Judging+Criteria

Your project will be assessed to determine that it contains clear, consistent and convincing evidence of your ability to plan and conduct an investigation and to communicate your work appropriately.
 * Criteria for Judging **

The judges will look for clear, consistent and convincing evidence that you:
 * described a problem, question or hypothesis to be investigated (first-hand or using secondary sources)
 * were creative in the selection of the subject for investigation or your methodology
 * gathered relevant and concise background information including locating and “interviewing” a relevant expert
 * identified the type and sources of data needed
 * planned valid and reliable scientific procedures, including the use of multiple trials and accounting for the variables involved (if a First Hand Scientific Investigation)
 * demonstrated an understanding of the content (Science, Geography, History, Mathematics) directly related to the investigation
 * conducted the selected procedures/research safely, made observations accurately citing references when appropriate and recorded the results efficiently, using the correct units where appropriate
 * selected and justified the technology/references to collect data or gather information and used ICTs(Information and Communication Technologies) as appropriate, including contributing to the class wiki
 * explained the results, including identifying trends, patterns or relationships
 * outlined your conclusion/recommendations with supporting evidence
 * presented your investigation with language and visuals most effective for the audience (Port Macquarie Hastings Council and other community members).