For assessors: 4.1 The student showed understanding of the science behind their project, appropriate to their level.

For assessors: 4.1 The student showed understanding of the science behind their project, appropriate to their level.

Explanation: 

The subject knowledge and complexity of the project should be at these levels. 


Award level
Criteria 
Bronze
Key Stage 3/Level 1
3rd/4th level: First year – Third year (S1, S2, S3)
IB Middle Years Programme
Silver
Key Stage 4/Level 2
Senior phase: Fourth year – Sixth year (S4, S5, S6)
IB Diploma Programme
Gold
Key Stage 5/Level 3
Senior phase: Sixth year (S6)
IB Diploma Programme

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