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Students will be given the prompt ‘Use the correct equation from the Equation sheet’.\nHow assessed on the papers \n\nLow demand, grades 1−3 (Foundation tier only)\nRecall (AO1) grades 1−3 be asked to recall an equation by multiple choice, link boxes. Will only be worth 1 mark.\nApply (AO2) students will be given the equation to apply. \nSimple equations with substitution of two numbers, no transformations.\n\nExample 10\n\u0001\n\n\u0001\n\n\u0001\n\n\n\u000f\nStandard demand, grades 4−5 (Foundation and Higher tier)\n\nStudents will be given the prompt ‘Write down the equation that links…’ so they access AO1. These will be written in alphabetical order not necessarily in the way they need to be used.\nCalculation will involve something ‘extra’ e.g. simple transformation.\n\nExample 11 \n\u0001\n\u0001\n\n\n\u0001\u0001\n\n\n\u000f\nExample 12 \n\n\u0001\n\u0001\n\u0001\u0001\u000f\nHigh demand, grades 6−9 (Higher tier only)\nNo prompts about which equation to use. \nStudents will not gain marks simply for writing the equation down without doing something with it (so no AO1). \nQuestions will involve transformations or ‘something extra’.\nCould be multi-step\n \nExample 13 \n\nFor calculations that involve multiple steps (5 or 6 mark extended response on Higher tier) students may need to use more than one equation.\n\n\u0001\n\u0001\n\nAn example of a completely correct response, with all working shown, that scores 6 marks. \n\n\n\n\u000f\nGraphs \n\nWe use a variety of graphs to test a range of skills covering all levels of demand. Students can use a pencil or a pen but a sharp pencil is best as they can then rub out mistakes.\n\u000bStudents may be asked to:\nplot the data from a table: \nocross (x) or dots can be used but crosses (x) are easier to see.\nomarked for accuracy - different divisions of scales are used depending on demand. \nlabel the axis – use the headings in the data table to help decide on the labels.\ndraw the scale – try and use most of the available graph paper so the examiner can see clearly what you have done.\ndraw a line of best fit – in science because we are using real data, lines of best fit can be straight or curved. 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