MAITLAND HIGH SCHOOL - Millennium

Maitland High School Assessment Outline
Preliminary Biology
Outcomes:
A student
1. outlines the historical development of major biological principles, concepts and ideas.
2. applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws of science
with particular emphasis on first-hand investigations in biology.
3. assesses the impact of particular technological advances on understanding in biology.
4. describes applications of biology, which affect society or the environment.
5. describes the scientific principles employed in particular areas of biological research.
6. explains how cell ultrastructure and the co-ordinated activities of cells, tissues and organs
contribute to macroscopic processes in organisms.
7. describes the range of organisms in terms of specialisation for a habitat.
8. analyses the interrelationships of organisms within the ecosystem.
9. explains how processes reproduction ensures continuity of species.
10. identifies and describes the evidence for evolution.
11. identifies and implements improvements to investigation plans.
12. discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and
secondary sources.
13. identifies appropriate terminology and reporting styles to communicate information and
understanding in biology.
14. draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information.
15. implements strategies to work effectively as an individual or as a team member.
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4
Term 1
Week 8
Term 2
Week 5
Term 3
Week 4
Term 3
Weeks 9
Task
Description
Practical
Mid Course
Assessment
Research
Final Course
Exam
Outcomes
Assessed
P4 – P6
P13 – P14
P6 – P10
P13
P1 – P5
P11 – P15
P1 – P15
Course
Components
Knowledge and understanding of:
The history, nature and practice of
biology, applications and uses of
biology and their implications for
society and the environment and
current issues, research and
developments in biology.
Cell ultrastructure and processes,
biological diversity, environmental
interactions, mechanisms of
inheritance and biological
evolution.
Skills in planning and conducting
first-hand investigations and in
communicating information and
understanding based on these
investigations.
Skills in scientific thinking, problem
solving and in communicating,
understanding and conclusions.
Syllabus
Weightings
40 5 35
30 15 17.5
30 10 17.5
Total 100 25 5 35 35
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Maitland High School 2011 Preliminary Assessment Booklet