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BIOLOGY 3 SPM EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES

PAPER 3 : QUESTION 1 1. OBSERVATION QUESTION : ANSWER : State two observations. Write down what can be observed only. Do not do the analysis, comparison or conclusion.

2. INFERENCE State one inference which corresponds to each observation 3. MEASURING AND USING NUMBERS Record the reading of thermometer, stopwatch, measuring tools , ruler etc. from the given diagram. 4. COMMUNICATING Construct the table using the given titles, record the relevant data or calculation. 5. INTERPRETING DATA Explain / state the relationship 6. CONTROLLING VARIABLES Variables (STATE) MANIPULATED RESPONDING Method to handle the variables (MUST USE VERB and state the INSTRUMENT used) Use / . Record / measure using . (Observe/ read/ are not accepted) Use the same/ Maintain

CONTROLLED

7. MAKING HYPHOTHESIS

BIOLOGY 3 SPM EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES

Able to state the hypothesis correctly based on the following criteria:

State the manipulated variable State the responding variable Relate the manipulated variable and the responding variable

8. PREDICTING QUESTION : If the experiment is repeated .., predict the observation ANSWER : One number or relevant statement 9. DEFINING OPERATIONALLY EXAMPLE : Based on the results of the experiment, what can you deduce about vitamin C ?

YOUR ANSWER MUST BEGIN WITH : Vitamin C is .. (Your answer must based on the results of the experiment, not exactly from the theory) 10. CLASSIFYING Students must complete the given table according to the title . If the table is not provided, construct the table according to the classification given . 11. USING SPACE-TIME RELATIONSHIP State the changes of with time

PAPER 3 : QUESTION 2

BIOLOGY 3 SPM EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES

Students must have all of the following : Problem statement Aim of investigation Hypothesis Variables List of apparatus and materials Technique used Experimental procedure or method Presentation of data Conclusion

1. PROBLEM STATEMENT Must be in a question form. 2. AIM Write down as in the question 3. HYPOTHESIS Able to state the hypothesis correctly based on the following criteria: State the manipulated variable State the responding variable Relate the manipulated variable and the responding variable 4. VARIABLES Write down all 3 variables ( one for each variable ) 5. TECHNIQUE In a complete sentence, write down what is observed or measured (include the instrument used). State the specific name of the technique where applicable. Example : ( i ) Measure and record the volume of fruit juices needed to change the blue DCPIP to colourless using a syringe. ( ii )Measure and record the initial and final temperature of the water in the boiling tube using a thermometer.

BIOLOGY 3 SPM EXAMINATION TECHNIQUES

6. MATERIALS AND APPARATUS List down at least 5 materials and 5 apparatus . 7. PROCEDURE / METHOD Write down each step clearly and systematically (include precautionary steps) . 8. PRESENTATION OF DATA Construct the table with the correct titles and units (results no need) . 9. CONCLUSION Must write hypothesis is accepted / rejected and repeat or modify the hypothesis sentence.

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