In Years 5 and 6, children will continue to practise the above skills, but with more depth and precision. When carrying out experiments they will:
 

• understand what variables are and how to control them.
• take measurements from a range of equipment, understanding the need for repeated measures to increase accuracy.
• gather and record data using labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs.
• use test results to make further predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests.
• make conclusions on the test carried out, orally and in writing.