ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATIONYear group: 12 Physics

Task title: Skills Task- 2015

Date of task: Term 4: week 5 (during double period as per time table)

Task No: 4 Value of Task: 25%

Date of issuing task: Term 4: week 3

Knowledge & Understanding – 25%; SKILLS – 15% and Communication – 10%

Context:The task will assess student’s ability to plan and perform a first-hand investigation, complete a scientific report and answer the relevant questions based on stage 6 topic – SpaceSyllabus outcomes to be assessed:H2.analyses the ways in which models, theories and laws in physics have been tested and validatedH11 justifies the appropriateness of a particular investigation planH12.evaluates ways in which accuracy and reliability could be improved in investigationsH13 uses terminology and reporting styles appropriately and successfully to communicate information and understandingH14 assesses the validity of conclusions from gathered data and informationH15.explains why an investigation is best undertaken individually or by a team

Assessment criteria:

The assessment will be based on the outcomes listed above outlined in the task descriptionTask Description: The task will assess student’s ability to plan and perform a first-hand investigation, complete a scientific report and answer the relevant questions as stated in the outcomes above, based on stage 6 topic- SpaceTask Description: First Hand Investigation Task and a Scientific ReportThe assessment task consists of TWO components:

PART A:Plan and Perform a first-hand investigation in a group of two or three students to be determined on the day of the task.State the theories and laws governing the investigationPART B:Complete a scientific report draws valid conclusion and propose improvements in the investigation. Answer the relevant questions. Assess the risks in the investigation. Tidy up the work station at the end of the task.

Time allowed: 70 minutesSubmission requirements:No prior submissions are required. Upon completion of the task all questions and answers will be submitted to the class teacher.Task preparation:

As part of your preparation you should revise all work related to the topic: SpaceEach student should bring his/her own writing material, pencil, ruler, calculator and eraser. No borrowing will be permitted.Policy requirement:A mark of zero (0) will be given for non-submission or completion of task unless appropriate medical certification is required.A mark of zero (0) will be given for plagiarised workPost Task: Marked tasks will be handed back with the marking criteria and discussed by the classroom teachers. Any clarification will need to be done during that lesson only. No further discussion will be entertained.Board of Studies HSC Examination rules will apply.