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CONSTRUCT 1: PLANNING OF PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATIONS OR EXPERIMENT

Construct
Instruments
Assessment
Planning
Investigation
or
Experiment
Part 1

Practical
Report

Performance Indicator
(B)
Non Investigative
Science

Performance Indicator (A)

Investigative Science
PI 1 To state the inference
corresponding to the situation
or observation.

Score
Score 3
Able to achieve all PIs
accurately and completely
without assistance.

Project
PI 2 To state the corresponding
hypothesis in which its
validity can be tested.

Score 2
Able to achieve at least 2
PIs correctly.

PI 3 To state the aim of the

experiment or investigation
that can verify the hypothesis
stated.

Score 1
Able to achieve at least 1
PI correctly.

PI 4 To state the manipulative

variable, the responsive
variable and the constant
variable completely.
Part 2

PI 1 To state the full list of

apparatus and materials used
to obtain at least one set of
MV and RV data.
PI 2 To describe the setting up of
the apparatus or the labeled
diagram for the arrangement
of the apparatus that
functionable.
1

PI 1 To state the full list

of apparatus,
materials and/or
other needs used
to obtain data,
information and/ or
observation from the
experiments or
activities.

Score 3
Able to achieve all PIs
accurately and completely
without assistance.
Score 2
Able to achieve at least 2
PIs correctly.
Score 1
Able to achieve at least 1
PI correctly.

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PI 3 To state the procedure of the

experiment completely
including the method of
controlling MV in the
appropriate range and to
measure the corresponding RV
PI 4 To show the tabulation of data
containing columns and rows
for variables with the
corresponding units or the
right observation.

PI 2 To describe the
setting up of the
apparatus or the
relevant
labeled diagram
that is functional.
PI 3 To state the full
procedure of the
experiment or the
steps of the
activities.
PI 4 To state how data,
information and/ or
observation that is
recorded (if
applicable)

* Note: Student who does

not gives any response or
unable to achieve any PI
will be marked Y.

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CONSTRUCT II : CARRYING OUT INVESTIGATION OR EXPERIMENT

Construct
Instruments
Assessment
Carry out
experiment
or
investigation

Report
(during
experiment)

Performance Indicator (B)

Non Investigative Science

Performance Indicator (A)

Investigative Science
PI 1 Able to set up the
apparatus,
materials that can be
function
according to procedures
PI 2 Able to operate the
apparatus and
materials with the right
method/
procedures

PI 1 Able to set up the

apparatus, materials
that can be function
according to
procedures
PI 2 Able to operate the
apparatus and
materials with the
right method/
procedures

PI 3 Able to obtain reading

PI3 Able to obtain reading
using the
with the right method
right method and technique
/technique/ able to
draw/sketch the
observation

Score
Score 3
Able to achieve all PIs
accurately and completely
without assistance
Score 2
Able to achieve at least 2
PIs correctly
Score 1
Able to achieve at least 1 PI
correctly
Note: Student who does not
gives any response or
unable to achieve any PI will
be marked Y.

CONSTRUCT III : COLLECT AND RECORD INVESTIGATIVE DATA OR EXPERIMENTAL DATA

Construct
Instruments
Assessment
Collect and
record
investigative
data or
experimental

Practical
report

Performance Indicator (A)

Investigative Science

Performance Indicator (B)

Non Investigative Science

PI 1 To construct a table with the

correct physical quantities
and units

PI 1 To record measurements or
draw/sketch observations
from experiment or activity

PI 2 To record all readings for

PI 2 To record measurements or

Project
3

Score
Score 3
Able to achieve all PIs
accurately and completely
without assistance

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data

manipulated variable with

appropriate decimal places
and consistent

draw/sketch observations
from experiment or activity
correctly and accurately.

PI 3 To record all readings for

responding variable with
appropriate decimal places
and consistent
PI 4

PI 3

Score 2
Able to achieve at least 2
PIs correctly.

