About this worksheet
These guided notes run alongside a Year 3 friction lesson and test. Across three pages, pupils fill fourteen gaps and write three short notes in their own words. They start with what friction is, then compare smooth and rough surfaces. Next they plan a fair test, rolling a toy car down a ramp onto different surfaces and measuring the distance in centimetres. The last section asks what they found and where high friction helps, such as bike brakes and tyre tread. The answer key gives every missing word and a model for each note. It follows the England National Curriculum for forces and magnets.
