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C: Personal engagement is established.

A: The aim is stated

and the structure of the
exploration is
described.

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B: Appropriate use of
photographs and
diagrams.

A: Organization is
clear.

D: Meaningful
reflection.

A: The student
describes their plan. B: Correct use of
notation.

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E: The description
shows understanding
A/B: Gives definitions
of the methods and a
and shows
basic understanding of
organization.
limits.

C: Links mathematics
to art.

B: The diagrams are

appropriate, labelled
and relevant.

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B: Good use of
simplified versions of
the graphs.

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D: Meaningful
reflection.

B: Helpful diagrams.

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E: The student finds

the gradient and the
equation of the lines.

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E: The point of
intersection is found in
parametric form.

E: The student uses

limits.

E: Use of factorization.

A/B: The mathematics

is well presented and
well communicated,
with consistent correct
use of notation.

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D: The student reflects

on the values.

E: Uses substitution.

B: Appropriate use of
technology.

C/E: Very interesting observation showing

significant personal engagement that drives
the exploration forward.

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D: Reflects upon the

limits of the model.

E: Uses a
transformation.

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B: A slip with the use of

y and Y, but does not
detract from the work.

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A: The conclusion is
clearly stated.

D: Reflections
summarized.

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C: The student
considers an extension
involving further
research.

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