CARITAS DON BOSCO SCHOOL

Biñan City, Laguna

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

SCIENCE 6

Name: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best possible answer. Write the letter on the space provided before
the number.

____1. Organized body of knowledge and also a process.

A. Science B. Mathematics C. Language D. Sociology

____ 2. This could be in form of a gadget or any useful tool that eases work.

A. Innovation B. Robots C. Technology D. Device

____ 3. What makes a scientist?

A. His own laboratory C. Laboratory gown

B. Scientific attitude D. The newest gadgets

____ 4. The series of steps and techniques in investigating in investigating and acquiring new knowledge.

A. Scientific method C. Experiment

B. Scientific process D. Performance Task

____ 5. This could be a question or an unproven statement or any difficulty that requires a serious study.

A. Theory C. Scientific problem

B. Scientific method D. Observation

____ 6. Statement made by using the senses to give description of things around us.

A. Hypothesis C. Observation
B. Theory D. Scientific study

____ 7. A possible answer to a scientific problem.

A. Theory C. Law
B. Hypothesis D. Postulate

____ 8. These are factors in an experiment that affect the outcome

A. Theory C. Postulate
B. Variable D. Hypothesis
____ 9. The observation that describes the physical characteristics of things like as shape, texture or a
combination of characteristics received through the senses.

A. Physical Observation C. Qualitative Observation

B. Chemical Observation D. Quantitative Observation

____ 10. The observation that tell about the quantity.

A. Physical Observation C. Quantitative Observation

B. Chemical Observation D. Qualitative Observation

____ 11. Variable being tested.

A. Controlled Variable C. Independent Variable

B. Dependent Variable D. Experimental Variable

____ 12. Variable that contains the independent variable.

A. Experimental Variable C. Constant Variable

B. Controlled Variable D. Dependent Variable

____ 13. Variables that are kept through the same throughout the experiment.

A. Experimental Variable C. Independent Variable

B. Constant Variable D. Controlled Variable

____ 14. Variable expected to respond to the independent variable.

A. Constant Variable C. Dependent Variable

B. Controlled Variable D. Experimental Variable

____ 15. Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good hypothesis?

A. Measurable C. Achievable
B. Testable D. Observable

____ 16. How do you test your hypothesis?

A. Experimentation C. Discovery
B. Observation D. Formulation

____ 17. A statement that summarizes the result of the experiment.

A. Summary C. Conclusion
B. Main Idea D. Abstract

____ 18. Which laboratory apparatus is NOT used for measuring?

A. Ruler C. Meterstick
B. Erlenmeyer Flask D. Graduated Cylinder
____ 19. Which laboratory apparatus is used for transferring liquids?

A. Test Tube C. Pipette

B. Beaker D. Spring Balance

____ 20. Which laboratory equipment is NOT used for heating?

A. Wire Gauze C. Alcohol Lamp

B. Tongs D. Stirring Rod

II. MATCHING TYPE. Match Column A with Column B. Write on the space provided before the number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

____ 1. A scientist has the ability to generate a. Curiosity

new ideas that are of his own.
____ 2. A scientist must be willing to take risks. b. Objectivity

____ 3. A scientist should recognize that he too c. Critical-mindedness

makes mistakes.
____4. A scientist thinks logically. d. Open-mindedness

____ 5. A scientist is not discouraged by his e. Inventiveness

failures.
____ 6. Scientist do not merely accept anything f. Intellectual Honesty
without questioning or testing it first.
____ 7. A scientist has no biases. g. Humility

____ 8. A scientist must accept the fact that there h. Rationality

others may be experts too.
____ 9. A scientist must continuously ask questions i. Patience
about every experience one encounters.
____ 10. A scientist should be truthful in reporting j. Risk-taker
observations.
k. Resourcefulness

III. Write HM if the mixture is homogeneous and HT if the mixture is heterogeneous.

________ 1. Brine ________ 6. Paint

________ 2. Marshmallow ________ 7. Water and detergent
________ 3. Mayonnaise ________ 8. Ice Cream
________ 4. Tea ________ 9. Cologne
________ 5. Coffee ________ 10. Gelatin

IV. Write the process of scientific method. (10 points)

ANSWER KEY

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best possible answer. Write the letter on the space provided before
the number.

