Criteria D

Criterion D: Reflecting on the impacts of science

Maximum: 8

At the end of year 5, students should be able to:

i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. discuss and evaluate the various implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue

iii. apply scientific language effectively

iv. document the work of others and sources of information used.

Achievement level and Level descriptor

0

The student does not reach a standard identified by any of the descriptors below.

1–2

The student is able to:

i. outline the ways in which science is used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. outline the implications of using science to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor

iii. apply scientific language to communicate understanding but does so with limited success

iv. document sources, with limited success.

3–4

The student is able to:

i. summarize the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. describe the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor

iii. sometimes apply scientific language to communicate understanding

iv. sometimes document sources correctly.

5–6

The student is able to:

i. describe the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. discuss the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor

iii. usually apply scientific language to communicate understanding clearly and precisely

iv. usually document sources correctly.

7–8

The student is able to:

i. explain the ways in which science is applied and used to address a specific problem or issue

ii. discuss and evaluate the implications of using science and its application to solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with a factor

iii. consistently apply scientific language to communicate understanding

clearly and precisely

iv. document sources completely.