The type of achievement you will reach is decided by the way you answer each question. From your answers the assessor will assess your understanding of the topics of the achievement standard.
This involves:
a statement of purpose arising from a scientific context
developing a method that describes:
ranges for key variables
how key variables are measured including units
the management of some other (control) variables
the collection of raw data
collecting raw data consistent with the method
recording and processing raw data relevant to the purpose
interpreting the processed data to draw a conclusion related to the purpose of the investigation
describing the Earth and Space Science related to the investigation
reporting on the investigation.
Your teacher will show you how to keep a logbook. This may be kept on a computer. Your teacher may ask to see your logbook during the investigation and it should be handed in with your final report.
Carry out an in-depth practical Earth and Space Science investigation.
This involves
confirming the original method or refining the method to increase the validity and reliability of collected data by the:
development of valid ranges (at least 4 values for the independent variable) for the key variables
valid measurement of key variables
valid management of other variables
reliable collection of raw data
interpreting the processed data to draw a valid conclusion related to the purpose of the investigation
explaining the Earth and Space Science related to the investigation.
Carry out a comprehensive practical Earth and Space Science investigation.
This involves:
explaining how the method allowed for reliable data to be collected
explaining in detail the Earth and Space Science related to the investigation by linking the results, interpretation and conclusion to the relevant science.