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Figure 15.8 is a space condensed version of a form passed to the students by the Physics department of UWCSEA when assessing the planning skills. (Of course, the space available for student answers needs to be considerably expanded if you decide to use such a form). IB Planning Sheet Planning A Aim : Hypothesis : Why do you believe your hypothesis is true? : Explain what pattern you expect to see in your results, and justify this, quantitatively where appropriate? : Independent (manipulated) Variable Dependent (responding) Variable Controlled Variables Planning B Draw a diagram of your equipment Explain how you will keep the controlled variables constant Draw a table that can be used to record your results (how many readings will you take) Say how you will make each of these measurements TABLE 15.8: Planning help sheet Sample TABLE 15.18: 4/PSOW (Practical Scheme of Work) cover sheet School Name: School code: Candidate Code: Subject: HL SL Session: May / Nov 2005 (choose one) Candidate Name: Teacher Name: Is this student in the moderation sample (tick box): YES NO Teacher’s Signature: Date: Type or write legibly using black ink and retain a copy of this form. Total lab hours: SKILLS ASSESSED Pl (a) Pl (b) DC DPP CE MS PS (a) PS (b) BEST TWO GRADES FOR EACH CRITERIA (MAX 3 EACH): TOTAL FOR EACH CRITERIA (MAX 6 EACH): OVERALL TOTAL (OUT OF 48): This total must also appear on the IA/PG marksheet TABLE 15.19 Sample PSOW (Practical Scheme of Work) detail sheet Candidate Code: Subject: HL SL Session: May / Nov 2004 (choose one) Candidate Name: Teacher Name: Is this student in the moderation sample? (tick box) YES NO SKILLS ASSESSED Date(s) Out