Today we will Identify how to write aims

Today we will… • Identify how to write aims for an investigation in Modern Studies. What a hypothesis is. • Outline how to write a hypothesis for a Modern Studies investigation.

Success Criteria • I can write a relevant hypothesis with corresponding aims.

Hypothesis • This is a statement – NEVER a question! • It is a statement that you can test to see if it is true or false. • It is a statement that you can prove or disprove.

Hypothesis • Boys never behave in class. • All girls get achieve top marks in Modern Studies. • A good hypothesis will be slightly provocative or exaggerated. • Such hypothesis are easier to prove or disprove.

Think, Pair, Share • Try and come up with a hypothesis- it can be on any subject. • Write this down in your jotter. • Share the answers with the person next to you. • Class discussion.

Making your Hypothesis • In the exam, your hypothesis MUST relate to the TOPIC and must be quite SPECIFIC. • For example if you were carrying out an investigation about HEALTH: • ALL people in Scotland are unhealthy because they consume too many fatty foods.

Aims • Once you have stated your Hypothesis, you need to state two aims • Aims are things you have to find out to prove or disprove your hypothesis.

How to write your aims • Your aims can be questions – e • Or they can begin with phrases such as ‘to find out’ – eg.

• My hypothesis is: • My aims are: 1. 2.

Was I successful? • I can write a relevant hypothesis with corresponding aims.