Ronald Rulz OK?

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Evidence	Judgements for credit	Judgements for merit	Judgements for excellence
Task One Developing a framework for the Inquiry	Develops an appropriate framework that covers some aspects of planning the Inquiry	Develops an appropriate and detailed framework that covers most aspects of planning the Inquiry.	Develops an appropriate and detailed framework that covers most aspects of planning the Inquiry.
Task Four Presenting	Communicates relevant information from the inquiry using appropriate conventions for a Report	Communicates relevant information from the inquiry using appropriate conventions for a Report.	Communicates relevant information from the inquiry using appropriate conventions for a Report.
Task Five Conclusions	Draws valid conclusions based on information from the inquiry.	Draws valid conclusions based on information from the inquiry.	Draws valid conclusions based on information from the inquiry. Links conclusions to significant idea(s) (Social Studies Concepts) about society.
Task Six Evaluating	Evaluates the inquiry by identifying strengths and weaknesses.	Evaluates the inquiry showing understanding of the inquiry process by identifying strengths and weaknesses of the framework and the information and conclusions and/or suggesting steps for improvement and/or further investigation.	Evaluates the inquiry showing understanding of the inquiry process by identifying strengths and weaknesses of the framework and the information and conclusions; and/or suggesting steps for improvement and/or further investigation. Acknowledges the tentativeness of conclusions.

Evidence

See Evidence Framework for possible answers.

Task Two
Not assessed

Task Three
Not assessed

Task Four
Presenting

1. Relevant information relating to changes that have taken place as a result of McDonaldisation - will vary according to local area.

   General changes will include:
   Closure of corner dairies/shops; changing work - part-time and casual jobs; arrival of big shops like supermarkets, the Warehouse; advent of malls; decline of main streets; closure of small industries; chains and franchises have appeared; dominance of fast food chains like McDonalds; few families eat together; more young people with part-time jobs; faster pace of life etc.

   Note: look for words signalling change, eg. then... now, was... but now, once... today, etc.

2. Uses appropriate conventions for a Report.

   Includes an introduction and conclusion;
   Paragraphs linked to Inquiry focus;
   Supporting evidence woven in - ie. referred to in text;
   Proof read - few spelling or grammatical errors.

Task Five
Conclusions

Draws valid conclusions about the impact of McDonaldisation on society. Will refer to the concepts of efficiency, calculability, predictability, control, rationalisation, irrationality.

1. Links conclusions to significant ideas about society.
   Ideas about society could include:
   Factors affecting work opportunities;
   Changes in employment;
   Social change in small communities;
   Cause and effect;
   Economic systems.

2. Check the Concept Chart from Social Studies in the New Zealand Curriculum document for more significant ideas about society.

Task Six
Evaluating

1. Comment on the effectiveness of your framework as a planning tool.
   Strengths of the framework could include:
   Is a useful checklist to make sure I completed all the tasks;
   Reminded me of what I had to do to carry out my Inquiry;
   It was a good planning tool as long as I remembered to look at it.

   Weaknesses could include:
   Some of the headings weren't clear - I wasn't sure what they meant;
   This sort of planning sheet doesn't suit my way of working - I'd rather design my own;
   There wasn't enough space to write in for some of the sections.

2. Analyse your information and conclusions for:
   • accuracy
   • relevance
   • sufficiency
   • significance

   May need to work on developing questionnaire skills; Sample size not really enough to make valid generalisations; Would benefit from asking people in other places how they felt.