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(ii) Table (Neatly enclosed)
Numerical: physical quantities in heading, units stated in heading, symbols,
decimal points.
Non-numerical: headings correct, details present.

(iii) Graph
Axes labelled, correct scales, correct plotting, smooth curves/best fit lines,
key to explain symbols if more than one dependent variable is being plotted.

(b) Reporting

Student’s ability to prepare a comprehensive written report on their assignments
using the following format:

(i) Date (date of experiment).

(ii) Aim/Purpose (what is the reason for doing the experiment).

(iii) Apparatus and Materials (all equipment, chemicals and materials used in the
experiment must be listed).

(iv) Method/Experimental Procedure (logically sequenced, step-by-step
procedure written in the past tense, passive voice).

(v) Results and Observations (see (a) above: Recording).

(vi) Discussion

(vii) Conclusion (should be related to the Aim).

4. Analysis and Interpretation

Student’s ability to:

(a) identify patterns and trends, cause and effect, stability and change;

(b) make accurate calculations;

(c) identify limitations and sources of error;

(d) make a conclusion to either support or refute the hypothesis;

(e) compare actual results with expected results based on background/theoretical
knowledge if they are different;

(f) suggest alternative methods or modification to existing methods; and,

(g) analyse and interpret results and observations and making conclusions.

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