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HSC Stuff => HSC Science Stuff => HSC Subjects + Help => HSC Biology => Topic started by: annablackledge on March 03, 2017, 02:18:41 pm

Title: Biology Practical Exams
Post by: annablackledge on March 03, 2017, 02:18:41 pm
I have a biology practical exam in 2 weeks :-\. Its going to be on the enzyme topic in maintaining a balance. Ive written notes for all the theory, and i've written up methods for all the pracs in that section of the sylubus but I'm wondering how else I should prepare for prac exams?
Its a 2 hour exam, what kind of questions can they ask?
Any tips? ;D
Title: Re: Biology Practical Exams
Post by: vox nihili on March 03, 2017, 05:49:10 pm
I have a biology practical exam in 2 weeks :-\. Its going to be on the enzyme topic in maintaining a balance. Ive written notes for all the theory, and i've written up methods for all the pracs in that section of the sylubus but I'm wondering how else I should prepare for prac exams?
Its a 2 hour exam, what kind of questions can they ask?
Any tips? ;D

It's definitely worth forming a group with students and discussing the pracs you've done in depth, with a particular emphasis on trying to identify some of the weaknesses of the prac and how you might address them.

This is a skill that is critically important to all sciences and is one that is often not taught well. And the only way to really get good at it is to practise :)
Title: Re: Biology Practical Exams
Post by: DalvinT on March 05, 2017, 02:35:59 am
Definitely know what reliability, validity and accuracy are!!!!

They can ask you to assess/evaluate any of those categories during your practical.