Ages 11–15
Ages 10–13ScienceQuiz
Physics calculations (Basics)
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Use the formula to work out each answer. Round to 2 decimal places if needed.
Curriculum links
- England NC KS3.SC.PH.1: Speed and the relationship between average speed, distance and time (speed = distance ÷ time).
- England NC KS3.SC.PH.2: Forces: weight as mass × gravitational field strength, and forces changing motion.
- NGSS MS-PS2-2: Investigate how a change in an object's motion depends on the total force on it and its mass.
- Programmes FR C4.PC.MO.1: Describe a motion and calculate a speed (v = d / t).
- Programmes FR C4.PC.MO.2: Tell weight and mass apart and use P = m × g.
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About this activity
What your child practises
Skills: Physics calculations: speed, force and energy.
Recalling facts and checking understanding of a topic.
What’s included
- 15 questions
- An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
- An on-screen version with instant marking and stars
Age and school year
Made for ages 10–13. That’s Grade 5–8 in the US, Year 6–9 in England, Primary 5 – JSS 2 in Nigeria and Class 5–8 in India.
How to use it
- Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
- Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
- Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
- Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Do it on screen first for instant marking, then print it a few days later to see what was remembered.
- Little and often wins: five minutes a day beats one long session a week.
- Use the on-screen version for instant feedback when your child is working alone.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 10–15 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
- Difficulty
- Easier (Basics) – pitched at ages 10–13
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own