Vocational Education Tasks - PDST

LCA 31
An investigation
criterion mark indicators
Clarity of Purpose 10 • statement of aim(s)
– clear
– relevant
Research & Planning 20 • evidence of background research
– primary research/desk research
• information gathering techniques, e.g.
– letters
– questionnaires
• sources of information credited
• alternative solutions/techniques
• equipment etc.
• action plan
• setting time scales
• sequencing
• checklists of resources
Carrying out of Investigation 20 • description of methodology used
• techniques and procedures employed including
– copies of questionnaires
– maps
– models
– photos
– etc.
• use of information
• organisation of information
• accuracy of information
• relevance of information
Presentation and Analysis of
Findings
10 • interpretation of results/outcomes of investigation
against the stated aim(s) to reach own conclusions
• evaluation of results/outcomes of investigation against
the stated aim(s) to reach own conclusions
• analysis of results/outcomes of investigation against the
stated aim(s) to reach own conclusions
• knowledge of concepts involved
• understanding of concepts involved
Creativity/Originality 10 • candidate’s own work, written in own words
• selective use of transcription/published materials/
graphics etc.(source credited)
• evidence of original input by way of primary research
• development of information
• analysis of information
• interpretation of information
• aesthetic considerations, e.g.
– layout
– use of illustrations
– presentation
Self Evaluation 10 • evaluation of own role
• knowledge of self
– skills/attitudes developed
– lessons learned about self for the future
• difficulties encountered
Evidence of Cross-Curricular
Applications and Integration
10 • extent of cross-curricular applications
• quality of cross-curricular applications
• relevance of cross-curricular applications
• coherence of integration
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