Year 7 - Ecosystems

CFU 3 of a total 3
CFU Type: Summative Assessment
Time Allocated: 30 minutes
Types of Questions Marks Awarded
Marks allocated for describe questions 10
Marks allocated for explain questions 10
Marks allocated for evaluate questions 5
Total marks 25

Please make sure you STOP and think about your PROGRESS TARGETS from
YOUR SUMMATIVE CFU NUMBER 2. Do not forget to incorporate them.
Describe Questions [Total 10]
1) Describe what is meant by the term biome. [1 marks]
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Look at the map below, and describe the spatial distribution of the rainforest biome
globally. [3 marks]
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2) Describe the climatic conditions in the rainforest biome. [Think about temperature,
rainfall and a characteristic]. [3 marks]
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3) Describe three characteristics about the flora or fauna found in either the desert, or
rainforest biome. [3 marks]
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 Explain Questions [Total 10]

4) Explain how the word adaptation can be split-up. [2 marks]

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5) Explain two differences between the rainforest and desert biome. [4 marks]
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6) Using one named biome explain the adaptations one plant and one animal has
undergone to survive in this region. [4 marks]
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 Stretch and Challenge
Evaluate Questions [Total 5]

7) In your opinion why are some biomes more important than other biomes? [5 marks]
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Total Marks

/25

S – What are the successes of the work?

 You have clearly understood the meaning of the term biome.
 You have clearly been able to use maps to identify spatial distribution patterns.
 Your written descriptions and explanations show detail, and evidence of PEE
paragraphs.
 Prior knowledge is drawn-upon, as your descriptions and explanations show examples
seen and discussed in class.
 You are able to integrate key language into your written responses.
 You have clearly revised hard and taken advice to improve.

I – How could the work be improved?

 Think carefully before writing your answers, as some were rushed and showed little
structure.
 You must be willing to actively engage with advice given to help with your progress.
As your Term 2 progression, targets were ignored.
 To show clearer understanding of the learning you must be willing to revisit all
learning inquiry shown in the lesson PowerPoints.
 Before assessments in the future, make sure you can define or remember the key
language given in-class, as these will always make up a proportion of the question
content.
 Always try to use real world examples to justify your points.
 When describing and evaluating you need to write showing more depth. These
questions require PEE paragraphs.
D – A question I would like to ask about the topic so far………

 Name one adaptation [of a plant or animal] that

fascinates you the most and why.
 Why is the rainforest biome so important to human
life?
 What’s so unique about the rainforest biome?
 What word is used to describe the rainforest climate,
beginning with the letter H? Why is this word used?
Discussion: response to teacher question about my work
 Feedback Lesson – Assessment Three Ecosystems

What went well in your CFU? What were your successes?

In your opinion, why were these things a success for you?

How do you move forward? What are your suggested improvements moving into Year 8?

Can you suggest further improvements for yourself that your teacher might have missed?
Choose one improvement; how will you begin to really address this and show progress for your first
assessment in Year 8?

Student Voice:

In this unit, I have enjoyed……..

If Mrs. Cooper could change anything about this unit I would

suggest…………