physics education assessment hsc education-course-material

HSC SDD Assessment 1 Accurate Determination of g Physics (HSC) Issued: Due: 2008 31 January 2008 18 February Mark: Contribution: Task Number: / 40 20% 1 Returned: Task Description: Determine an accurate value for g: A. Design an experimental procedure B. Perform the experiment by following your procedure C. Write and submit an experimental report • You may perform your experiment at any time before the due date. However, you must book the equipment 24 hours in advance, and negotiate teacher supervision. • • You are required to submit your experimental report on the due date. You will self assess your in-class performance of carrying out the experiment. Outcomes and Competencies • H2 H6 H11 H12 H13 H14 Expectations • • You are expected and required to complete this work as an individual. The report should be presented as a publishable piece of work. RL richard@tinyrock.com 17/10/2008 HSC SDD Assessment 1 • Late submissions will not be accepted unless school procedures have been followed correctly. RL richard@tinyrock.com 17/10/2008 HSC SDD Assessment 1 Marking Guidelines Aim: Clear explanation of hypothesis Method: Clear, concise, and complete steps Use of multiple trials Use of variables Results: Correctly followed procedure Quality graph Results table Calculation working out Conclusion: Concise summary of result, linked back to hypothesis Accuracy of value for g Account for any errors General: All sections included in report Appearance Quality of writing Experiment: Two concise points discussing areas of improvement Self-assessment of performance 2 5 1 2 2 4 2 2 1 4 4 1 4 1 1 4 RL richard@tinyrock.com 17/10/2008