grade 12 research task geography assessment rubric · 2012-01-08 · 1 grade 12 research task...

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Grade 12 Research Task Geography Assessment Rubric

Project

Component

Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor

Introduction

Outline of research has

been well

communicated.

Focus question or

hypothesis has been

clarified.

Aims have been clearly

stated.

A locational analysis

(map)and

contextualisation of the

research (background

history of the area or

topic) has been

explained.

The factors for

investigation have been

isolated and stated.

The appropriate

sequence of the enquiry

and the validity of the

investigation have been

justified.

Brief outline of

research has been

communicated. Focus

questions or

hypothesis has been

clarified.

Aims have been

stated.

Location and

background history of

research are

mentioned.

Some factors for

investigation have

been isolated and

stated.

The sequence of the

enquiry is outlined

and some justification

of the validity of

research is given

A brief outline of

research has been

stated. Focus question

or hypothesis is not

clear.

Aims not clearly stated.

Some attempt has been

made to isolated one or

two factors for

investigation. Real

purpose of research not

fully understood. Very

little contextual and

locational information

given.

Introduction of poor

quality, irrelevant to

research. Focus

questions or

hypothesis not

present. No aims

mentioned.

No locational

information given.

No factors stated

nor sequence of

enquiry stated.

(15) 12-15 9-11 6-8 0-5

Review of

Literature

A short, detailed review

of material relating to

the topic has been

discussed. Review

reflects a fair

perspective on the

topic. Two to three

sources are used and

filed in the appendix.

Language used is of a

high standard.

A sound review of

material relating to

the topic has been

discussed. Review

reflects a generally

fair perspective on the

topic. One or two

sources are used and

filed in the appendix.

A review of material

relating to the topic has

been discussed. Little

analysis of material.

Some of the material

provided is irrelevant.

Evidence of sources not

found in the appendix.

Review of material

is not sufficiently

detailed and in

many instances is

irrelevant.

Information does

not relate to the

enquiry or research.

Evidence of sources

not found in the

appendix.

(5) 4-5 3 2 1

Method

Method has been

clearly outlined in a

concise and accurate

way.

Data collected is

relevant and the

method used to collect

information is

appropriate and valid.

Any

problems/limitations of

data collection have

been explained. The

sample size is large

enough to collate

meaningful information

Method has been

clearly outlined.

Data collected is

mostly relevant and

the method used to

collect information is

appropriate and valid.

Any

problems/limitations

of data collection

have been explained.

The sample size is

small, but justification

is given and evidence

of data collection is

found in the appendix.

Method has been

outlined, although

errors are present.

Data collected not

always relevant and the

method used to collect

information is not

suitable.

Problems/limitations of

data collection have

been mentioned.

Sampling is too limited

to provide meaningful

information and little

evidence of data

collection is found in the

No method.

Data collected is

irrelevant and the

method used to

collect information

is inappropriate. No

problems/limitations

of data collection

have been

mentioned. The data

is largely unsorted

and no clear record

is provided in the

appendix.

2

and evidence of data

collection is found in

the appendix.

appendix.

(20) 16-20 12-15 8-11 0-8

Processing of

Findings

Data presentation

Results have been

accurately collected

and recorded.

Results have been

clearly and accurately

represented.

Presentation of results

is appropriate to type

of info/data. Correct

headings/labels have

been provided. A

variety and range of

data presentation

techniques have been

used.

Analysis of data

Discussion is well

planned and carefully

structured. Results

have been discussed

and figures individually

referred to. Reference

has been made to

literature. Analysis of

the factors of research

is sufficiently detailed

and reflects insight.

Cross-referencing is of

a high standard.

Data presentation

Results have been

collected and

recorded.

Results have been

clearly represented.



of info/data in the

majority of cases.

Correct


been provided.

Limited data

presentation


used.

Analysis of data

Discussion is planned

and structured.

Results have been

discussed and figures

individually referred

to. Reference has been

made to literature.

Analysis of the factors

of research is

sufficiently detailed.