To record calculated values Score 1

with the correct unit or fully
To achieve at least 1 PI
label the diagrams drawn /
correctly.
sketched.
Note: Student who does
PI 4 To record repeated
not gives any response or
observations in different
unable to achieve any PI
situations. (if applicable)
will be marked Y.

To record all the calculated

secondary data with
appropriate decimal places,
consistent and in correct unit
(if applicable)

Scrap book
PI 1 To exhibit information
related to the assignment
PI 2 To exhibit various
information sufficiently
PI 3 To classify information in
meaningful sequence
PI 4

Present brief descriptions

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CONSTRUCT IV : DATA DEFINITION AND MAKING CONCLUSION

Construct
Assessment

Data
definition
and making
conclusion

Instruments
Practical
report

Performance Indicator (B)

Non Investigative Science

Performance Indicator (A)

Investigative Science
PI 1

Project

To state the title of the

graph and to draw the
graph axes with correct
unit ,where the
manipulated variable on
the x-axis and the
responded variable on
the y- axis.

PI 2 Use uniform scale, odd

scale is not accepted
with at least four points
correctly transferred.
PI 3 Best and smooth line,
with the line formation
corresponding with the
experiment. The graph
should cover at least
50% of the graph paper
size.
PI 4

To show method to find

gradient of the graph by
drawing triangle and to
state the value of the
gradient (if applicable)

PI 1

To state the title of the graph

and to draw the graph axes with
correct unit, where the
manipulated variable on the xaxis and the responded variable
on the y- axis.

PI 2 Use uniform scale, odd scale is

not accepted with at least four
points correctly transferred.
PI 3

PI 4

Best suited and smooth line

with the line formation
corresponding with the
experiment. The graph should
cover at least 50% of the graph
paper size.

To show method to find gradient

of the graph by drawing triangle
and to state the value of the
gradient (if applicable)
PI 5 To determine values
from graph through
extrapolation or
interpolation (if
applicable)

PI 5 To determine values from

5

Score
Score 3
Able to achieve all PIs
accurately and completely
without assistance
Score 2
Able to achieve at least 2
PIs correctly.
Score 1
Able to achieve at least 1
PI correctly.
Note: Student who does
not gives any response or
unable to achieve any PI
will be marked Y.

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graph through
extrapolation
or interpolation
(if applicable)
PI 6 To state the
corresponding
conclusion.
PI 7 To state measures to
ensure
accuracy in data
collection.

PI 6 To state the
corresponding
conclusions .
PI 7 To state measures to
ensure accuracy in
data
collection.
Or ( Calculation)
PI 1 To calculate correctly for the
information needed.
PI 2 To state answer with correct unit
and number of decimal places
PI 3 To make conclusion correctly
PI 4 To state measures to ensure
accuracy in obtaining data.
(if applicable)
Or (others)
PI 1 To give clear explanation for the
information collected for
example diagram drawn clearly
from diagram drawn or
sketched.
PI 2 To state conclusion of the
experiment correctly.
PI 3 To state steps on improving the
results of the experiment or the
activity carried out.

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CONSTRUCT V : SCIENTIFIC SKILLS AND MORALE VALUES

Construct
Assessment
Interest and
curiosity
Systematic
Co-operative
Responsible

Instruments
Folio, scrap book,
experimental report,
student activity, project
Experimental report,
portfolio, project.
Folio, student activity,
project.
Portfolio, student activity,
scrap book, project.

Performance Indicator (A)

Investigative Science
PP 1 Varieties, plenty and relevant, like to
ask
for extra information more than the
scope taught in class.
PP 2 Neat and in proper order
PP 3 Always willing to help. Able to accept
others suggestions
PP 4 To practice safety measure and
cleanliness, carry out task in the
allocated time.

Score
Score 3
To achieve all PIs accurately and
completely without assistance
Score 2
To achieve at least 2 PIs correctly
Score 1
Able to achieve at least 1 PI
correctly
Note: Student who does not gives
any response or unable to achieve
any PI will be marked Y.