6 Experimental skills

Solve problems set in a practical context.

Apply scientific knowledge and understanding in questions with a practical context.

Devise and plan investigations, using scientific knowledge and understanding when selecting appropriate techniques.

Demonstrate or describe appropriate experimental and investigative methods, including safe and skilful practical techniques.

Make observations and measurements with appropriate precision, record them methodically and present them in appropriate ways.

Identify independent, dependent and control variables.

Use scientific knowledge and understanding to analyse and interpret data and draw conclusions from experimental activities that are consistent with the evidence.

Communicate findings from experimental activities using appropriate technical language, relevant calculations and graphs.

Assess the reliability of an experimental activity.

Evaluate data and methods, taking into account factors that affect accuracy and validity.