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Scientific reading.\u003Cbr>Data representation. Scientific writing.\u003Cbr>Knowledge presentation.\u003Cbr>Mathematical skills. | Formative skills assessments focusing on required practicals.\u003Cbr>Retrieval practice – exam style questions |\n| 2 | Contact and non-contact forces\u003Cbr>Gravity Speed\u003Cbr>Distance-time relationships | Practical and investigation skills.\u003Cbr>Information retrieval.\u003Cbr>Listening and observing. Scientific reading.\u003Cbr>Data representation. 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