INTERVENTION PROGRAMME

2009

SCIENCE UPSR

PANDUAN MENJAWAB SOALAN SAINS UPSR

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SECTION TYPE OF QUESTIONS NUMBER MARKS TOTAL
OF MARKS
QUESTIONS
OBJECTIVE
A 1. Multiple choice 30 30x2 60
2. Multiple choice

combination
STRUCTURED 5
B Short answer (20) 20X2 40
question

TOTAL SCORES 100

 SECTION A
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Element 1 Element 2

Interpretation Extrapolation
Fact

Terminology
Principle Understanding
Knowledge

method Translation

Classifying
sequence

Element 3

Application
FACT: Recall information

Diagram 1 shows a few planets in the Solar System.

What is planet Diagram 1

X?
A Mercury

B Saturn
C Venus

D Pluto
CLASSIFYING: Knowledge of classes set or subset

The chart below shows two groups of animals.

Animals

X Y
Butterfly Crocodile
Turtle Chicken

Which of the following can be grouped in X and Y ?

X Y
A Snail Grasshopper
B Lizard Snake
C Duck Frog
D Mosquito Cockroach
PRINCIPLE: Knowledge of main ideas, scheme or pattern applied in the

information of a phenomenon

Figure 2 shows the image seen in a plane mirror.

Knowledge of main
ideas, scheme or
pattern applied in
the information of a
phenomena Figure 2

Which of the following involved in the situation above?

A Light is reflected
B Light is refracted
C Light travels in a straight line
D Light is scattered
SEQUENCE: Arrange experimental process such as flow, motion and
direction accordingly

Which of the following is the correct sequence of the phases of the moon?

D
METHOD: Handle things, method of investigation or procedures

Which are the ways to reduce friction ?

I Using sand
II Using grease
III Using a magnet
IV Using rollers

A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D II and IV only
TERMINOLOGY: Define the terminology or explain the use of terminology
in communication

What is solitary animal?

A Animal the live alone

B Animals that live in group
C Animals that stay in the jungle
D Animal that live on land
TRANSLATION: Ability to translate through observation and accuracy in
writing one form to another

Figure 3 shows the change of state of water.

Figure 3
Which of the following is the CORRECT processes
involved?
A Melting - boiling
B Boiling - freezing
C Evaporation - boiling
D Evaporation - condensation
INTERPRETATING: Ability to translate through observation and accuracy in
writing one form to another.

Figure 4 shows an observation.

Figure 4

The metal ball cannot pass through the ring after being heated
What conclusion can be made?
A The mass of the metal ball has increased.
B The metal ball contracted.
C The metal ball expanded.
D The ring is too small.
EXTRAPOLATION: Making forecast from data or graph on what might
happen

Figure 5 shows six ice cubes added to hot water in a beaker.

Ice

beaker

hot water

Figure 5
What happens to the water in the beaker after five minutes ?

I Its temperature drops.

II Its temperature rises.
III Its volume decreases.
IV Its volume increases.
A I and II only
B II and III only
C I and III only
D I and IV only
APPLICATION: Using new knowledge to solve problems to new situations

Figure 6 shows the door of a room.

Figure 6

The door is difficult to open and close.

What should be done to the door hinges ?
A Oil the hinges.
B Coat the hinges with tin.
C Rub the hinges with sandpaper.
D Clean the hinges with soap and water.