Evaluating experiments worksheet | 14–16 years

Practical skills are an important part of most chemistry courses. They include being able to evaluate the methods used, data collected and the conclusion. Evaluation is a higher order thinking skill that many learners find difficult. Use this resource to take GCSE and equivalent classes step-by-step through the evaluation process to improve their working scientifically skills. 

The student sheet, with a scaffolded version available, includes a glossary to help learners access the scientific terminology required for experiments and investigations. You can find an experiment specific rates of reaction example in the teacher notes and more suggested investigations in the accompanying Education in Chemistry Teaching science skills article.