HSC Chemistry 27 October 2023
The discriminating feature of chemistry is a strategy for recalling the key components of a high quality (Band 5 or 6) response.
It is a clearer and more useful tool than the Band Performance Descriptors.
A useful strategy is to highlight where you see evidence of each component in your own responses or a sample response.
Justifies Solutions
Complex Problems
Precise Terminology
(End of Response)
As you progress through the Preliminary and HSC Courses you will display growth in your understanding of the discriminating feature, and the quality of your responses will improve.