Assessment Task Notification

Year: 11

Course: Biology

Due Date: Term 1 Week 10

Task Number: 1

Nature: Depth Study-Factors affecting the rate of photosynthesis or respiration

Content Area: Cells as the Basis of Life-Module 1

Weighting: 40%

Outcomes to be assessed:
BIO11/12-1 develops and evaluates questions and hypotheses for scientific investigation
BIO11/12-2 designs and evaluates investigations in order to obtain primary and secondary
data and information
BIO11/12-3 3 conducts investigations to collect valid and reliable primary and secondary
data and information
BIO11/12-4 selects and processes appropriate qualitative and quantitative data and
information using a range of appropriate media
BIO11/12-5 analyses and evaluates primary and secondary data and information
BIO11/12-7 communicates scientific understanding using suitable language and
terminology for a specific audience or purpose
BIO11-8 describes single cells as the basis for all life by analysing and explaining cells’
ultrastructure and biochemical processes

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Assessment Outline:

• You are to plan and conduct an investigation to determine the effect of a chosen factor
on the rate of either photosynthesis or respiration. You are to communicate your investigation through
PowerPoint Video.
• You will need to communicate the aim of your investigation to your teacher as soon as possible so you
may receive appropriate feedback and assistance. Class time will be allocated for you to complete your
investigation.

• Follow the following criteria:

- Introduction/ background information

- Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials
- Final Hypothesis
- Final Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- PowerPoint/ Video Presentation
- Reference list

• You need to design, plan and perform the investigation individually.

• Read the marking criteria carefully to assist you in your investigation.
• Your presentation should be 7 to 10 minutes.

• Important Due Dates:

1. Question to be investigated by the group is due as soon as possible.

2. You will get time during class in Week 9 to perform the experiment and collect data if your
question cannot be investigated at home.
3. Presentations are strictly due in Week 10.

Please refer to marking criteria for more guidance

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Year 11 Assessment 1 Marking Criteria

A Student:
Planning Results & Discussion Power Point/Video Grade
Presentation

• Clearly and effectively Communicates the question to be investigated Includes only processed data in highly organised tables which include Uses digital media A
descriptive and appropriate titles, subheadings and units. creatively and
• Explains reasons for choosing the investigation 90-100
• Applies mathematical concepts correctly to assist in the processing effectively to
• Provides brief background scientific information relevant to the
of data e.g. averages and percentages communicate scientific
investigation that is clear and coherent (may provide references to
• Selects most appropriate graphs to display information, whereby investigation
scientific literature / studies/ research) - Only few points on
trends and patterns can be easily observed.
Explains all scientific concepts/key terms relevant to the investigation
• Constructs accurate graphs; data accurately plotted, axes labelled, each slide
clearly and succulently - Makes good use of
units evenly spaced, descriptive and appropriate titles.
Discussion tables, charts and
Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials
• Accurately describes trends and patterns and any contradictions in graphic organisers
• Proposes the initial hypothesis and describes in detail how the - Clear language
results obtained
preliminary trials were carried out. appropriate to
• Makes appropriate generalisations based on results obtained and
• Includes photographs as evidence of carrying out the initial trials audience (year 11
relates these to the aim of the investigation.
• Extensively Discusses any modifications made to improve upon the students)
• Includes repeated references to data in results section.
validity (and safety procedure) of the final/ full scale investigation - Engaging and
• Generates plausible & detailed explanations to account for the
trends and patterns and any contradictions in the data obtained, presented without
Final Hypothesis the use of scripts
• Refers to a variety of scientific sources /studies/ literature to
Proposes a clear and concise hypothesis which illustrates the expected (explains freely
relationship between the independent and dependant variables and the support claims and explanations
• Evaluates the reliability and validity of the procedure followed and and effectively)
expected outcome of the investigation - Kept within the
Final Method the accuracy of measurements and calculations made. (also reflects
the degree of uncertainty for each set of data collected) period of 7-10 min
• Describes a valid & reliable method which tests the hypothesis of the
investigation. • Proposes numerous ways in which the accuracy, reliability and
Reference list
- Selects and states the most appropriate independent variable (what is validity of the method could be improved upon.
Uses APA referencing
changed/ tested) and dependant variable (what is measured) • Explains the significance of results to the wider community / society
style correctly which
- Selects the most appropriate equipment to collect information which • Provides suggestions of further research /investigation
includes the
also allows for accurate measurements to be made • Suggests creative and worthwhile directions for future research in a
alphabetical sorting of
- Quantifies the materials required succinct way
references and correct
- Tests only 1 variable at a time • Proposes a new hypothesis to extend knowledge and format
- Describes the steps taken to keep the controlled variables constant understanding
- Includes a suitable control • Demonstrates deep knowledge and understanding of related
- Includes a large sample size science concepts

