- Hold a brainstorming session about how the pupils will attempt the project. Through discussion allow the pupils to identify the information required, and to plan how they will obtain it - this may take the form of homework. Show graphs of prepared data to illustrate that information is being provided. Emphasise that information may be qualitative (
not easily measured) and quantitative (
able to be measured). It is important for pupils to realise that in evaluating and analysing sources, they need to be aware of the views of the person who prepared the source and the cultural, political and social values that may have influenced that person. Use previously marked sites to illustrate these points.
- Ask pupils to plan intended outcomes by considering the context and purpose of the project.
- Ask pupils to identify success criteria,
eg by asking 'who, what, when, where, why and how' questions, perhaps using action planning as a tool for project development.
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- make decisions about the information required to complete a project
- identify information that may be biased
- review the progress of their project and adjust its direction accordingly
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