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ST. PAUL’S COLLEGE, KEMPSEY
ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION
PRELIMINARY COURSE (YR 11) SENIOR SCIENCE 2015
COURSE
TASK
DATE OF TASK
DURATION
WEIGHTING
TEACHER
OUTCOMES
P1
P4
P7
P6
P13
P14
CONTENT/TOPIC
AREA
SENIOR SCIENCE
Mid-course exam
Week 5
120mins
20%
Miss Kenafick
DESCRIPTION
Outlines the historical development of scientific
principles, concepts and ideas.
Identifies applications of science that affect society and
the environment
Explains relationships between organisms in the
environment
Identifies the origins of Earth’s resources
identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles
to communicate information and understanding in
science
Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and
information
Topic 1: Water for Living
1.1 water is essential
1.2 water and the environment
1.3 chemicals and natural water systems
1.4 reducing water pollution
Topic 2: Plants
2.1 plant function
2.2seed germination requirements
2.3 factors affecting seedling growth
2.4 water requirements of plants
 Multiple choice
 Short answer
 Graphing
 Extended response
MARKING CRITERIA Marks awarded per question
FORMAT