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SUGGESTED ANSWERING TECHNIQUES1.INSTRUCTIONS1.1 Teachers should explain the suggested techniques on how to

answer questions to the pupils.1.2 Ensure that pupils can identify the Master Keys which are the

manipulated variables or what to change (MV / wtc) and theresponding variables or what to observe (RV / wto). Clarify aboutthe fixed variables or what to keep the same (RV) too.

1.3 Pupils should be exposed to the method of identifying parametersand patterns of (MV / wtc) and (RV / wto)

1.4 Enable pupils to write (MV / wtc) and (RV / wto) in the master key

diagram found in the questions.1.5 Teachers can use the time frame suggested in the module table.1.6 Discuss the answers and correct the mistakes. The result can be

filled in the assessment form.

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2. INTRODUCTION

In answering science questions, pupils arenormally confused and not clear about theScience Process Skills terminology. To make

it easier, we teachers, should come toan agreement where the usage of thecorrect methods and techniques are

essential. The following suggestions couldbe helpful for severalScience Process Skills.

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2.1 Manipulate variable (MV) /

What to change (wtc) :

Things which are being changed during theexperiment.Question : 1. Based on the investigation,

state what to change.Answering format :

1. (Parameter) + objects / materials /situationsAnswer : 1. Amount of sunlight.

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2.2 Respond variable (RV) /What to observe (wto) :

Things which are being observed,measured or recorded during and after theexperimentQuestion :1. State what to observe in this experiment.Answering format :1.(Parameter) + objects / materials /

situations.Answers : 1. Height of the plants.2. Size of the rabbits.

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2.3 Constant / Fix variable (FV) / What to

keep the same (wts) :Things which are being kept the same before,during and after the experiment.

Question : 1. State what is kept the same inthis experiment.

Answering format :1. (Parameter) + objects / materials /

situations.Answers: 1. Type of the plant. / Place of

experiment. / Amount of water

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2.4 Hypothesis / RelationshipSuggested statements that explain the relationship between the(MV / wtc) and (RV / wto) which are not being verified by anexperiment .

Question: 1. What is the hypothesis of this experiment?2. State one hypothesis based on this investigation?

Answering format :1. As / If / When the (MV / wtc) increased / decreased, the

(RV / wto) increased / decreased.2. The more / less the (MV / wtc), the more/ less the(RV / wto).

Answers : 1. As / If / When the amount of sunlight increases, theheight of the plant increases.

2. The more amount of food, the bigger the rabbit.

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2.5 Aim:Purpose of the investigation or things to find out.

Question : 1. What is the aim / purpose of the investigationabove?

2. What can you find out from this investigation

Answering format : 1. To investigate / find out the relationshipbetween the (MV/ wtc) and (RV / wto).2. To investigate / find out the effect of (MV /

wtc) on (RV / wto).

Answe : 1. To investigate / find out the relationship between theamount of sunlight and height of the plants.

2. To investigate / find out the effect of the amount of

sunlight and the height of the plants.

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2.6 Predict:

The ability to forecast about what will happen based

on the given data or prior knowledge.Questions: 1. Predict the length of the string if a 5

kg load is used.2. What will happen to the plant if it is

covered with a black plastic?Answers : 1. The length of spring cm

2. The plant will die.

3. *depends on the result ofthe investigation or fromthe data given.

4. 20cm

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2.7 Trend

Questions:1. State the trend / patternof the height of the

plant.

Answering format:1.Increasing / Decreasing / Same

Answer: 1. *depends on the result of

the investigation or fromthe data given.

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2.8 ConclusionQuestions : 1. Write down a conclusion for the

investigation above.2. What can you learn from the

investigation?Answeringformat : 1. As / If / When the (MV / wtc) increased /

decreased,the (RV / wto) increased / decreased.

2. The more / less the (MV / wtc), themore / less the (RV / wtc)

Answer : 1. As / If / When the amount of sunlightincreases,the height of the plant increases.

2. The more the amount of food

the bigger the rabbit.

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Conclusion that is based on irregular trend.

Examples

Number ofchilli

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Amount offertilizer / g

Questions: 1. Write down a conclusion for the investigation above.2. What can you learn from the investigation?

Answering format :

The (RV / wto) is the highest when the (MV / wtc) is from to

Answer : 1. The number of chilli is the highest when theamount of fertilizer is from 4 to 6 gram.