scientific terms■Gives reasons

Developing (1 point) Covers 1 or more points ■Says how valid the claims are