Overview
About Science in Practice
Science in Practice develops critical thinking skills through the evaluation of claims using systematic reasoning and an enhanced scientific understanding of the natural and physical world.
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|
|
Applied |
Internal assessment (100%) |
Up to 4 |
Only 1 may contribute when combined with 4 General subjects |
What will students learn?
In studying Science in Practice, students will learn about:
- scientific literacy and working scientifically
- workplace health and safety
- communication and self-management.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete four assessments from the following, including no more than two from any one technique:
- project
- investigation
- collection of work
- extended response
- examination.
Where can Science in Practice lead?
Studying Science in Practice can lead to:
- animal welfare
- food technology
- forensics
- health and medicine
- recreation and tourism
- research
- the pharmaceutical industry
- the resources sector.
More information
Email ScienceinPractice@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3120 6148, (07) 3864 0237.
