Work Samples - Grade A
The work samples for this grade, together, assist teachers to gain a common understanding of the standard of work typically produced by students whose performance, on balance, matches the description for Grade A.
At the end of Stage 5 for the School Certificate, student achievement is reported using the Course Performance Descriptors. Read more about School Certificate Grading.
Activity: Australian Fossil Site Brochure (View Activity…)
Students, in the role of scientific officer for parks service, present information promoting protection.
Work Samples: Morgan
Activity: Student research project (View Activity…)
Students select and research a topic. They develop a hypothesis and plan a controlled investigation to test it.
Activity: Solving Problems using Practical Chemistry (View Activity…)
Students apply their understanding of chemical reactions involving precipitation in a first-hand investigation and solve problems to identify unknown metal compounds in solution.
Work Samples: Lesley
Activity: Performing a First - Hand Investigation (View Activity…)
Students perform an investigation to test the strength of sticky tape. They record their observations and measurements, and present their findings in a scientific report.
Work Samples: Ashley
Grade A
The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.