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HSC Year 11 Investigating Science practice questions by area of study

40 exam-style questions · full worked solutions

The 40 practice questions inside the HSC Year 11 Investigating Science Mastery Pack, grouped by area of study. Every question comes with a full worked solution.

  1. Y11 · Year 11 Module 1: Cause and Effect – Observing (INS11-8; targets INS11/12-1, -3, -4)10 questions · 23 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Construct × 1
    • Calculate × 1
    • Assess × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
  2. Y11 · Year 11 Module 2: Cause and Effect – Inferences and Generalisations (INS11-9; targets INS11/12-1, -2, -4)10 questions · 24 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Calculate × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
    • Design × 1
  3. Y11 · Year 11 Module 3: Scientific Models (INS11-10; targets INS11/12-2, -3, -4)10 questions · 22 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Calculate × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Assess × 1
    • Evaluate × 1
  4. Y11 · Year 11 Module 4: Theories and Laws (INS11-11; targets INS11/12-5, -6, -7)10 questions · 24 marks
    • Multiple choice × 6
    • Calculate × 1
    • Compare × 1
    • Explain × 1
    • Analyse × 1
Sample question
A candle under an inverted jar goes out and water rises inside the jar. Which statement is an inference rather than an observation?
  • The water level rose by 1.5 cm.
  • The flame went out after 12 s.
  • The flame went out because the oxygen was used up.
  • The inside of the jar became misty.
Show the worked answer

Answer: C

Options A, B and D report what was seen or measured. Option C proposes a cause that was not directly observed, so it is an inference that needs testing.

Common questions

How many HSC Year 11 Investigating Science practice questions are included, and how are they grouped?

40 exam-style questions grouped by area of study, each with a full worked solution.

The breakdown is 10 on Y11 · Year 11 Module 1: Cause and Effect – Observing (INS11-8; targets INS11/12-1, -3, -4), 10 on Y11 · Year 11 Module 2: Cause and Effect – Inferences and Generalisations (INS11-9; targets INS11/12-1, -2, -4), 10 on Y11 · Year 11 Module 3: Scientific Models (INS11-10; targets INS11/12-2, -3, -4), 10 on Y11 · Year 11 Module 4: Theories and Laws (INS11-11; targets INS11/12-5, -6, -7).

Can I try a HSC Year 11 Investigating Science practice question before buying?

Yes. One sample question with its worked answer is on this page; the full set comes with the HSC Year 11 Investigating Science Mastery Pack, one payment, no subscription.

Are these official NESA questions?

No. These are original Year 11 practice questions. Your school sets its assessment program; use the linked official curriculum sources to check course coverage.

Included in the HSC Year 11 Investigating Science Mastery Pack

2 original practice exams with worked solutions, 4 revision notes, 40 practice questions and 48 flashcards.

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