There are four science subjects offered for Year 11 students to choose from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Senior Science. Each subject is worth 2 units and can contribute to a student's ATAR. Biology requires strong literacy skills, Chemistry requires good problem solving and mathematical abilities, and Physics requires excellent math and problem solving skills. The document recommends students discuss the options with their science teacher to determine the best fit for their interests and academic level.

1. SCIENCE Choosing a subject for Year 11

2. What Science subjects are offered?There are four science subjects that you can choose from. They are:BIOLOGYCHEMISTRYPHYSICSSENIOR SCIENCEAll these subjects are 2 units and can be used to attain an A.T.A.R.

3. WHY CHOOSE SCIENCE?Science is not compulsory in the senior years.Reasons for choosing Science could include:InterestAchieved good results in year 10Career option

4. BIOLOGYSee subject booklet for explanation of subjectSkills required: Biology is a challenging course that is content rich and requires literacy skills to enable you to read, comprehend and analyse information about living things.Please ask your Science teacher about this course (in class or on subject selection night) so that you can decide if this is a course that will be of value in the senior years and is appropriate to your academic level.

5. CHEMISTRYSee subject booklet for explanation of subjectSkills required: Chemistry is a challenging course that is content rich and requires good problem solving and mathematical skills.Please ask your Science teacher about this course (in class or on subject selection night) so that you can decide if this is a course that will be of value in the senior years and is appropriate to your academic level.

6. PHYSICSSee subject booklet for explanation of subjectSkills required: Physics is a challenging course that is content rich and requires excellent mathematical and problem solving skills.Please ask your Science teacher about this course (in class or on subject selection night) so that you can decide if this is a course that will be of value in the senior years and is appropriate to your academic level.

7. SENIOR SCIENCESee subject booklet for explanation of subjectSkills required: Senior Science is a course designed for students who would like to do a general science course that explores areas of science relevant to society. It is a more accessible course for students who have a general interest in Science.Please ask your Science teacher about this course (in class or on subject selection night) so that you can decide if this is a course that will be of value in the senior years.