Year 9 Science Assessment Task 2
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What skills will students be assessed on in the Year 9 Science Assessment Task 2?

  • Ability to apply scientific understanding and evaluate data (correct)
  • Creative writing and presentation skills
  • Only memorization of facts
  • Physical lab skills only
  • Which of the following topics should students review to prepare for the assessment task?

  • Chemistry and electricity (correct)
  • Geology and environmental science
  • Physics and biology concepts
  • History of science
  • How long will students have to complete the assessment task?

  • 55 minutes (correct)
  • 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 2 hours
  • What type of questions will be included in the examination paper for the assessment task?

    <p>Multiple choice and short answer questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students utilize to help them prepare for the assessment task?

    <p>Class notes and learning activities on various platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach should students take when suggesting possible solutions to problems in the assessment?

    <p>Applying scientific understanding and critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Year 9 Science Assessment Task 2 scheduled to take place?

    <p>28th October 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a way students will be assessed during the Year 9 Science Assessment Task 2?

    <p>Participation in group discussions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the smallest unit of an element that can be represented by a symbol?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the structure of an atom?

    <p>Atoms contain a nucleus made of protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting around.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during natural radioactivity?

    <p>Atoms undergo decay, releasing energy and particles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you relate the properties of elements to their position in the Periodic Table?

    <p>Elements with similar properties are grouped together and arranged by atomic number.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the law of conservation of energy state in energy transfers?

    <p>The total energy in a closed system remains constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ohm's law describe?

    <p>The relationship between voltage, resistance, and current.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a parallel circuit, how does the total resistance compare to individual resistances?

    <p>Total resistance is less than the smallest individual resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to electrical energy in a circuit?

    <p>It can be transformed into different energy forms and dissipated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Assessment Notification

    • Year 9 Science Assessment Task 2
    • In-class test, 55 minutes duration
    • October 28th, 2024, Term 4, Week 3, Day 1
    • Multiple-choice and short-answer questions, 2-6 marks each
    • Covers Chemistry and Electricity concepts
    • Assesses student ability to apply scientific understanding and apply Working Scientifically skills

    Assessment Focus

    • Apply understanding of Chemistry and Electricity concepts
    • Process, analyze, and evaluate data to develop evidence-based arguments
    • Apply scientific thinking to suggest solutions to problems
    • Present science ideas and evidence using appropriate scientific language

    Assessment Preparation

    • Review class notes, OneNote, Canvas and Teams learning activities, and Stile resources
    • Summarize key concepts related to the learning outcomes
    • Focus on Chemistry and Electricity topics outlined in revision guide

    Required Materials

    • Blue or black pen
    • Eraser
    • Sharp pencil
    • Ruler
    • Calculator

    Learning Outcomes

    • Matter is made of atoms, composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons
    • Atoms have a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, with electrons orbiting
    • Natural radioactivity is caused by the decay of nuclei in atoms, releasing particles and energy
    • Atoms are the smallest unit of an element, represented by a symbol
    • Development of atomic theory has involved scientific review and refinement
    • Elements can be distinguished by the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in their atoms
    • The Periodic Table organizes elements according to atomic number
    • Element properties are related to their position on the Periodic Table
    • Properties of some common elements can be predicted based on their Periodic Table position
    • Compounds have common names and chemical formulas
    • Chemical reactions include reactions of acids with metals and carbonates, as well as neutralization
    • Word equations can be constructed from observations and descriptions of chemical reactions
    • Chemical reactions involve rearranging atoms, not creating or destroying them
    • Objects can acquire electrostatic charge
    • Charged objects interact with each other based on their charge
    • The law of conservation of energy accounts for energy transfers and transformations
    • Energy transfers and transformations can lead to reduced usable energy and inefficiencies
    • Voltage, current, and resistance relate to energy applied, carried, and dissipated
    • Ohm's law describes the relationship between voltage, resistance, and current
    • Series and parallel electrical circuits have different characteristics and applications
    • Total resistance in series and parallel circuits can be calculated

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