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- Includes small range between the factors being tested (if applicable) Conclusion
• Presents a method which a clear, coherent, detailed procedure, well • Provides an accurate and succinct conclusion which relates to the
sequenced and can be easily reproduced. hypothesis and aim of the experiment
• Includes a diagram of the experimental set-up where if needed
• identifies safety hazards and describes safety precautions to overcome
or minimise risks.
• Implements innovative and creative ideas/methodology to test the
hypothesis
• Thoroughly Communicates the question to be investigated Includes only processed data in organised tables which include Uses digital media B
descriptive and appropriate titles, subheadings and units. creatively and
• Explains reasons for choosing the investigation 80-89
• Applies mathematical concepts correctly to assist in the processing effectively to
• Provides brief background scientific information relevant to the
of data e.g., averages and percentages communicate scientific
investigation that is clear and coherent (may provide references to
• Selects appropriate graphs to display information, whereby trends investigation
scientific literature / studies/ research) - Only few points on
and patterns can be easily observed.
Thoroughly explains all scientific concepts/key terms relevant to the
• Constructs accurate graphs; data accurately plotted, axes labelled, each slide
investigation clearly and succulently - Makes good use of
units evenly spaced, descriptive and appropriate titles.
Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials tables, charts and
Discussion
• Proposes the initial hypothesis and describes in detail how the
• Thoroughly describes trends and patterns and any contradictions in graphic organisers
preliminary trials were carried out. - Clear language
results obtained
• Includes photographs as evidence of carrying out the initial trials appropriate to
• Makes appropriate generalisations based on results obtained and
• Thoroughly Discusses any modifications made to improve upon the audience (year 11
relates these to the aim of the investigation.
validity (and safety procedure) of the final/ full scale investigation students)
• Includes references to data in results section.
• Generates plausible & thorough explanations to account for the - Engaging and
Final Hypothesis presented without
trends and patterns and any contradictions in the data obtained,
• Proposes a clear and concise hypothesis which illustrates the expected the use of scripts
• Refers to some of scientific sources /studies/ literature to support
relationship between the independent and dependant variables and (explains freely
claims and explanations
the expected outcome of the investigation and effectively)
• Evaluates the reliability and validity of the procedure followed and
Final Method - Kept within the
the accuracy of measurements and calculations made.
• Describes a valid & reliable method which tests the hypothesis of the period of 7-10 min
• Proposes some ways in which the accuracy, reliability and validity
investigation.
- Selects and states appropriate independent variable (what is changed/ of the method could be improved upon.
Reference list
tested) and dependant variable (what is measured) • Thoroughly explains the significance of results to the wider
Uses APA referencing
- Selects appropriate equipment to collect information which also community / society
style correctly which
allows for accurate measurements to be made • Provides suggestions of further research /investigation
includes the
- Quantifies the materials required • Suggests creative and worthwhile directions for future research in a
alphabetical sorting of
- Tests only 1 variable at a time succinct way
references and correct
- Describes the steps taken to keep the controlled variables constant • Proposes a new hypothesis to extend knowledge and format
- Includes a suitable control understanding

