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Educational Measurement

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WAMSE5 assessment

In the Science learning area, the four conceptual outcomes and the process outcome, Investigating, are assessed. 

All students will take part in two 30-minute tests as follows:

Test A    Test B   
  • Natural and Processed Materials
  • Earth and Beyond
  • Investigating
  • Life and Living
  • Energy and Change
  • Investigating

Approximately 60% of the questions in each assessment will assess student achievement in the Investigating outcome in the context of the conceptual outcomes.
 

Sample test: WAMSE5 Science sample test

Marking guide: WAMSE5 Science marking guide 2009
 

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