This guide restates the EE assessment criteria in plain language and provides a stage-by-stage planning checklist for the whole project. It covers both the current 34-mark scheme (to November 2026) and the new 30-mark scheme (first assessment May 2027).
Unofficial restatement. The wording below is an original, plain-language summary to help you plan — it is not the official rubric. Grade boundaries are set per session, so any mark ranges are approximate. Always check your subject's specific EE requirements.
| Criterion | Marks | In plain language: the examiner is asking... |
|---|---|---|
| A — Focus and method | 6 | Is there a clear, focused research question, a well-d |