On this page you will find:

1. A student 'key features' checklist for IA work.
2. Resources for planning, carrying out and completing the official IA.
3. Resources for practice IA tasks across the course.

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1. IA key features checklist

IA key features checklist (LINK):

• The level descriptor for 5/6 in the grading criteria.
• A possible structure for the subsections in the written report.
• Key features to include in their work.

Note that for a databased IA, I will probably have to make an additional document with specific guidance.

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​2. Official IA resources

IA Reactions and properties of interest list (LINK)

IA Planning document (LINK)

IA Request form and risk assessment (LINK)

IA Draft template (LINK)

IA draft feedback form (LINK)

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​3. Practice IA tasks

IA practice A: The density of water (LINK)

This is a good task for the beginning of the year. It addresses skills such as: making measurements; presenting data in tables and graphs; dealing with uncertainties; applying basic analytical spreadsheet tools.

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IA practice B: Empirical formula of hydrated copper(II) sulfate (LINK)

This set of resources includes a group data collection Google Sheet and exemplar work.

​Data analysis (instructions)

Data analysis (student template)

Conclusion and Evaluation (instructions)

Conclusion and Evaluation (student template)

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IA practice C: Standard solution of KHP and titration against NaOH (LINK)

​Data analysis (instructions)

Data analysis (student template)

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IA practice D: Enthalpy change of combustion of alcohols (LINK)

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IA practice E: Rates of reaction (LINK)

These resources include a full internal assessment exemplar on rates of reaction.

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