Cross-referencing has

limitations.

Data presentation

Most of the results have

been collected and

recorded.

Results have been

represented, although

there are not sufficient

results present.

Presentation of results is

poor/inappropriate. Not

all headings/labels have

been provided.

Insufficient

data presentation


used.

Analysis of data

Basic planning and

thought has gone into

discussion. Results have

been discussed and

figures individually

referred to. Basic

reference has been made

to literature. Analysis of

the factors of research is

superficial. There is a

general lack of cross-

referencing.

Data presentation

Results are

generally inaccurate

and poor. There is a

general lack of

quantity of data to

work with.

Discussion lacks

planning and is

poorly structured.

Only one type of

data presentation

technique used.

Analysis of data

Not all of the results

have been discussed

and figures


to. Little reference

has been made to

literature. Analysis

of the factors of

research lacks

understanding.

Cross-referencing

ha snot taken place.

(40) 16-20

Data presentation

12-15 8-11 0-8

16-20

Analysis of data

12-15 8-11 0-8

Conclusion

A clear, concise

conclusion has been

provided. Main points

and findings have been

reemphasised.

Limitations have been

clearly pointed out and

evaluated.

Recommendations have

been made.

The aim of research

has been met and the

focus

question/hypothesis has

been proved or

disproved.

A clear conclusion

has been provided.

Main points and

findings have been

reemphasised.


briefly pointed out.

Recommendations

have been made.

The aim of research

has been met and the

focus

question/hypothesis

has been proved or

disproved.

A conclusion has been

provided. Some of the

main points and findings

have been

reemphasised. Vague

reference to limitations.

Recommendations have

not been made.

The aim of research has

been met but the focus


not been proved or

disproved.

Conclusion is poor.

Main findings of

points have not been

restated. Conclusion

does not tie project

up. No reference to

limitations.

Recommendations

not made.

The aim of research

has been not been

met.

(10) 8-10 6-7 4-5 1-3

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Presentation and

organisation of

task

Task has been logically

put together and

carefully edited.

Evidence of draft work

present. Presentation

and attention to detail

is outstanding.

Task has been

logically put together

and edited. Evidence

of draft work present.

Presentation and

attention to detail is

good.

Task has not been


and there are a few

editing errors. Evidence

of some draft work


and attention to detail is

satisfactory.

Task is illogically

compiled and there

are several editing

errors.

Evidence of some

draft work present.

Presentation and

attention to detail of

a poor standard.

(10) 8-10 6-7 4-5 1-3

Reference List

Sufficient and varied

sources have been used

and referenced

correctly. The learner

has used books and

other sources.

Evidence has been

correctly cited/quoted.

Figures, tables, maps

and photographs are

clearly cross-

referenced in the

research.


sources used but there

are minor errors. The

learner has used

books and other

sources.

Most evidence has

been correctly

cited/quoted.


and photographs are

mostly cross-

referenced in the

research.

Insufficient sources and

major errors. Errors in

quotation or citing.


and photographs are not

cross-referenced in the

research.

No reference

list/incorrect format.

No evidence of

quoting/citing

information.

Figures, tables,

maps and

photographs are not

cross-referenced in

the research or

referenced

correctly.

(5) 4-5 3 2 1

Total marks: [100]

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Grade 12 Research Task

History Assessment Rubric

Project

Component


Introduction

(10)

10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0

Outline of research

has been well

communicated.

Focus

question/hypothesis

has been clarified.

Aims have been

stated.

Brief outline of

research has been

communicated.

Focus

question/hypothesis

has been clarified.

Aims have been

stated.

Brief outline of

research has been

communicated.

Focus

question/hypothesis

is not clear. Aims not

clearly stated.

Introduction is of

poor quality,

irrelevant to

research. Focus

question/hypothesi

s not present. No

aims mentioned.

Review of

literature

(20)

8-7 6-5 4-3 2-0

A detailed review of

literature or material

relating to the topic

is presented.

Some but insufficient

review of literature

or material relating

to the topic is

presented.

