Western Australia
Senior Science
Curriculum Links
Investigating Scientifically Students investigate to answer questions about the natural and technological world using reflection and analysis to prepare a plan; to collect, process and interpret data; to communicate conclusions; and to evaluate their plan, procedure and findings. |
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IS 7 The student identifies from research a significant scientific issue for investigation and develops procedures to systematically produce a series of precise, accurate data and/or information; draws credible conclusions that are consistent with own and other detailed data; and recognises limitations, acknowledges sources of error and proposes various improvements.
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IS 7.1 Identifies own real-world problem for investigation, uses reference material in developing an understanding of the problem, and plans one or more experiments in an ongoing investigation.
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IS 7.2 Makes systematic observations and measurements with precision, using standardised techniques and recognises when to repeat
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IS 7.3 Draws conclusions which are consistent with the data, explains them in terms of scientific knowledge and does not over-generalise; and questions whether the data are sufficient to support the conclusions drawn.
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IS 7.4 Recognises sources of measurement error, limitations in sampling and inadequacies in control of variables, and explains how these deficiencies can be remedied.
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IS 8 Shows an a priori knowledge of the need to take into account particular issues and factors when conducting an investigation; and critically analyses procedures and results to produce valid and reliable information to inform the ongoing refinement of investigation designs and techniques.
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IS 8.1 Shows, in planning and working independently, an a priori recognition for the need for control of variables, accuracy of measurement, adequate sample size and repeated trials or replications.
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IS 8.2 Makes judgements about the accuracy required, range and intervals of measurement, and decides what observations are necessary and sufficient in qualitative work.
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IS 8.3 Identifies anomalous observations and measurements and allows for these when drawing graphs and conclusions; and draws conclusions which show awareness of uncertainty in data and does not overgeneralise, and includes a discussion of limitations, the methods of data collection and/or design.
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IS 8.4 Evaluates the findings and the experimental design, reformulates the problem and plans follow-up experiments in an ongoing investigation, and makes refinements to experimental techniques and design.
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Communicating Scientifically Students access and communicate scientific understanding with different audiences for a range of purposes. |
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Science in Daily Life Students select and apply scientific knowledge, skills and understandings across a range of contexts in daily life. |
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SDL 7 … |
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Acting Responsibly Students make decisions that include ethical considerations of the impact of the processes and likely products of science on people and the environment. |
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AR 7 … |
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Science in Society Students understand the nature of science as a human activity |
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Life and Living Students understand their own biology and that of other living things, and recognise the interdependence of life. |
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LL 7 The student understands the role of science in developing knowledge about systems and change. |
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LL 8 The student understands how to assess the role of science in helping people to understand systems and change. |
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