AQA A-Level Physics (7407 & 7408) – Practical Skills Baseline Assessment (2026 Updated)

A focused diagnostic assessment designed to evaluate students’ understanding of core practical skills at the start of Year 12 or before required practical work.

Perfect for identifying misconceptions in accuracy, precision, uncertainties and experimental errors before students begin assessed practical activities or CPAC tasks.

What This Resource Is:
• A short, targeted baseline / diagnostic assessment
• NOT a full lesson – ideal as a starter, homework, induction or cover task
• Designed for independent completion and rapid review

What’s Included:
• Student baseline worksheet covering essential AQA practical terminology
• Fully completed teacher answer sheet
• Clear, concise questions aligned to AQA expectations
• Print-friendly format for easy classroom use

Topics Assessed:
• Accuracy vs precision
• Repeatability vs reproducibility
• Random errors vs systematic errors
• Absolute uncertainty and percentage uncertainty
• Parallax error and how to avoid it
• Error bars and their meaning on graphs

Why Teachers Use This Resource:
• Saves time at the start of the A-Level course
• Quickly identifies gaps before required practicals
• Helps standardise understanding across mixed GCSE backgrounds
• Supports early intervention and targeted support
• Clear mark scheme makes feedback fast and consistent

When to Use:
• First lesson of A-Level Physics
• Before CPAC / required practical work
• As a diagnostic homework task
• As a recap before practical endorsement assessments

Format:
• PDF student worksheet
• PDF teacher answer sheet
• Print-friendly and classroom ready

Specification:
• AQA A-Level Physics (7407 & 7408)

High-quality, concise and designed to ensure students begin A-Level Physics with secure practical foundations.