A satisfactory review

of literature or

material relating to

the topic is

presented.

Insufficient/ no

review of literature

or material relating

to the topic is

presented.

12-10 9-8 7-5 4-0

Reviews and reflects

on the literature

through an

evaluation of two-

four sources.

Evidence has been

correctly referenced.

Reviews and reflects

on the literature

through an

evaluation of two-

four sources but

insufficient.

Evidence has been

correctly referenced.

Satisfactorily

reviews and reflects

on the literature

through an

evaluation of two-

four sources.

Evidence has been

correctly referenced

with minor flaws.

Reviews and

reflects on the

literature through

an evaluation of

two-four sources

poorly/ not done.

Evidence has been

incorrectly

referenced.

Method

(5)

5-4 3 2 1-0

An excellent

explanation of how

the investigation was

conducted and

reflection on its

importance.

A good explanation

of how the

investigation was

conducted and

reflection on its

importance.

A satisfactory

explanation of how

the investigation was

conducted and/or

reflection on its

importance.

A poor or no

explanation of how

the investigation

was conducted and

reflection on its

importance.

Processing of

findings

40-32 31-26 25-15 14-0

Evidence has been

discussed and

Evidence has been

discussed and

Evidence has been

discussed and

Evidence has been

poorly discussed

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(40)

analysed. Specific

reference has been

made to sources.

Discussion is

sufficiently detailed


There is a critical

analysis of the

historical problem

and a sophisticated

development of an

argument.

analysed well.

Specific reference

has been made to

sources. Discussion

is sufficiently

detailed and reflects

insight. There is

some critical

analysis of the

historical problem

and some

development of an

argument.

analysed. Specific

reference has been

made to sources.

Discussion is

detailed and reflects

some insight. There

is a satisfactory but

inadequate analysis

of the historical

problem and some

development of an

argument.

and analysed/ not

analysed. Specific

reference to

sources has not

been made.

Discussion is poor

and reflects no

insight. There is a

no critical analysis

of the historical

problem and no

development of an

argument.

Conclusion

(10)

10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0

A clear and concise

conclusion has been

provided. Main

points have been

reemphasised.

A clear and concise

conclusion has been

provided. Main

points have been

reemphasised with

minor omissions.

A conclusion has

been provided.

Some of the main

points have been

reemphasised.

Conclusion is poor/

no conclusion.

Main points have

not been stated.

Conclusion does

not tie project up.

Presentation

and

organisation

of task

(5)

5-4 3 2 1-0

Task has been


and carefully edited.

All elements

present.

Task has been


and edited.

Evidence of draft

work present.

Presentation and


good.

Task has been


and there are a few

editing errors.

Evidence of some

draft work present.

Presentation and


satisfactory.

Task is illogically

compiled and there

are several editing

errors. Evidence of

some draft work

present.

Presentation and


of poor standard.

Reference list

(10)

10-8 7-6 5-4 3-0


sources have been

used and referenced

correctly. The

learner has used

books (periodicals)

and other material.


sources have been

used and referenced

correctly but there

are minor errors.

The learner has

used books

(periodicals) and

other material.

Insufficient sources

have been used and

there are major

errors.

No reference list/

incorrect format.

Total marks: [100] NO HALF MARKS SHOULD BE AWARDED

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Grade 12 Research Task

Life Orientation Assessment Rubric

Project

Component


Introduction

(5)


been well

communicated. Focus

question/hypothesis

has been clarified.

Aims have been stated

Brief outline of

research has been

communicated. Focus

questions/hypothesis

has been clarified.

Aims have been

stated.

Brief outline of research

has been

communicated. Focus

question/hypothesis is

not clear.




research. Focus


not present. No aims

mentioned.

Review of

Literature

(15)




has been analysed and

discussed. Review

reflects a fair

perspective on the

topic. Evidence has

been correctly

cited/quoted.

A sound review of



has been analysed

and discussed. Review



topic. Most evidence

has been correctly

cited/quoted.

