A: Investigating

Criterion

Criterion A: Investigating

Maximum: 8

In the personal project, students should:

i. define a clear goal and global context for the project, based on personal interests

ii. identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to the project

iii. demonstrate research skills.

Achievement level	Level descriptor
0	The student does not achieve a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2	The student is able to: state a goal and context for the project, based on personal interests, but this may be limited in depth or accessibility identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge, but this may be limited in occurrence or relevance demonstrate limited research skills.
3–4	The student is able to: outline a basic and appropriate goal and context for the project, based on personal interests identify basic prior learning and subject-specific knowledge relevant to some areas of the project demonstrate adequate research skills.
5–6	The student is able to: define a clear and challenging goal and context for the project, based on personal interests identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge generally relevant to the project demonstrate substantial research skills.
7–8	The student is able to: define a clear and highly challenging goal and context for the project, based on personal interests identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge that is consistently highly relevant to the project demonstrate excellent research skills.