____1. Organized body of knowledge and also a process.

A. Science B. Mathematics C. Language D. Sociology

____ 2. This could be in form of a gadget or any useful tool that eases work.

A. Innovation B. Robots C. Technology D. Device

____ 3. What makes a scientist?

A. His own laboratory C. Laboratory gown

B. Scientific attitude D. The newest gadgets

____ 4. The series of steps and techniques in investigating in investigating and acquiring new knowledge.

A. Scientific method C. Experiment

B. Scientific process D. Performance Task

____ 5. This could be a question or an unproven statement or any difficulty that requires a serious study.

A. Theory C. Scientific problem

B. Scientific method D. Observation

____ 6. Statement made by using the senses to give description of things around us.

A. Hypothesis C. Observation
B. Theory D. Scientific study

____ 7. A possible answer to a scientific problem.

A. Theory C. Law
B. Hypothesis D. Postulate

____ 8. These are factors in an experiment that affect the outcome

A. Theory C. Postulate
B. Variable D. Hypothesis
____ 9. The observation that describes the physical characteristics of things like as shape, texture or a
combination of characteristics received through the senses.

A. Physical Observation C. Qualitative Observation

B. Chemical Observation D. Quantitative Observation

____ 10. The observation that tell about the quantity.

A. Physical Observation C. Quantitative Observation

B. Chemical Observation D. Qualitative Observation
____ 11. Variable being tested.

A. Controlled Variable C. Independent Variable

B. Dependent Variable D. Experimental Variable

____ 12. Variable that contains the independent variable.

A. Experimental Variable C. Constant Variable

B. Controlled Variable D. Dependent Variable

____ 13. Variables that are kept through the same throughout the experiment.

A. Experimental Variable C. Independent Variable

B. Constant Variable D. Controlled Variable

____ 14. Variable expected to respond to the independent variable.

A. Constant Variable C. Dependent Variable

B. Controlled Variable D. Experimental Variable

____ 15. Which of the following is NOT a quality of a good hypothesis?

A. Measurable C. Achievable
B. Testable D. Observable

____ 16. How do you test your hypothesis?

A. Experimentation C. Discovery
B. Observation D. Formulation

____ 17. A statement that summarizes the result of the experiment.

A. Summary C. Conclusion
B. Main Idea D. Abstract

____ 18. Which laboratory apparatus is NOT used for measuring?

A. Ruler C. Meterstick
B. Erlenmeyer Flask D. Graduated Cylinder

____ 19. Which laboratory apparatus is used for transferring liquids?

A. Test Tube C. Pipette

B. Beaker D. Spring Balance

____ 20. Which laboratory equipment is NOT used for heating?

A. Wire Gauze C. Alcohol Lamp

B. Tongs D. Stirring Rod
II. MATCHING TYPE. Match Column A with Column B. Write on the space provided before the number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

E 1. A scientist has the ability to generate a. Curiosity

new ideas that are of his own.
J 2. A scientist must be willing to take risks. b. Objectivity

G 3. A scientist should recognize that he too c. Critical-mindedness

makes mistakes.
H 4. A scientist thinks logically. d. Open-mindedness

I 5. A scientist is not discouraged by his e. Inventiveness

failures.
C 6. Scientist do not merely accept anything f. Intellectual Honesty
without questioning or testing it first.
B 7. A scientist has no biases. g. Humility

D 8. A scientist must accept the fact that there h. Rationality

others may be experts too.
A 9. A scientist must continuously ask questions i. Patience
about every experience one encounters.
F 10. A scientist should be truthful in reporting j. Risk-taker
observations.
k. Resourcefulness

III. Write HM if the mixture is homogeneous and HT if the mixture is heterogeneous.

HM 1. Brine HT 6. Paint
HT 2. Marshmallow HM 7. Water and detergent
HT 3. Mayonnaise HT 8. Ice Cream
HM 4. Tea HM 9. Cologne
HM 5. Coffee HT 10. Gelatin

IV. Write the process of scientific method. (10 points)

1. Identify the scientific problem.

2. Make preliminary observations/initial research
3. Formulate a hypothesis
4. Test the hypothesis through experimentation
5. Gather, analyze, and interpret data
6. Draw conclusion
7. Communicate the results of your experiment