SISTEM PENTAKSIRAN BARU STPM THE NEW STPM ASSESSMENT SYSTEM

FOR CHEMISTRY

THE PROJECT WORK

Objective of the project work is to enable candidates to acquire knowledge and skills in chemistry using information and communications technology as well as to develop soft skills

The soft skills are as follows: (a) communication, (b) teamwork, (c) critical thinking and problem solving, (d) flexibility/adaptability, (e) leadership, (f) organising, (g) information communications and technology, (h) moral and ethics.

Summary of Project Work

Throughout First, Second and Third Term TOPIC PURPOSE

PROJECT

Volumetric analysis/ physical quantity/ technique

To enable students to acquire knowledge and skills in chemistry using ICT as well as to develop softskill.

The THEME Of Project Work For the Year 2012/13 is

ANALYSIS OF CONTAMINANTS / ADDITIVES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS

SUGGESTED CONSUMER PRODUCTS

SOFT DRINKS COLOURED AND FLAVOURED FOOD (Cakes, desserts, jelly, sweet . ect.) SAUCES / JAMS FRUIT JUICE PICKLED AND DRIED FRUITS canned food Milk Any other consumer products

SUGGESTED TOPICS
FOOD DYE IN COLOURED FOOD NITRITE IN CANNED FOOD VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID) IN FRUIT JUICE BENZOIC ACID IN FOOD OTHER POSSIBLE CONTAMINANTS/ ADDITIVES IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS .

SUGGESTED METHODS OF ANALYSIS

CHROMATOGRAPHY VOLUMETRIC ANALYSIS pH SOLVENT EXTRACTION DISTILLATION QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

PROCEDURE
Students are divided into groups of 3 or 4 and headed by a leader. The group identify a research topic that is relevant to the theme. Students should set research objectives, working plan and techniques to be carried out. They are encourage to use available apparatus and instruments. Student should consult and obtained approval from their teacher before carrying out the research. Students should keep a log book of their research activities and document all observations, data analysis and result.

PROCEDURE
In carrying out their research, students are also encouraged to gather, process and present information to describe and explain evidence for the need to monitor levels of contaminants/ additives in consumer products. Information gathered can be from interview, survey and official sources. Students should state the conclusions and references used. Students should prepare a well structured, clear, concise and precise research report.

SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT (PBS)

FOR THE PROJECT WORK THE STUDENTS WILL BE ASSESSED ON THE FOLLOWING SKILLS SKILL B SKILL C SKILL D SKILL F PROJECT FILE

THE ALLOCATION OF MARKS FOR PROJECT WORK

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Skill B
10 MARKS

Skill C
6 MARKS

Skill D

Skill F

4 7 MARKS MARKS

Project File 3 MARKS

Layout of research report Title : (max 14 words) (Bold)(14) Abstract : (max 100 words) (Italic)(One paragraph)(No Identation) Introduction and background of research : (max 300 words) Methodology : (max 300 words) Observation / Results / Discussion : (max 750 words) Conclusion : (max 50 words) References : Font : Times New Roman (12) Spacing : Double spacing Justify Methods of reference : e.g. The amount of benzoic acid consume by human is 10,00 tonnes/year [1] Then, in Reference, 1.New Strait Times ;18 July 2012 ; pg 8 2.http://www.usepa.gov ; Benzoic acid ; accessed on 10 Nov 2012 3.Kheng Soo Tay ; The world of benzoic acid ; Fajar Bakti Sdn Bhd ; 2012 ; pg 365 369

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SKILL B

Skill B
Observatio nsmeasure ments and recordings

Criterion
Title Abstract Introduction includes: - Theory & Literature revew (2) - Problem statements (1) Objective (1)

Description
Clearly stated and related to the theme Clearly stated about the summary of the project Presents some background information - with reference quoted (2) - without reference quoted but have some information back ground (1) - Weak back ground of research (0) Presents relevant problem statements Presents relevant objectives of research Most of the data collection procedures and techniques are understandable but some lack detail or are confusing

Mark Range 1 1 02

Max Mark
1 1

01 01 12 4 3-4

Methology

Data collection procedures and techniques planned and outlined clearly, well presented, logical, adequate detail and repeatable

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SKILL C

Skill C Criterion Description Mark Range Max Mark

Interpretation of experimental observations and data

Observation results and discussion

Observation: Data is not organised in a data table or paragraph incomplete Result: Calculation/graph incomplete Discussion: Illogical
Observation, Result, Discussion, all average

1-2
6

3-4

Observation, Result, Discussion, all well organised, completed, wellpresented,, logical, well structured

5-6

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SKILL D

Skill D Criterion Description Mark Range Max Mark

Design and Planning of Investigation

Conclusion

Suggests specific changes that would improve the investigation. Recommends relevant action or research in the future findings
Correcr writing of references and cited appropriately. Presentation of the projects is adequate Presentation of the project is excellent (well structured, clear, consise and precise.

*References/ Bibliography Presentation of the project report

1 1

2 2

References/Bibliography needs to be numbered e.g [1] at the end of the sentence. If it is from website, need to quote the website, the date and time

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SKILL F

Skill F Criterion Description Students experience a limited range of ICT application Have positive and appropriate experiences in a wide range of ICT applications. Some eye contact, entire report is read from notes Technique used to engage audience were minimal, ineffective Presentation: limited creactivity Mark Range 1 2 2 Max Mark

ICT (Group assessment)

ORAL PRESENTAT ION

Presentation Hold attention of entire audience, (Group Assessment) with eye contact, seldom looking at notes, Speaker used techniques such as visual aids, props, humour, surprising facts, Presentation elements exhibits creativity in effective delivery of the message.

2 2

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR SKILL F

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Skill F
ORAL PRESENT ATION

Criterion
Communication (Individual Assessment)

Description
Occasionally spoke clearly Not all questions could be answered Presentation occasionally grammatically correct. Pronunciation occasionally correct Average Spoke clearly, good pace, fluent and expressive. Questions answered with little difficulty, Very good knowledgr of the project. Well presented.

Mark Range

Max Mark

3
2

ASSESSMENT GUIDE FOR PROJECT FILE

PROJECT FILE Project File Criterion Description Mark Max Rang Mark e 1 3

Individual Not all important evidence assessment including log book are neither neat nor accurate related to the project work
Evidence including log book are neat and accurate related to the project work

Evidence including log book are neat accurate and clearly related to the project work

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