ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSESSMENT

In each unit a variety of assessments including:

• presentation of recommendations using evidence-based decision-making including analysis and evaluation of primary data

• designed or practical response to a real or theoretical environmental issue or challenge

• analysis and evaluation of a case study, secondary data or a media communication, with reference to sustainability principles and stakeholder perspectives

• application of Earth systems thinking in the evaluation of a response to an environmental scenario, case study, issue or challenge.

The student’s level of achievement in Units 3 and 4 will be determined by School-assessed Coursework (SAC) as specified in the VCE study design, and external assessment.

Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework: 20 per cent

Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework: 30 per cent

End-of-year examination: 50 per cent.