BAHAGIAN A:

Obervation - jawapan boleh didapati terus daripada gambar rajah atau jadual yang disediakan.
Manipulated Variables - lihat apakah yang berbeza pada gambar rajah yang disediakan atau jika pada jadual,
kenalpasti ruang yang berada di sebelah kiri.
Responding Variables - perhatikan apakah yang berubah atau hasil di akhir eksperimen. Jika terdapat jadual,
ruang yang berada di sebelah kanan sekali itu adalah responding variables.
Constant Variables - kenalpasti alat radas atau bahan-bahan yang sama sepanjang eksperimen dijalankan.
Aim (objektif) - biasanya bermula dengan ayat 'To study.....' atau 'To investigate...'
Graph - kalau dalam soalan tulis 'draw a graph...' maksudnya anda kena lukis graf yang biasa (sambungkan titik
ke titik). Kalau 'draw a bar chart...' maksudnya anda kena lukis graf bar (kotak) yang berjauhan antara satu sama
lain. Kalau 'draw a histogram...' maksudnya anda kena lukis graf bar (kotak) yang rapat antara satu sama lain.
Relationship - Gunakan semula ayat daripada soalan. Contohnya, 'What is the relationship between the height of
the seedling and time?' Jawapannya, 'When the time increases, the height of the seedling increases/decreases
(bergantung kepada graf)'

Answering Strategies For Science SPM - Paper

2(Part 2) New
Section B (Structured questions 30 marks)

1. This section covers five structured questions which are compulsory.

2. Most of these questions test the candidates command of knowledge and understanding of facts, procedure of an
experiment, concepts,principles, theories and laws.
3. Sometimes answers can be obtained from symbols,diagrams,tables and graphps through interpretation and
graphic extrapolation.
4. You must read the instruction at the beginning carefully so that you understand the matter tested and obtain
ideas to answer the questions.
5. A small part of the question generally relates to a subsequent part.

Guide to answering questions in section B

1. Usually, you need to use your knowledge of scientific facts ,principles and theories to answer the questions.
2. Your answers should be brief and accurate.

Section C (Essay questions, 20 marks)

1. This section contains three questions. Question 1 is compulsory and you may choose either question 2 or 3.
2. Question 1 test the candidates command of scientific skills in experimenting as well as the ability to make
reports.
3. This question begins with a general statement, e.g. Acidic substances have a sour test. The candidate is
required to give a hypothesis based on the statement. Then, the candidate is required to described the experiment
based on the following to test the hypothesis.
a. Aim of experiment
b. Identification of variables
c. List of apparatus and materials
d. Procedure
e. Tabulation of data
f. Conclusion

4. Questions 2 and 3, are usually short but the candidate is required to use his or her knowledge and understanding
of scientific concepts and theories to answer.
5. In this context, the candidate has to answer the question by drawing and writing a short essay following the
instruction of the question.
6. All answers must be written in the space provided below each question.

Guide to answer the essay questions in section C

1. The format of question 1 is fixed and the candidate is required to answer it in the same way as writing a report
after an experiment.
2. For question 2 and 3, choose one you are confident in and answer it properly to obtain maximum marks.
3. To answer this question, identify the key words which usually appear at the beginning of the question.
4. Key words and the type of answer required are listed below:
5. Apart from written answer, some questions require the candidate to draw and label diagrams. In this contex, the
diagrams should be clear, clean and of suitable size.
6. Wherever necessary, the workout of the calculation must be clearly shown in the space provided.
7. For an essay question which requires a long answer, plan your answer step-by-step and write in short
paragraphs.
8. In an essay answer, each sentence should cover only one point in order to get one mark which is usually allotted.

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2(Part 1)
SECTION A (Alternative test to practical, 20 marks)
In this section the students must answer 4 questions which carry 20 marks. All the items in this section will deal
with Science Process Skills. In order for the students to get the answers, they need to acquire the skills listed below.
The students can get the answer from the question and the stimulus implicitly and explicitly.

Science Process Skills (list and definition)

Science Process Skills enable students to formulate their questions and find out the answer systematically.
Descriptions of science process skills are as follows:
Observing
Using the sense of hearing, touch, smell, taste and sight to collect information about an object or a phenomenon.

Classifying
Using observation to group objects or events according to similarities or differences

Measuring and Using Numbers

Making quantitative observations using numbers and tools with standardised units. Measuring makes observation
more accurate.

Inferring
Using past experiences or previously collected data to draw conclusions and make explanations of events.