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- Includes a suitable sample size • Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of related
- Includes small range between the factors being tested (if applicable) science concepts
• Presents a method which a clear, coherent, detailed procedure and Conclusion
can be easily reproduced. • Provides an accurate conclusion which relates to the hypothesis
• Includes a diagram of the experimental set-up where if needed and aim of the experiment
• identifies safety hazards and describes safety precautions to overcome
or minimise risks.
• Implements creative ideas/methodology to test the hypothesis
• Soundly Communicates the question to be investigated Includes processed data in a table which include titles, subheadings and Uses digital media C
units.
• Sound explanation of reasons for choosing the investigation creatively and 70-79
• Applies some mathematical concepts correctly to assist in the effectively to
• Provides brief background scientific information relevant to the
processing of data e.g., averages
investigation that is clear communicate
• Constructs graphs: data accurately plotted, axes labelled, units scientific
• Soundly explains all scientific concepts/key terms relevant to the evenly spaced, descriptive and appropriate titles.
investigation clearly and succulently investigation
Discussion
• Describes some trends and patterns and any contradictions in
- Only few points
results obtained on each slide
Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials • Makes some generalisations based on results obtained and relates - Makes sound use
• Proposes the initial hypothesis and describes in detail how the these to the aim of the investigation. of tables, charts
preliminary trials were carried out. • Includes references to data in results section. and graphic
• Includes photographs as evidence of carrying out the initial trials • Generates explanations to account for the trends and patterns and organisers
• Soundly discusses any modifications made to improve upon the validity contradictions in the data obtained, - Sound language
(and safety procedure) of the final/ full scale investigation • Refers to some of scientific sources /studies/ literature to support appropriate to
claims and explanations audience (year
Final Hypothesis • Soundly evaluates the reliability and validity of the procedure
• Proposes a sound hypothesis which illustrates the expected
11 students)
followed and the accuracy of measurements and calculations - Soundly
relationship between the independent and dependant variables and made.
also the expected outcome of the investigation engaging and
• Proposes some ways in which the accuracy, reliability and validity
Final Method presented
of the method could be improved upon.
• Describes a sound method which tests the hypothesis of the • Thoroughly explains the significance of results to the wider
without the use
investigation. community / society of scripts
- States appropriate independent variable (what is changed/ tested) and - Kept within the
• Provides suggestions of further research /investigation
dependant variable (what is measured) period of 7-10
• Suggests creative and worthwhile directions for future research in a
- Selects appropriate equipment to collect information which also min
succinct way
allows for accurate measurements to be made
• Proposes sound hypothesis to extend knowledge and
- Quantifies the materials required
understanding Reference list
- Tests only 1 variable at a time
• Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of related Uses APA
- Soundly describes the steps taken to keep the controlled variables
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constant science concepts referencing style

- Includes a suitable control Conclusion correctly which
- Includes a sample size • Provides an accurate conclusion which relates to the hypothesis includes the
- Includes small range between the factors being tested (if applicable) and aim of the experiment alphabetical sorting
• Presents a method which detailed procedure that can be easily
of references and
reproduced.
correct format
• Includes a diagram of the experimental set-up where if needed
• identifies safety hazards and describes safety precautions to overcome
or minimise risks.

