TAS
Teacher Assessment Scheme is for students participated in Hong Kong Advanced Level Physics only.
The assessment consists of two areas:
(A) Performance in practical work 60%
(B) Reporting of practical work 40%
Quality of work |
Marks (10-point scale) |
Grade |
Excellent |
9-10 |
A |
Good |
7-8 |
B |
Fair |
5-6 |
C |
Average |
3-4 |
D |
Weak |
1-2 |
E |
Not worthy of credit or no suitable work submitted for assessment |
0 |
F |
Zero marks will be given in the following conditions:
(A) if students fail to poduce any work for Area A and B,
(B) if students are found to indulge in unfair practice such as plagiarism.
Criteria of Area A
The procedure for practical work is carried out safely. (1 mark)
Work is done in an organized and efficient way. (1 mark)
Apparatus is handled competently. (3 marks)
Instruments are used in appropriate ways to make accurate readings and measurements. (3 marks)
Positive attitude towards scientific investigation is evident. (1 mark)
Adjust the apparatus in order to improve the accuracy of the experiment. (1 mark)
Criteria of Area B
Quality of the written accounts on the procedures and techniques (2 marks)
Suitable techniques, including apparatus and materials to be used, are stated.
The procedure shows a logical ordering of steps and is written up clearly.
Various precautions are mentioned and explained.
Quality of the recording and presentation of results? (4 marks)
The record of results indicates a high quality of accuracy.
Appropriate units are stated.
Results are presented in appropriate forms such as tables or graphs.
Calculations where necessary are clearly shown.
Quality of the interpretation of the results and conclusion? (4 marks)
Trends and patterns in data are recognized.
Appropriate interpretations are made based on the results in relation to the problem under investigation.
A clear awareness is shown on the limitations of the methods used, sources of errors and their effect on the accuracy of the results obtained.
Any unusual or anomalous observations are considered and their significance is assessed.
Suggestions for improvement in technique and for further investigations are given where appropriate.
Appropriate conclusions are drawn, supported by reasoned arguments. Consideration is given to the physical significance of the conclusions obtained.