Work Samples - Grade D
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 D.
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: Robyn
Activity: Earthquakes Database (View Activity…)
Students design a spreadsheet of the earthquakes in the Hunter region.
Work Samples: Ariel
Activity: Planning an Individual Controlled Investigation (View Activity…)
Students design a valid test for the effect of soil temperature on plant growth.
Activity: Student research project (View Activity…)
Students select and research a topic. They develop a hypothesis and plan a controlled investigation to test it.
Work Samples: Ali
Activity: Student research project report (View Activity…)
Students present a report for the hands-on individual student research project that they have planned and conducted in class during the term.
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.
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: Kerry, Terry, Jordan
Grade D
The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.