Name: Total Marks: Grade:

S.No. Criteria Criteria Strands Yes/No

A
research question.
The document includes a background theory section, and concepts directly
relevant to the research question are described
There is a clear explanation of the choice of techniques used for measuring
the independent and dependent variables
If the document is presented as a database exploration, the proposed
Research methodology is focused on data sampling and filtration from the database
Design (applicable for works based on data obtained as a part of a school’s large-
scale activity organized to collect data)
Marks Obtained There is a clear explanation of the choice of the sampling technique applied
____ / 6 or the database used
(The student should address why the particular values of the independent
variables were chosen).
There is a discussion regarding the student’s choice of the following
aspects: number of trials, precision of the measurements, scope, quantity,
and quality of the measurements (such as the range, interval, or frequency
of the independent variable)
The student names-controlled variables and explains how they were
controlled
The student identifies and addresses any safety issues associated with the
investigation
The student identifies and addresses any ethical issues associated with the
investigation
The student identifies and addresses any environmental issues associated
with the investigation
The methodology is described suOiciently, including detailed steps of the
procedure, names of materials, etc., to allow for the investigation to be
reproduced.
(The student divides methodology into subsections describing the
experiential variables, materials used, experimental procedure, preliminary
trials, and risk assessment.)
There is no irrelevant or repetitive information included in the description of
the methodology, allowing the reader to instantly understand how the
methodology was conducted. The methodology avoids unnecessary
information and presents the implementation clearly.
 S.No. Criteria Criteria Strands Yes/No
2 The student clearly describes how the data was obtained and processed so

B
each procedural step is easily understood.
- Sample calculation for average, uncertainty and data processing,
uncertainty propagation (if applicable).
The description of data recording and processing is detailed and precise i.e.
all tables, graphs, and figures are appropriately annotated, and a correct
number of units, decimal places, and significant figures is applied
Data Analysis throughout the work.
(All tables and figures are labeled correctly, including a number and a short
Marks Obtained description. The column names in the tables are also appropriately
____ / 6 formatted, providing the names and units of the variables the columns
represent)
The document includes clear considerations of the impact of uncertainties
on the data and results.
(The student propagates uncertainties and discusses the statistical
significance of their results based on the calculated p-value)
There is nothing in the work that would hinder the validity of the conclusion
(e.g any major, or significant omissions, inaccuracies, or inconsistencies)
The student conducts relevant data processing that will accurately address
the research question.
(The student includes sample calculations for each formula used in their
work. The calculated values are correctly plotted on the graph alongside
appropriate trendlines, equations of the trendlines, horizontal and vertical
error bars for each data point, and the value of R-squared)
 S.No. Criteria Criteria Strands Yes/No
3 The document includes a conclusion section based on the results of the

C
data analysis
The conclusion is fully supported and justified by the data analysis results
The conclusion includes a relevant comparison to published findings (both
online and physical sources, such as peer-reviewed journals, course notes,
textbooks, or other appropriate outside sources)
(In the Conclusion section, the students include a subsection called
Conclusion "Comparison" where they compare their results with findings from another
scientific publication.)
Marks Obtained The student provides suOicient references and citations to the published
____ / 6 sources so that they can be easily traced
The conclusion section consists of the correct interpretation of data
processing and any uncertainties associated with it.
(the student describes the uncertainties of measurements and the value of
gradient, considering the validity of the determined relationship between
the variables)
 S.No. Criteria Criteria Strands Yes/No
4 The student identifies methodological weaknesses or limitations

D
associated with the exploration.
(The methodological weaknesses are clearly described by the student in
tables through the discussion on systematic and random errors, their
impact on the results, and possible suggestions of how they could be
improved).
The student describes the impacts of the identified methodological
Evaluation weaknesses with regard to control variables, measuring precision, and data
variation.
Marks Obtained The student describes the impacts of the identified methodological
____ / 6 limitations (e.g. making assumptions with limited applicability, insuOicient
scope, or range of the obtained data, the inherent limits associated with the
sampling and measurement techniques).
(The limitations listed by the student in Tables are provided with
descriptions of their impact on the results. For example, the student states
that a small sample size increases the chance of type II errors and limits the
generalizability of the results)
The student proposes possible ways to improve weaknesses and
limitations of the exploration.
Each source of error/weakness/limitation discussed by the student in
tables is provided with possible suggestions of how it could be improved.
The student explains how the proposed improvements would enhance the
exploration or its outcomes

Additional Notes:

1. The student should remember that the Conclusion section should be a summary of the
numerical outcomes from the investigation and each conclusion drawn should be supported with
specific data from the work such as the value of R-squared or uncertainty values. Therefore, to
improve, the student is advised to refer to more values from their investigation when drawing
conclusions to the research question.

2. The student may use the p-value which helps determine whether to reject the null hypothesis. If
the p-value is less than or equal to the significance level (typically 0.05), the null hypothesis is
rejected, suggesting the observed results are unlikely if the null hypothesis is true.

IA Grade Boundaries
Grade Marks
1 0-3
2 4-6
3 7 - 10
4 11 - 13
5 14 - 16
6 17 - 19
7 20 - 24