*PROJECT RESEARCH TEMPLATE* *Project Title* _...................(to be completed)_ *Objectives* _.................(to be completed)_ *Stage 1: Problem Identification* _*(5 Marks)*_ *Problem Statement* _(Description of the problem, innovation or identified gap- *1 Mark* )_ *Statement of Intent* _(Brief statement of intent- *2 Marks* )_ *Design Specifications* _(Project specifications/ parameters- at least 2-_ *_2 marks_* *Stage 2: Investigation of Related Ideas* _*(10 Marks)*_ *Existing Solutions* _A pupil examines Existing Ideas that might solve his/her problem, related to the innovation or be an immediate solution to the identified gap._ _Three related ideas are expected to be illustrated, shown, explained or demonstrated. Each idea shall be analyzed as follows:_ _(i) Evidence of related idea- 1 mark each x 3 ideas=_*3 marks* _(ii) Merits/advantages/strengths- 1 mark x 3 Ideas =_ _*3 marks*_ _(iii) Demerits/disadvantages/weaknesses- 1 mark x 3 Ideas = *_3 marks_* _(iv) Overall quality of illustrations, explanations, write ups, demonstrations=_ *_1 mark_* *Stage 3: Generation of Ideas* *Proposed Solutions* *(10 Marks)* _This stage requires a pupil to create his or her own solutions to the problem, innovation or identified gap. The pupil is expected to illustrate, show, explain, demonstrate 3 analyzed possible ideas/solutions. This stage is allocated 10 marks which are distributed as follows:_ _(i) Evidence of possible solutions -1 mark x 3 ideas=_ _*3 marks*_ _(ii) Merits/advantages/strengths- 1 mark x 3 ideas=_ _*3 marks*_ _(iii) Demerits/disadvantages/weaknesses 1 mark x 3 ideas=_ _*3 marks*_ _(iv) Overall quality of Illustrations, explanations, write ups, demonstration=_ *1 mark* *Stage 4: Development of Solution*/ *Refinement Of Chosen Ideas* *Selected Solution*/ *Chosen Ideas* *(10 Marks)* _A pupil is expected to choose the best idea/solution from Stage 3 which is developed/refined further. The 10 marks are distributed as follows:_ _(i) Indication of choice_ *(1 mark)* _(ii) Justification of choice with at least two points- 2 points x 1 mark=_ _*(2 marks)*_ _(iii) Three(3) developments/refinements each carrying 2 marks 3 refinements x marks =_ _*(6 marks)*_ _(iv) Overall presentation/impression of the final solution=_ _*1mark*_ *Stage 5: Presentation of FinalSolution* _*(10 Marks)*_ _Stage 5 involves the presentation of the final solution and is worth ten(10) marks. Pupils present their goods and services according to learning area standards and International Organization for Standardisation(ISO). The focus is on clear communication, adherence to quality standards and consistent formats to ensure presentations meet requirements and are understood globally. Presentation of finally solution may be in the form of an artefact, service or product._ _The allocation of the ten(10) marks will be according to type of presentation as indicated below:_ _*(i) Presentation of an artefact*_ _An artefact is a tangible items that pupils can hold. Examples include prototypes, models, tangible pieces of work or items representing the physical world. The _*ten (10) marks*_ will be allocated according to learning area and international standards._ _*(ii) Presentation of a service*_ _The solution resulting in a service will come in various presentation methods and shall be marked accordingly out of _*ten(10)*_ _as per learning area standard and (ISO). Methods of representation may include drawings, pictures, flyers, banners, audio visuals, reports, write ups, musical pieces, dramas, performances, demonstrations and others._ *_(iii) Presentation of a product_* _A pupils final solution can be in the form of a product that is not an artefact. Examples are specialized cream or meal created, chemical cosmetic or herbal substance produced and others. The *ten(10) marks* shall be allocated according to learning area and international standards._ *Stage 6: Evaluation and Recommendations* _*(5 Marks)*_ _The five(5) marks will be allocated as follows:_ _(i) Relevance to statement of intent_ _*(2 marks)*_ _(ii) Challenges encountered_ _*(1 mark)*_ _(iii) Recommendations_ _*(2 marks)*_