Predicting
Stating the outcome of a future event based on prior knowledge gained through experiences of collecting data

Communicating
Using words or graphic symbols such as tables, graphs, figures or models to describe an action, object or event.

Interpreting Data
Giving rational explanations about an object, event or pattern derived from collected data.

Defining Operationally
Defining concepts by describing what must be done and what should be observed

Controlling Variables
Identifying the fixed variable, manipulated variable and responding variable in an investigation. The manipulated
variable is changed to observe its relationship with the responding variable. At the same time, the fixed variable is
kept constant

Hypothesising
Making a general statement about the relationship between a manipulated variable and a responding variable in
order to explain an event or observation. This statement can be tested to determine its validity.

Experimenting
Planning and conducting activities to test a certain hypothesis. These activities include collecting, analysing and
interpreting data and making conclusions.

Guide to answering question in Section A

1. Each question in section A is an alternative question to the real practical exam

2. Hence data are usually given and the candidate is asked to make an inference or conclusion, or experiment
results are given and the candidate is required to give an answer about the process in conducting an investigation.
3. Among the matters raised in the question are :
a) Making qualitative and quantitative observations from the diagrams or through the measurements
b) Drawing diagram, graphs, tables or charts according to data or information given.
c) Making predictions, hypotheses, inferences and conclusions based on the candidates scientific knowledge
d) Identifying a variable that is kept constant, that is manipulated and responds
4. Your answer should be brief but accurate based on information given or obtained from your framework

ANSWERING STRATEGIES FOR SCIENCE PROCESS SKILL QUESTIONS

Controlled Variable

Ways to find variables

1. From the sentence, find out the variables

Examples:

Steps:

a) Underline variables in the sentence

b) The underlined variables refer to manipulated variable and responding variable
c) Find out which variable that the change is fixed. This is the manipulated variable
d) The other one is responding variable.

2. From the table

Example 1:
 Steps:

a) Manipulated and responding variable given from the title of table are time and temperature.
b) Time is manipulated variable because time are increase or changes.
c) Temperature is responding variable because changes of temperature

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009

Answering Strategies For Science SPM - Paper 1

STRATEGIES
1. Student must find/prepare / collect sets of topical objective question from revision book.
2. Do test and retest until get 85% correct for each topical sets.
3. Practise answering each objective question in 1 minutes 30 seconds.
4. Practise answering high level question using Eliminate method

TEST AND RETEST METHOD

1. Get topical objective question from dependable source.
2. Do topical exercise.
3. If the mark gain less than 85% (set of 50 question 43 must correct), Redo the exercise on the same topic until
you get 85 % or more.
4. Preparation activities for redo exercise include ( reading textbook, notes, mind map, discussion and ask teacher).
5. If you are already achieve 85% , do the same for another topic.
6. If you are already done all 15 topics until November, it means you are 85% confidence to be in examination hall.

ELIMINATE METHOD

EXAMPLE 1
1. What is the similarity between meiosis and mitosis ?
A Number of daughter cells produced
B Duplication of the chromosomes
C Number of chromosomes in the daughter cell
D Both are important in the growth of an organism
EXAMPLE 2
2. What happens to a person if his thyroid gland secretes excessive hormone into the blood?
A The blood pressure increases
B The glucose level in the blood decreases
C The metabolic rate increases
D The salt level in the blood decreases

Notes:
1. To answer this question find the incorrect answer first.
2. Reject that answer ( 3 distracters left).
3. Reject one more incorrect answer (2 distracters left).
4. Try to reject one more incorrect answer (One distracter only left) that is the answer.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009

Science SPM Examination's Tips

ERRORS IN LANGUAGE
1. Wrong spelling.
2. Repeat answer using different sentence structure.
3. Use of active voice when writing a report.

SUGGESTION TO CANDIDATES
1. Master the basic concepts and facts
2. For practical, ensure that you have mastered all the skills regarding the process in science.
3. Use the right / accurate terminologies
4. Elaborate in sequence and avoid repetition of facts.
5. Do more exercises
6. Avoid mixing languages in the answer.
7. Ensure there is detailed observation on the stimulus given.

SUGGESTION TO TEACHERS
1. Each step in a scientific investigation should be carried out to ensure a good grasp of skills pertaining to basic
science processes.
2. Ensure all the students are well versed in all topics.
3. Ensure students master the skills of science processes.
4. Use a variety of teaching and learning method.
5. Prepare worksheets which include a lot of stimulus.
6. Expose student to the exam formatted questions from form 1.
7. Increase the number of exercises