ELEMEN

Understanding of concept, principle , theory and law

TRIAL EXAMINATION 2011 ITEM SPECIFICATION TABLE SPM SCIENCE 1511/1 Knowledge Comprehension Application Applying Thinking Skills Thinking Strategies

Level

procedures and methods knowledge

Applying Science Knowledge

Translating / Interpreting

Universal knowledge

Specific Matter

Extrapolating

Moderate

BIDANG

1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.1 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

Body Coordination
Understanding body coordination Understanding the human nervous system Analysing nervous coordination Understanding the role of proprioceptors in maintaining balance and coordination Understanding the human brain and its complexity Understanding hormonal coordination in the body Analysing coordination between the nervous system and the endocrine system Evaluating the effect of drug abuse on body coordination and health Analysing the effects of excessive consumption of alcohol Realising the importance of sound and healthy mind HEREDITY AND VARIATION Understanding cell division Understanding the principles and mechanism of inheritance Understanding sex determination and the occurrence of twins in human beings Understanding mutation Evaluating the effects of genetic research on human life Analysing variation among living things Realising the needto adhere to a code of ethics in genetic research

High

Low

2 3 4

5 6 7

MATTER AND SUBSTANCE

Analysing changes in the states of matter Understanding the structure of an atom Applying the idea of proton number and nucleon number in atoms of elements Understanding the classification of elements in the Periodic Table Understanding the properties of substances based on the particles Understanding the properties and uses of metals and non-metals Analysing methods of purifying substances Appreciating the existence and uses of various substances of different characteristics

9 10 11

Total 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4

ENERGY AND CHEMICAL CHANGES Understanding physical and chemical changes Analysing heat change in chemical reactions Synthesising the reactivity series of metals Applying the concepts of reactivity series of metals Understanding electrolysis Understanding the production of electrical energy from chemical reactions Understanding chemical reaction that occur in the presence of light The innovative efforts in the design of equipment using chemical reactions NUCLEAR ENERGY Understanding radioactive substances Understanding the production of nuclear energy and its uses Awareness of the need for proper handling of radioactive substances LIGHT, COLOUR AND SIGHT Synthesising the formation of image by plane mirrors and lenses Synthesising the formation of image by optical instruments Analysing light dispersion Analysing light Scattering Analysing the addition and subtraction of coloured lights Applying the principle of subtraction of coloured light Analysisng the effect of mixing pigments Evaluating the importance of colour in daily life Appreciating the benefits of various types of optical instruments to mankind CHEMICALS IN INDUSTRY Understanding the properties of alloys and their uses in industry Analysing the production and uses of ammonia in industry Analysing the effects of industrial waste disposal on the environment Realising the need for preservation & conservation of the environment MICRRORGANISMS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON LIVING THINGS Understanding the classification of microorganisms Synthesising ideas about the factors that affect the growth of microorganisms Applying knowledge about useful microorganisms Analysing the harmful effects of microorganisms Analysing ways to prevent infection caused by microorganisms Understanding how diseases caused by microorganisms are treated Realising that microorganisms have profound effects on human being and the balance of nature NUTRITION AND FOOD PRODUCTION Evaluating the importance of taking good nutrition and practising good eating habits Analysing the nutrient requirements of plants Analysing nitrogen cycle and its importance Appreciating the importance of hving good nutrition

13 12

1 1

14 15

1 1

16

17 18

2 1

19

20 21

2 1

22

24 25 23

1 2

8 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 8.7 9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4

26 27

1 1

28

29

30/31 32

2 1

PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF THE ENVRONMENT 10 10.1 Analysing balance in nature 10.2 Analysing the effects of environmental pollution Synthesising the idea of preservation and conservation

34 33

1 1

10.3 of the environment and pollution control

The importance of proper management of natural

35

10.4 resources in maintaining balance in nature

Responsible attitudes to preserve and conserve the

10.5 environment 11 CARBON COMPOUNDS 11.1 Analysing various carbon compounds 11.2 Analysing alcohol and its effects on health 11.3 Analysing fats and their effects on health
Analysing oil palm oil and its importance to national

36 37

1 1

11.4 development
Analysing the process of making soap from oil and the 11.5 cleaning action of soap 11.6 Understanding natural polymers Appreciating scientific research on the use of carbon 11.7 compounds for the betterment of life MOTION 12 12.1 Analysing the motion of vehicles on land

39

38

40 41 42

1 1 1

12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 12.9

Analysing the concepts of speed, velocity and acceleration Understanding the concept of inertia Applying the concept of momentum Synthesising the concept of pressure Applying the principle of hydraulic system in everyday life Analysing the motion of vehicles in water Analysing the motion of vehicles in the air Appreciating the ability and creativity mankind in inventing and designing vehicles for the betterment of life FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCTION Analysing the methods and substances used in food technology Analysing ways to improve food production Appreciating the contribution of technology in food production for the betterment of life Practising critical and analytical thinking when selecting processed food

13 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4

43 45 44

1 1 1

SYNTHETIC MATERIALS IN INDUSTRY 14 14.1 Understanding synthetic polymers 14.2 Analysing plastics Practising responsible attitudes in the disposal of

46 47

1 1

14.3 synthetic polymers

ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Understanding radio waves Analysing radio communication Understanding satellite communication Be aware the importance of using ICT for the benefit of 15.4 mankind

15 15.1 15.2 15.3

48

49 50

2 1

11

5 3 TOTAL

21

20

9 50