Constructing Test ItemsSCIENCE UPSR

Type of itemMultiple Choice Question (MCQ)SubjectiveStemRespondsKey answerDistracters

Component of Item

The garden snail supplies fertilizerThe soil in the bottle dries up fasterThe number of garden snails increases rapidlyThe number of small plants decreases rapidly

9. Diagram 1 shows small plants in a closed bottleWhat will happen if a garden snail is put into the bottle ?Answer KeyDistracterStemStimuliThe Component of a MCQ Test Item

STIMULI

The specific information where the question focus on.The stimuli may contain Statement, diagram, flowchart, dialog, ect.

10 CONSTRUCTS INSCIENCE UPSR EVALUATION1. Fact2. Terminology3. Method4. Sequence5. Classifying6. Principle7. Translation8. Interpreting 9. Extrapolation10. Application

Element 1 KNOWLEDGE Ability to recall information Ability to identify the specific element

1. Fact 2. Terminology 3. Method4. Sequence 5. Classifying 6. Principle

Element 2 UNDERSTANDING Ability to know what has been communicate. Ability to use the idea that has been

communicate without using any extra knowledge.1. Translation 2. Interpreting 3. Extrapolation

Element INTELECTUAL SKILL Ability to use the knowledge and

understanding to the new situation or problem.1. Application

Element 1KNOWLEDGE

1. FACTAbility to recall information.2. TERMINOLOGYDefine the terminology or explain the uses of terminology in communication.3. METHODHow to handle things, method of investigation or procedure used in certain area.4. SEQUENCERearrange accordingly, such as experiment, processes, direction, flow and motion ect.5. CLASSIFYINGAbility to classified sets and subsets6. PRINCIPLEMain ideas, scheme or pattern used for arranging or formation of phenomena.

UNDERSTANDINGElement 2

1. TRANSLATIONTo translate through observation in rewriting a communication from one to another form.To change an information to symbols or formulas.To change the language to scientific term.2. INTERPRATINGRearrange a communication given by using new ideas or information.To present in the form of communication such as verbal, graphic, graph, table or chart without changing the original content.3. EXTRAPOLATIONMaking early conclusions from observations, knowledge or experiences.Making forecast from sets of data or graphMaking expectation from cause and action in a set of communication.

Element 3INTELECTUAL SKILL

1. APPLICATIONAbility to use the knowledge, understanding and other skills in a new situations.The solution cannot be done just by recall only.Involve mental activities such as Identify task and what is needed, choose what to use, rearrange in easier form to solve the problem.

Element 1: KnowledgeConstruct : Fact

Diagram 7 shows an investigation about the conductor of electric current.

The bulb in the circuit lights up. What is liquid X ?Cooking oilSugar solutionDistilled waterLime juice

Element 1: KnowledgeConstruct : Terminology

A struggle to acquire limited basic need A condition where various species are extinct from the EarthTo maintain the condition of habitats so that living things can live naturallyTo care for something by improving it towards its original state to avoid extinction

2. What is meant by preservation ?

Element 1: KnowledgeConstruct : Method

3.A group of student are investigating of a plant growth. Which of the following should be done?I Measure the height of the plantII Count the number of leavesII Count the number of flowersIII Measure the perimeter of the stem

AI and III onlyBI, II and IV onlyCII, III and IV onlyDI, II, III, and IV

Element 1: Knowledge Construct : Sequence

P, S, R, QP, R, Q, SQ, R, S, PS, P, Q, R

4. Table 2 shows the steps in recycling waste.Choose the correct sequence

PThe waste is separated based on respective categoriesQMachine are used to crush the wasteRThe separated waste is sent to the factory for processingSThe waste is processed to get new products

Element 1: KnowledgeConstruct : Classifying

P : Live in groupsQ : CamouflagingThe following information shows how animals of type P and type Q protect themselves from enemies.

Element 1: KnowledgeConstruct : Principle

MeltingBoilingEvaporationVaporization

Diagram 11 shows the characteristics of process X.

