Year 11 Biology
The Matrix Year 11 Biology course provides a detailed examination of the main topic areas:
- Term 1: Local Ecosystems
- Term 2: Patterns in Nature
- Term 3: Life on Earth
- Term 4: Evolution of Australian Biota
During each lesson, students develop:
- a strong conceptual understanding of the fundamental ideas of biology through simple explanations and practical demonstrations
- strong writing skills for producing clear, concise answers to short-answer questions
- the ability to solve a wide range of exam-style problems. Teachers first demonstrate the solutions to various example questions, before turning students loose on Concept Checks in the Theory Booklets
Students receive:
- Weekly Theory Booklets that cover all essential topics from the Year 11 NSW syllabus in extensive detail
- Weekly Work Booklets for homework which consist of exam-style questions. This allow students to develop independent problem-solving skills and prepare them for school exams
- Topic Test. Students perform the test under strict exam conditions. This gives students an opportunity to practise exam techniques acquired and assess their progress before they sit for school exams.
- Timely Feedback on homework, weekly quizzes and topic tests
- Additional help with homework. Students can attend ‘Workshops’ and receive individual assistance with their homework
- Additional help with their school work. Students can consult the Science Coordinator for further assistance with school work or to clarify any conceptual difficulties.
Mastering the Year 11 Biology syllabus is essential to achieving outstanding results at the HSC level.
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