SCSA Human Biology Performance
Overall average 69.5%5,973 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusHomeostasis and disease
68.9%
Human variation and evolution
71.6%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
60.7%
2024
63.6%
2023
79.7%
2022
64.2%
2021
75.9%
2020
61.9%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Extended Response
51.5%
Multiple Choice
73.4%
Short Answer
67.9%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
67.6%
Assess
80%
Calculate
50%
Compare
60.8%
Construct
73.2%
Contrast
67.4%
Define
73.4%
Describe
71.4%
Determine
80%
Discuss
72.1%
Distinguish
62.5%
Draw
87.9%
Evaluate
58.8%
Explain
65%
Identify
65.2%
Infer
87.5%
Justify
67.3%
Label
74.4%
Name
67.2%
Outline
59.7%
Predict
77.8%
Present
75%
Propose
87.2%
Provide
40.3%
Recommend
100%
Select
100%
State
77.3%
Write
33.3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest SCSA Human Biology topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest SCSA Human Biology topics are Endocrine system (61.7%), Homeostasis (64.9%), Science Inquiry Skills (66.6%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest SCSA Human Biology topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring SCSA Human Biology topics are Hominid evolutionary trends (80%), Science as a Human Endeavour (79.6%), Evidence for evolution (79.4%).
What are the most common command words in SCSA Human Biology exams?
The most frequently tested command words in SCSA Human Biology are Explain, Describe, State, Outline, Justify. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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