A review of literature or

material relating to the

topic has been and

discussed. Little analysis

of material. Some of the

material provided is

irrelevant. Errors in


Review of literature is

not sufficiently detailed.

Material in many

instances is irrelevant.

Information does not

represent an objective

perspective on the

matter. No evidence of

quoting/citing

information.

Method

(15)

Method has been



way.

Method has been

clearly outlined.

Method has been

outlined, although

errors are present.

No method.

Processing of

Findings

(40)

Results have been


and recorded.

Results have been


represented.





been provided.

Discussion is well


structured. Results

have been discussed



has been made to

literature. Discussion is



Results have been

collected and

recorded.

Results have been


Presentation of

results is appropriate

to type of info/data in

the majority of cases.

Correct


been provided.


and structured.

Results have been



to. Reference has

been made to

literature.


been collected and

recorded.

Results have been



results present.


is poor/inappropriate.

Not all headings/labels

have been provided.

Basic planning and



been discussed and


referred to. Basic

reference has been

made to literature.

Discussion is superficial.

Results are generally

inaccurate and poor.

There is an insufficient

quantity of data to

work with.

Discussion lacks

planning and is poorly

structured. Not all of

the results have been


individually referred to.

Little reference has

been made to

literature. Discussion

lacks insight and

understanding.

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Conclusion

(10)

A clear, concise

conclusion has been



reemphasised.


pointed out.

A clear conclusion has

been provided. Main

points and findings

have been

reemphasised.





main points and

findings have been

reemphasised. No


Conclusion is poor.

Main findings of points

have not been restated.

Conclusion does not tie

project up. No reference

to limitations.

Presentation

and

organisation of

task

(10)


put together and

carefully edited.




is outstanding.

Task has been




Presentation and


good.

Task has not been


and there are a few


of some draft work



is satisfactory.

Task is illogically

compiled and there are

several editing errors.

Evidence of some draft

work present.

Presentation and

attention to detail of a

poor standard.

Reference List

(5)


sources have been

used and referenced


has used books and

other sources.


sources used but

there are minor

errors. The learner

has used books and

other sources.


major errors.

No reference


Total marks: [100]

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Grade 12 Research Task Generic Assessment Rubric

Project

Component

Excellent

80 – 100%

Good

60 – 79%

Satisfactory

40 – 59%

Poor

0 – 39%

Introduction

(5)


been well

communicated. Focus


been clarified.


Brief outline of

research has been

communicated. Focus


has been clarified.

Aims have been

stated.


has been communicated.

Focus


not clear.




research. Focus



mentioned.

Review of

Literature

(15)




been analysed and

discussed. Review

reflects a fair

perspective on the

topic. Evidence has

been correctly

cited/quoted.

A sound review of




discussed. Review



topic. Most evidence

has been correctly

cited/quoted.



topic has been and




irrelevant. Errors in


Review of literature

is not sufficiently

detailed. Material in

many instances is

irrelevant.

Information does

not represent an

objective

perspective on the

matter. No evidence

of quoting/citing

information.

Method

(15)

Appropriate method

has been clearly

outlined in a concise

and accurate way.

Method has been

clearly outlined.

Method has been

outlined, although

errors are present.

No method.

Processing of

Findings

(40)

Results have been


and recorded.

Results have been


represented.





been provided.

Discussion is well


structured. Results

have been discussed



has been made to




Results have been

collected and

recorded.

Results have been




of info/data in the

majority of cases.

Correct


been provided.


and structured.

Results have been




made to literature.


been collected and

recorded.

Results have been



results present.




been provided.

Basic planning and



been discussed and


referred to. Basic


to literature. Discussion

is superficial.

Results are

generally inaccurate

and poor. There is

an insufficient

quantity of data to

work with.

Discussion lacks

planning and is

poorly structured.

Not all of the results

have been discussed

and figures


to. Little reference

has been made to

literature.

Discussion lacks

insight and

understanding.

Conclusion

(10)

A clear, concise

conclusion has been



reemphasised.


pointed out.

