DR. NICK CHATTERTON: Hello, welcome to this quick quiz to check your readiness for the module S111, Questions In Science. 

My name is Dr. Nick Chatterton, and I'm one of the numerous people from the Open University who's helped put this module together for you. 
In S111, we will teach you topics from across the sciences and also teach you how to investigate the world around you like a scientist through the 
numerous practical investigations we've put together in each of the topics. 



We don't just want you to learn scientific facts, we also want you to learn how to think like a scientist. But before you start, you need to check 
whether you are ready to study S111. To help, we designed a quick self-assessment quiz, called Are You Ready For S111? 



The quiz itself is divided into four separate parts that will make you think about all the essential things you either need to have or be able to 
do to study S111 successfully. So make sure you do the test carefully as time doing this is definitely time well-spent. 



Part one allows you to assess whether you have the time required and the computing ability to study S111. You'll need a minimum of 16 to 18 hours 
per week for successful study. 

In addition, S111 is delivered entirely online. There are no books. You need access to a computer with an internet 
connection and be prepared to read, watch and engage with the study materials online. 



Part two allows you to test your maths skills. You need to have basic numeracy skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, 
and the use of decimal numbers and percentages. 



Part three tests your English skills. Can you understand and use written English at the standard found in newspapers like The Telegraph or The Guardian? 



Part four assesses your scientific thinking. 



Once you finish the quiz, you'll be given a summary for each part. This will tell you how you did and whether you're ready to study S111. For example, 
you may be asked to do some extra prep work or to contact the student support team for further information before you start the module. 



So please do the quiz and follow any advice you're given. We look forward to welcoming you to the module when your studies begin and we wish you 
every success.