ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses evidence from the History case and the Geology case which usefully cast light on how criteria are interpreted. The student displays good communication skills and delivers contributions in an interesting, coherent way. Contributions demonstrate sound understanding and comprehension of the issues discussed. The student provides generally convincing analysis of key issues, such as the interconnectedness of past and present, the value and uses of history and historical awareness today, the validity of representations of the past, and the use of evidence to construct historical accounts. The one-sentence response (OSR) shows clear evidence of independent thinking, a critical approach to the question posed, and perceptive reflection upon the issues it raises. Lung-Sang Chan focuses on the notion of originality, which he had stated as a requirement at the outset. Students studying both History and Geology generally felt that criteria were vague and unclear; and that different sets of grade descriptors had similarities which reduced their meaningfulness.
