Observing & Measuring
Sharpen your senses! Make careful observations and take precise measurements—essential skills for any scientist.
Think like a scientist with ICAS Science
ICAS Science measures real-world scientific skills, taken online, at your child's own school.
- Year levels
- Standard 2 – Upper 6
- Test window
- To be confirmed
- Time
- 45 min – 1 hrDepends on year level
- Format
- Multiple choiceTaken online at school
What will students do?
From tackling questions about the environment to understanding the laws of physics, students in ICAS Science will engage with various scientific disciplines.
- Explore the living world.
- Unravel physical and chemical processes.
- Investigate Earth's natural systems.
More than knowledge
ICAS Science doesn't just test knowledge—it measures real-world scientific skills that every student needs to thrive in the modern world.
Students observe, predict, experiment, and conclude—just like real-world scientists!
What skills are tested?
Five scientific skills, each one tested through real-world questions.
Interpreting Data
Can you make sense of patterns and trends? Interpret charts, graphs, and experiments to draw meaningful conclusions.
Predicting & Concluding
Use your understanding of science to make informed predictions and logical conclusions based on evidence.
Investigating
Explore scientific problems and experiments, designing investigations and thinking critically about how to approach them.
Reasoning & Problem Solving
Science is all about solving puzzles. Apply logic and reason to come up with solutions for complex problems.
Why is science important today?
In a world powered by technology, science is at the heart of progress!
Innovate
Science helps us innovate.
Solve challenges
Science helps us solve the challenges we face.
Make sense of change
Science helps us make sense of the rapidly changing world.
Skills for the future
ICAS Science helps students build key skills for the future by encouraging critical thinking, curiosity, and a solid understanding of STEM subjects.
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