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Compression Ratios

From the Learning and Skills Improvement Service, these materials help students reinforce their existing knowledge and understanding of compression ratios. The activity helps with assessing students’ levels of confidence and competence and also with identifying any misconceptions that need addressing. The session involves both whole class work and group work. The animation of a piston moving up and down in a cylinder, enables the use of open questioning strategies with the whole class to engage students in discussion.

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