Calabar High School

CSEC Labs
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Possible mark Schemes
Experiment 1

Topic: Cross-sectional Area of a Test-tube (ORR)

1. Data and calculated results recorded neatly 1

2. Correct number of decimal places adhered to/appropriate number of sig. fig.

Consistent with instruments used (more than 2 incorrect/omission = 0) 1

3. Headings accompanied by units where applicable 1

4. Drawn with pencil 1

5. Have lines distinguishing rows from columns 1

6. Write appropriate title for table 1

7. Neatly drawn/constructed 1

8. Adequate number of readings taken (dependent on laboratory practical) 1

9. Conclusion 2

Adequate 1
Appropriate 1
TOTAL: 10 MARKS

Topic: Cross-sectional Area of a Test-tube (AI)

1. Large triangle for gradient 1

2. Correct readings from triangle (coordinates x, y) 4

3. Accurate substitution in equation for slope (gradient) 2

4. Accurate calculation of slope (y2 – y1)/(x2-x1) 1

5 Appropriate S.F. for gradient (smallest read accurately from graph) 1

6. Correct unit for gradient. 1

7. Correct calculation of cross-sectional Area(using gradient) 2
8. Correct unit for cross-sectional Area (from gradient) 1
9. Convert cross-sectional Area to SI units and (Std. form ) 3
TOTAL: 16 MARKS
Experiment 2

Topic: Density of an irregular object (MM)

1. Measuring cylinder placed on flat surface 1

2. Read the bottom of the meniscus 1

3. Read at eye level 1

4. Place displacement can on level surface 1

5. Fill displacement until overflowing 1

6. Allow ‘can’ to drain completely before immersing object 1

7. Gently lower object in can 1

8. Immerse the object completely without touching sides of the can. 1

9. Clean balance pan before using. 1

10. Zero the balance before use. 1

TOTAL: 10 MARKS

Topic: Density of an irregular object (AI)

1. Calculation of average or physical quantity where appropriate 2

2. Correct addition 1

3. Divide by correct of readings 1

4. Calculate density correctly with appropriate no of sig. fig. 2

5. Calculate relative density correctly with appropriate no of sig. fig. 2

Discussion

6. What is the significance of Relative density greater than 1 1

7. What is the significance of Relative density less than 1 1

Conclusion

What is the relationship between volume, mass and density. 2

TOTAL: 10 MARKS
Experiment 3

Topic: CENTRE OF GRAVITY (irregular shaped Lamina) (MM)

1. Pierce 3 holes far apart in the lamina 1

2. Ensure hole are large enough to fit roomy over the support nail or pin 1

3. Pierce holes close to the edges. 1

4. Place Retort stand on a level surface 1

5. Clamp support nail(or pin) horizontally 1

6. Tie string securely to bob 1

7. Ensure both lamina and plumbline have no interference 2

8. Allow cardboard lamina and bob to stop moving before marking points 1

9. Lay lamina horizontally to and draw straight line with a ruler 1

TOTAL: 10 MARKS

Topic: CENTRE OF GRAVITY (irregular shaped Lamina) (ORR)

1. Appropriate heading for diagram 1

2. Logical sequence of steps 1

3. Concise and clear (no irrelevant data) 1

4. Procedure written in past tense; grammar and spelling: 3

- correct 3
- only 1 error 2
- 2 errors 1
- 3 or more errors 0

5. Clean lamina 1

6. Neatly drawn lines (using a rule) 2

7. Label Center of gravity 1

TOTAL: 10 MARKS
Experiment 4

Topic: Power (ORR)

1. Data and calculated results recorded neatly 2

2. Correct number of decimal places adhered to/appropriate number of sig. fig.

Consistent with instruments used (more than 2 incorrect/omission = 0) 1

3. Headings accompanied by units where applicable (minus 1 is unit is missing) 2

4.Table drawn with pencil 1

5. Have lines distinguishing rows from columns 1

6. Write appropriate title for table 1

7. Neatly drawn/constructed 1

8. Adequate number of readings taken (dependent on laboratory practical) 1

TOTAL: 10 MARKS

Topic: Power (AI)

1. Write a formula associating potential energy with power 2

energy( potential)
Power=
time

mgh
=
t

2. Define unit of power 1

3. Calculate power for walking , jogging, and running (with unit) . 5

Ep = mgh 1

Power for walking , jogging, and running 3

Correct sig fig 1

4. Average all three powers to obtain average power to climb stairs 1

5. Convert to kilowatts 1

TOTAL: 10 MARKS
Experiment 5

Topic: Momentum and Energy (Planning and Design)

