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SCORE

Knowledge and Understanding

The student has not reached a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student demonstrates very little k/u of subject matter, uses unrelated, irrelevant or unsupported facts, and inconsistent/incorrect terminology. Student demonstrates little understanding of processes, issues, events and relationships. Case studies are absent, rudimentary or irrelevant. Explanations are superficial or absent.

The student demonstrates limited k/u of subject matter, but uses mostly relevant and/or related facts in conveying information. Satisfactory use of terminology. Some evidence that student understands processes, issues, events and relationships. Case studies or examples lack detail but are relevant. Explanations are simple and incomplete.

The student demonstrates satisfactory k/u of the subject matter, and uses relevant and related facts to convey information. Accurate use of terminology and clear evidence student understands processes, issues, events and relationships. Case studies and examples, where required, contain adequate detail and are relevant. Explanations, though adequate, are not well developed.

The student demonstrates good k/u of subject matter, and uses relevant and related facts to convey information. Student shows a good command of the use of terms and has a thorough understanding of processes, issues, events and relationships. Case studies and examples, where required, are detailed and relevant, and may be introduced independently by the student to provide clear and well developed explanations.

The student demonstrates excellent knowledge and thorough understanding of the subject matter, and uses an extensive range of relevant and related facts to convey information. The student shows an excellent command of the use of terms, and uses them in a precise manner to demonstrate a thorough understanding of processes, issues, events and relationships. Case studies and examples, where required, are detailed and relevant, and may be introduced independently by student to provide detailed and fully developed explanations.

Understanding and Application of Concepts

The student has not reached a standard described by any of the descriptors.

Concepts and ideas are poorly understood. The student demonstrates very little awareness of how they can be applied in a meaningful or relevant manner.

Understanding of concepts and ideas shows limitations. The student demonstrates some awareness of their geographical/historical context, but does not apply them in a consistent manner.

Understanding of concepts and ideas is satisfactory. Student demonstrates ability to apply them in appropriate geographical/historical contexts in a consistent manner.

Understanding of concepts and ideas is good. Student demonstrates ability to apply them in a variety of geographical/historical contexts and recognizes their limitations.

Understanding of concepts and ideas is excellent. Student demonstrates ability to apply them effectively in any geographical/historical context and exhibits a high level of critical awareness of their relevance and limitations.

Application of Skills

The student has not reached a standard described by any of the descriptors.

Little ability is shown in the application of skills. The student can assemble information, but this lacks detail or is not always relevant to the topic. The work is mainly descriptive or narrative, with minimal evidence of analysis, valid conclusions, judgements or decisions.

Limited ability is shown in the application of skills. Student can assemble and organize information, which, though lacking in detail is mostly relevant to the topic. The work, although mainly narrative and lacking in depth of analysis, demonstrates the ability to arrive at simple conclusions, judgements or decisions.

Satisfactory ability is shown in the application of skills. The student is able to assemble and organize detailed and relevant information. There is evidence of analysis in the work which demonstrates the ability to formulate conclusions, judgements or decisions, although these are not always well supported.

Skills are applied in a clear and consistent manner. The student is able to assemble and organize very detailed and relevant information. Appropriate analytical skills/techniques are effectively utilized with some evidence of critical awareness, demonstrating the ability to formulate valid and well supported conclusions, judgements or decisions.

Application of skills is excellent. The student is able to assemble and organize very detailed information. Appropriate analytical skills/techniques are used very effectively together with a high degree of critical awareness, showing the ability to formulate valid and fully supported conclusions, judgements or decisions.

Presentation and Organization of Information

The student has not reached a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The piece of work submitted by the student lacks clear structure and organization, and some of the material selected may not be relevant to the question/topic. Very little evidence of documentation of reference material. The overall presentation is poor. If included, sketch maps, charts and diagrams are poorly presented.

The student has produced a structured piece of work, including an introduction, development and a conclusion. The material selected is usually relevant to the question/topic and generally well presented. There is some evidence of documentation of reference material. If included, sketch maps, charts and diagrams are used effectively and appropriately.

The student has produced a well structured and logically sequenced piece of work which includes an introduction, development and a conclusion. The material selected is always relevant to the question/topic. The work is clearly expressed and well presented. Where references have been used, they are clearly documented in the form of footnotes and/or bibliography. Where relevant, sketch maps, charts and diagrams are presented at a high standard and may show the use of initiative.

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