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STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
COURSE: Access to Higher Education Diploma
SUBJECT: Biology / Human Physiology
UNIT TITLE: Practical Investigation (Biology / Human Physiology)
LEVEL: 3 (Graded)
CREDITS: 6
How to use this document
Before preparing your work for assessment, please read this document carefully alongside
the relevant Subject Set Unit Specifications and the Student Handbook (see Further
resources below). Remember, your tutor is looking for evidence that you have addressed
the specific assessment criteria for this unit (which you can find in Part 2 of this document).
Please complete all of the boxes shown in pale yellow in Parts 1, 2 and 3 overleaf and type
in the answers to your TAQs on this document. Then save it to your computer without
changing the file name.
Once you have finished your assessment, you will need to upload an electronic copy of this
document to your Learner Account without changing the file. Please notify your tutor by
email when you have uploaded the completed version of this document at your Learner
Account.
Further resources:
You will need to be logged in to your Learner Account to access these
resources.
Student Handbook
Log in to your Learner Account and click on ‘Library’ to
Library:
view various resources to help you with your learning.
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about how to do this, please see the following:
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,Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
PART 1: Student declaration
Please complete all relevant information below:
I understand that copying / taking ideas from other sources (e.g. reference books,
journals, internet, and tutor hand-outs) without acknowledging them is plagiarism.
I confirm that:
This assignment is all my own work.
All contributions taken from other reading and research have been referenced
accurately.
Any direct quotations taken from other reading and research have been
acknowledged and attributed accurately.
I have attached a bibliography listing all sources used in producing this assignment.
I have added the word count below. (Note: your work should be within the word
count range: for a 3 credit unit this is 1000-1500 words, and for a 6 credit unit it is
2000-2500 words.)
If your work is 10% over the higher boundary your work will not be returned to you.
I have read and understood the Malpractice and Maladministration Policy, and
understand the consequences of non-compliance with this document.
Your full name: Your signature *:
Date on which Date due: Date submitted: Extension - date
assessment was set: due (if applicable):
Actual word count per TAQ: * Please type your name into the signature box above and
TAQ 1: 219. TAQ 2: 458. upload this document to your Learner Account. This will
TAQ 3: N/A. TAQ 4: 77. TAQ be accepted as your electronic signature.
5: 1972.
You will need to be logged in to your Learner Account to access
these resources, which also require a password:
Study Skills - How to make sure your work is ‘Ready for
Marking’
PART 2: Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this unit
The following table shows the assessment criteria that your tutor will use to mark your work. To
Pass a unit you must achieve all of the assessment criteria below. When all assessment criteria
have been met, your tutor will use the grading descriptors shown on your assessment’s TAQ
sheet to assess whether it should receive a Pass, Merit or a Distinction. When you have
completed your work insert the page number/s on which, in your opinion, you have met
each of the assessment criteria.
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,Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
LEARNING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (ACs)
OUTCOMES (LOs)
Page
number/s
The student should be able The student has achieved the learning where you
to: outcomes because s/he can: have
achieved this
AC:
1.1 Negotiate an appropriate and relevant
5, 7
area for investigation
1.2 Identify an appropriate theme and working
5
title for the project
1 Produce an initial
proposal for an
1.3 Develop a proposal for the proposed
investigation within an
investigation project including rationale, aim 5
appropriate subject area
and objectives
1.4 Give theoretical context to your
investigation through describing underpinning 8–38
concepts and theories
2.1 Identify key stages in the investigation 8–38
2.2 Produce a plan for the proposed
investigation identifying time and resources 6–7
required at each stage
5 Produce a plan for
carrying out the
2.3 Select appropriate methodology to be
investigation 6–7
used in the project
2.4 Select and use a range of relevant
sources and materials from the knowledge 8–38
domain
3.1 Collect sufficient and accurate data
8–38
appropriate to the aims of the investigation
9 Carry out an investigation
3.2 Carry out the investigation with due care
6–7
and diligence
4.1 Present the data in appropriate formats to
8–38
enable analysis
11 Analyse and draw
conclusions from the
4.2 Draw conclusions from the data, linking to
findings
the theoretical context and aims of the 8–38
investigation
5.1 Describe the limitations of the investigation 8–38
13 Evaluate the investigation
5.2 Describe improvements that could be
8–38
made to the investigation
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, Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
There are some phrases that you may not be familiar with when answering TAQs or trying to
match your answers with assessment criteria. Here are some helpful tips:
To describe Give an account of the properties of something, its features or
characteristics, or how it looks/smells so as to provide an accurate
description of it.
To identify Determine the key points to be addressed and their implications.
To interpret Demonstrate your understanding of an issue or topic, such as what the
findings from a piece of research suggest, or their significance or causal
relationships.
To outline Convey the main points, placing emphasis on big issues rather than going
into minute detail.
PART 3: Your comments on this assignment”
What were your targets to improve from the last assessment and
what have you done to address this?
