AC9S5I05 • Year 5 Science

Evaluating Methods, Findings and Evidence (AC9S5I05)

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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Unit focus

  • Students compare methods and data sets, identify random and systematic error possibilities, judge whether differences are meaningful and write conclusions supported by evidence and bounded by limitations.
  • Use evidence to compare group methods.
  • Watch for different result equals mistake: Variation may be expected.
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