What is wrong? 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Further Resources This task is about working electric circuits. Explain what is wrong with each of the following circuits. Question 1Change answer a) What is wrong with this circuit? a) What is wrong with this circuit? Question 1Change answer b) What is wrong with this circuit? b) What is wrong with this circuit? Question 1Change answer c) What is wrong with this circuit? c) What is wrong with this circuit? Question 1Change answer d) What is wrong with this circuit? d) What is wrong with this circuit? Question 1Change answer e) What is wrong with this circuit? e) What is wrong with this circuit? Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Physical World Keywords: physics concepts, electricity, circuits, circuit diagrams, symbols Description of task: This resource assess students' understanding of circuits when they explain what is wrong in five different circuit diagrams. Curriculum Links: Science capabilities The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask. Capability: Interpret representations This resource provides opportunities to discuss circuit diagrams use a particular agreed code for the different elements. Science capability: Interpret representations (TKI) Science capabilities: Interpret representations Answers/responses: Y10 (10/2001) a) No power source. very easy b) Cells connected incorrectly. difficult c) Voltmeter should be connected in parallel to the lamp. difficult d) Ammeter needs to be in series. difficult e) Short circuit/middle wire isn't needed. difficult Draw the circuit diagram Reading and drawing circuit diagrams Turn on the light Bright lights Circuit diagrams II
