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The Science PracticaI Assessment (PEKA) is a school-based assessment that is implemented at school as a 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 pupils practical work in a coordinated manner.
OBJECTIVES OF PEKA
The objectives in conducting PEKA is to enable the pupils to
THE FRAMEWORK OF PEKA
Learning Area
The learning area comprises of three main elements.
Element 1 and Element 2 contain a list of criteria of the skills as performance indicator which are expected to be mastered by
1995.
Element 3 contains a list of criteria for scientific attitudes and noble values as performance indicator which can be observed by
the teacher/assessor.
Construct, Criteria (Performance Indicator) and Scoring Scheme
EIement 1: Science Process SkiIIs
Construct
(SkiIIs)
Criteria (Performance Indicator) Scoring Scheme
C1
Observing
(a) Identify the general characteristics of a
group of items
(b) Identify characteristics and qualities of
certain concepts
(c) Identify the uniqueness or different
characteristics
(f) Identify patterns or sequences of the
phenomenon occurred
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria and state observations
correctly
2 marks
Able to master at least four criteria and state some of
the observations correctly
1 mark
Able to master at least two criteria and state one
observation
C2
CIassifying
(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 marks
Able to master all the criteria
2 marks
Able to master criteria (a) and (b) and state briefly the
method of classification
1 mark
Able to show the idea of classification using criteria
(a) and/or criteria (b)
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Construct
(SkiIIs)
Criteria (Performance Indicator) Scoring Scheme
C3
Measuring and
Using Numbers
(a) Count and compare items quantitatively
in different groups
(b) Use numbers to record the phenomenon
(c) Compare objects using numbers
(d) Use the right apparatus
(e) Record readings
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria and record the readings
accurately
2 marks
Able to master criteria (a) to (e)
1 mark
C4
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 marks
Able to master all the criteria and make inferences
correctly or logically
2 marks
Able to master criteria (a) and (b)
1 mark
Able to make at least one interpretation from an
observation
C5
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
or past experiences
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria and make a correct
prediction based on an observation in any activity
2 marks
1 mark
Able to apply criteria (a) or (b) to make a partially
correct prediction
C6
Communicating
(a) Identify the general characteristics of a
group of items
(b) Explain ideas (orally/written)
(c) Record information
(d) Choose the suitable method
(e) Prepare and plan required materials to
be used
3 marks
Able to choose the appropriate method to present all
the data correctly and accurately
2 marks
Able to present only some of the data
1 mark
Able to choose or arrange data only
C7
Using
Space-time
ReIationship
(b) Arrange occurrence of phenomenon
chronologically
(c) Determine the magnitudes of changes
based on the rate of changes
(d) Explain the relationship between the
changes in parameters and time
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria
2 marks
1 mark
Able to master criteria (a) and/or (b)
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(SkiIIs)
Criteria (Performance Indicator) Scoring Scheme
C8
Interpreting
Data
(a) Gather various data through observation
(b) Detect pattern from the information
gathered
(d) Make rational explanations based on the
data gathered
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria and interpret data
correctly
2 marks
1 mark
Able to extract at least a set of data and identify the
pattern
C9
OperationaIIy
(a) Define concepts by describing what must
be done
(b) Define concepts by describing what
should be observed
3 marks
Able to master all criteria and define the concepts
correctly
2 marks
Able to state a concept based on criteria (a) or (b)
1 mark
Able to make a basic statement based on an
observation
C10
ControIIing
VariabIes
(a) Determine the relevant variables in an
investigation
responding variables
(c) Determine the appropriate action on the
manipulated variable
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria
2 marks
Able to master criteria (a) and determine any two of
the constant/manipulated/responding variables
1 mark
Able to identify any one of the variables correctly
C11
Making
Hypotheses
(Hypothesising)
(a) Identify a manipulated variable and a
responding variable
(b) Determine the relationship between the
two variables based on the inference
made
3 marks
Able to master all the criteria and relate the variables
correctly and accurately
2 marks
Able to identify correct variables and relate the
variables partially correct
1 mark
Able to state the idea on the relationship between
variables
EIement 2: Experimenting and ManipuIative SkiIIs
Construct Criteria (Performance Indicator) Scoring Scheme
C12
PIanning
Investigation
(b) Make a hypothesis
responding variables
(d) List the apparatus
(e) List the materials/substances
(f) Determine the procedure
apparatus
3 marks
Able to plan all the criteria correctly without much
assistance
2 marks
Able to plan at least five criteria with assistance
1 mark
Able to plan at least three criteria with assistance
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C13
Conducting
Investigation
(a) Carry out the criteria in the planning
(b) Use and handle apparatus
specimens
3 marks
Able to carry out all criteria correctly without much
assistance
2 marks
Able to carry out all criteria with assistance
1 mark
Able to carry out criteria (b) or (c) with assistance
C14
CoIIecting and
Recording
(a) Quantitative Experiment
(i) Record the measurement
(ii) Write the unit of measurement
(iii) Make sufficient observation to reduce
error
(iv) Represent and communicate
quantitative data using tables/charts/
graphs
(b) Qualitative Experiment
(i) Record the observation
in the report
occurs in the drawing/final product
3 marks
Able to master all the required criteria in the
respective experiments without much assistance
2 marks
experiment and criteria (i) and (ii) for qualitative
1 mark
Able to record one set of information (measurement
or observation) with assistance
C15
AnaIysing and
Interpreting
Data
(a) Use scientific knowledge and
understanding to explain and interpret
the data
(b) Explain the consequences if one of the
variables is absent
2 marks
Able to master all criteria without much assistance
1 mark
Able to explain and interpret data partially correct
C16
Making
ConcIusions
accepted or rejected with appropriate
reason
(b) Consider whether the evidence collected
is sufficient to support any conclusion
2 marks
Able to master all criteria
1 mark
Able to make conclusion partially correct
Construct Criteria (Performance Indicator) Scoring Scheme
C17
Attitudes and
NobIe VaIues
(a) Intrinsic attitude
(b) Extrinsic attitude
(c) Thinking ability
4 marks
Able to exhibit all four criteria continuously
3 marks
Able to exhibit two to three criteria continuously
2 marks
Able to exhibit two to three criteria
1 mark
Able to exhibit only one criterion