Level 1 Objectives
A student meets level 1 objectives when they, “Demonstrate an understanding of: scientific facts and concepts, scientific methods and techniques, scientific terminology, and methods of presenting scientific information.” These objectives will be tested using the “command terms” listed below:
Define
Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase or physical quantity
Draw
Represent by means of pencil lines.
Label
Add labels to a diagram.
List
Give a sequence of names or other brief answers with no explanation.
Measure
Find a value for a quantity.
State
Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Level 2 Objectives
A student meets level 2 objectives when they, “Apply and use: scientific facts and concepts, scientific methods and techniques, scientific terminology to communicate effectively, and appropriate methods of presenting scientific information.” These objectives will be tested using the “command terms” listed below:
Annotate
Add brief notes to a diagram or graph.
Apply
Use an idea, equation, principle, theory or law in a new situation.
Calculate
Find a numerical answer showing the relevant stages in the working (unless instructed not to do so).
Describe
Give a detailed account.
Distinguish
Give the differences between two or more different items.
Estimate
Find an approximate value for an unknown quantity.
Identify
Find an answer from a given number of possibilities.
Outline
Give a brief account or summary.
Ie. identify major points
Level 3 Objectives
A student meets level 3 objectives when they, “Construct, analyse and evaluate: hypothesese and research questions and predictions, scientific methods and techniques, and scientific explanations.” These objectives will be tested objectively in the summative exams using the “command terms” listed below and, unlike objectives 1 and 2 above, level 3 objectives are also embedded in the “internal assessments,” which you will do throughout the two year program.
Analyse
Interpret data to reach conclusions.
In other words, use data/information in problem to produce explanation (viz. mechanism/ cause-effect relationship) based on data/ evidence
Comment
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Compare
Give an account of similarities and differences between two (or more) items, referring to both (all) of them throughout. [Note: often contrasts/differences earn more credit than similarities; emphasize differences - unless the question directs you toward similarities.]
Construct
Represent or develop in graphical form.
Deduce
Reach a conclusion from the information given.
Derive
Manipulate a mathematical relationship(s) to give a new equation or relationship.
Design
Produce a plan, simulation or model.
Determine
Find the only possible answer.
Discuss
Give an account including, where possible, a range of arguments for and against the relative importance of various factors, or comparisons of alternative hypotheses.
Evaluate
Assess the implications and limitations.
Explain
Give a detailed account of causes, reasons or mechanisms.
Predict
Give an expected result.
Show
Give the steps in a calculation or derivation.
Sketch
Represent by means of a graph showing a line and labelled but unscaled axes but with important features (for example, intercept) clearly indicated.
Solve
Obtain an answer using algebraic and/or numerical methods.
Suggest
Propose a hypothesis or other possible answer.
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