What is process X ?

Element 2: UnderstandingConstruct : Translation

Table 3 shows the temperature condition found within different layers of the earth.

Which of the following bar charts represents table 3 ?TABLE 3

Layer of the earthTemperature conditionsKLMNExtremely hotColdVery coldVery hot

Element 2: UnderstandingConstruct : Interpreting

The tarred surface has the greatest frictional forceThe mirror surface has the greatest frictional forceAs the frictional force increases the toy car moves furtherThe frictional force on the sand paper surface is greater than that on the tarred surface

Diagram 9 shows an investigation about frictional force.

Table 1 shows the result of the investigation.What is the conclusion of the investigation ?

SurfaceDistance TraveledTarred4 cmSand paper7 cmMirror10 cm

Element 2: KnowledgeConstruct : Extrapolation

The garden snail supplies fertilizerThe soil in the bottle dries up fasterThe number of garden snails increases rapidlyThe number of small plants decreases rapidly

9. Diagram 1 shows small plants in a closed bottleWhat will happen if a garden snail is put into the bottle ?

Element 3: Intellectual Skill Construct : Application

Paint itOil itWash it with waterRub it with sand paper

2. Diagram 13 shows an adjustable windowsIt is difficult to close the windows. What should be done to the windows shutter ?

SUBJECTIVE QUESTION

SCIENTIFIC SKILLState a reasonable explanation from observationState other reasonable explanation from observation.State additional observation for the inferencesState what will happened by using data or previous information.Stat what will happened by extrapolating dataState the meaning of data or information gathered.State the trend of the data gathered.

SCIENTIFIC SKILLState the relationship between variables.Making conclusion from information gatheredState variables involved in an experiment.State the manipulated variableState the responding variablesState the constant variablesSuggest explanation for relationship of variables.Give explanation base on science principle or previous knowledge

Part B SkillA. Inference 1. Reasonable explanation 2. Other reasonable explanation 3. Additional observation

B. Predict 1.What will happened 2. Extrapolating data

C. Interpreting Data 1. The meaning of data gathered 2. The trend of the data 3. Relationship between variables 4. Making conclusion D. Controlling Variables 1. State the variables 2. Manipulated 3. Responding 4. Constant

E. Hypothesis 1. Explain the relationship 2. Science principle C1C2C4C5C6C7C8C9C10C11C12C13C14C15C3

A. INFERENCE

Siti has two rubber bands, X and Y. X and Y are of the same length. She carries out an investigation using the two rubber bands. Each rubber band is hung with an identical cup. Diagram 3.1 shows the result of the investigation. State two inferences about the

length of rubber band Y(b) Write one observation to support your inferences in 3 (a).C1, C2C3

Another magnet is attached to the magnet in diagram 2.1 as shown in

diagram 2.2Predict the number of paper clips attracted towards Q.C4B. PREDICT

Diagram 4 shows an investigation carried out at a particular place in Penang.(c)Predict the length of the shadows at 6.00 p.m.C5: Extrapolating DataB. PREDICT

C. INTERPRATING DATADiagram 1 shows information gathered in an investigation.C6: The Meaning of The Data Gathered(a)What is the aim of the investigation ?

C. INTERPRATING DATAWhen eight tissue paper are moistened, their total weight is 200 g. The tissue papers are put to dry and their weights are recorded every hour.The result of the investigation is recorded in the table belowC7: The Trend of The Data(a)What is the trend of change in the total weight of the tissue papers during the investigation ?

C. INTERPRATING DATAIn an experiment a pupil uses several paper clips and a magnet. The magnet is labeled at three different position, P, Q and R.Diagram 2.1 shows the result of the experimentC9: Making Conclusion(a)What conclusion can be made from the experiment ?

