Gravitational Fields Revision: No Goals Diagram Annotation A-Level Physics Worksheet

‘No goal’ activities are one of those types suggested by AQA to help students with the demand of unfamiliar situations in A-Level Physics exams. Goal-free problems focus on the process rather than outcomes and allow students to develop metacognitive skills. Over time, students will improve their confidence and reduce the ‘freeze response’ that some students may experience.

This activity/worksheet features 6 diagrams and graphs (including 1 worked example) of a similar style to those featured in past AQA assessments. Students should be given a few minutes to annotate each diagram with whatever they feel is relevant, starting with basic observations, progressing onto what they can calculate and deduce.

An ‘answer’ worksheet and slidedeck is provided to help you give feedback, however these are merely suggested annotations and paths that I had in mind. The goal is to develop students thinking strategies and ability to apply their Physics knowledge to new situations and could be shared or modelled in a variety of ways.

Included:
Worksheet and model answers (.ppt and .pdf)
Worked Example and model answer slides (.ppt)

Other Resources:
AQA Fields Revision Quiz Lesson Bundle
Gravitational Fields - Dual-Coded Keyword Card Sort and Display