{"id":5940,"date":"2017-01-25T09:18:41","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T09:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mrsphysics.co.uk\/higher\/?p=506"},"modified":"2025-11-25T07:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T07:38:24","slug":"outcome-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrsphysics.co.uk\/index.php\/2017\/01\/25\/outcome-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Outcome 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before you can pass any units you must have completed an Outcome 1. This is a practical activity that you must have been involved in. You\u00a0should have collected data and written it up. See the instructions below.<\/span><\/p>\n

There is also included\u00a0below a front marking sheet that you ought to place on the front of your submitted write up.<\/p>\n

O1 mark sheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

O1 mark sheet<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

CANDIDATE GUIDE<\/h3>\n

Your plan must include:
\n\u2022 an aim \u2014 which is a clear statement of what you are trying to do in this experiment\/practical investigation
\n\u2022 the dependent and independent variables
\n\u2022 the relevant variable(s) to be kept constant
\n\u2022 what you will be measuring\/observing
\n\u2022 a list of equipment\/materials you will use
\n\u2022 a labelled diagram of the experimental arrangement, if appropriate
\n\u2022 a description of how you will carry out your experiment\/practical investigation (including safety where appropriate)
\nCheckpoint: Ask your assessor to check your plan before you start the practical work.
\n\u2022 You should carry out your experiment\/practical investigation safely, including repeated measurements and averages where appropriate.
\n\u2022 Record your observations\/measurements in an appropriate way.
\nCheckpoint: Ask your assessor to check your results.
\n\u2022 Present your findings\/results in any appropriate format. You should:
\n\u2014 record the information\/data in a clear and systematic way, with well-organised tables of raw data
\n\u2014 process\/analyse the results. Present your findings in any appropriate format. These may be from: a table, line graph or summary. Graphs should be plotted on squared graph paper
\n\u2014 use appropriate SI units and standard abbreviations
\n\u2022 State your conclusion(s) \u2014 which should reference the aim.
\n\u2022 Evaluate your experimental procedures, with justification(s). Your evaluation should include two possible improvements and be supported by justification(s).<\/p>\n

Outcome 1<\/h5>\n

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:
\n1.1 Planning an experiment\/practical investigation
\n1.2 Following procedures safely
\n1.3 Making and recording observations\/measurements correctly
\n1.4 Presenting results in an appropriate format
\n1.5 Drawing valid conclusions
\n1.6 Evaluating experimental procedures<\/p>\n

To pass this assessment you will have to show that you have met this Outcome and Assessment Standards.
\nYour assessor will let you know how the assessment will be carried out and any required conditions for doing it.<\/p>\n

What you have to do
\nThis assessment activity is an experiment\/practical investigation.
\nYour assessor will provide you with the resources you need. You may be able to work in a group to do the practical work, but your assessor will need you to show that you have met the Assessment Standards.
\nTo pass this assessment, you will have to prepare a scientific report to show that you can:
\n\u2022 plan an experiment\/practical investigation
\n\u2022 make and record observations\/measurements correctly
\n\u2022 present your results in an appropriate format
\n\u2022 draw valid conclusions
\n\u2022 evaluate experimental procedures
\nWhile you are carrying out your experiment\/practical investigation, your assessor will be observing to make sure that you are following procedures safely, and that you are making measurements correctly.<\/p>\n

Experimental Write Up<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

Your best work. Rulers, sharp pencils, colour etc.<\/p>\n

Correct use of terminology and units at all times<\/p>\n

NO WAFFLE!<\/p>\n

Title<\/u><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Short and relevant with date.<\/p>\n

Aim<\/u><\/span><\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What are you trying to find out\/prove?<\/p>\n

To find out how \u201csomething<\/span><\/strong>\u201d affects \u201csomething else<\/span><\/strong>\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Method<\/span> <\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Instructions on how to complete the experiment; make it reliable and make it a fair test:<\/p>\n

Set up the following apparatus <\/em>(draw a good labelled diagram).<\/p>\n

The \u201csomething<\/span><\/strong>\u201d was set at a \u201cvalue<\/span><\/strong>\u201d and increased by an \u201camount<\/span><\/strong>\u201d using the \u201cpiece of equipment<\/span>\u201d.\u00a0 The \u201csomething else<\/span><\/strong>\u201d was noted \u00a0\u00a0 at each value using the \u201cother piece of equipment<\/strong><\/span>\u201d.\u00a0 Other variables were kept constant by\u2026\u2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

Results<\/u><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Display the findings.<\/p>\n

A neat table with headings and units.<\/p>\n

An appropriate graph of \u201csomething<\/span><\/strong>\u201d <\/em>on the x-axis<\/strong> and \u201csomething else<\/strong><\/span>\u201d <\/em>on the y-axis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/u><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 What did you find out?<\/p>\n

As the \u201csomething<\/strong><\/span>\u201d is increased \/ decreased, the \u201csomething else<\/strong><\/span>\u201d increased \/ decreased \/ stayed the same.<\/em>\u00a0 Also include \u201cdirectly\/inversely proportional\u201d if appropriate.<\/p>\n

Evaluation<\/u>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0 Are there any improvements that could be made to your experiment to reduce uncertainties?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Signature\"<\/p>\n

\n

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