Assessment 1 Task Notification

Year: 11

Subject:
Physics

Date issued:
10/2

Due date: 25/2

Type of Task
Topic
Syllabus
Outcomes

Research Task

Marks
HSC Key Words

16

Task
Description

Research technology that uses the electromagnetic spectrum and its

wave properties

Resources and
Preparation
required
Marking
Criteria
Submission
Details

Preparation:
Syllabus and sample reports are on Google Drive. Other preparation
will be done in class.

The World Communicates

P1. outlines the historical development of major principles, concepts
and ideas in physics
P3. assesses the impact of particular technological advances on
understanding in physics
P4. describes applications of physics which affect society or the
environment
P5. describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of
research in physics
P7. describes the effects of energy transfers and energy
transformations
P8. explains wave motions in terms of energy sources and the
oscillations produced
P13. identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to
communicate information and understanding in physics
P14. draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information
P15. implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a
member of a team

Weighting

10%

Describe, explain, evaluate, discuss, identify, assess, investigate

See marking rubric for further detail

Submitted via Google Drive and Google Classroom

Refer to the Senior Assessment Policy in the HSC Assessment Booklet.

Submission Requirements

The Research report should be 400 800 words total. Your work will not be marked if it
exceeds the limit.
A zero mark is recorded for a failure to submit assessment on assigned date.

Research
1. Your application is one of:

Global Positioning System

CD technology
the internet
DVD technology

Describe your assigned technology, and explain how it works, referring to relevant
physics principles.

Bibliography and Source Evaluation

2. Your assignment should cover at least 4 sources, which include text books, scientific
journals and education websites. The references need to be indicated within your written
work appropriately.
3. References must be listed in alphabetical order. Here are some examples of how to
reference your research sources:
For a book Whalley, K., Roberson, P. & Rickard, G. 2004: Science
Focus 1, Pearson Longman, Melbourne.
For an article Barnett, J. 1992: Language in the Science Classroom:
Some Issues for Teachers, The Australian Science Teachers Journal,
December, Vol.38, No.4.
For websites Change is Cool
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/8th/matter/sciber/chemch
ng.htm
Referenced March 13, 2014
4. Evaluate the validity of the sources, and assess the reliability of the sources. See
worksheets.

Plan
5. Create a plan, and mark off tasks as you complete them, noting any dates that change

Self evaluation
6. Answer these questions
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

How well did you manage your time?

How well did you collate and summarise the data?
What could you improve with more time?
What skills did you need to use?
Which skill needs work to improve the result?

Task evaluation
7. Answer these questions

a) How well did this task assess the outcomes?

b) How well does this task develop your capacity to manage your own learning?

Assessment Rubric
16 Marks
0
1

Research

Bibliograp
hy

No relevant
information

No
bibliography

3 or 4

Describes
application

Describes purpose
of application

Describes purpose
of application

Demonstrates
some knowledge of
how the application
works

Demonstrates
sound knowledge
of how the
application works

Describes some
physical principles
involved

Describes most
correct physical
principles involved

Demonstrates
thorough
knowledge of how
the application
works

Accesses
information from a
limited range of
resources (2 or
more)

Accesses
information from a
range of resources
(3 or more)

Accesses
information from a
range of resources
(4 or more)

Partly uses
appropriate
method to
acknowledge
sources
(numbered
bibliography)

Uses appropriate
method to
acknowledge
sources (numbered
bibliography)

Practises data
collection
techniques to
identify information
in secondary
sources

Practises data
collection
techniques to
identify
information in
secondary sources

Practises efficient
data collection
techniques to
identify useful
information in
secondary sources

Partially evaluates
the validity of
secondary
information

Partially evaluates
the validity of
secondary
information

Evaluates the
validity of
secondary
information

Partially assesses
the reliability of
secondary
information

Partially assesses
the reliability of
secondary
information

Assesses the
reliability of
secondary
information

Incomplete or
partial plan

Creates a plan.

Uses inappropriate
method to
acknowledge
sources

Source
No
evaluation annotation
of sources
Sources are
not relevant

Plan

No plan

Carries out some of

the plan

Self
evaluation
and task
evaluation

No
evaluation
or
incomplete
evaluations

Includes a self
evaluation and task
evaluation

Carries out the

planned
procedure,
recognising where
and when
modifications are
needed

Describes all correct

physical principles
involved

Presentati
on

Report is
Clear and neat
unclear,
report with
untidy or
subheadings
missing
subheadings

Plan
Task

Scheduled Date
date
achieved

Adjustments and notes