SPH3U Assessment as Learning Checklist 2013
Unit: Forces and Newton’s Laws
Big Idea: What causes a body’s motion?
Instructions:
1. Read over the following learning goals and rate yourself from 1 to 4 on how well you feel
you can satisfy each one. 1 means you do not understand the statement, 2 means you
are confident you achieve the goal 50% of the time, 3 means you are confident you
achieve the goal 75% of the time 4 means you are confident you can accomplish the
goal 90-100% of the time.
2. Using the learning goals below. Create a unit overview to help you study for the
upcoming test.
 A study note is best written in a logical manner from the earliest concept to the latest
concept.
 Define and explain the concept. Then provide and guided example.
o This is an example that has explanation to why each set is being done and
how each step relates to the concept.
Learning Goal
I can properly define force and identify a
contact and a non-contact force
I am able to identify scalar and vector
quantities
I am able to successfully add and subtract
vectors in one dimension
I am able to successfully add vectors in
two dimensions (90o only)
I can explain how the theories and
discoveries of Galileo and Newton
advanced our knowledge of the effects of
forces on the motion of objects
I can define Newton’s 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws
I can successfully apply my knowledge of
Newton’s Laws to explain, evaluate and
predict the outcome of various scenarios.
(i.e. using Newton’s laws explain why there
are seatbelts installed in automobiles)
I can use Newton’s 2nd and 3rd laws and
the kinematics equations of motion to
solve dynamic force problems
I can draw free body diagrams in 1
dimension
I can successfully calculate the net force
acting on an object in 1 dimension
I can draw free body diagrams in 2
dimensions
I can successfully calculate the net force
acting on an object in 2 dimensions
I can explain the difference between mass
and weight
I can successfully calculate the weight of
an object if I am given the mass and g
value of a planet or moon
I can properly identify normal forces and
solve problems involving normal forces
I am able to define friction and list factors
that affect friction
I can successfully relate normal force to
static and kinetic coefficients of friction
I can solve problems involving friction
Check off your current level of
understanding
1
2
3
4