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Question 1: SMOKING
62. This question requires students to interpret given evidence using their knowledge
of scientific
concepts. They need to read the information in the stimulus about early research into the potential
harmful effects of smoking, and then select two options from the menu to answer the question.
Figure 15. SMOKING: Question 1
63. In this question, students have to apply content knowledge using the competency of explaining
phenomena scientifically. The context is categorised as health and disease in a local/national
setting. The cognitive demand requires the use and application of conceptual knowledge and is
therefore categorised as a medium level of demand.
Figure 16. Framework Categorisation for SMOKING Question 1
Framework categories
2015 Framework
Knowledge type
Content
Competency
Explain
phenomena
scientifically
Context
Health
and Disease,
Local/National
Cognitive demand
Medium
