From a collection of 9 common objects, students identify those objects that are attracted to magnets.
Answers/responses:
Y4 (11/01)
Circles drawn around the following:
nail (most)
metal paper clips
screwdriver
needle
coin (some)
3 or more correct – moderate
2 correct – very easy
1 correct – very easy
Diagnostic and formative information:
Analysis of responses
Nail correctly circled by - 94% of students.
Metal paper clips - 99% of students.
Screwdriver - 69% of students.
Needle - 93% of students.
Coin - 75% of students. Note that not all coins are attracted to magnets.
Very few students circled incorrect objects. Most common was empty bottle circled by 5% of students.
