Team Project Assessment Criteria
Students devise and develop a collaborative project into an aspect of one topic (from a choice of eight). This choice of project must allow for the exploration of different cultural perspectives.
The Team Project comprises two elements.
The Team Project comprises two elements.
- Team Element: Students produce as a team one Outcome and one Explanation as a Collaboration. The Explanation must be 200–300 words. (10 marks)
- Personal Element: Students each write a Reflective Paper on their research, contribution and personal learning. The paper must be 750–1000 words. (60 marks)
There are three assessment objectives (AOs).
AO1: Research, analysis and evaluation
Students design and carry out research into current global issues. They must identify and analyse issues, arguments and perspectives, using evidence to support their claims. Students analyse and evaluate information sources and evidence, and develop their own line of reasoning to support a perspective or course of action. |
AO2: Reflection
Students must consider different perspectives objectively and with empathy, and justify their own personal perspective using evidence and reasoning. They must also consider how research, engagement with different perspectives and working as part of a team have influenced their personal learning. |
AO3: Communication and collaboration
Students must select and present relevant arguments, evidence and perspectives clearly and with structure. They should present their research, including citations and references, and contribute to the shared purpose and outcome of the Team Project. |
Team Element
The Outcome and Explanation together carry a total of four marks. Up to six further marks may be awarded for the candidates’ ability to work as a team (Collaboration). Collaboration will be assessed on the team’s ability to work together effectively to complete the project. Aspects of collaboration include the introduction of new ideas, mutual understanding and commitment to the process. Collaboration is assessed through teacher observation.
The Explanation (200–300 words) accompanying the Outcome should include the following information:
The Explanation (200–300 words) accompanying the Outcome should include the following information:
- the project aim
- a brief description of the Outcome
- an explanation of how the team’s exploration of different cultural perspectives has informed or supports the Outcome.
Team Element – Outcome and Explanation (4 marks)
Levels |
Descriptor |
Marks |
4 |
In attempting to meet the project aim:
|
4 |
3 |
In attempting to meet the project aim:
|
3 |
2 |
In attempting to meet the project aim:
|
2 |
1 |
In attempting to meet the project aim:
|
1 |
0 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
0 |
Team Element – Collaboration (6 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
3 |
In attempting to complete the project:
|
5-6 |
2 |
In attempting to complete the project:
|
3-4 |
1 |
In attempting to complete the project:
|
1-2 |
0 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
0 |
Personal Element
At the end of the process each candidate will produce a written Reflective Paper (750–1000 words) focusing on:
- students personal research for the project and their own work processes;
- the effectiveness of the Outcome in achieving the project aim;
- what they have learned about different cultural perspectives of the issue;
- what they have learned about teamwork overall and their own performance as a team member;
- what they have learned overall from carrying out the project.
Personal Element - AO1 Research, analysis and evaluation (20 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
4 |
The Reflective Paper shows:
|
16–20 |
3 |
The Reflective Paper shows:
|
11-15 |
2 |
The Reflective Paper shows:
|
6-10 |
1 |
The Reflective Paper shows:
|
1-5 |
0 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
0 |
Personal Element – AO2 Reflection (25 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
4 |
|
20–25 |
3 |
|
13-19 |
2 |
|
7-12 |
1 |
|
1-6 |
0 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
0 |
Personal Element – AO3 Communication (15 marks)
Level |
Descriptor |
Marks |
4 |
|
12–15 |
3 |
|
8–11 |
2 |
|
4-7 |
1 |
|
1-3 |
0 |
A mark of zero should be awarded for no creditable content. |
0 |