Case Study Summary

Gaining the Marks!

2 Mark Questions: Define one of the technologies

  • What is it? (1 mark)
  • How does it (in relation to question)
  • Why does it (in relation to question)

    • 4 Mark Questions:

    Describe

  • Describe any concepts (1 mark)
  • Describe use in relation to question (3 marks)

    • Explain

  • Describe any concepts (1 mark)
  • Explanation of what has been asked (3 marks)

    • 6 Mark Question

    1-2 Marks

    • Shows limited understanding

    3-4 Marks

    • Shows some understanding of why and looks at one area in detail – I would use examples when possible

    5-6 Marks

    • Shows clear understanding of all aspects of the question.
    • I would expect to see all aspects of the question answered with clear explanations and examples (when possible)

    12 Mark Question

  • Use appropriate terminology
  • Show knowledge
  • Explain both sides of the argument
  • Conclusion – link it all back to the argument

    • 0 marks

    • No knowledge or understanding of the relevant issues and concepts.
    • No use of appropriate terminology.

    1–3 marks

    • Minimal knowledge and understanding of the relevant issues or concepts.
    • Minimal use of appropriate terminology.
    • No reference is made to the information in the case study or independent research.
    • The answer may be little more than a list.

    4 –6 marks

    • A descriptive response with limited knowledge and/or understanding of the relevant issues or concepts.
    • A limited use of appropriate terminology.
    • There is limited evidence of analysis.
    • There is evidence that limited research has been undertaken.


    7–9 marks

    • A response with knowledge and understanding of the related issues and/or concepts.
    • A response that uses terminology appropriately in places.
    • There is some evidence of analysis.
    • There is evidence that research has been undertaken.


    10–12 marks

    • A response with a detailed knowledge and clear understanding of the relevant issues and/or concepts.
    • A response that uses terminology appropriately throughout.
    • There is competent and balanced analysis.
    • There is clear evidence that extensive research has been undertaken.
    • Conclusions are drawn that are linked to the analysis.
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