Peperiksaan Format IPG

No. Kod: SCE 3111

SECTION AAnswer all questions1. Which of the following statements explains the meaning of evaluation?

(A)A process of making judgement and decisions .

(B)An instrument to gain information and knowledge .

(C)A process of grading pupils performance and abilities.(D)An instrument to monitor pupils achievement and progress.2. Puan Maimunah is giving a monthly test to her pupils. The main aims of the test are given below except(A)to motivate her pupils in their studies.(B)to identify the weaknesses of her pupils.(C)to get the grades of her pupils for placement.(D)to know whether her learning objectives have been achieved.3.Encik Ahmad, a Year Four Science teacher always uses an evaluation checklist form when his pupils are doing their activities or experiments. Which areas are suitable to be assessed by Encik Ahmad using this checklist?

(A)Skills and attitude.(B)Skills and knowledge .(C)Attitude and knowledge.(D)Skills, attitude and knowledge.4.There are a variety of portfolios with different purposes. Which of the following portfolios is not used to assess students in the classroom?(A) Display portfolio .

(B)Working portfolio

(C)Teaching portfolio .(D)Assessment portfolio .5.Below is an interaction between Cik Bahiyah, a Science teacher and her pupils.

Which assessment tool is used by Cik Bahiyah?

(A)Portfolio (B)Interview

(C)Checklist (D)Anecdotal records

6.Cikgu Siti wants to design an assessment tool where she can gain insight into the way her students view a scientific topic and examine the valid understandings and misconceptions her students hold.

The most suitable assessment tool for this purpose is(A)learning logs.(B)report writing.(C)concept maps.(D)drawing and labeled diagrams. 7. What is the main purpose of a Table of Test Specifications?(A) Increase the objectivity of the test .(B) Provide a guideline for pupils revision.(C) Stress the importance of certain topics .(D) Ensure a balance among topics and weightage .8.

Match the question above to its level of difficulty according to the Solo taxonomy and Bloom Taxonomy.

Solo TaxonomyBlooms Taxonomy

ARelational Synthesis

BPre-structural Application

CMultistructuralUnderstanding

DExtended AbstractAnalysis

9.Which of the following is the criteria for a good and quality test? (A) Validity, reliablity and objectivism.(B) Justified, variety and easy to manage.(C) Reliable, accurate and easy to manage.(D) Accurate, easy to manage and easy to interpret.10.

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows part of a sequence in preparing an objective question.

What is step P and Q?

STEP P

STEP Q

(A)writing stem

editing

(B)writing distractors

numbering

(C)writing distractors

writing stem

(D)writing stem

writing distractors11.A good structured question should have the following criteria:

I.Questions are of ascending difficulty. II. All questions in one section are independent. III. Long essay question is better than several short one.

IV. Consists of both the objective and essay elements.V. Questions are relevant and should interact with the stimulus provided.(A) I , II and III only.(B) II ,III and IV only.(C) I, II , IV and V only.(D) I, III , IV and V only.12.Why are rubrics used in assessments?(A).To make scoring easier.

(B) To inspire better student performance.

(C) To help students understand their expectations.(D) To make scoring accurate, unbiased, and consistent.

13.

X and Y are methods of test scoring. Identify X and Y.

X

Y

(A)Rubric scoringHolistic scoring

(B)Analytic scoring Holistic scoring

(C)Holistic scoringAnalytic scoring

(D)Holistic ScoringRubric scoring

14.The main purpose of keeping printed test papers in strong rooms until the date of the test is to(A) store the test papers .(B) safeguard the test papers.(C)

ensure no leakage of test questions .(D)

follow procedures to keep the test papers.15.Test administration is the final part of the testing process which includes three main stages.

What are the three main stages of test administration?

(A) Planning, construction and marking.

(B) Preparation, construction and marking.

(C) Planning, preparation and implementation.

(D)Preparation, implementation and coordination. 16. The following are steps taken for the moderation of test papers.

I.The Chief Examiner collects a few marked scripts randomly to moderate

II. Examiners are given a few sample scripts to mark based on

given marking scheme

III. Examiners mark the scripts based on the agreed standard of

marking

IV. The examiners compare the marking with each other and

with the Chief Examiner

V.The Chief Examiner and examiners agree on a set standard

of marking

Arrange the steps in order.

(A) II, IV, V, III, I (B) II, V, I, III, IV

(C) I, V, II, III, IV

(D) V, II, IV, I, 17.

