Stored energy
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This task is about stored energy.
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Level:
5
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Description of task:
Task: Select the corect term for stored energy, identify the type of stored energy of three examples, and describe energy transformations. Assessment focus: potential energy.
Answers/responses:
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Y10 (10/1997) |
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| a) | Potential energy | easy | |
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i) ii) iii) |
Chemical (potential) energy Gravitational (potential) energy Elastic (potential) energy |
very difficult very difficult very difficult |
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4-5 correct – very difficult
1-3 correct – easy |
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Diagnostic and formative information:
| Common errors | |
| b) i) |
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| b) ii) |
The most common incorrect answers were:
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| b) iii) |
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The pattern of correct answers was:
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50% of student left at least one blank space |
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