Plants - Assessment

The Year Two Summative Assessment for the topic of Plants is designed to evaluate students' understanding of plant growth and development. The assessment begins with a straightforward task where students must identify which of the provided pictures shows a plant that grew in darkness. Subsequently, students are asked to name another essential requirement for plant growth besides light, encouraging them to consider the various factors that contribute to a plant's health.

The assessment continues with a series of statements about plant biology, where students must demonstrate their comprehension by marking each statement as true or false. This section covers the basics of seed germination, plant growth, and the diversity of plant characteristics. Following this, students are presented with a sequence of events related to planting seeds and are tasked with arranging these events in the correct order. This tests their practical knowledge of the steps involved in growing a plant. Additionally, the assessment includes questions that challenge students to think about the environmental factors affecting plant growth, such as the impact of light availability and geographical location on plant height. Students must also provide a reason for the variation in plant sizes across different continents, thereby applying their critical thinking skills to real-world scenarios.