Edy 424-Assignment #1
Edy 424-Assignment #1
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
DIVISION OF TEACHING & LEARNING
EDY 424:SCHOOL-BASED
ASSIGNMENT
ASSESSMENT TASK #1
Topic: Identify the difference between Parallel and Series in electric circuit
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.
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.
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:
EDY 424: School-Based Assignment, semester 1-2023 Page 1
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
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
EDY 424: School-Based Assignment, semester 1-2023 Page 2
of 3
Differentiate Series and Parallel circuits
Thinking logically and critically
Cooperating and collaborating
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.
Thank You!
Prepared By: Mr.M.Wambi
Grade 11 Physics Tisa-2023
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