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Learner Journey Summary - Advanced Higher

Learning Intentions
  1. Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of physics by making statements, describing information, providing explanations and integrating knowledge.
  2. Applying knowledge of physics to new situations, interpreting information and solving problems.
  3. Planning or designing experiments/investigations, including safety measures, to test given hypothesis or to illustrate given effects.
  4. Selecting information from a variety of sources and presenting information appropriately in a variety of forms.
  5. Processing information/data (using calculations and units, where appropriate).
  6. Making predictions based on evidence/information.
  7. Drawing valid conclusions and giving explanations supported by evidence/justification.
  8. Identifying sources of uncertainty and suggesting improvements to experiments.
  9. Extending and applying knowledge of physics to new situations, interpreting and analysing information to solve more complex problems.
  10. Planning and designing physics experiments/investigations, using reference material to test a hypothesis or to illustrate particular effects.
  11. Recording systematic detailed observations and collecting data.
  12. Selecting information from a variety of sources and presenting detailed information appropriately in a variety of forms.
  13. Processing and analysing physics information/data (using calculations, significant figures and units, where appropriate).
  14. Making reasoned predictions from a range of evidence/information.
  15. Drawing valid conclusions and giving explanations supported by evidence/justification.
  16. Critically evaluating experimental procedures by identifying sources of uncertainty, suggesting and implementing improvements.
  17. Drawing on knowledge and understanding of physics to make accurate statements, describe complex information, provide detailed explanations and integrate knowledge.
  18. Communicating physics findings/information fully and effectively.
  19. Analysing and evaluating scientific publications and media reports.

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