Science Scientific Inquiry Meta 6–7 yrs

Observation vs Interpretation

观察与解读的区别

Description

Notice the difference between what you observed and what you think it means — 'the ice melted' is an observation; 'the ice melted because of the heat' is an interpretation

Mastery Evidence
  • observation vs interpretation in primary science
  • BERA: children's observation skills in nature
Assessment Prompt

When your child does a science activity, can they tell the difference between what they actually saw or measured — and what they think caused it or what it means?