Diagram 4 shows an investigation carried out at a particular place in Penang.(d)State the relationship between the position of the sun and the direction of the shadow.C8: Relationship between variablesC. INTERPRATING DATA

D. CONTROLING VARIABLESDiagram 4 shows an investigation carried out at a particular place in Penang.C10: State The Variables(a)State two variables in the investigation.West East West East West East West East

D. CONTROLING VARIABLESC11: Manipulated Variables(a)State the manipulated variable in the investigationDiagram 1 shows information gathered in an investigation.C12: Responding Variables(a)State responding variable in this investigationC13: Constant Variables(a)State one constant variable in this investigation.Average: 200 mangoes per treeAverage: 300 mangoes per tree

E. MAKING HYPOTHESISC14: Explain the Relationship(c)Suggest one hypothesis based on the trend stated in 4 (b)When eight tissue paper are moistened, their total weight is 200 g. The tissue papers are put to dry and their weights are recorded every hour.The result of the investigation is recorded in the table below

E. MAKING HYPOTHESISC15: Science PrincipleAfter heating, it is found that rubber band X has elongated to 30 cm.

Write one hypothesis based on the information.Siti heats rubber band X as shown in diagram 3.2

The Moving ObjectSCIENCE UPSR YEAR 6

How To Arrange The Apparatus ?

HeightNumber

SizeWeightDiameterRadiusCircumference

HeightLengthSurfaceAngle

SurfaceLength

Distance travelledTime takenSpeed

WOODEN BLOCKBALLINCLINE TRACK

What to Change ?What to Observe ?WOODEN BLOCKBALLINCLINE TRACK

The height of the wooden blockThe number of the wooden blockThe size of the ballThe weight of the ballThe diameter of the ballThe radius of the ballThe circumference of the ballThe height of the incline planeThe length of the incline planeThe surface of the incline planeThe angle of the incline planeThe surface of the trackThe length of the trackThe distance travelledThe time taken by the ballThe speed of the ballTHE VARIABLES IN THE FAIR TESTManipulated VariablesResponding Variables133

The height of the wooden blockThe number of the wooden blockThe size of the ballThe weight of the ballThe diameter of the ballThe radius of the ballThe circumference of the ballThe height of the incline planeThe length of the incline planeThe surface of the incline planeThe angle of the incline planeThe surface of the trackThe length of the trackThe distance traveledThe time taken by the ballThe speed of the ballTHE VARIABLES IN THE FAIR TESTManipulated VariablesResponding Variables133The higher the wooden block the furthur the distance travelled by the ballFair Test

The height of the wooden blockThe number of the wooden blockThe size of the ballThe weight of the ballThe diameter of the ballThe radius of the ballThe circumference of the ballThe height of the inclineThe length of the inclineThe surface of the inclineThe angle of the inclineThe surface of the trackThe length of the trackThe distance traveledThe time taken by the ballThe speed of the ballTHE VARIABLES IN THE FAIR TESTManipulated VariablesResponding Variables133The more the weight of the ball the less the time taken by the ballFair Test

The height of the wooden blockThe number of the wooden blockThe size of the ballThe weight of the ballThe diameter of the ballThe radius of the ballThe circumference of the ballThe height of the inclineThe length of the inclineThe surface of the inclineThe angle of the inclineThe surface of the trackThe length of the trackThe distance traveledThe time taken by the ballThe speed of the ballTHE VARIABLES IN THE FAIR TESTManipulated VariablesResponding Variables133The bigger the angle of inclination the more the speed of the ballFair Test

Fair Test 1Aim:To investigate the relationship between the height of the block and the distance travelled by the ballVariables:MV: The height of the block RV: The distance travelled (by the ball) Table:Constant:All variables that has been listed before except the height of the block and the distance travelled by the ball

Height of The BlockDistance Travelled

Fair Test 2Title:To investigate the relationship between the weight of the ball and the time taken by the ball to reach the groundVariables:MV: The weight of the ball RV: The time taken Table:Constant:All variables that has been listed before except the weight of the ball and the time taken by the ball

Weight of The BallTime Taken