Plan of investigation
Have I
CHECKLISTS FOR SCHOOL BASED
ASSESSMENT
∙ stated the title of my research? ∙ listed the tasks to be done? ∙ explained why I
chose this topic? ∙ stated how I plan to collect material? ∙ described the English
language skills I will use in analysing the material? ∙ explained how I will ensure that I
draw sound conclusions from my research?
Written report
Have we
∙ given a clear summary of the theme we selected? ∙ addressed the key issues relating
to our research? ∙ described group activities and the role played by each group
member? ∙ provided evidence of the research we conducted? ∙ referenced our
sources of information clearly? ∙ evaluated the outcome of our research? ∙
organised our ideas clearly in our report? ∙ used correct grammar, punctuation and
spelling?
Reflection
Have I
∙ demonstrated how the theme I chose was presented in the three indicators? ∙ shown
how each of the three pieces presented shaped my thinking? ∙ commented on the use
of language in each of the three pieces? ∙ included: a. an analysis of the process
followed in conducting the research? ∙ b. an evaluation of how I benefited from the
process?
Completing my portfolio
Does my portfolio include
∙ My plan of investigation? ∙ An assessment of my participation in group activities?
∙ 3 indicators of group activity (at least one in print)? ∙ Reflection on the research I
conducted? ∙ A copy of our group written report? ∙ A plan for my oral presentation?
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SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL BASED ASSESSMENT
ACTIVITY GROUP/ DATE
INDIVIDUAL
PLAN OF INVESTIGATION
Group meeting to select theme for SBA Group
Divide theme into sub-topics. Allocate sub-topics to group Group
members.
Discuss sources of information and conduct preliminary research Individual
into sub-topics.
Meet as group to create plan of investigation. Group
CONDUCT RESEARCH
Formulate questions for your research. Individual
Conduct research. Select three pieces of evidence for your Individual
portfolio.
Meet as a group to share the results of your research. Group
WRITTEN REPORT
Study the requirements for the written report. Group
Make notes for the written report. Individual
Group meeting to share notes and prepare first draft of written Group
report
Group meeting to produce final draft of written report Group
ORAL PRESENTATION
Group meeting to discuss criteria for evaluating oral presentation Group
Write a plan for your oral presentation. Individual
Prepare notes for oral presentation. Individual
Practise delivering your presentation. Individual/
group
Deliver your presentation for assessment for your SBA. Individual
REFLECTION
Make notes for your Reflection. Individual
Write your Reflection under supervision in class. Individual 1.
2.
3.
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