Hypothesis 2 marks
Logical (Clear, simple statement, takes a position) (1)
Testable (Should be approximately 11/2 – 2 lines long) (1)
Aim 1 mark
(Don’t rehash the hypothesis, specific, imply data to collect by a method)
Apparatus
List all equipment or material 2 marks
Diagram 3 marks
Labelled / Proportional / Neat (1 mark each) (3)
Method 4 marks
Logically sequenced (1)
Valid for the hypothesis and aim (1)
Feasible (doable) (1)
Written as instructions.(all necessary details) (1)
Variables 4 marks
Manipulating or independent(changed by experimenter) (1)
Responding or dependent (1)
Control (2)
Expected Results 2 marks
Data to be collected (Table) (You can write literally what you expect if you wish)
Treatment of Results 3 marks
How to use results collected (Compare & show how it supports or rejects hypothesis)
Example: If the rebound height of the ball is greater on a firmer surface,
then the hypothesis is correct if not then it is rejected
Try to explain theory behind the experiment.
Precautions 2 marks
Safety or Method accuracy
Don’t put precautions mentioned in the method
Errors /limitations(difficult to impact)/Assumptions 2 marks
Total 25 marks
Experiment 6

Topic: Moments of a force (ORR)

1. Diagrams neat 1

2. Diagram labeled (Clearly showing distances x and y meter rule, pivot, 100g) 4

3. Table with appropriate headings 1

4.. Appropriate units 1
5. Adequate number of readings (6 minimum) 1

6. Suitable Scales for the graph 2

(Linear, adequate size, convenient – 1 mark deducted for the omission/exclusion of any)

TOTAL: 10 MARKS

Topic: Moments of a force (AI)

1. Large triangle for gradient 1

2. Correct readings from triangle (coordinates x, y) 4

3. Accurate substitution in equation for slope (y2 – y1)/(x2-x1) 2

4. Accurate calculation of slope 1

4. Appropriate S.F. for gradient 1

5. Calculate weight of ruler correctly (with correct unit) 2

6. What is the relationship between y and x 1

TOTAL: 12 MARKS
Experiment 7

Topic: Hooke’s Law (ORR)

1. Table with appropriate title 1

2. Appropriate unit for extension 1

3. Values entered in table to desired number of decimal places 1

4. Adequate number of readings (6 minimum) 1

5. Suitable Scales for the graph 2

6. Graph axes correctly chosen 1

7. Plot: Accurate plotting of all readings 3

- All points correct 3

- One incorrect 2
- Two incorrect 1
- Three or more incorrect 0
(8) Line 2

- fine circled points or sharp crosses and thin lines 1

- line of best fit (straight line) 1

TOTAL: 12 MARKS

Topic: Hooke’s Law (AI) ***

1. From graph, what force produces an extension of 1.8 cm 1

2. Is F proportional to e? 1

3. State how this is verified. 1

4. Does your system obey Hooke’s Law 1

5. What does the gradient of the graph represent? 1

(Elastic constant or inverse elastic constant) Depending on graph F versus e or e vs F

6. What would you observe if the spring was permanently set? 1

7. Was the elastic limit exceeded? 1

8. Explain answer to no.7 1

9. What is the length of the spring when a force of 1.8N is applied to it 2

TOTAL: 10 MARKS
Topic: Hooke’s Law (MM)

1. Read to avoid parallax 1

2. Correct combination/addition of masses where necessary 1

3. Remove hanger after each reading 1

3. Careful attachment of weight holder to spring 1

4. Careful loading and unloading masses to and from weight holder 2

5. Waited for spring to be in equilibrium before reading was taken 1

6. Ruler clamped vertically with zero at top 2

7. Read measurements to avoid zero error 1

Experiment 8

Topic: Pendulum (Analysis and Interpretation)

1. Large triangle for gradient 1

2. Correct readings from triangle (coordinates x, y) 4

3. Accurate substitution in equation for slope (gradient) 2

4. Accurate calculation of slope (y2 – y1)/(x2-x1) 1

5 Appropriate S.F. for gradient (smallest read accurately from graph) 1

6. Correct unit for gradient. 2

7. Correct calculation of acceleration due to gravity, g(substitute S correctly) 1

8. Correct unit of acceleration due to gravity 1

9. State the relationship between T2 and L 1

10. Find T when L is 0.35m 2

11. Determine L when T is 2.5s’ 3

12. Give an appropriate conclusion(related to aim) 1

TOTAL 20

Experiment 8

Pendulum (Observation, Reporting and Recording)

1. Heading for Diagram 1

2. Use of sharpened pencil (sharp lines) 1

3. Clearly labeled ( horizontal writing) 1

4. Adequate size and proportionality. 1

5. Title of graph with axes labeled with quantity and unit 2

(One mark deducted for each omission)

6. Suitable scale for each axis (exceed half of graph leaf axes) 2

7. Plot points with fine circled points or sharp crosses and thin lines 1

8. Draw line of best fit(straight line with points reasonably displaced 1

TOTAL 10