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Science Process Skills
1 = SLOW
2 = FAST
3 = FASTER
4 = FASTEST
Using scales and explaining ratios.
Compare objects using numbers.
Which is more
accurate?
Using past experiences or previously
collected data to draw conclusions and
make explanations of events.
Testing the accuracy of inferences
through additional observations.
Using inferences as a tool to determine the
appropriate additional observations.
Making a forecast about what will happen in the
future based on prior know ledge gained through
experiences or collected data.
Using pattern of data explicitly to make
projections.
Extrapolating and inserting data as a tool
to predict.
Using words or graphic symbols such as
tables, graphs, figures or models to describe
an action, object or event.
Drawing and making notes.
It is yellow in colour,
tastes sour and
rectangular in shape.
Using charts, graphs and tables to
present information.
Percentag
e 5% 10% 85%
Describing changes in parameter w ith
time. Examples of parameters are location,
direction, shape, size, volume, weight and
mass.
Describing location with time
Describing change of direction with time
Describing change of shape with
time
Describe change of size with time
Describe how objects look like when seen from
different positions
8. Describe how objects look like when seen from
different positions
Arrange events chronologically
Determine and describe position of object in
space
Giving rational explanations about an object,
event or pattern derived from collected data.
Making statements to explain the meaning of the
various data collected.
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1 spoon 2 min
Able to identify pattern from the information
gathered.
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Able to state relationship between information
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Defining all variables as they are used in an
experiment by describing w hat must be done
and what should be observed.
Defining terms using personal experiences.
Green
Mango to
yellow
Ripe
No smell
Jackfrui
to
t
sweet
smell
Making statements to describe what is
done and observed.
A complete Acid
circuit
Naming the fixed variable, manipulated
variable, and responding variable in an
investigation.
Control variables
Volume of
water
Size of Rate of
salt stirring
Temperature of water
Identify variables in an investigation
(manipulated and responding variables)
Volume of
water
Size of Rate of
salt stirring
Temperature of water
Identify fixed variables
Volume of
water
Size of Rate of
salt stirring
Temperature of water
Making a general statement about the
relationship between a manipulated variable and
a responding variable to explain an observation
or event. The statement can be tested to
determine its validity.
Suggest suitable explanations in line with the
evidence at hand
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1 spoon 2 min
Suggest suitable explanations in line with the
principles and concepts of science.
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Using previous knowledge to make explanations
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Aware that there are more than one
explanation for events.