Scoring Summary : Science (PMR)

Element 1: SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS Criteria C1 : Observing a) Identify the general characteristics of a group of items b) Identify characteristic & quality of certain concept c) Identify unique or different characteristic d) State the differences & similarities e) State the changes occurred f) Identify patterns or sequences of phenomenon occurred C 2 : Classifying a) Identify the differences and similarities b) Classify according to common characteristics c) Use other criteria to group objects d) Explain method of classification used C 3 : Measuring and using numbers a) Count and compare items quantitatively, in different groups b) Use numbers to record phenomenon c) Compare objects using numbers d) Use the right apparatus e) Record reading f) Use standard unit (SI) C 4 : Making inferences (Inferring) a) Make various possible interpretations from an observation using past experiences b) Use information from an observation to make an initial conclusion c) Use the inference made as a tool to determine the following observation Score 3 = master all the criteria & state observations correctly 2 = master 4 criteria & state some of the observations correctly 1 = master 2 criteria & & state one observations 3 = master all the criteria 2 = master criteria (a) and (b) and state briefly the method of classification 1 = Able to show the idea of classification using criteria (a) and/or criteria (b) 3 = master all the criteria and record reading accurately 2 = 1. master criteria (a), (b) &(c). 2. use the right apparatus and record reading 1 = show the idea of measuring using criteria (a), (b) or (c) 3 = master all the criteria and make inference correctly or logically 2 = master criteria (a) and (b) 1 = make at least one interpretation from an observation Criteria C 6 : Communicating (a) Identify the general characteristic of a group of item. (b) Explain ideas (orally / written). (c) Record information. (d) Choose the suitable method. (e) Prepare and plan required materials to be used. Note :Pupils may use reference materials in conducting this activity. C 7 : Using Space Time Relationship (a) State changes in parameters (e.g. Location, direction, shape, mass) with time. (b) Arrange occurrence of phenomenon chronologically. (c) Determine magnitudes of changes based on rate of changes. (d) Explain the relationship between the changes in parameters and time. C 8 : Interpreting Data (a) Gather various data through observation. (b) Detect pattern from the information gathered. (c) State the relationship. (d) Make rational explanations based on the data gathered. C 9 : Defining Operationally (a) Define concepts by describing what be done. (b) Define concepts by describing what should be observed. Score 3 = choose the appropriate method to present all the data correctly and accurately. 2 : present only some of the data. 1 = choose or arrange data only.

3 = master all the criteria. 2 = master criteria (a), (b) and (c). 1 : master criteria (a) and / or (b)

3 = master all the criteria and interpret data correctly 2 = master criteria (a), (b) and (c). 1 = extract at least a set of data and identify the pattern. 3 : master Criteria (a) and (b) and define the concepts correctly.. 2 : state a concept based on criteria (a) or (b). 1 : make a basic statement based on an observation 3 : master all the criteria 2 : master criteria (a) and determine any two of the constant / manipulated / responding variables 1 : identify any one of the variables correctly

C 5 : Predicting 3 = master all the criteria and make a (a) Use the previous or present data to predict a possible correct prediction based on an observation occurrence. in any activity. (b) Use pattern as evidence in making prediction. 2 = apply criteria (a), (b) and (c) to limited (c) Determine the possible outcome from any activity. activity. (d) Verify prediction based on a set of data of past 1 = apply criteria (a) or (b) to make a experience partially correct prediction. C 11 : Making Hypothesis (Hypothesising) a) Identify a manipulated variable and a responding variable

C 10 : Controlling variables a) Determine the relevant variables in an investigation b) Determine the constant, manipulated and responding variables c) Determine the appropriate action on the manipulated variable

Score 3 : master all the criteria and relate the variables correctly and accurately

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Determine the relationship between the two variables based on the inference made

2 : identify correct variables and relate the variables partially correct 1 : state the idea on the relationship between variables

Element 2 : EXPERIMENTING AND MANIPULATIVE SKILLS Criteria C12 : Planning Scientific Investigation a. State the aim b. Make the hypothesis c. Identify the constant, manipulated and responding variables. d. List the apparatus e. List the materials/ substances f. Determine the procedure g. Sketch/ draw the set up of the apparatus C13 : Conducting Investigation a. Carry out the criteria in planning b. Use and handle apparatus c. Use and handle materials/substances and specimens Score 3 : plan all the criteria correctly without much assistance 2 : plan at least five criteria with assistance 1 : plan at least three criteria Criteria C15 : Analysing and interpreting data a. Use scientific knowledge and understanding to explain and interpret observation, measurement or pattern in the data. b. Explain the consequences if one of the variables is absent. Score 2 = master criteria (a) and (b) without much assistance. 1 : explain and interpret data partially correct

3 : carry out criteria (a), (b) and (c) correctly without much assistance 2 : carry out at least five criteria in planning and criteria (b) and (c) with assistance 1 : carry out at least three criteria in planning and criteria (b) and (c) 3 : master all the required criteria in respective experiments without much assistance 2 : master criteria (i), (ii) and (iii) for quantitative experiment and criteria (i) and (ii) for qualitative experiment with assistance 1 : record one set of information (measurement or observation) with assistance

C16 : Making conclusion a. State whether the hypothesis can be accepted or rejected with appropriate reason. b. Consider whether the evidence collected is sufficient to support any conclusion.

2 = master both criteria. 1 = make conclusion partially correct

C14 : Collecting and recording (Quantitative Experiment) i. Record the measurement ii. Write the measurement unit. iii. Make sufficient observation to reduce error. iv. Represent and communicate quantitative data using tables/charts/ graphs (Qualitative Experiment) i. Record the observation ii. Draw/ sketch/ paste the final product in the report iii. Label/ state one physical change that occurs in the drawing / final product

Element 3 : SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES Criteria C17 : Scientific Attitudes and Noble values a. Intrinsic attitude. b. Extrinsic attitude. c. Thinking ability Score 4 = Able to exhibit all four criteria continuously 3 = Able to exhibit two to three criteria continuously 2 = Able to exhibit two to three criteria. 1 = Able to exhibit only criteria.

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Noble values