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• ATAR

  The Authority is reviewing the General syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.

  The Integrated Science ATAR course enables students to investigate science issues in the context of the world around them. It incorporates aspects of biology, chemistry, geology and physics, and can also include less traditional areas, such as forensic science and biotechnology. Integrated Science encourages students to be questioning, reflective and critical thinkers about scientific issues. Students apply their scientific knowledge in areas such as vehicle safety and driving, personal lifestyle choices, the management of water resources, environmental issues associated with biodiversity and conservation, and sustainable use of energy. Students develop a range of practical skills and techniques through investigations and fieldwork in context, and use scientific evidence to make informed decisions about scientific issues.

  • Years 11 and 12 Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions
  • Also available in  Word Format
  • Types of science inquiry investigations
  • Also available in  Word Format

  Syllabus

  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (638.7 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2019 1:15pm
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (299.8 KB)
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination from 2020) (593.5 KB) Last updated: 19 Aug 2020 10:46am
  •  ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching and examination from 2020) (297.0 KB)

  Grading

  • Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  • Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus

  Support Materials

  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (462.1 KB) Last updated: 31 Oct 2019 10:30am
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (350.4 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (701.3 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:20pm
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (6.5 MB)
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (565.1 KB) Last updated: 31 Oct 2019 10:31am
  •  ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (354.6 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (257.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:13pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (352.7 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (518.9 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:02pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (750.5 KB)
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (250.4 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:53pm
  •  ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (355.6 KB)

  Examination Materials

  •  2022 ISC Examination Front Cover (299.9 KB) Last updated: 26 Aug 2022 7:13am
  •  2021 Examination (1.4 MB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 11:30am
  •  2021 Summary examination report for candidates (113.0 KB) Last updated: 06 Apr 2022 7:00am
  •  2021 Marking key (1.0 MB) Last updated: 28 Feb 2022 11:30am
  •  Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
• General

  The Authority is reviewing the General syllabuses. For more information see the Syllabus Review section below.

  The Integrated Science General course enables students to investigate science issues in the context of the world around them. It encourages students to develop their scientific skills of curiosity, observation, collection and analysis of evidence, in a range of contexts. The multidisciplinary approach, including aspects of biology, chemistry, geology and physics, further encourages students to be curious about the world around them and assume a balanced view of the benefits and challenges presented by science and technology. Students conduct practical investigations that encourage them to apply what they have learnt in class to real-world situations and systems.

  • Types of science inquiry investigations
  • Also available in  Word Format

  Syllabus

  •  General Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (503.3 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2019 1:17pm
  •  General Syllabus Year 11 (for teaching from 2020) (284.2 KB)
  •  General Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2020) (385.4 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2019 1:18pm
  •  General Syllabus Year 12 (for teaching from 2020) (161.2 KB)

  Grading

  • Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  • Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus

  Support Materials

  •  General Year 12 sample assessment outline (238.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:14pm
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment outline (355.5 KB)
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (509.2 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 2:57pm
  •  General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (521.2 KB)
  •  General Year 12 sample course outline  (257.6 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:15pm
  •  General Year 12 sample course outline (365.1 KB)
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment outline (443.1 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:05pm
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment outline (348.9 KB)
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (999.8 KB) Last updated: 16 Jun 2016 3:48pm
  •  General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (2.3 MB)
  •  General Year 11 sample course outline (482.6 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:06pm
  •  General Year 11 sample course outline (352.4 KB)

  Externally Set Task Materials 2023

  •  2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (199.2 KB) Last updated: 21 Sep 2022 3:40pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2022

  •  2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (294.8 KB) Last updated: 23 Sep 2021 8:43am

  Externally Set Task Materials 2021

  •  2021 ISC General EST Unit 3 content (292.8 KB) Last updated: 30 Sep 2020 2:47pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2020

  •  2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (291.7 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:50pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2019

  •  2019 General EST Unit 3 content (150.5 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2018

  •  2018 General EST Unit 3 content (143.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:39pm

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2017

  •  2017 General EST Unit 3 content (166.9 KB)
  •  2017 General EST Unit 3 content (149.4 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:33am

  • Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.

  Externally Set Task Materials 2016

  •  General sample EST marking key (325.4 KB)
  •  General sample EST marking key (191.0 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am
  •  General sample EST (850.6 KB)
  •  General sample EST (661.7 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am

Syllabus Review

The Authority is reviewing the General syllabus. For further information, please contact:

Mandy Hudson
Manager, Curriculum and Assessment

Mandy.Hudson@scsa.wa.edu.au