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Evaluate and synthesise evidence to draw conclusions (ACHASSI159)

Elaborations
  • reviewing the results of an analysis to propose an answer to an inquiry question using at least one discipline-specific concept (for example, significance in history or place in geography) or one humanities and social sciences concept (for example, interconnections) as an organiser
  • evaluating data from a survey to draw conclusions about a current political, social, environmental or business event or issue
  • evaluating and connecting information from various sources to draw evidence-based conclusions
  • drawing conclusions about entrepreneurial behaviour and successful campaigns or about the potential of business enterprise
General capabilities
  • Literacy Literacy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Evaluation,  Judgement

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