3.5 Practical Assessments

• Practical assessments in CCEA GCSE Physics are designed to assess students' hands-on skills
• Practical assessments evaluate students' ability to perform experiments accurately and safely
• What is the first step in the experimental design process?

  Identify the research question
• Which type of practical assessment evaluates students' ability to plan and conduct experiments?

  Practical Skills Assessments
• Core Practical Experiments are optional assessments in the CCEA GCSE Physics curriculum.

  False
• Steps in the experimental design process for data collection

  1️⃣ Identify the research question or hypothesis

  2️⃣ Determine the independent and dependent variables

  3️⃣ Select the appropriate experimental method

  4️⃣ Plan the experimental procedure

  5️⃣ Collect and record data
• Match the measurement technique with its description:

  Precision ↔️ Consistency of measurements

  Accuracy ↔️ Correctness of measurements

  Data Recording ↔️ Systematic documentation

  Error Reduction ↔️ Strategies to minimize errors
• Accuracy is improved by calibrating measuring instruments.


  True
• Limitations of an experiment should be identified during data interpretation.

  True
• Steps in the experimental design process for data collection

  1️⃣ Identify the research question or hypothesis

  2️⃣ Determine the independent and dependent variables

  3️⃣ Select the appropriate experimental method

  4️⃣ Plan the experimental procedure

  5️⃣ Collect and record data
• Match the type of practical assessment with its description:

  Core Practical Experiments ↔️ Mandatory experiments to demonstrate key skills

  Practical Skills Assessments ↔️ Formal assessments of planning, conducting, and analyzing experiments

  Practical Endorsement ↔️ Overall assessment of practical competence
• Practical assessments in CCEA GCSE Physics reinforce theoretical knowledge
• What is the purpose of the Practical Endorsement in CCEA GCSE Physics?

  Assess practical competence
• The Practical Endorsement contributes to the student's final grade.
• What should be included in the experimental procedure during the planning phase?

  Safety precautions
• Data should be collected according to the experimental procedure.
• What is an example of precision in measurements?

  Repeated digital caliper readings
• What are the two distinct processes involved in presenting practical findings in lab reports?

  Data analysis and interpretation
• Steps involved in data interpretation

  1️⃣ Explain the meaning of the data

  2️⃣ Relate the results to the hypothesis

  3️⃣ Identify limitations of the experiment

  4️⃣ Draw reasonable conclusions
• Practical assessments reinforce theoretical knowledge by applying it to real-world situations.

  True
• Practical proficiency contributes significantly to the overall grade in CCEA GCSE Physics.


  True
• Collecting data accurately is a critical step in the experimental design process.

  True
• Practical assessments in CCEA GCSE Physics align with the purpose of reinforcing theoretical knowledge.


  True
• What do Practical Skills Assessments evaluate in the CCEA GCSE Physics curriculum?

  Experimental abilities
• The research question or hypothesis should clearly define the objective of the experiment.


  True
• Data recording involves documenting measurements in a well-organized table.
• Data analysis involves organizing data in tables and graphs.
• What is the final step in data interpretation?

  Draw reasonable conclusions