Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge Pre-U Syllabus - Cambridge International Examinations
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Assessment of skills in Components 2 and 3<br />
<strong>Cambridge</strong> <strong>Pre</strong>-U Draft<br />
Practical assessment will involve the testing of five skill areas. Each skill area is divided into relevant subskills.<br />
Details of the sub-skills are given in the next few pages.<br />
Skill Sub-skills<br />
Planning and decision-making Defining the problem<br />
Choosing appropriate techniques<br />
Determining number of measurements/observations to take<br />
Manipulation, measurement and observation Successful collection of data and observations<br />
Decisions about measurement or observations<br />
<strong>Pre</strong>sentation of data and observations Recording data and observations in tables and other suitable forms<br />
<strong>Pre</strong>senting data in the form of graphs and charts<br />
Analysis of data and conclusions Display of calculation and reasoning<br />
Description of patterns and trends<br />
Interpretation of data and observations<br />
Making conclusions drawing on theoretical knowledge and<br />
understanding<br />
Evaluation of procedures and data Identifying limitations and sources of error<br />
Suggesting improvements