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Scoring Summary : Science (PMR)

Element 1: SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS

Criteria Score Criteria Score

C1 : Observing

a) Identify the general characteristics of a group of items

b) Identify characteristic & quality of certain conceptc) Identify unique or different characteristic

d) State the differences & similarities

e) State the changes occurred

f) Identify patterns or sequences of phenomenon occurred

3 = master all the criteria & state

observations correctly2 = master 4 criteria & state some of the

observations correctly

1 = master 2 criteria & & state one

observations

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.

3 = choose the appropriate method to

present all the data correctly andaccurately.

2 : present only some of the data.1 = choose or arrange data only.

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

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)

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.

3 = master all the criteria.

2 = master criteria (a), (b) and (c).

1 : master criteria (a) and / or (b)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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

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

C 9 : Defining Operationally

(a) Define concepts by describing what be done.

(b) Define concepts by describing what should be

observed.

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

C 10 : Controlling variablesa) Determine the relevant variables in an investigation

b) Determine the constant, manipulated and responding

variables

c) Determine the appropriate action on the manipulated

variable

3 : master all the criteria2 : master criteria (a) and determine

any two of the constant / manipulated /

responding variables

1 : identify any one of the variables

correctly

C 5 : Predicting(a) Use the previous or present data to predict a possible

occurrence.

(b) Use pattern as evidence in making prediction.

(c) Determine the possible outcome from any activity.

(d) Verify prediction based on a set of data of past

experience

3 = master all the criteria and make acorrect prediction based on an observation

in any activity.

2 = apply criteria (a), (b) and (c) to limited

activity.

1 = apply criteria (a) or (b) to make a

partially correct prediction.

C 11 : Making Hypothesis (Hypothesising)

a) Identify a manipulated variable and a responding variable

Score

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


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b) 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 Score Criteria Score

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

3 : plan all the criteria correctly without much

assistance

2 :plan at least five criteria with assistance

1 :plan at least three 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.

2 = master criteria (a) and (b) without

much assistance.

1 : explain and interpret data partially

correct

C13 : Conducting Investigation

a. Carry out the criteria in planning

b. Use and handle apparatus

c. Use and handle materials/substances and specimens

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 andcriteria (b) and (c)

C16 : Making conclusion

a. State whether the hypothesis can be

accepted or rejected with appropriate

reason.

b. Consider whether the evidence col lected issufficient 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

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

Element 3 : SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES AND NOBLE VALUES

Criteria Score

C17 : Scientific Attitudes and Noble values

a. Intrinsic attitude.

b. Extrinsic attitude.

c. Thinking ability

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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d. Noble values

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