IB MYP Physics Summative Assessment/eAssessment prep/Exam: Waves and Movement

Overview:

This summative assessment worksheet on Waves and Movement is specifically designed to evaluate MYP4 or 5 students in preparation for their eAssessments or end-of-term exams. Spanning across three MYP Science criteria (Criteria A, B, and C), this assessment combines theoretical understanding, problem-solving, and experimental design to comprehensively assess students’ knowledge and skills on waves and movement.

Criterion A - Theoretical Understanding:

Question 1: Evaluate students’ ability to calculate essential motion parameters (distance, displacement, velocity) of an object moving along a straight horizontal line. This question assesses their grasp of fundamental kinematic concepts.

Question 2: Assess students’ proficiency in wave analysis by labeling parts of waves and comparing characteristics such as wavelength and amplitude.

Question 3: Evaluate comprehension of graphical representations of waves by extracting parameters like wavelength, amplitude, frequency, and speed. This question tests students’ ability to interpret graphical data.

Question 4: Measure students’ ability to convert units and apply them to solve real-world problems, as they convert speed from km/h to m/s and determine distances covered over specific time periods.

Criteria B and C - Experimental Design:

Designing an Experiment: Challenge students to create an experiment focusing on measuring the loudness of sound waves. This segment assesses their experimental design skills, including defining variables, formulating hypotheses, creating data tables, and using patterns to predict values.

Purpose:

• Prepares students for their MYP eAssessments or final exams by addressing essential concepts and skills in Waves and Movement.

• Promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and experimental design skills required for scientific inquiry.

• Offers a comprehensive evaluation across multiple dimensions of learning, including theory, practical application, and analytical reasoning.