Science·Scientific Inquiry·meta
Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 9+)
Report and present findings including conclusions, causal relationships, explanations, and a degree of trust in results using oral and written forms
Suggested ages 9–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing advanced scientific investigation skills — planning fair tests, taking precise measurements, recording complex data, and evaluating evidence to draw reliable conclusions.
Evidence of understanding
- Present findings clearly in written and oral form with appropriate scientific vocabulary
- Identify causal relationships (X caused Y because...) supported by evidence
- Discuss the degree of trust in results, considering sample size, repeat readings, and possible errors
Assessment prompt
Can Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 9+) write up or present their experiment results, explain what caused what, and discuss how confident they are in their findings?
Standards alignment
KS2U.Sci.WS.5GB · uk-nc-2013
Reporting and presenting findings
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Upper Key Stage 2