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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.


Activity: Earthquakes Database (View Activity…)

Students design a spreadsheet of the earthquakes in the Hunter region.


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.


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.


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.
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