HSC biology prac write-ups (1 Viewer)

[koolkid59]

Hey people

What should u cover in terms of notes under the RHS prac dot points of the bio syllabus?
....is it just meant to be aim, method, safety and conclusion....or shud u put anything more?

 

[asdfqwerty]

For those dot points that say 'plan' u need to know all the variables, methods, justifications, equipment, safety, reliability/accuracy/validity etc. because those are the ones that they will most likely test you on. that being said, it doesnt mean that the other pracs. wont be. but to answer urself, u should write the whole method out etc. its better to have full knowledge of something that to just know it enough for the exams.

 

[jason2kool]

just remember the main concept and results behind the dot point, don't waste your time remembering all the methods/safety/equipment bullshit because you can always make it up in the exam with a different apparatus. To be honest dude just read over the prac write ups that you do throughout the year and understand them..

 

[Kimyia]

Like above, you could also include your variables but you can probably make them up on the spot because you should be able to figure out your independent, dependent and control variables. You should be able to know the method and equipment (though you can probably fudge that if you remember the method) and a vague idea of the results (no specifics, just in general) and why that happened.

 

[koolkid59]

Im thinking u shud make notes on all the experimental design features but just read over rather than memorise....wat do u say?

 

[Kimyia]

Im thinking u shud make notes on all the experimental design features but just read over rather than memorise....wat do u say?

A lot of things you probably dont need to include in your notes otherwise they'll end up being too long and too bulky (e.g. variables and safety you should be able to bluff your way through). For tests you probably will need to have a very good idea of the method so whether you accustom yourself with a prac through just reading it or memorising it is up to you.