Physics
CPD Presentation
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Welcome and outline for event
Overview of Internal Assessment in Physics
Assessment of Outcome 1
Workshop 1, assessing Outcome 1
Assessment of Outcome 2
Workshop 2, assessing Outcome 2
Verification & key messages from verification
Other Support, Unit Assessment Support Packs
Plenary
Overview of
Unit Assessment in Physics National 3,4 and 5
• Common
– 3 Units
– Outcome 1; 5/6 Assessment Standards
– Outcome 2; 4 Assessment Standards
 Assessment Standards transferability within a level, all except
2.1 which, on its own, is not transferable either across Units
or between levels
 Assessment Standards transferability between levels, watch
key area
 Achievement of a Unit at one level can be used as evidence
for the Course at the level below.
Outcome 1 Assessment Activity 1
• Apply skills of scientific inquiry and draw on knowledge and
understanding of the key areas of this Unit to carry out an
experiment/practical investigation by:
– 1.1 Planning an experiment/practical investigation
(not National 3)
– 1.2 Following procedures safely
– 1.3 Making and recording
observations/measurements correctly
– 1.4 Presenting results in an appropriate format
– 1.5 Drawing valid conclusions
– 1.6 Evaluating experimental procedures
Outcome 1 Assessment Activity 1
• Apply skills of scientific inquiry and draw on knowledge and understanding
of the key areas of this Unit to carry out an experiment/practical
investigation:
– Transferable across Units
– Meeting the 5/6 assessment standards
– Generating evidence
– Reassessment
– Candidate support
– Unit Assessment Support for National 5 Physics:
Waves and Radiation (H25A 75)
— Package 1: Unit by Unit approach, pg 15/16
Outcome 1 Assessment Activity 1
Assessment Standard
1.1
Planning an
experiment/practical
investigation
Evidence
Aim of experiment
Dependent/independent variable
Variables to be kept constant
Measurements/observations to be made
Resources
Method including safety (if appropriate)
1.2
Following procedures safely
1.3
Making and recording
observations/measurements
correctly
1.4
Presenting results in an
appropriate format
1.5
Drawing valid conclusions
1.6
Evaluating experimental
procedures
Procedures have been followed safely and correctly
Observations/measurements taken are correct
Results have been presented in an appropriate format
What the experiment/practical investigation shows, with reference to
the aim
The suggestion given will improve the experiment/practical
investigation, with correct justification
Result
Internal
Verification
Final decision
Outcome 1 Assessment Activity 1
Outcomes
1 Apply skills of scientific
inquiry and draw on
knowledge and
understanding of key
areas of this Unit to carry
out an
experiment/practical
investigation by:
Assessment Standards Making assessment judgements
Assessment for candidates (Appendix 2):
commentary on making assessment judgements
1.1 Planning an
a clear statement of the aim
The plan for the experiment must be clear enough
experiment/ practical a dependent and an independent variable
for another person to follow and at an appropriate
investigation
key variables to be kept constant
level.
measurements/observations to be made
the equipment/materials
a clear and detailed description of how the
experiment/practical investigation should
be carried out including safety
considerations, where appropriate.
1.2 Following
procedures safely
The candidate should be seen to follow
procedures correctly, including safety
considerations as appropriate.
From
Unit Assessment Support for National 5 Physics: Waves and Radiation (H25A 75) —
Package 1: Unit by Unit approach
In the case of assessment by observation,
evidence should include assessor comments that
show clearly the basis on which assessment
judgements have been made.
An observation checklist could be used to record
that procedures have been followed correctly and
safely.
Outcome 1 Assessment Activity 1
• Workshop 1
– Scripts 1, 2 and 3
– Use the table; Judging Evidence for Physics
– Record decisions/comment/issues on scripts
• Time 15 minutes
• Discussion on scripts
Overview of
Unit Assessment in Physics
• National 3, 4 and 5
• Common
– 3 Units
– Outcome 1; 5/6 Assessment Standards
– Outcome 2; 4 Assessment Standards
 Assessment Standards transferability within a level, all
except 2.1
 Assessment Standards transferability between levels, watch
key area
 Unit transferability to lower level
Outcome 2
Assessment Activities 2 & 3
• Draw on knowledge and understanding of the key areas of this Unit and
apply scientific skills by:
– 2.1
Making accurate statements
– 2.2
Describing an application
– 2.3
Describing a physics issue in terms of the effect on the
environment/society
– 2.4
Solving problems
• All transferable across Units except 2.1
• Activity 2: 2.2 and 2.3
Activity 3: 2.1 and 2.4
Outcome 2 Assessment Activity 2
Assessment Standards 2.2 and 2.3
• 2.2 Describing an application
– The description of an application of physics should
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the application.
