Fundamental Physics: Practical Investigation

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1. — Know how to plan a practical investigation with due regard to fair testing.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Produce a hypothesis for a practical investigation on a given subject, justifying choice.

  • 1.2.

    Design an investigation in a series of logical steps.

  • 1.3.

    As part of the design, identify key variables to be controlled.

2. — Be able to follow safety procedures at all times.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Comply with laboratory safety procedures.

  • 2.2.

    Carry out a risk assessment for the investigation.

3. — Be able to implement a practical investigation.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Carry out an investigation methodically and accurately.

  • 3.2.

    Carry out an investigation by handling and organising a range of apparatus competently and safely.

  • 3.3.

    Justify the choice of apparatus from a given range.

4. — Be able to make, record and present observations.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Take and record accurate measurements and readings of observations.

  • 4.2.

    Present measurements and readings in an appropriate format.

  • 4.3.

    Justify choice of graphical representation of data.