YEAR 8 SCIENCE
ASSESSMENT TASK 4 NOTIFICATION
2020
Task Number: 4 of 4
Nature of task: Semester II Exam
Weighting: 34%
Time: 80 min
Date: Term 4 (TBA)
Course Outcomes:
SC4-16CW - Describes the observed properties and behaviour of matter, using scientific model and theories
about the motion and arrangement of particles.
SC4-17CW - Explains how scientific understanding of, and discoveries about, the properties of
elements, compounds and mixtures relate to their uses in everyday life.
SC4-14LW - Relates the structure and function of living things to their classification, survival and
reproduction
SC4-15 LW - Explains how biological understanding has advanced through scientific discoveries,
technological developments and the needs of society.
Topics & Chapters: (Term 3 & 4)
Chapter 1 – Ecosystems (1.1 & 1.2)
Chapter 4 - Elements , Compounds & Mixtures (4.1, 4.2 and 4.3)
Chapter 5 – Chemical Change ( 5.1 . 5.2 & 5.3)
Science skills- Observations, qualitative and quantitative data, variables, models, control experiment,
reliability, validity, accuracy, drawing suitable tables to record data, drawing scientific diagrams, drawing
graphs, identifying questions, planning and conducting investigations, drawing conclusions, drawing,
interpreting and predicting visual & graphical data.
Task Description: Students will be assessed on:
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Practicals done in Terms 3 and 4 in regards to the above topics
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Knowledge and understanding gained in these units.
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There will be 20 Multiple Choice Questions and the rest will be short answer response questions.
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The exam will also include stimulus-based articles, application & verb based questions.
Assessment Criteria:
Marking criteria will be based on the requirements of marks allocated for each question.
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