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Investigate

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student demonstrates little knowledge and ability in identifying and applying technological research skills. There is little original thought and hardly any attempt at analysis. The student lists few sources of information, some of which may be irrelevant.

The student demonstrates some knowledge and ability when identifying and applying technological research skills. There are signs of critical thinking and analysis in the work. Some thought has been given to the significance of product/solution for people and/or the environment. The student’s use and acknowledgement of relevant sources are adequate.

The student demonstrates clear and consistent application of technological research skills. Personal comments, original thought about the need, and some analysis of the significance of the product/solution for people and/or the environment are evident. Effective use and acknowledgement of sources are demonstrated.

The student demonstrates excellent foresight when identifying and applying technological research skills. There is a high degree of questioning and critical analysis, and the appropriate use of sources is consistent. There is clear evidence that the student takes sources into account in her/his investigation. A clear understanding of the potential significance of the product/solution is manifest.

Plan

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student shows limited ability to identify and consider priorities. Very few alternatives are explored in relation to the task. The student is unable to predict outcomes, and therefore tends to react rather than plan. The design specification is unclear.

The student shows some ability to identify priorities and consider outcomes. Several alternatives are explored in relation to the task. There is adequate communication of ideas. The student demonstrates an awareness of time constraints.

The student demonstrates consistently the ability to identify priorities and consider possible outcomes within a given time frame. A good range of alternative ideas and resources are explored in relation to the task. There is effective communication of ideas. The student demonstrates satisfactory forward planning, structure, and organization.

The student shows excellent ability to identify and consider a wide range of resources and strategies. The ideas are thoroughly developed and communicated. The work shows an outstanding level of time management and logical planning.

Create a Product or Solution

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student has difficulty using the techniques, materials, and/or equipment and has little understanding of the relevance of the design specification. The procedures followed and quality of the product/solution are poor.

The student is able to use the techniques, materials and/or equipment adequately, and has generally made effective use of the design specification. Appropriate choice of techniques, materials, and/or equipment has been made. The procedures followed and the quality of the product/solution are adequate.

The student is able to choose and use the techniques, materials and/or equipment competently, and has made the necessary modifications to the original design specification to enhance the quality of her/his work, resulting in a well-made and well-presented product/ solution.

The student has demonstrated a thorough competence when choosing and using techniques, materials and/or equipment. She/he has fully justified any modification to the original design specification, and produced original and outstanding work.

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Evaluate

The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors.

The student provides a poor evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of the product/solution. She/he has completed a rudimentary evaluation of the process and her/his judgment is too heavily biased towards either self-assessment or product/solution assessment.

The student has adequately recognized the significance of evaluation process; however, the analysis is lacking elements such as justification of any deviation from the original plan, assessment of social significance, and planning process efficiency. The evaluation includes adequate analysis of the quality of the product/solution in relation to the original design specification.

The student is able to appropriately assess both the product/solution and her/his performance. She/he has taken into account the social significance of the product/solution and provided justification of any deviation from the original design specification. The evaluation includes a good analysis of the effectiveness and quality of the product/solution in relation to the original design specification.

The student provides a thorough evaluation (self-assessment and assessment of both product/solution and process) that manifests insight and suggests possible further improvement. The evaluation includes excellent analysis of the effectiveness and quality of the product/solution in relation to the original design specification. The student has made good use of feedback acquired through product testing.

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Personal Engagement and Independence

The student has not reached a satisfactory standard in any aspect.

The student has displayed a satisfactory standard in one aspect (either the student’s personal engagement: motivation, general attitude, confidence, etc., or the degree of personal independence in her/his work).

The student has displayed a satisfactory standard in both aspects (the student’s personal engagement: motivation, general attitude, confidence, etc., and the degree of personal independence in her/his work).

The student has displayed a high standard in one aspect, and a satisfactory standard in the other. (the student’s personal engagement: motivation, general attitude, confidence, etc., and the degree of personal independence in her/his work).

The student has displayed a very high standard in both aspects (the student’s personal engagement: motivation, general attitude, confidence, etc., and the degree of personal independence in her/his work).