ISB CRITERIA
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ASPECTS
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ISB score
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Inquiry
Skills
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Communication
The
report is formatted and presented according to guidelines published in the
ISB scientific writing guide for IB. The report is written concisely, precisely, and clearly.
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Lab
Skills
Experimental
work is done with care and attention. Positive and cooperative attitude when working with others, and regard
for safety is shown.
0 1 2 3 4 5
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/10
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Introduction
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Research Question
Give a brief introduction to the
research question. What are you
investigating?
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Theory
Explain
the theory related to your research that can be used to predict a model or
result. Focus on the process
being studied, and factors affecting that process.
0 1 2 3
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Technique
An explanation of the theory
behind the technique being used is given. Citations given for all sources.
0 1 2 3 4
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/10
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IB CRITERIA
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ASPECTS
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IB score out of 6
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ISB Score
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Design
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Defining the Problem and Selecting Variables
States a focused problem/research
question and identifies the relevant
variables.
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Controlling
Variables
Designs a method for the effective
control of the variables.
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Describing a Method for Collection of Data
Describes a method that allows for the
collection of sufficient relevant data.
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/10
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Data
Collection
and Processing
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Recording
Raw Data
Records
appropriate quantitative and associated qualitative raw data, including units
and uncertainties where relevant.
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Processing Raw Data
Processes the quantitative raw data correctly.
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Presenting Processed Data
Presents processed data appropriately and,
where relevant, includes errors and uncertainties.
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/15
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Conclusion
and Evaluation
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Concluding
States a
conclusion, with justification, based on reasonable interpretation of the
data.
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Evaluating
Procedure(s)
Evaluates
weaknesses and limitations.
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Improving the Investigation
Suggests realistic improvements in respect of
identified weaknesses and limitations.
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/10
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Broad
Learning Category
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Experimental Skills and Inquiry (ESI)
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/40
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Data Management (DM)
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/15
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