Ecology Stimulus Response Test Notification

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key outcomes, task specifications, focus areas, and details for the Year 9 Ecology Stimulus Response Test.

Science Understanding

An assessed outcome where students display an understanding of concepts, evaluate theories and models and apply this understanding in various contexts.

Scientific Investigation

An assessed outcome where students process data, explore relationships and assess claims.

Scientific Communication

An assessed outcome where students use scientific language, conventions and representations.

Task Length

40 minutes + 5 minutes reading.

Due Date

Week 7, Thursday 3rd of September during Science lesson.

Stimulus Response Test

A closed book test attempted under full test conditions that includes graph interpretation and data analysis.

Carbon Cycle Key Processes

Processes including combustion, photosynthesis and respiration that rely on interactions between Earth's spheres.

Ocean Acidification Focus Area

A task-specific focus area covering ocean acidification and its implications (what does it affect and how).

Greenhouse Effect Focus Area

A task-specific focus area covering the greenhouse effect and its implications (what does it affect and how).

Permitted Materials

Stationery items (Pens, pencils, rulers, calculator) and stimulus material provided on the day of the test.