Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions

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Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions.

Code

AC9S6I05

Year level

Year 6

Subject

Science

Strand

Science inquiry

Sub-strand

Evaluating

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Learning intention

We are learning to compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further investigation and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions.

Cloze sentence

Compare methods and findings with those of others, recognise possible sources of error, pose questions for further   and select evidence to draw reasoned conclusions.

Related Year 6 Science descriptors

• AC9S6H01Examine why advances in science are often the result of collaboration or build on the work of others
• AC9S6H02Investigate how scientific knowledge is used by individuals and communities to identify problems, consider responses and make decisions
• AC9S6I01Pose investigable questions to identify patterns and test relationships and make reasoned predictions
• AC9S6I02Plan and conduct repeatable investigations to answer questions including, as appropriate, deciding the variables to be changed, measured and controlled in fair tests; describing potential risks; planning for the safe use of equipment and materials; and identifying required permissions to conduct investigations on Country/Place
• AC9S6I03Use equipment to observe, measure and record data with reasonable precision, using digital tools as appropriate
• AC9S6I04Construct and use appropriate representations, including tables, graphs and visual or physical models, to organise and process data and information and describe patterns, trends and relationships
• AC9S6I06Write and create texts to communicate ideas and findings for specific purposes and audiences, including selection of language features, using digital tools as appropriate
• AC9S6U01Investigate the physical conditions of a habitat and analyse how the growth and survival of living things is affected by changing physical conditions

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