• Basically, Communicates the question to be investigated Includes processed data in a table which include titles, subheadings and Uses digital media to D
units. communicate scientific
• Basic explanation of reasons for choosing the investigation 50-69
• Basically applies some mathematical concepts correctly to assist in investigation
• Provides brief background scientific information relevant to the
the processing of data e.g., averages - Only few points on
investigation that is clear
• Constructs graphs: data accurately plotted, axes labelled, units each slide
• Basically, explains all scientific concepts/key terms relevant to the evenly spaced, descriptive and appropriate titles. - Makes basic use of
investigation clearly and succulently Discussion tables, charts and
Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials • Basically, describes some trends and patterns and any graphic organisers
• Proposes the initial hypothesis and basically describes in detail how the contradictions in results obtained - Basic language
preliminary trials were carried out. • Makes basic generalisations based on results obtained and relates appropriate to
• Includes photographs as evidence of carrying out the initial trials these to the aim of the investigation. audience (year 11
• Basically, discusses any modifications made to improve upon the validity • Includes references to data in results section. students)
(and safety procedure) of the final/ full scale investigation • Generates explanations to account for the trends and patterns and - Kept within the
Final Hypothesis contradictions in the data obtained, period of 7-10 min
• Proposes a basic hypothesis which illustrates the expected relationship • Refers to some of scientific sources /studies/ literature to support
between the independent and dependant variables and also the claims and explanations Reference list
expected outcome of the investigation • Soundly evaluates the reliability and validity of the procedure Uses APA referencing
Final Method followed and the accuracy of measurements and calculations style correctly which
• Describes a basic method which tests the hypothesis of the made. includes the
investigation. • Proposes some ways in which the accuracy, reliability and validity alphabetical sorting of
- States the independent variable (what is changed/ tested) and of the method could be improved upon. references and correct
dependant variable (what is measured) format
• Thoroughly explains the significance of results to the wider
- Selects equipment to collect information which also allows for community / society
accurate measurements to be made
• Provides suggestions of further research /investigation
- Basically, quantifies the materials required
• Suggests creative and worthwhile directions for future research in a
- Tests only 1 variable at a time
succinct way
- Basically, describes the steps taken to keep the controlled variables
• Proposes sound hypothesis to extend knowledge and
constant
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- Includes a suitable control understanding

- Includes a basic sample size • Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of related
• identifies safety hazards and describes safety precautions to overcome science concepts
or minimise risks. Conclusion
• Provides an accurate conclusion which relates to the hypothesis
and aim of the experiment

• Limited communication of the question to be investigated Includes processed data in a table which include titles, subheadings and Limited use of digital E
units. media to communicate
• Limited explanation of reasons for choosing the investigation 0-49
• Applies some mathematical concepts correctly to assist in the scientific investigation
• Provides limited background scientific information relevant to the
processing of data e.g., averages - Only few points on
investigation that is clear
• Constructs graphs: data accurately plotted, axes labelled, units each slide
• Limited explanation of scientific concepts/key terms relevant to the evenly spaced, descriptive and appropriate titles. - Makes limited use
investigation clearly and succulently Discussion of tables, charts
Initial Hypothesis and Preliminary Trials • Attempts to describe some trends and patterns in data and graphic
• Limited proposition of the initial hypothesis • Attempt to make generalisations based on results obtained. organisers
• Minimal photographs as evidence of carrying out the initial trials • Includes references to data in results section. - Attempts to use
Final Hypothesis • Attempt to evaluate the reliability and validity of the procedure language
• Proposes a basic hypothesis which attempts the expected relationship followed and the accuracy of measurements and calculations appropriate to
between the independent and dependant variables made. audience (year 11
Final Method • Attempts to propose ways in which the accuracy, reliability and students)
• Describes a basic method which tests the hypothesis of the validity of the method could be improved upon. - Kept within the
investigation. • Demonstrates limitedknowledge and understanding of related period of 7-10 min
- States the independent variable (what is changed/ tested) and science concepts
dependant variable (what is measured) Conclusion Reference list
- Attempts to select equipment to collect information which also allows • Provides a basic conclusion which relates to the hypothesis and aim Does not use APA
for accurate measurements to be made of the experiment referencing style
- Attempt quantifies the materials required correctly which
- Basically describes the steps taken to keep the controlled variables includes the
constant alphabetical sorting of
- Includes a sample size references and correct
• Attempts to present a method that can be easily reproduced. format
• Attempts to identify safety hazards

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