Level 0:
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below Level 1–2:
The student attempts to communicate scientific information using some scientific language. The student presents some of the information in an appropriate form using some symbolic or visual representation when appropriate. The student attempts to acknowledge sources of information but this is inaccurate. Level 3–4:
The student communicates scientific information using scientific language. The student presents most of the information appropriately using symbolic and /or visual representation according to the task. The student acknowledges sources of information with occasional errors. Level 5–6:
The student communicates scientific information effectively using scientific language correctly. The student presents all the information appropriately using symbolic and/ or visual representation accurately according to the task. The student acknowledges sources of information appropriately.
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Criterion F: Attitudes in Science
Level 0:
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below Level 1–2:
The student requires guidance and supervision when using working, and to use the discussion boards. The student can work safely and cooperate with others but may need reminders. Level 3–4:
The student uses works competently but might require occasional guidance; on most occasions pays attention to other peoples ideas and works responsibly with their partner. The student generally uses the discussion board. Level 5–6:
The student works largely independently. The student consistently works effectively as a part of a team, collaborating with others and respecting their views. The student has made good use of the discussion board, and contributed to boards of other wiki pages.
(Adapted from IBO Middle Years Programme Sciences Guide, 2005).
Criterion B: Communication in Science
Level 0:
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below
Level 1–2:
The student attempts to communicate scientific information using some scientific language. The student presents some of the information in an appropriate form using some symbolic or visual representation when appropriate. The student attempts to acknowledge sources of information but this is inaccurate.
Level 3–4:
The student communicates scientific information using scientific language. The student presents most of the information appropriately using symbolic and /or visual representation according to the task. The student acknowledges sources of information with occasional errors.
Level 5–6:
The student communicates scientific information effectively using scientific language correctly. The student presents all the information appropriately using symbolic and/ or visual representation accurately according to the task. The student acknowledges sources of information appropriately.
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Criterion F: Attitudes in Science
Level 0:
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors given below
Level 1–2:
The student requires guidance and supervision when using working, and to use the discussion boards. The student can work safely and cooperate with others but may need reminders.
Level 3–4:
The student uses works competently but might require occasional guidance; on most occasions pays attention to other peoples ideas and works responsibly with their partner. The student generally uses the discussion board.
Level 5–6:
The student works largely independently. The student consistently works effectively as a part of a team, collaborating with others and respecting their views. The student has made good use of the discussion board, and contributed to boards of other wiki pages.
(Adapted from IBO Middle Years Programme Sciences Guide, 2005).