PISA 2006 scientific competencies

Identifying scientific issues

• Recognizing issues that are possible to investigate scientifically;
• Identifying keywords to search for scientific information;
• Recognizing the key features of a scientific investigation.

Explaining phenomena scientifically

• Applying knowledge of science in a given situation;
• Describing or interpreting phenomena scientifically and predicting changes;
• Identifying appropriate descriptions, explanations and predictions.

Using scientific evidence

• Interpreting scientific evidence and making and communicating conclusions;
• Identifying the assumptions, evidence and reasoning behind conclusions;
• Reflecting on the societal implications of science and technological developments.