'Develop a question, sample answer and a marking guideline for an exam style question that is related to your slowmation. (original question)
When it comes time to write up question for students we must keep in mind who we are teaching.
This is essential because we must allow for a range of 'Bloom' questions to test the knowledge of a range of students abilities.
Thus for example both my slowmation and this weeks assigned module is A Local Ecosystem.
My Question would state the following.
Evaluate the need for decomposers within an ecosystem in reference to gas exchange and nutrients. (4 marks)
To evaluate states to : Make a judgement based on criteria; determine the value of.
Therefore
Sample answer should state the following: Decomposers are essential for an ecosystem. They are responsible for the break down of organic matter through biochemical reactions. This causes the release of nutrient back into the ecosystem which are taken up by other organisms. The cycle of decomposition also allows for the circulation of gases within our atmosphere. Carbon and nitrogen are found within all organic matter and it is the decomposers which use the carbon and nitrogen to undergo these biochemical reactions.
Therefore without decomposers within our ecosystem, no reactions for gas exchange will occur or essential nutrients will not be created for the survival of many plants and animals which will make it difficult for any organisms to survive.
1 mark to identify the process of decomposers
2 marks to discuss the process of decomposers
3 marks to discuss process and make a judgement
4 marks to evaluate the process making a connection between the decomposers within an ecosystem and due to their understanding make a judgment on the importance of them.
This will allow for many students to obtain marks depending on their ability to answer the VERB in question.
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