SCSA Human Biology Performance
Overall average 68.3%1,532 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusHomeostasis and disease
68.2%
Human variation and evolution
68.5%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
59.7%
2024
60.4%
2023
78.3%
2022
65.9%
2021
82.3%
2020
73.9%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Extended Response
65.6%
Multiple Choice
72.7%
Short Answer
65.2%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
53.8%
Calculate
66.7%
Compare
68.5%
Construct
80%
Contrast
70.4%
Define
71.9%
Describe
66.7%
Determine
68.8%
Discuss
85.7%
Distinguish
33.3%
Draw
87.9%
Evaluate
60.7%
Explain
59.5%
Identify
56.3%
Infer
100%
Justify
74.3%
Label
80%
Name
72.6%
Outline
57%
Predict
100%
Propose
71.4%
Provide
66.7%
State
82.9%
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 Hominid evolutionary trends (50%), Science as a Human Endeavour (62%), Endocrine system (62.1%). 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 Evidence for evolution (80.7%), Gene pools (74.4%), Science as a Human Endeavour (74.1%).
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, Identify, Outline, State. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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