Biology in Practice Investigation (LC 2027) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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What % of LC Biology grade is Biology in Practice worth?
What % of LC Biology grade is Biology in Practice worth?
40%
Body that releases annual Biology in Practice brief
Body that releases annual Biology in Practice brief
State Examinations Commission (SEC)
Year of study when Biology in Practice is completed
Year of study when Biology in Practice is completed
Second year
Three main components of Biology in Practice
Three main components of Biology in Practice
Scientific research, Experimental work, Final report
Main source type used in scientific research phase
Main source type used in scientific research phase
Secondary sources
Core tasks in experimental work phase
Core tasks in experimental work phase
Develop hypothesis, design experiment, collect/analyze data, draw conclusions
Purpose of final report in Biology in Practice
Purpose of final report in Biology in Practice
Present evidence-based argument responding to brief
Four assessment areas in Biology in Practice
Four assessment areas in Biology in Practice
Knowledge & understanding, Design & method, Analysis & conclusions, Relating to society
High achievement in knowledge & understanding shows
High achievement in knowledge & understanding shows
Deep understanding, clear explanations, testable hypotheses
High achievement in design & method shows
High achievement in design & method shows
Clear, thorough design with accurate data collection
High achievement in analysis & conclusions shows
High achievement in analysis & conclusions shows
Valid conclusions linked to hypothesis, error evaluation
High achievement in relating to society shows
High achievement in relating to society shows
Thoughtful reflection on wider importance of findings
Who assesses the Biology in Practice Investigation?
Who assesses the Biology in Practice Investigation?
State Examinations Commission (SEC)
How assessment areas contribute to final grade
How assessment areas contribute to final grade
Each area contributes equally
Main purpose of Biology in Practice Investigation
Main purpose of Biology in Practice Investigation
Connect theoretical biology with real-world applications