Figure 9. Framework Categorisation for GREENHOUSE Question 3
Framework categories
2006 Framework
2015 Framework
Knowledge type
Knowledge about science
Procedural
Competency
Explaining phenomena
scientifically
Explaining phenomena
scientifically
Context
Environmental, Global
Environmental, Global
Cognitive demand
Not applicable
Medium
58. Question 3 requires students to consider control variables in terms of the critical review of
evidence used to support claims. This is categorised as procedural knowledge in the 2015
framework.
59. The screenshots below illustrate how the Greenhouse question would be presented in an
onscreen environment. The text and graphs are essentially unchanged, with students using page
turners on the top right of the screen to view graphs and text as required. As the original questions
were open responses, the onscreen version also necessitates an open response format in order to
replicate the paper version as closely as possible, ensuring comparability between delivery modes
and therefore protecting trend.
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Figure 10. GREENHOUSE Presented Onscreen: Stimulus Page 1
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Figure 11. GREENHOUSE Presented Onscreen: Stimulus Page 2
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Figure 12. GREENHOUSE Presented Onscreen: Question 1
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Figure 13. GREENHOUSE Presented Onscreen: Question 2
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