AC9S8I01 – develop investigable questions, reasoned predictions and hypotheses to explore scientific models, identify patterns and test relationships
Planning and conducting
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
Processing, modelling and analysing
AC9S8I04 – select and construct appropriate representations, including tables, graphs, models and mathematical relationships, to organise and process data and information
AC9S8I05 – analyse data and information to describe patterns, trends and relationships and identify anomalies
Evaluating
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
Communicating
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