The theory of evolution by natural selection - ABOVE
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Mass of Jupiter – ABOVE
Students were asked to perform a scientific investigation related to the motion of objects. Students were required to keep a scientific journal during the investigation and submit a report that conforms with the conventions of a scientific publication. Two …
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Genetics practical – ABOVE
Students were asked to perform a multi-generational study on the genetic inheritance of two different traits in the species Brassica rapa, a variety of the canola plant. Students were provided with two sets of seeds that had resulted from crossbreeding …
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Rates of reaction – AT
Students were asked to research factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction. Working in groups of 3–4, students were asked to select one factor and design and perform an experiment to confirm its effect. Students presented their findings individually …
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Bouncing balls – AT
Students were asked to design an investigation that determines the relationship between the drop height of a ball and its bounce back height. This task was part of a teaching and learning unit on transformation of energy where students explored how energy …
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The theory of evolution by natural selection - AT
Students were asked to respond to questions about the principles and development of the theory of evolution. Students had previously completed a unit of work in which early theories of evolution were discussed, as well as the theory of evolution by natural …
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Genetics practical – AT
Students were asked to perform a multi-generational study on the genetic inheritance of two different traits in the species Brassica rapa, a variety of the canola plant. Students were provided with two sets of seeds that had resulted from crossbreeding …
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Geography - Years 9 and 10
Geography Year 9 Reflect on and evaluate findings of an inquiry to propose individual and collective action in response to a contemporary geographical challenge, taking account of environmental, economic, political and social considerations; and explain …
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7-10 History - Year 10
Explanation and Communication Content descriptions with elaborations: Use a range of communication forms (oral, graphic, written) and digital technologies (ACHHS193) designing a poster that outlines the main arguments against French nuclear testing in …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 10
Questioning and research Content descriptions with elaborations: Gather relevant data and information from a range of digital, online and print resources (ACHES056) determining the source and reliability of data and information and explaining assumptions …
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7-10 Economics and Business - Year 10
Questioning and research Content descriptions with elaborations: Gather relevant data and information from a range of digital, online and print resources (ACHES056) determining the source and reliability of data and information and explaining assumptions …
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Digital Technologies - Above satisfactory - Years 9 and 10
This portfolio of student work shows that the student can explain the control and management of networked digital systems and the security implications of the interaction between hardware, software and users (WS5). The student explains simple data compression, …
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Design and Technologies - Years 9 and 10
By the end of Year 10: Technologies and society Critically analyse factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that impact on designed solutions for global preferred futures and the complex design and production processes involved …
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Numeracy - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Interpret proportional reasoning illustrate and order relationships for fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and rates Interpret chance events explain the likelihood of multiple events occurring together …
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Numeracy - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Estimate and calculate solve and model problems involving complex data by estimating and calculating using a variety of efficient mental, written and digital strategies Use money evaluate financial plans to …
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Critical and Creative Thinking - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Pose questions pose questions to critically analyse complex issues and abstract ideas Imagine possibilities and connect ideas create and connect complex ideas using imagery, analogies and symbolism Consider …
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Ethical Understanding - Level 6 (Years 9 and 10)
Typically, by the end of Year 10, students: Consider consequences analyse the objectivity or subjectivity behind decision making where there are many possible consequences Examine values analyse and explain the interplay of values in national and international …
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Design and Technologies - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Knowledge and understanding Content descriptions with elaborations: Critically analyse factors, including social, ethical and sustainability considerations, that impact on designed solutions for global preferred futures and the complex design and …
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Geography - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Geographical knowledge and understanding Biomes and food security Content descriptions with elaborations: Distribution and characteristics of biomes as regions with distinctive climates, soils, vegetation and productivity (ACHGK060) identifying …
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Science - Years 9 and 10
Year 9 Science Understanding Biological sciences Content description with elaborations: Ecosystems consist of communities of interdependent organisms and abiotic components of the environment; matter and energy flow through these systems (ACSSU176) exploring …
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