Achievement
level
Level descriptor
Task-specific clarification
0
The student does not reach a standard identified
by any of the descriptors below.
You did not reach a standard identified by any of the
descriptors below.
1-2
The student is able to:
• outline the ways in which science is used to
address a specific problem or issue
• outline the implications of using science to
solve a specific problem or issue, interacting with
a factor
• apply scientific language to communicate
understanding but does so with limited success
• document sources, with limited success.
The student is able to:
• summarize the ways in which science is
applied and used to address a specific problem
or issue
• describe the implications using science and its
application to solve a specific problem or issue,
interacting with a factor
• sometimes apply scientific language to
communicate understanding
• sometimes document sources correctly.
You were able to :
• outline a way in which science is used to address
GM food .
• outline the implications of using science to use
genetical materials
• apply scientific language to communicate your
understanding but you do so with limited success
• document sources, with limited success
3-4
You were able to :
summarize the ways in which science is applied and
used to address GM food
• Describe the implications using science and its
application to solve GM food restrictions
• sometimes apply scientific language to
communicate your understanding
• sometimes document sources correctly.
5-6
7-8
The student is able to:
• describe the ways in which science is applied
and used to address a specific problem or issue
• discuss the implications of using science and it
application to solve a specific problem or issue,
interacting with a factor
• usually apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
• usually document sources correctly
The student is able to:
• explain the ways in which science is applied
and used to address a specific problem or issue
• discuss and evaluate the implications of using
science and its application to solve a specific
problem or issue, interacting with a factor
• consistently apply scientific language to
communicate understanding clearly and
precisely
• document sources completely.
Command terms
Apply Use knowledge and understanding in response to a given situation or real circumstances
Describe Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process Discuss Offer a
considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence Document Credit
sources of information used by referencing (or citing) following `one recognized referencing system.
References should be included in the text and also at the end of the piece of work in a reference list or
bibliography Evaluate Assess the implications and limitations; to make judgments about the ideas,
works, solutions or methods in relation to selected criteria Explain Give a detailed account including
reasons or causes Outline Give a brief account Summarize Abstract a general theme or major point(s)