DRAFT PERFORMANCE BANDS FOOD TECHNOLOGY

demonstrates extensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of food manufacture and product development, the Australian food industry, and contemporary food issues

displays expertise in applying theoretical concepts to a comprehensive range of practical activities in food technology

effectively communicates information using explicit technical language in a concise and focused format

displays a high degree of interpretive, analytical and reporting skills in dealing with food technology concepts

demonstrates evidence of well-developed critical thinking skills in debate and discussion of issues surrounding relevant food technologies

designs creative solutions to food technology issues

demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of food manufacture and product development, the Australian food industry, and contemporary food issues

displays competence in applying this knowledge to a range of practical activities in food technology

effectively communicates information using specific technical detail and accurate terminology

clearly demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyse and organise information

shows evidence of critical thinking in discussion of issues surrounding relevant food technologies

demonstrates a sound knowledge and understanding of food manufacture and product development, the Australian food industry, and contemporary food issues

displays skill in applying knowledge to a range of practical activities in food technology

communicates successfully using appropriate terminology

analyses and interprets information with attempts to organise thoughts and ideas

displays a broad understanding of the impact of technologies on society and the environment

recalls some specific food technology facts

displays limited skill in applying knowledge to practical activities in food technology

expresses ideas in simple form using correct terminology and with limited discussion and analysis

displays some awareness of the impact of technologies on society and the environment

recalls general information about food

communicates using basic terminology and simple explanations

applies basic food facts to a limited number of practical activities in food technology

displays some comprehension of content with a limited application of knowledge