

A complete, ready-to-use assessment on waves that helps show student progression.
This formative( levelled) assessment task is perfect for GCSE Physics teachers who want a structured, engaging way to assess student understanding of wave types, properties, and equations . Clear differentiation from Grade 3 to Grade 9.
What’s included?
- A real-world student-friendly context: Help a YouTuber create a physics explainer on waves
- Fully guided task sheet covering:
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Wave properties (amplitude, frequency, wavelength, period, wave speed)
Clear success ladder:
Allow students to know exactly what Grade 3 to Grade 9 looks like
Extension task for high achievers: The Doppler Effect, red shift and application to sound/light
Marking:
Peer marking
Teacher marking
Suitable for use as:
- Homework
- In-class assessment
- End-of-topic consolidation
- Revision poster activity
This resource takes the thinking out of assessment planning, just print and go!
Perfect for stretching all abilities, especially with a meaningful Grade 9 application task built in.
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