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
COURSE: Access to Higher Education Diploma
SUBJECT: Biology / Human Physiology
UNIT TITLE: Practical Investigation (Biology / Human Physiology)
LEVEL: 3 (Graded)
CREDITS: 6
How to use this document
Before preparing your work for assessment, please read this document carefully alongside
the relevant Subject Set Unit Specifications and the Student Handbook (see Further
resources below). Remember, your tutor is looking for evidence that you have addressed
the specific assessment criteria for this unit (which you can find in Part 2 of this document).
Please complete all of the boxes shown in pale yellow in Parts 1, 2 and 3 overleaf and type
in the answers to your TAQs on this document. Then save it to your computer without
changing the file name.
Once you have finished your assessment, you will need to upload an electronic copy of this
document to your Learner Account without changing the file. Please notify your tutor by
email when you have uploaded the completed version of this document at your Learner
Account.
Further resources:
You will need to be logged in to your Learner Account to access these
resources.
Student Handbook
Log in to your Learner Account and click on ‘Library’ to
Library:
view various resources to help you with your learning.
For any table, you can add more rows if necessary. If you are unsure
about how to do this, please see the following:
Study Skills - How to use I.T.
© DistanceLearningCentre.com, 2022
,Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
PART 1: Student declaration
Please complete all relevant information below:
I understand that copying / taking ideas from other sources (e.g. reference books,
journals, internet, and tutor hand-outs) without acknowledging them is plagiarism.
I confirm that:
This assignment is all my own work.
All contributions taken from other reading and research have been referenced
accurately.
Any direct quotations taken from other reading and research have been
acknowledged and attributed accurately.
I have attached a bibliography listing all sources used in producing this assignment.
I have added the word count below. (Note: your work should be within the word
count range: for a 3 credit unit this is 1000-1500 words, and for a 6 credit unit it is
2000-2500 words.)
If your work is 10% over the higher boundary your work will not be returned to you.
I have read and understood the Malpractice and Maladministration Policy, and
understand the consequences of non-compliance with this document.
Your full name: Your signature *:
Date on which Date due: Date submitted: Extension - date
assessment was set: due (if applicable):
Actual word count per TAQ: * Please type your name into the signature box above and
TAQ 1: 219. TAQ 2: 458. upload this document to your Learner Account. This will
TAQ 3: N/A. TAQ 4: 77. TAQ be accepted as your electronic signature.
5: 1972.
You will need to be logged in to your Learner Account to access
these resources, which also require a password:
Study Skills - How to make sure your work is ‘Ready for
Marking’
PART 2: Learning outcomes and assessment criteria for this unit
The following table shows the assessment criteria that your tutor will use to mark your work. To
Pass a unit you must achieve all of the assessment criteria below. When all assessment criteria
have been met, your tutor will use the grading descriptors shown on your assessment’s TAQ
sheet to assess whether it should receive a Pass, Merit or a Distinction. When you have
completed your work insert the page number/s on which, in your opinion, you have met
each of the assessment criteria.
© DistanceLearningCentre.com, 2022 2
,Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
LEARNING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (ACs)
OUTCOMES (LOs)
Page
number/s
The student should be able The student has achieved the learning where you
to: outcomes because s/he can: have
achieved this
AC:
1.1 Negotiate an appropriate and relevant
5, 7
area for investigation
1.2 Identify an appropriate theme and working
5
title for the project
1 Produce an initial
proposal for an
1.3 Develop a proposal for the proposed
investigation within an
investigation project including rationale, aim 5
appropriate subject area
and objectives
1.4 Give theoretical context to your
investigation through describing underpinning 8–38
concepts and theories
2.1 Identify key stages in the investigation 8–38
2.2 Produce a plan for the proposed
investigation identifying time and resources 6–7
required at each stage
5 Produce a plan for
carrying out the
2.3 Select appropriate methodology to be
investigation 6–7
used in the project
2.4 Select and use a range of relevant
sources and materials from the knowledge 8–38
domain
3.1 Collect sufficient and accurate data
8–38
appropriate to the aims of the investigation
9 Carry out an investigation
3.2 Carry out the investigation with due care
6–7
and diligence
4.1 Present the data in appropriate formats to
8–38
enable analysis
11 Analyse and draw
conclusions from the
4.2 Draw conclusions from the data, linking to
findings
the theoretical context and aims of the 8–38
investigation
5.1 Describe the limitations of the investigation 8–38
13 Evaluate the investigation
5.2 Describe improvements that could be
8–38
made to the investigation
© DistanceLearningCentre.com, 2022 3
, Subject: Biology/Human Physiology
Unit title: Practical Investigation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT ANSWER SHEET
There are some phrases that you may not be familiar with when answering TAQs or trying to
match your answers with assessment criteria. Here are some helpful tips:
To describe Give an account of the properties of something, its features or
characteristics, or how it looks/smells so as to provide an accurate
description of it.
To identify Determine the key points to be addressed and their implications.
To interpret Demonstrate your understanding of an issue or topic, such as what the
findings from a piece of research suggest, or their significance or causal
relationships.
To outline Convey the main points, placing emphasis on big issues rather than going
into minute detail.
PART 3: Your comments on this assignment”
What were your targets to improve from the last assessment and
what have you done to address this?
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