A clear conclusion

has been provided.

Main points and

findings have been

reemphasised.






have been

reemphasised. No


Conclusion is poor.

Main findings of

points have not been

restated. Conclusion

does not tie project

up. No reference to

limitations.

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Presentation and

organisation of

task

(10)


put together and

carefully edited.




is outstanding,

including visuals.

Task has been




Presentation and


good, including

visuals

Task has not been


and there are a few


of some draft work



satisfactory.

Task is illogically

compiled and there

are several editing

errors.

Evidence of some

draft work present.

Presentation and

attention to detail of

a poor standard.

Reference List

(5)



and referenced


has used books and

other sources.



are minor errors. The

learner has used

books and other

sources.


major errors.

No reference


Total marks: [100]

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Grade 12 Life Sciences Research Task Assessment Rubric for Scientific Investigation

Project

Component


(5) 5 - 4 3 2 1 - 0

Introduction

(5)


been well

communicated. Focus


been clarified.


Brief outline of

research has been

communicated. Focus


has been clarified.

Aims have been

stated.


has been communicated.

Focus


not clear.




research. Focus



mentioned.

(10) 10 - 8 7 – 6 5 - 3 2 - 0

Review of

Literature

(10)




been analysed and

discussed. Review

reflects a fair

perspective on the

topic.

A sound review of




discussed. Review



topic.



topic has been and




irrelevant.

Review of literature is

not sufficiently

detailed. Material in

many instances is

irrelevant. Information

does not represent an

objective perspective

on the matter.

(15) 15 – 12 11 – 9 8-5 4 - 0

Method

(15)

Method has been



way.

Method has been

clearly outlined.

Method has been

outlined, although

errors are present.

No method.

(25) 25 – 20 19 – 16 15 - 9 8 - 0

Presentation of

results

(25)

Results have been


and recorded.

Results have been


represented.





been provided.

Results have been

collected and

recorded.

Results have been




of info/data in the

majority of cases.

Correct


been provided.


been collected and

recorded.

Results have been



results present.




been provided.

Results are generally

inaccurate and poor.

There is an insufficient

quantity of data to

work with.

.

(20) 20 – 16 15 – 12 11 - 6 5 - 0

Discussion,

analysis and

limitations

(20)

Discussion is well


structured. Results

have been discussed



has been made to





pointed out.


and structured.

Results have been




made to literature.



Basic planning. Thought

has gone into


been discussed and


referred to. Basic


to literature. Discussion

is superficial.

No reference to

limitation.

Discussion lacks

planning and is poorly

structured. Not all of

the results have been

discussed or figures


to. Little reference has

been made to

literature. Discussion

lacks insight and

understanding.

No reference to

limitations.

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(5) 5 - 4 3 2 1 - 0

Conclusion

(5)

A clear, concise

conclusion has been



reemphasised.

A clear conclusion

has been provided.

Main points and

findings have been

reemphasised..




have been

reemphasised. .

Conclusion is poor.

Main findings of points

have not been restated.

Conclusion does not tie

project up.

(8) 8 - 7 6 – 5 4 – 3 2 - 0

Presentation and

organisation of

task

(8)


put together and

carefully edited.




is outstanding.

Task has been




Presentation and


good.

Task has not been


and there are a few


of some draft work



satisfactory.

Task is illogically

compiled and there are

several editing errors.

Evidence of some draft

work present.

Presentation and

attention to detail of a

poor standard.

(2) 2 1 0

Plagiarism report

and appendix

included

(2)

Plagiarism report and

appendix complete and

correct.

One or the other

present and correct.

Neither present.

(10) 10 – 8 7 – 6 5 – 3 2 – 0

Reference List

(10)



and referenced


has used a variety of

sources.

Evidence has been

correctly cited/quoted.



are minor errors.

Most evidence has

been correctly

cited/quoted.


major errors.

Errors in quotation or

citing.

No reference


No evidence of

quoting/citing

information.

Total marks: [100]

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