1 EDU30011 Discovering Science

1 EDU30011 Discovering Science Teaching Period 3, 2015 EDU30011 Discovering Science Assessment 1: Essay Word limit: 1500 (+/- 10%) Weighting: 40% Due date: 9am AEDT Monday 30 November (Week 5) Assessment overview This assessment task requires you to construct an argument in essay form, in response to the statement below. Assessment details Respond to the statement above, using purposeful examples from the Rationale and Aims of the Australian Curriculum: Science. You can more information about these in your learning materials in Week 2: Science in the Australian Curriculum. Submission details Please submit your assignment through Turnitin. More detailed information is available in the Assessment 1 folder in Blackboard. Assessment criteria 1. Knowledge and understanding 2. Depth and breadth 3. Structure of argument 4. Academic expression Science knowledge, skills and understanding are essential for students to be effective citizens in the 21st century. 2 EDU30011 Discovering Science Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide: Criteria No pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High distinction 80-100% Knowledge and understanding (30%) Did not meet criterion An attempt has been made to draw connections between the Australian Curriculum and 21st Century skills. Connections have been made between the Australian Curriculum Rationale and Aims and 21st Century skills. Clear and perceptive connections have been made between the Australian Curriculum Rationale and Aims and 21st Century skills. Astute and insightful connections have been made between the Australian Curriculum Rationale and Aims and 21st Century skills. Depth and breadth (40%) Did not meet criterion The essay discussions are supported by some relevant readings and examples from the AC. There is limited reference to the statement provided. Responding to the provided statement the essay discussion is supported by a range of meaningful examples from the AC and backed by relevant readings. In response to the provided statement the essay demonstrates the capacity to synthesise a range of appropriate and credible sources and examples from the AC to support a discussion of the key themes. In response to the provided statement the essay demonstrates a discerning ability to synthesise a widerange of appropriate and credible sources and examples from the AC to support a sophisticated analysis of the key themes. Structure of argument (20%) Did not meet criterion Ideas are mostly presented in a logical sequence. There is an introduction, body and conclusion. Ideas form a generally cohesive structure resulting in a mostly persuasive argument. Ideas are presented in a well- structured and logical order resulting in a coherent and persuasive argument. Ideas are structured to create a thoughtful and highly persuasive and coherent argument. Academic expression (10%) Did not meet criterion There are some spelling errors and/or problems with grammar. An author/date system of referencing has been attempted. However, closer adherence to the APA requirements is required. The writing is mostly free of spelling errors and/or problems with grammar. External sources have been referenced using APA. However, closer attention to APA requirements is required. The work is free from any spelling errors or problems with grammar. External sources are generally referenced correctly but there are minor errors in APA style. The work is free from any spelling errors or problems with grammar. All external sources are referenced correctly in APA style.