Science·Scientific Inquiry·meta
Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 12+)
Identify patterns and trends in data, draw conclusions that directly address the hypothesis with quantitative reference to evidence, and evaluate the investigation by distinguishing between systematic and random errors and proposing targeted improvements
Suggested ages 12–13
Evidence of understanding
- Identifies the pattern or trend in a graph or data table using specific values
- Writes a conclusion that references the hypothesis, states whether the prediction was supported, and quotes numerical evidence
- Distinguishes between a systematic error (affects all readings in the same direction) and a random error, and proposes a specific procedural improvement to address each
Assessment prompt
After finishing an experiment, can Drawing conclusions from evidence (age 12+) describe the trend in the results, write a conclusion that says whether their prediction was right (with figures), and suggest one specific improvement that would make the results more reliable — rather than just saying 'do more repeats'?
Standards alignment
KS3.Sci.WS.AE.2GB · uk-nc-2013
Present observations and data
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3
KS3.Sci.WS.AE.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Interpret observations and data
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3
KS3.Sci.WS.AE.4GB · uk-nc-2013
Present reasoned explanations
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3