SEHS 2 (2017) Internal Assessment SEHS
How to do the IAThis was made by a Biology teacher....but the style of it is based on OUR current format (the "old science style). Don't feel bad - every SEHS 2017 student in the WORLD is using this format for the last year. Watch the "Internal Assessment Overview" (13min) first and then refer to the videos below for additional support.
Sample IAs - This site has links to good, average and poor samples of student work. Each level has the student work, annotated student work and the comments from the IB moderator |
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Internal Assessment Guide
The handout below will help you understand what is expected in each section of the IA in SEHS.
MLC /SEHS IA Guide - this is the document featured in the previous tab. This document has the IA rubrics and details for each aspect of the IA.
IA Report Template - Use this in conjunction with the IA guide, videos on the previous tab and Chapter 17 of your textbook (third tab above)
Sample IAs - This site has links to good, average and poor samples of student work. Each level has the student work, annotated student work and the comments from the IB moderator
IB Moderator Comments - Read what the moderators had to say to gain some tips on making your IA strong
IA Checklists - There are many versions of this online. Choose between Verison 1 , Version 2 or the SEHS Toolkit as a means to evaluate the content of your IA before submitting it.
Human Informed Consent - Participant form to be completed by student researcher and provided to the participant in advance of the proposed test date.
D - Design Template and the Design Helper Handout with annotations
D - Designing a Valid and Reliable test - Validity comes from controlling the variables and Reliability needs a strong method. Confounding variables and suggestions for qualitative data are also discussed - these are important to report with human subjects.
D - Citing Sources - APA reference page
DCP - Measurement - Precision, uncertainties and units
DCP - Statistical Analysis - Helpful links to each type of analysis and a helpful way to determine what to use.
DCP - Data Tables - Functional data tables - amen!
DCP - Creating a Graph in Excel - Directions for creating a graph in Excel
DCP - Error Bars - Reminders about how it should be done.
Choosing the right GRAPH for your report
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Graphing MEANS, SD and including ERROR BARS in Excel
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Printing and organizing graphs and data tables from Excel to make it all fit and look neat.
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Understanding Internal Assessment
This is Chapter 17 from the SEHS Course Companion used in class. The chapter outlines the expectations of internal assessment in SEHS. These expectations are for the C/O 2017 only.
IA - Design Student Sample - this is the copy given in class - affectionately named "Daniel's"
IA - DCP and CE Student Sample - this is the copy given in class and annotated for easch aspect in your Junior Year.
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