Year 10 · Humanities and Social Sciences · Skills

AC9HG10S02

collect, represent and compare data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Skills in Year 10.

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9HG10S02 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 10.

1. Year 9AC9HG9S01develop a range of questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge
2. Year 9AC9HG9S02collect, represent and compare data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate
3. Year 9AC9HG9S03evaluate geographical data and information to make generalisations and predictions, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
4. Year 9AC9HG9S04evaluate data and information to justify conclusions
5. Year 9AC9HG9S05develop and evaluate strategies using environmental, economic or social criteria; recommend a strategy and explain the predicted impacts
6. Year 9AC9HG9S06create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and geographical tools as appropriate, and concepts and terms that incorporate and acknowledge research findings