THE UNIVERSITY OF GOROKA

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF TEACHING & LEARNING

EDY 424:SCHOOL-BASED
ASSIGNMENT
ASSESSMENT TASK #1

NAME: Martias WAMBI

STUD ID#: 2020311316
PROGRAM: Bed.Sci-PHYSICS
COURSE CODE: EDY 424
COURSE NAME: SCHOOL-BASED ASS
TUTOR: MRS.J.LUTHER
LECTURE: Mr.Paul BOKU
SEMESTER: ONE (1),2023
DUE DATE: WEEK FIVE (5) - FRIDAY

Compiled By: Martias Wambi, B.Sc.Ed-Physics @ University Of Goroka-2023

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ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN SECONDARY SCHOOL-PAUSA

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE
GRADE 11 PHYSICS-PRACTICAL ASSESSIGNMENT #2
Unit 11.5: Electricity Principle
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Topic 11.5.2: Electric Circuit TOTAL MARKS OBTAINABLE
20 Marks
Outcomes: 11.5.2, Parallel and Series Circuits

Topic: Identify the difference between Parallel and Series in electric circuit

Task background information:

The parallel and series circuits are the two main types of electricity connection. They both perform
in different ways, in terms of current, voltage, résistance and other electrical components in
household. In a series circuit, all components are connected end-to-end to form a single path for
current flow, whereas parallel circuit, all components are connected across each other with exactly
two electrically common nodes with the same voltage across each component.

The two samples of different circuits are given below to differentiate the flow of current, resistance and
voltages also it will help you to understand the difference between parallel and series circuits.

1: Parallel Circuit 2: Series Circuit

Instruction:
In this assessment, students are encouraged to group into five (5) and discuss the difference between
series circuits and parallel circuits, using circuits containing the most basic of components (resistors
and batteries) to show the difference between the two configurations. Students will then explore
what happens in series and parallel circuits when you combine different types of components, such
as bulb and inductors. Every student in a group SHOULD participate to award full marks.

Steps/Methods: You are require to follow the steps/methods given below.

 Use the circuit diagram to set up and connect the circuit for two resistors in series R1=R2
 Switch on and record the readings of the ammeter and the voltmeter.
 Calculate the total resistance of the series circuit.
 Set up the circuit for two resistors in parallel.
 Switch on and record the readings of the ammeter and the voltmeter.
 Calculate the total resistance of the parallel circuit.
 What conclusions can you make about the effect of adding resistors
Assignment Marking Criteria:
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Students
of 3 will be assessed according to the marking criteria attached.
 No Criteria Description Marks Total
1 Title Set your own title of your practical assessment 1/2
2 Background Briefly explain this practical assessment background 2
3 Introduction Establishes the context needed to understand the 2
topic
4 Steps/ Describes the materials and procedures used in the 2
Methods experiment

5 Results Reports all descriptive and inferential statistical 2

analyses
6 Discussion Interprets and evaluates results and identifies 2
limitations
7 Findings State the problem you have encountered during the 2
practical
8 Drawings Use your pencil to draw all the equipment and 1/2
circuits
9 Calculation Calculation should base on your data collection 2
10 Conclusion sums up the main findings of your experiment 2
11 References list of all sources cited using a specific style (e.g. 1
APA)
12 Appendices contains lengthy materials, procedures, tables or 1
figures
13 Neatness Following instruction and neatness (Bonus Mark) 2
Total Marks Obtained
General
comments:

PART 2: Your task SHOULD base on the following fundamental guidelines.

I: Knowledge: Students are encouraged to use your techniques and concepts to explain
 Two main types of electric circuit (parallel and series circuits)
 Voltage and current connected in parallel
 Voltage and current connected across in series
 Resistance connected in Parallel circuit
 Resistance connected across in series circuit

II: Skills: Students should apply the following skills and methods to perform this task.
 Collecting, observing, classifying, and analysing data
 Using equipment and problem solving
 Estimating, predicting and interpreting data
 Communicating scientific data
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 Differentiate Series and Parallel circuits
 Thinking logically and critically
 Cooperating and collaborating

III: Attitudes and values: Justify your work

 Being precise and accurate
 Being sceptical and questioning
 Being self-organising
 Open-minded
 Appreciative

References/sources:

Dorf, Richard C., Technology, Society and Man, Boyd and Fraser, San Francisco, 1974.
Dorf, Richard, The Electrical Engineering Handbook, CRC Press, 1988.
Edelson, Edward, “Solar Cell Update,” Popular Science, June 1992, pp. 95–99.

DUE DATE: Thursday 05th APRIL, 2023

NB: Every 2 marks will be subtracted for late submission.

Thank You!
Prepared By: Mr.M.Wambi
Grade 11 Physics Tisa-2023
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