P9, M4
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Assignment Front Sheet/Feedback Sheet
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Science
Assignment Title: 1.5 A Scientific Report on the Comparison of Calorific Values of Fuels
Registration
Learner’s Name:
number:
Start Date: Deadline:
Grading Criteria: Met
P7 Carry out a practical investigation into the calorific value of different fuels.
P9 Report on a scientific investigation that has been carried out.
M4 Produce a detailed, correctly structured report which demonstrates a high level of presentation.
D4 Compare and contrast the report with a similar report from a professional journal.
Assessor’s Checklist: Done
P7 1 Carried out the practical investigation in assignment 16.1
P7 2 Stated which fuel had the highest calorific value and which had the lowest.
Criteria P9 and M4 are part of the report (Task 3).
P9,M4 3 Abstract: Summary of the report and conclusions.
M4 4 Abstract includes summary of results.
P9,M4 5 Brief introduction to the report.
P9,M4 6 A detailed account of the experimental setup (including own diagram) and procedure.
P9,M4 7 Results presented in tables. Calorific values are compared.
M4 8 Results section includes correct calculations of the calorific values of the fuels.
P9,M4 9 Description of how good accuracy was ensured in the procedure.
M4 10 Description of how good accuracy was ensured in the calculations.
P9 11 Brief comment on results.
M4 12 Explanation why the three fuels have different calorific values.
M4 13 Calculation of percentage differences between the experimental and data sources values for
each fuel.
M4 14
Explanation any differences between the experimental and data sources values.
M4 15 Comment on the reliability of the results based on the stated accuracy (from accuracy
section) and comparison (percentage differences) with calorific values from professional
data sources.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science
Assignment Front Sheet/Feedback Sheet
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Science
Assignment Title: 1.5 A Scientific Report on the Comparison of Calorific Values of Fuels
Registration
Learner’s Name:
number:
Start Date: Deadline:
Grading Criteria: Met
P7 Carry out a practical investigation into the calorific value of different fuels.
P9 Report on a scientific investigation that has been carried out.
M4 Produce a detailed, correctly structured report which demonstrates a high level of presentation.
D4 Compare and contrast the report with a similar report from a professional journal.
Assessor’s Checklist: Done
P7 1 Carried out the practical investigation in assignment 16.1
P7 2 Stated which fuel had the highest calorific value and which had the lowest.
Criteria P9 and M4 are part of the report (Task 3).
P9,M4 3 Abstract: Summary of the report and conclusions.
M4 4 Abstract includes summary of results.
P9,M4 5 Brief introduction to the report.
P9,M4 6 A detailed account of the experimental setup (including own diagram) and procedure.
P9,M4 7 Results presented in tables. Calorific values are compared.
M4 8 Results section includes correct calculations of the calorific values of the fuels.
P9,M4 9 Description of how good accuracy was ensured in the procedure.
M4 10 Description of how good accuracy was ensured in the calculations.
P9 11 Brief comment on results.
M4 12 Explanation why the three fuels have different calorific values.
M4 13 Calculation of percentage differences between the experimental and data sources values for
each fuel.
M4 14
Explanation any differences between the experimental and data sources values.
M4 15 Comment on the reliability of the results based on the stated accuracy (from accuracy
section) and comparison (percentage differences) with calorific values from professional
data sources.
