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AC9S8I05

analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Science inquiry in Year 8.

AC9S8I01

develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships

AC9S8I02

plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place

AC9S8I03

select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate

AC9S8I04

select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information

AC9S8I06

analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions

AC9S8I07

construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information

AC9S8I08

write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9S8I05 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Year 8.

  1. Year 7AC9S7I01develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships
  2. Year 7AC9S7I02plan and conduct reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying variables and assumptions and, as appropriate, recognising and managing risks, considering ethical issues and recognising key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
  3. Year 7AC9S7I03select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision, using digital tools as appropriate
  4. Year 7AC9S7I04select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
  5. Year 7AC9S7I05analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies
  6. Year 7AC9S7I06analyse methods, conclusions and claims for assumptions, possible sources of error, conflicting evidence and unanswered questions
  7. Year 7AC9S7I07construct evidence-based arguments to support conclusions or evaluate claims and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with using or citing secondary data or information
  8. Year 7AC9S7I08write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate
  9. Year 9AC9S9I01develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to test relationships and develop explanatory models
  10. Year 9AC9S9I02plan and conduct valid, reproducible investigations to answer questions and test hypotheses, including identifying and controlling for possible sources of error and, as appropriate, developing and following risk assessments, considering ethical issues, and addressing key considerations regarding heritage sites and artefacts on Country/Place
  11. Year 9AC9S9I03select and use equipment to generate and record data with precision to obtain useful sample sizes and replicable data, using digital tools as appropriate
  12. Year 9AC9S9I04select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, descriptive statistics, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
  13. Year 9AC9S9I05analyse and connect a variety of data and information to identify and explain patterns, trends, relationships and anomalies
  14. Year 9AC9S9I06assess the validity and reproducibility of methods and evaluate the validity of conclusions and claims, including by identifying assumptions, conflicting evidence and areas of uncertainty
  15. Year 9AC9S9I07construct arguments based on analysis of a variety of evidence to support conclusions or evaluate claims, and consider any ethical issues and cultural protocols associated with accessing, using or citing secondary data or information
  16. Year 9AC9S9I08write and create texts to communicate ideas, findings and arguments effectively for identified purposes and audiences, including selection of appropriate content, language and text features, using digital tools as appropriate

Planning against AC9S8I05?

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