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Science Form 4 PELANGI

The Science Practical Assessment (SPM PEKA) is a school-based assessment that is implemented at level as part of the teaching and learning process. This PEKA Guide contains information on the objectives and the framework of PEKA. It works as a guideline for teachers to assess pupil’s practical work in a coordinated manner.

Objectives of Peka

The objectives in conducting PEKA is to enable the students to:• Master scientific skills• Strengthen knowledge and understanding on the theories and concepts in Science• Inculcate scientific attitudes and noble values

Scoring Guideline

Construct assessed Instrument/ evidence Performance indicator (PI) Score

Construct I (Planning the experiment)

Laboratory report Able to exhibit the complete planning of the following accurately: 1. Aim of the experiment 2. Hypothesis 3. Variables involved 4. Materials and apparatus 5. Procedure or technique

3 marksConsists of all the five performance indicators correctly

2 marksConsists of any 3 or 4 P.I. correctly

1 markConsists of any 1 or 2 P.I. correctly

Construct II (Carrying out the experiment)

Checklist in the Individual Score Form (during the experiment)

Able to carry out the experiment according to the planning: 1. Ability to use and handle the

materials/ apparatus carefully and correctly

2. Ability to clean all the apparatus properly

3. Ability to store/ put back the apparatus correctly and safely

4. Ability to sketch/ draw any specimen/ science apparatus in correct arrangement and accurately

3 marksAble to achieve/ acquire all the P.I. correctly

2 marksAble to achieve any 2 or 3 P.I. correctly

1 markAble to achieve any one of the P.I. correctly

PEKA Guide

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PELANGI Science Form 4

Construct assessed Instrument/ evidence Performance indicator (PI) Score

Construct III (Collecting and recording data/ observation )

Laboratory report 1. Able to draw a table with the manipulated and responding variables written correctly

2. Able to complete data of manipulated variables in the table correctly

3. Able to record/ write the observation for the responding variables correctly

3 marksConsists of all the P.I. correctly

2 marksConsists of any 2 or 3 P.I. correctly

1 markConsists of any one of the P.I. correctly

Construct IV (Interpreting data and making conclusion)

Laboratory report 1. Able to interpret the data or discuss or plot a graph correctly:• Title of the graph• Axes labelled with the correct

units• Uniform scale• Suitable graph for the experiment

2. Able to state whether the hypothesis is accepted or rejected

3. Able to make conclusion/ summary

3 marksConsists of all the P.I. correctly

2 marksConsists of any 2 or 3 P.I. correctly

1 markConsists of any one of the P.I. correctly

Construct V (Scientific attitudes and noble values)

Checklist in the Individual Score Form

1. Inquisitiveness and show interest:i. Frequently asking the teacher/

friends questions related to the task

ii. Ready to accept ideas and opinions of others

iii. Keen in all the tasks given

2. Systematic:i. Frequently carrying out the

investigation or the experiment systematically

ii. Reporting the exact data/ observation from the experiment

3. Cooperation:i. Being cooperative while

carrying out the group activities

4. Responsibilityi. Showing self-confidence while

carrying out an investigation and being brave to defend one’s ideas

ii. Ensuring the safety of oneself, friends and surrounding

3 marksAble to achieve/ acquire all the P.I. correctly

2 marksAble to achieve any 2 or 3 P.I. correctly

1 markAble to achieve any one of the P.I. correctly