Notification for Yr 10 Science Topic Test Term 2 Weeks 1-5

ASSESSMENT TASK
Course: Stage 5 Science
Task Number:
Topic Test 3
Task Type:
Topic Test – Physics, Chemistry, Earth Studies or Biology
Task Weighting:
All topic tests total to 50% for the year
Due Date:
Wednesday 24th May 2017 – 10CI, 10CS, 10CH
Friday 26th May 2017 – 10KAS,10KH,10KI,10KS
Outcomes Assessed:
Stage 5 Science: Physics / Earth Studies / Biology / Chemistry
PW2 The motion of objects can be described and predicted using the laws of physics.
ES2
The theory of plate tectonics explains global patterns of geological activity and continental movement.
LW3
Advances in scientific understanding often rely on developments in technology, and technological advances
are often linked to scientific discoveries.
CW3
Chemical reactions involve rearranging atoms to form new substances; during a chemical reaction mass is not
created or destroyed.
TASK
o A 30 minute Topic Test on the content you have studied during Term 2 - Weeks 1 to 5.
Marking Criteria
As stated in topic test.
Please refer to the following documents for Assessment Guidelines:
o
Assessment Tasks’ Guidelines – Science (Yr 10) – issued to students at beginning at Term 1, 2017
o
Kingscliff High School website at:
“School Years” – http://www.kingscliff-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/years