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  4. The Pyramid of Giza
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Additional Information

Guidelines for marking

The following guidelines for marking show one approach to assigning a value to a student’s work. Other approaches may be used that better suit the reporting process of the school. Categories, marks, grades, visual representations or individual comments/notations may all be useful.

Range Students in this range:
High
  • correctly calculate the volume and surface area of the pyramid, supported by clear diagrams and explanations
Satisfactory
  • demonstrate correct application of method for calculating volume and surface area of the pyramid, supported by diagrams and explanations
Progressing
  • demonstrate correct application of method for calculating volume or surface area of the pyramid.

Feedback

Students will receive:

  • possible prompt questions related to the assessment Activity to assist their engagement
  • written feedback on individual responses in relation to calculating volume and surface area of a pyramid
  • specific advice about strategies to further consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding, and suggestions for completing related additional tasks
  • oral feedback (to the class and individuals) related to the overall understanding of the concepts and misconceptions about the mathematical ideas.
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