• 2.3 Describing a physics issue in terms of the effect on the
environment/ society
– A physics issue should be described in such a way that its effect
on the environment/society is clear.
 Generating evidence
 Candidate support
Outcome 2 Assessment Activity 3
Assessment Standards 2.1 and 2.4
• 2.1 Making accurate statements
– At least half of the statements made by the candidate should be correct
for the Unit. (An unanswered opportunity is deemed to be incorrect.)
• 2.4 Solving problems
– Candidates must demonstrate all of the following problem-solving skills:
– Making predictions (MP)
– Selecting information (SI)
– Processing information (PI)
– Analysing information (AI)
 Generating evidence
 Candidate support
Outcome 2
Assessment Activities 2 & 3
• Workshop 2
– Scripts 4, 5, 6 and 7
– Use the table; Judging Evidence for Physics
– Use
• Question papers
• Assessment grid and marking guidance
– Record decisions/comment/issues on scripts
• Time 25 minutes
• Discussion on scripts
Summary Overview of
Unit Assessment in Physics
• National 3, 4 and 5
• Common
– 3 Units
– Outcome 1; 5/6 Assessment Standards
– Outcome 2; 4 Assessment Standards
• All Assessment Standards are transferable across Units at a
given level except 2.1
• but not necessarily across SCQF levels due to need to meet
Key Area requirement
• Questions
Verification Process
Nominees are teachers/lecturers drawn from the pool of those nominated by
local authorities/SCIS/colleges.
Step 1 – nominee checks that info on the sample form matches the sample, then
selects one level to review the centre’s assessment decisions.
Step 2 – Approach to Assessment:
Is the centre using a Unit Assessment Support Pack or a prior-verified
assessment?
If yes – centre is accepted for “Approach”.
If no – nominee reviews approach to check if in line with national standards the approach is ‘accepted’, ‘accepted*’ or not accepted.
Accepted * - used where the centre’s approach has some minor issue(s) and the
centre is given advice for future assessments.
Verification Process
Step 3 – Assessment Judgements
Nominee reviews the assessment judgements made by the assessor (and
internal verifier).
Where nominee the decisions are in line with national standards, centre is
‘accepted’;
where there are minor issues centre may receive an ‘accepted*’ decision;
where the decisions are not in line with national standards the centre is not
accepted.
All decisions are agreed between the nominee(s) and the Principal
Verifier/Senior Team Leader.
Process repeats for next level in the sample from the centre.
Step 4 – Verification report
Nominee prepares verification report for centre.
Feedback from Verification
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Assessment approaches
Assessment judgements
General comments
Outcome 1
Assessment Standard 2.4: Solving problems
Re-assessment
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/Physics_VKM_Round_1.pdf
National 4 Added Value Unit (AVU)
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Internally assessed
The fourth Unit of the National 4 course.
Outcome 1
The candidate will:
1 Apply skills and knowledge to investigate a topical issue in physics and its
impact on the environment/society by:
– 1.1 Choosing, with justification, a relevant issue in physics
– 1.2 Researching the issue
– 1.3 Presenting appropriate information/data
– 1.4 Explaining the impact, in terms of the physics involved
– 1.5 Communicating the findings of the investigation
National 4 Added Value Unit (AVU)
• Stage 1 Researching
• Stage 2 Communicating
– a report
– a presentation, with supplementary/supporting
material such as PowerPoint slides with notes
– a conference/annotated information poster
– an information leaflet
 Total time recommended, not more than 8 hours
National 4 Added Value Unit (AVU)
 Support from Candidate’s Guide:
You could use a candidate’s log, journal or other suitable
way to record your research.
You need to choose a relevant topical issue in physics to investigate. This must
relate to a key area of the National 4 Physics Course and must have an impact
on the environment and/or society. Your assessor will help you to choose a
suitable topic.
Now, in your candidate’s log or equivalent:
state clearly the issue to be investigated
state briefly in what way the issue is relevant to the
environment/society
Once you have chosen your issue, you need to find out about it.
Unit Assessment for National 4 Physics Assignment
(H25C 74) — Added Value Unit
Other support eg National 4
Unit Assessment Support Packs
(UASPs)
• Crucial documents on the Secure website.
• Look here for anything related to
– Content
– Conditions
– Candidate support
– Judging evidence
Plenary
• Plenary will begin at ……..
• Physics Common Questions
– http://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/CQ_N3_N4_N5_Physics.pdf