Fair Test Planning Mat

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Fair Test Planning Mat: A4 portrait mat with header 'FAIR TEST PLANNING MAT' and Name/Date lines; 1) large blue 'QUESTION' box asking 'What are you investigating?'; three side-by-side boxes labelled 2) INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (What I will change) with flask icon, 3) DEPENDENT VARIABLE (What I will measure) with ruler icon, 4) CONTROLLED VARIABLES (What I will keep the same) with scales icon and bullet list. 5) large teal 'METHOD / PLAN' box with numbered lines 1–6 for step-by-step procedure. 6) 'E...

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This printable is a colour-coded fair-test planning mat with labelled boxes and prompts for: question, independent/dependent/controlled variables, step-by-step method, equipment, results recording choice, prediction and risk & safety. It includes a short fair-test checklist to help students self-assess whether their investigation is valid. Use it to scaffold students as they design and prepare small practical investigations or homework planning tasks.

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