Home > Subjects > Science > Level 3 > 3.7 Astronomical event > Achievement criteria
- Subject: Science
- AS: AS90733
- Level: 3
- Credits: 2
- Internal
Science 3.7 Report on a recent astronomical event or discovery
Achievement criteria
The level of achievement that you will reach is decided by your report - how thorough and comprehensive it is.
Resources will be provided for you, but you have to process information and, in combination with your own knowledge and research, prepare and present a report.
Achievement
- Present a report on a recent astronomical event or discovery.
- Your report will include a:
- description of the scientific background
- summary of the relevant scientific information
- statement of the significance of the event or discovery.
Achievement with Merit
- Present a detailed report on a recent astronomical event or discovery.
- This means that your detailed report will include:
- an explanation of the scientific background
- a detailed summary of relevant scientific information
- an explanation of the significance of the event or discovery.
Achievement with Excellence
- Present a detailed and analytical report on a recent astronomical event or discovery.
- This means that your report will include:
- a discussion of the scientific background, and
either - a detailed summary of relevant scientific information and an analysis of the significance of the event or discovery
or - an analysis of the relevant scientific information and a detailed summary of the significance of the event or discovery.
- a discussion of the scientific background, and
