Year 8 · Humanities and Social Sciences · Skills

AC9HG8S03

interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Skills in Year 8.

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9HG8S03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 8.

1. Year 7AC9HG7S01develop questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge
2. Year 7AC9HG7S02collect, organise and represent data and information from primary research methods, including fieldwork and secondary research materials, using geospatial technologies and digital tools as appropriate
3. Year 7AC9HG7S03interpret and analyse geographical data and information to identify similarities and differences, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
4. Year 7AC9HG7S04draw conclusions based on the analysis of the data and information
5. Year 7AC9HG7S05identify a strategy for action in relation to environmental, economic, social or other factors, and explain potential impacts
6. Year 7AC9HG7S06create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and methods, concepts, terms and reference sources
7. Year 9AC9HG9S01develop a range of questions for a geographical inquiry related to a phenomenon or challenge
8. 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
9. Year 9AC9HG9S03evaluate geographical data and information to make generalisations and predictions, explain patterns and trends and infer relationships
10. Year 9AC9HG9S04evaluate data and information to justify conclusions
11. Year 9AC9HG9S05develop and evaluate strategies using environmental, economic or social criteria; recommend a strategy and explain the predicted impacts
12. Year 9AC9HG9S06create descriptions, explanations and responses, using geographical knowledge and geographical tools as appropriate, and concepts and terms that incorporate and acknowledge research findings