ItemDiscrimination IndexDifficulty Index

8

23

31

400.1

0.3

0.3

0.40.1

0.2

0.8

0.6

Table 1

Table 1 shows the discrimination index of four test items.

Which is the most suitable test item?

(A) Item 31 only

(B) Item 40 only

(C) Item 8 and 23 only

(D) Item 31 and 40 only

18.The test score must be interpreted to acknowledge student performance. What is the purpose of doing so?

(A)To give information to the administrator.(B)To take action to overcome the problem.(C)To benefit the teacher in planning the lesson.(D)To plan for remedial or enrichment programme.

19.Which of the following is correct about the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for Science? (A) It consists of three parts.(B) It is a formative assessment .(C)

It measures scientific attitude .(D)

It is a centralised examination .20.School-based examination is an examination conducted by schools under the supervision of Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia. The schools have to assess their students by

(A)incorporating with other schools.(B)giving them relevant assignment.(C)having their own planning and scoring. (D)

having good students guiding the poor studentsSECTION B

( 40 marks )

Answer all questions.

1. Portfolio is one of the alternative assessment tools that can be used by teachers to assess the performance of students.

(a) What is a portfolio?

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(2 marks)(b) Give two advantages of portfolio assessment.

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(2 marks)(c) State three important steps a teacher should follow in the portfolio assessment process .

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(6 marks)2. Reliability characteristic of a test refers to the consistency of a candidates achievement as a result of several but similar tests taken during various time periods.

Table 1 shows the results obtained from item 1 in two similar tests.

PupilResult of first test in item 1Result of second test in item 1Consistency

A

B

CXo

D

E

FXo

G

H

I

J

Degree of consistency8/10

Reference : = correct X = wrong = same marks o = different marks

Table 1 : Interpretation of Reliability Characteristics

(a) From the data in Table 1, what can you say about the reliability of item 1?

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(3 marks)(b) List three factors that affect the students answers when taking tests at two different time periods

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(3 marks)(c)Give two ways in which the reliability characteristics of a test can be improved. Explain your answer.

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(4 marks)3.The administration of a test is important in order to ensure the smoothness of the testing process in an examination hall.

(a) Why is it important to administer the test in a suitable and conducive hall or room?

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(2 marks)(b) State four factors that contribute to the smoothness of the administrability of a test.

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(4 marks)(c) Give four ways to improve the administrative characteristic of a test.

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(4 marks) 4.One of the subjects tested in the UPSR examination is Science.

(a)Give two purposes of the UPSR examination

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(2 marks)(b)Explain the format of the UPSR Science Paper ________________________________________________________

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(2 marks)(c)Give three differences between UPSR Science Examination Paper and UPSR PEKA?

(6 marks)SECTION C(40 marks)Answer any two questions only.

1. Think aloud strategy enriches classroom discourse and gives teachers an important assessment and diagnostic tool.

(a) What is think aloud strategy and why it is important as an

assessment tool? (8 marks)(b)Explain how you can use think aloud strategy as an assessment tool in your science class. Give a suitable example to support your answer.

(12 marks)2.Table 2 shows the number of pupils and the answers chosen for a multiple

choice item in a science test.

Responses

GroupABCD*Number

Of pupils

High achieving pupils1232127

Moderate achieving pupils86122046

Low achieving pupils648927

Total number

Of pupils15122350100

D* is the correct answer

Table 2(a) Calculate the Difficulty Index and Discrimination Index for the

item. Would you keep this item? Justify your answer.

(10 marks)(b) Explain how item analysis can help you as a teacher to improve the teaching and learning process in school.

(10 marks)3.Practical Assessment Skills (PEKA) is a school-based examination in Malaysian Primary School Science Education.

(a) Discuss why PEKA is considered as a suitable evaluation system in Primary School Science Education.

(8 marks)(b)Explain the difference between rating scale and checklist as instruments used in Science Practical Assessment.

(12 marks)

X : gives students a single, overall assessment score for

the paper as a whole

Y : provides students with at least a rating score for each

criterion

STEP

Q

Putting down the correct answer

STEP

P

Select cognitive level to test

What will happen to the Earth if it is placed further away from the Sun?

Cik Bahiyah : When water is boiling, what can we see in the water?

Pupils: We can see bubbles

Cik Bahiyah: Where do the bubbles come from?

Pupils: From the water

Cik Bahiyah: Why do you say that?

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