Biology Students - 2026 HSC Exam Preparation (7/9)

This twilight workshop has been designed by an experienced HSC marker to best prepare students for the 2026 HSC. In this workshop, students will cover exam technique and strategy, particularly in a Module 8 context and finding links with other modules. Students will be:

• identifying overarching themes and interrelationships amongst the content

• addressing Working Scientifically

• unpacking difficult content

• addressing common mistakes and misconceptions

• developing strategies for extended response questions

• unpacking new practice questions

• evaluating sample responses

• learning what the markers are looking for

All students will walk away with a variety of resources.

FEEDBACK FROM PREVIOUS PARTICIPANTS

"Excellent insight given into what markers search for, the running through briefly of the module content so people could ask specific questions with some context, and the exam techniques and practice questions were extremely useful"

PRESENTER

Workshop Delivered by Els van Zwieten

Els van Zwieten is a highly experienced Biology teacher and provider of Biology professional learning. She was Chief Examiner of HSC Biology for 5 years from 2018 until 2022 and served on numerous other NESA HSC Biology examination committees. She has also served as an HSC Biology marker and judge marker. Els holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Diploma of Education (Distinction). Prior to dedicating the last 25 years to science education in various NSW schools she worked as a biochemist for 20 years. With CrookED Science, Els is now leveraging her extensive experience in science, education and assessment to conduct professional development workshops for teachers and student tutorials and workshops. She is passionate about science education and inspiring teachers and students. ​