Research Project
To explore the assessment requirements for the independent research project. To assess good elements of a project and elements that need improvement.
Based on last weeks lesson name as many elements as you can that should be included in your projects. Make a mind map relevant to the project you have chosen BMI Graph why? Questionnaires WHO TO? Statistics Newspaper story? WHO ABOUT What of? OBESITY
Bronze = 5 elements Silver = elements Gold = Plan 2. Introduction 3. Wales 4. Other Country 5. Comparison of two 6. Questionnaire 7. Questionnaire Results 8. Conclusion 9. Evaluation 10. Bibliography
Read the exam assessment criteria. Is there anything you don’t understand? Discuss in small groups? Identify x3 questions per group for your teacher regarding the exam board requirements.
You have been given x2 projects by your Teacher. 1 – Homelessness 2 – The Environment Using the mark sheet and the Guidance provided in small groups assess the two projects.
The Homeless project was a bare pass Read the notes made by an assessor. The environment project was a good pass. Why do you think this was?
In small groups write on post it notes what the success criteria of the project is. Stick your postit notes to the relevant section on the board
Use the information on the board along with other evidence from todays lesson to plan a successful project. You must make this relevant to your own topic choice.
All research needs a plan What is your aim? What resources will you need? What will you do? (step by step) How will you do it? When will you do it by? **It is essential that you specify timeframes ie; 4 th July 2012 etc**
Look at the template? Do you understand this? Use the tem[plate to create your own plan. Homework by Next Lesson: Planning section of project. To include; - Mind maps; Lesson 1 and 2 starters - Your rationale (reasons) for your choice of topic and country - Dated timescales as deadlines (You can use the template or chose an independent format).