Self+and+Peer+Assessment

** Criterion A – Research Process ** || // A research project that shows extensive evidence of research will have // o // Provided evidence to justify the choice of problem and solution // o // Accessed a wide range of sources, including print, electronic and people (where appropriate) // o // Located and used sources that are relevant to the concept of survival and the problem identified // o // Explored different opportunities for action __before__ settling on one // o // Demonstrated reflection on the research and used it to build a meaningful and relevant action project (this will be evident in the research notes and exhibition). // o // Provided a bibliography and in-text referencing where needed // || Achievement Level || Descriptor || 0 ||  There is no evidence of you developing your awareness and understanding of survival and a related problem because there is no evidence of research. || 1  ||  There is some evidence of you developing your awareness and understanding of survival and a related problem through limited research. There are many missed opportunities for research. || 2  ||  There is significant evidence of you developing your awareness and understanding of survival and a related problem through documented research that spans a variety of resources. However, there were some opportunities for research that have been missed. || 3  ||  There is extensive evidence of you developing your awareness and understanding of survival and a related problem through well documented research that spans a wide variety of resources (including print, people and electronic where appropriate). || ** Criterion B: Choice of Issue ** || // Making an obvious and significant real-world connection in your action plan involves: // o // Being connected to something beyond what you are studying in school // o // Being based on the identified needs of a community // o // Giving service to other people or the environment // o // Acting ethically // o // Changing people’s quality of life // o // Making sure that your environmental footprint is limited // o // Considering present and future consequences // o // Being sustainable in the long-term i.e. other people besides your group will be able to continue the project // || Achievement Level || Descriptor || 0 ||  The chosen issue fails to address an aspect of survival and is not relevant to any person or group of people. The chosen issue cannot be addressed with a sustainable action plan. || 1  ||  The chosen issue vaguely addresses an aspect of survival. There is a possibility that a sustainable action plan can be developed to address the chosen issue. || 2  ||  The chosen issue addresses an aspect of survival, but does not have an obvious and significant real-world connection. A sustainable action plan can be developed to address the chosen issue. || 3  ||  The chosen issue clearly addresses an aspect of survival and has an obvious and significant real-world connection. It is obvious that an action plan developed to address the chosen issue will be sustainable. || ** Criterion C: Areas of Interaction Focus ** || // Inquiry involves: // o // Developing awareness and understanding // o // Reflecting on your awareness and understanding // o // Being able and willing to take action on your awareness and understanding. // || Achievement Level  || Descriptor || 0 ||  There is no clear area of interaction focus for the action plan. || 1  ||  More than one area of interaction could be the focus for the action plan. The action plan has no more than “links” to the chosen area of interaction. There is little obvious connection between the chosen issue and the chosen area of interaction. The action plan provides little opportunity for inquiry into the chosen issue. || 2  ||  One area of interaction is the focus for the action plan. There is a weak connection between the chosen issue and the chosen area of interaction. The action plan provides opportunity for inquiry into the chosen issue. || 3  ||  One area of interaction is clearly the focus for the action plan. There is a clear and close connection between the chosen issue and the chosen area of interaction. The action plan provides multiple opportunities for inquiry into the chosen issue. || ** Criterion D: Reflection and Evaluation ** || // Critical reflection and evaluation involves considering: // o // Multiple ways to solve problems and/or address the issue // o // The advantages and disadvantages of techniques used to reach the goal and/or address the issue // o // The strengths and weaknesses of ideas and solutions // o // The impact on stakeholders of decisions and actions // o // The sustainability of the chosen action plan // o // The feasibility of actions in terms of time, resources, and funds available. // || Achievement Level  || Descriptor || 0 ||  The action plan does not include opportunities for reflection and evaluation. || 1  ||  The action plan provides minimal opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation of work done towards achievement of the group goal. The action plan includes minimal opportunities for altering the action plan based on the feedback collected during evaluation. || 2  ||  The action plan provides some opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation of work done towards achievement of the group goal. The action plan includes some opportunities for altering the action plan based on the feedback collected during evaluation. || 3  ||  The action plan provides multiple opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation of work done towards achievement of the group goal. The action plan includes appropriate opportunities for altering the action plan based on the feedback collected during evaluation. || ** Criterion E: Opportunities for Action ** || // The action plan should provide multiple ways for people to take action by: // o // Feeling empathy towards others // o // Making small-scale changes to their behavior // o // Undertaking large and significant projects // o // Acting on their own // o // Acting collaboratively // o // Taking physical action // o // Suggesting modifications to an existing system to the benefit of all involved // o // Lobbying people in more influential positions to act // o // Considering the environmental footprint of the action plan // o // Doing a ”needs analysis” in order to determine the specific needs of the community to be served // || Achievement Level || Descriptor || 0 ||  The action plan provides no opportunities for meaningful and sustainable action. || 1  ||  The action plan provides minimal opportunities for meaningful and sustainable action. || 2  ||  The action plan provides some opportunities for meaningful and sustainable action. || 3  ||  The action plan provides multiple opportunities for meaningful and sustainable action. ||
 * __ Evaluating your research – How do you know your research is extensive and thorough? __**
 * __ Evaluating your action plans – How do you know your action plan will really work? __**