Outcomes
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KEY IDEAS In this topic, you will learn that: ✚
there are different outcomes for each Area of Study in VCE Biology there are different types of assessment tasks.
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the key knowledge and skills needed to demonstrate a satisfactory achievement for an Area of Study
Unit 1 – Assessment Outcome 1 (Area of Study 1)
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There are six Areas of Study in the Units 1 and 2 Biology course. Each Area of Study has an assessed outcome, which is used to determine whether you have satisfactorily demonstrated the key knowledge and skills for the Area of Study. All of these assessments are school-based tasks. In Units 3 and 4, this type of assessment is called a School Assessed Coursework, or SAC. You might also use this term for assessment in Units 1 and 2 at your school.
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This Outcome will assess your understanding of the structure and function of cells and cell cycle, growth, death and differentiation.
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Outcome 2 (Area of Study 2)
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This Outcome will assess your understanding of the specialisation of cells and organisation for specific functions in plants and animals, and how they are regulated.
Outcome 3 (Area of Study 3)
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For this Outcome, you will design and conduct a practical investigation related to key knowledge from Unit 1 Areas of Studies 1 and/or 2 and make conclusions from primary data. You will be required to use investigation design, scientific evidence, science communication and key science skills to complete this investigation.
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Unit 2 – Assessment Outcome 1 (Area of Study 1) This Outcome will assess your understanding of chromosomes, genomes, genotypes, phenotypes and patterns of inheritance.
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Ask your teacher for a checklist of the key knowledge that will be assessed in the outcome so that you can thoroughly prepare. Don’t forget that the Key Scientific Skills may also be assessed in each Outcome.
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Outcome 2 (Area of Study 2) This Outcome will assess your understanding of reproduction strategies, adaptations and interdependencies to enhance the survival of species.
Outcome 3 (Area of Study 3) For this Outcome, you will respond to an investigation of a bioethical issue in genetics, reproductive science or adaptations beneficial to survival.
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