Criteria for assessing learning

Grade

Grade

Grade

Grade

Grade

Undertake geographical research in the field using appropriate tools and skills

Undertakes simple fieldwork and gathers elementary data, perhaps with guidance

E

Uses some geographical tools to gather basic fieldwork data

D

Uses a range of geographical tools and skills to gather sound fieldwork data

C

Uses appropriate geographical tools and skills to gather thorough fieldwork data

B

Uses sophisticated geographical tools and skills to gather extensive and detailed fieldwork data

A

Use their knowledge and relevant geographical information from the field

Applies elementary knowledge and limited information from the field

E

Applies basic knowledge and some information from the field

D

Applies knowledge and information from the field to interpret and report a variety of geographical data

C

Applies thorough knowledge and information from the field to interpret and report increasingly complex geographical data to describe and explain patterns and processes

B

Applies extensive knowledge and information from the field to interpret and report complex geographical data to explain and evaluate patterns and processes

A

Communicate using relevant geographic terms and concepts

Communicates elementary geographical information in simple terms

E

Communicates basic geographical information using some general terms

D

Communicates sound geographical information using appropriate terminology and some concepts

C

Communicates complex geographical information effectively using relevant terminology and concepts

B

Communicates sophisticated geographical information using comprehensive terminology and concepts

A

Present a logical, well-structured report of their research findings

Presents an elementary report of limited findings from the fieldwork

E

Presents a basic report of some research findings from the fieldwork

D

Presents a sound, structured report of their research findings from the fieldwork

C

Presents a thorough, well-structured report of their wide-ranging research findings from the fieldwork

B

Presents a logical and sophisticated report of their extensive research findings from the fieldwork

A