Sample work Food Technology Stage 5: Current Developments in Food Production

Context

Students have been researching current developments in trends in food consumption and modified foods. They have identified broad guidelines for healthy eating and understand the nutritional components of food.

Outcomes

5.3.1 describes the relationship between food consumption, the nutritional value of foods and the health of individuals and communities
5.4.1 collects, evaluates and applies information from a variety of sources
5.4.2 communicates ideas and information using a range of media and appropriate terminology
5.6.1 examines the relationship between food, technology and society
5.6.2 examines the impact of activities related to food on the individual, society and environment

Criteria for assessing learning

(These criteria would normally be communicated to students with this activity)

Students will be assessed on their ability to:

• identify and explain the arguments for and against organic food production in the article, ‘Healthy appetite for growing industry’
• explain the impact of producing organic food, and the impact on consumers purchasing organic food.

Work Sample Assessment

Reese 

Reese has demonstrated a high level of competence in identifying and explaining the case for and against organic food. A range of appropriate factors that influence food choices and eating habits has been considered. Reese has demonstrated a thorough understanding of the effects of organic food production on consumers but would benefit from additional details of the impact on producers. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade B standard.

Ainsley 

Ainsley has demonstrated an adequate level of competence in identifying and explaining the case for and against organic food. Factors that influence food choices and eating habits have been considered but there is some confusion as the response assumes that all non-organic foods are genetically modified. Ainsley has demonstrated a sound understanding of the impact of organic food production on consumers and producers. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade C standard.

Nicky 

Nicky has demonstrated a limited level of competence in identifying and explaining the case for and against organic food. Some relevant issues have been identified but the response is repetitive and limited explanation has been provided. The response would be strengthened by the inclusion of additional detail on the impact on consumers and producers. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D standard.