Ingenium - Astronomy

Astronomy

To achieve grades 5-7, candidates will be able to:

• demonstrate largely accurate and appropriate astronomical knowledge and understanding, using largely accurate astronomical terminology and use it to largely accurately explain ideas and concepts in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts

• in relation to observations, make accurate predictions, suggest hypotheses or plan feasible observations to test them

• use mathematics to perform a range of multi-step calculations

• analyse qualitative and quantitative data to draw accurate conclusions supported by a range of evidence

• evaluate methodologies to suggest improvements to observational methods, and comment on astronomical conclusions. 

To achieve grades 8-9, candidates will be able to:

• demonstrate relevant and comprehensive astronomical knowledge and understanding, using accurate astronomical terminology, and use it to explain ideas and concepts in familiar and unfamiliar contexts

• in relation to observations, make accurate predictions, suggest valid hypotheses or plan viable observations to test them

• use a range of mathematical skills to solve complex astronomical problems 

• critically analyse qualitative and quantitative data to draw logical conclusions that are clearly supported by evidence

• critically evaluate and refine observational methodologies, and judge the validity of astronomical conclusions.