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S1 Carries out a visit OR uses library, consulting a minimum of three different sources of information 1
(eg books/websites/journals/magazines/case study provided by Edexcel/manufacturers’ data
sheets)
S6 Provides one piece of relevant information (eg data, graph, diagram) that is not mentioned in the 1
briefing papers for the visit or case study
B: Planning
Ref Criterion Mark
P2 States how to measure one relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument 1
P3 Explains the choice of the measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the 1
instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken
P4 States how to measure a second relevant quantity using the most appropriate instrument 1
P5 Explains the choice of the second measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the 1
instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken
P6 Demonstrates knowledge of correct measuring techniques 1
P8 Identifies and states how to control all other relevant variables to make it a fair test 1
P14 Plan is well organised and methodical, using an appropriately sequenced step-by-step 1
procedure
Maximum marks for this section 14
M1 Records all measurements using the correct number of significant figures, tabulating 1
measurements where appropriate
D: Analysis
A1 Produces a graph with appropriately labelled axes and with correct units 1
E: Report
Students may have access to this marking grid while they are carrying out assessed tasks.
A2 MARKING GRID
A: Planning
P1 Identifies the most appropriate apparatus required for the practical in advance 1
P4 States how to measure one quantity using the most appropriate instrument 1
P5 Explains the choice of the measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the instrument 1
as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken
P6 States how to measure a second quantity using the most appropriate instrument 1
P7 Explains the choice of the second measuring instrument with reference to the scale of the 1
instrument as appropriate and/or the number of measurements to be taken
P9 Identifies and states how to control all other relevant quantities to make it a fair test 1
P10 Comments on whether repeat readings are appropriate for this experiment 1
M1 Records all measurements with appropriate precision, using a table where appropriate 1
C: Analysis
A12 Discusses more than one source of error qualitatively 1 Some estimate of
uncertainty
A13 Calculates errors quantitatively 1 (difference
between line of
A14 Compounds errors correctly 1 best fit?
A17 Discusses final conclusion in relation to original aim of experiment 1 How good was
the spread ? Line
A18 Suggests relevant further work 1 of best fit etc etc