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2382146

BRUNEI COMMON ASSESSMENT

TASK
(BCAT 5- CYCLE 2)
SCIENCE
YEAR 8
TERM 1, 2013

SCIENCE SYLLABUS SUPPORT MATERIALS

BRUNEI COMMON ASSESSMENT TASK (BCAT 5), Year 8/ 2013
Topic: MAGNETISM AND DRUGS

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NO.

TEACHER GUIDELINES
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2.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK

1.1 LEARNING OUTCOMES

PREPARATION

2.1 PREPARING STUDENTS FOR BCAT 5

2.2 TEACHER RESOURCES

2.3 GUIDELINES

THE TASK

3.1 ACTIVITY WORKSHEET

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5-15

ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR BCAT 5

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4.1 ANSWER SCHEME

17-22

4.2 TABLE OF SPECIFICATION

23-24

5.
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FORMATIVE ACTION

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6.
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REPORTING

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6.1 AWARDING MARKS

6.2 REPORT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR BCAT 5

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6.3 SAMPLE REPORT ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT FOR BCAT 5

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Topic: MAGNETISM AND DRUGS

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Level: Year

Teacher Guidelines
1.0

DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK

Students are assessed on the following learning outcomes:

Topic 8: Magnetism
Students should be able to:

observe that a freely-suspended magnet comes to rest in a North-South

direction.

state that a magnet has two poles.

infer that like poles repel and unlike poles attract.

distinguish between magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

state that iron, steel, nickel and cobalt are magnetic materials.

list some of the uses of magnets in everyday applications.

infer that there is a magnetic field around a magnet.

observe and draw magnetic field patterns using iron filings:

i) around a magnet.
ii) between two like poles arranged end to end.
iii) between two unlike poles arranged end to end.

Topic 9: Drugs
Students should be able to:

state the definition of drugs as any substance which, when taken into the body
affects the way the body and brain works.

describe some uses of drugs.

list some commonly abused drugs i.e heroin, cannabis, methylamphetamine and
alcohol.

list some signs and symptoms shown by a person addicted to:

i) heroin.
ii) cannabis.
iii) methylamphetamine.
iv) alcohol.

explain the harmful effects of sports drugs e.g. steroid and human growth
hormone.

state the consequences of drug abuse in relation to addiction, crime and

transmission of AIDS.
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2.0

2.1

discuss the harmful effects of excessive consumption of alcohol (including the

effects on their families and society).

show an awareness of the present of harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke.

state the harmful effects of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide.

explain the harmful effects of active and passive smoking.

suggest ways to encourage the public to refrain from smoking.

plot and draw a best fit line graph from related data given.

PREPARATION

Preparing Students for BCAT 5

It is important that teachers explain clearly to the students what they are required
to do and prepare well before the start of each task. Go through the learning
outcomes with students to ensure that they understand what is expected of them.
2.2

Teacher Resources

Resources for teachers include:

2.3

i) Worksheets
Activity Worksheet 1
Activity Worksheet 2

- for each student

ii) Assessment Sheets

Answer Scheme for Activity Worksheet 1
Answer Scheme for Activity Worksheet 2

- for teacher only

Guidelines

Each student will be given Activity Worksheet 1 and Activity Worksheet 2.

3.0

Allow the students five minutes to read through the Activity Worksheet.
Go through each worksheet with the students.
Describe the procedures involved in the activity.
Explain to the students that they are required to answer the questions
individually.
Remind students that all drawings must be in pencil otherwise they will be penalised.

Allocate two periods (at least 40 minutes) to complete each of the

worksheets.

THE TASK
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BCAT 5 consists of two worksheets only; Activity Worksheet 1 and Activity

Worksheet 2.
This task requires students to work individually and without referring to any books.
It is to assess the students knowledge with understanding, thinking skills as well as
experimental skills and investigations. Allow the students two teaching periods
(at least 40 minutes) to complete each activity worksheet.

WORKSHEET 1 BCAT 5 2013

Students Name: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ________________

Class: _________
Domains
Knowledge with Understanding [KU]

___ /11

Thinking Skills and Problem Solving [TS]

___ /5

Experimental Skill and Investigation [ES]

___ /1

Answer ALL Questions

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

1. Youre given three pieces of steel, labelled A, B and C.

They all look the same, but two are magnets and one is not. One end of each
piece of steel is labelled with an X. You get these results from an experiment:
A

Marks

Key:
= Repel
= Attract
Circle the correct answer for each statement.
a) The piece of steel labelled A [is / is not] a magnet.
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b) The piece of steel labelled C [is / is not] a magnet.

TS: ___ /2

2. Fill in the blanks. You may use the words given below.
FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY
iron filings , stronger , wood chippings, weaker
a) The closer you are to the pole of a magnet, the _______________the magnetic
field.
b) The further you are away from the pole of a magnet, the _______________ the
magnetic field.
c) The shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet can be shown using
_______________ sprinkled near to the magnet.

3. Ahmad is testing different materials of the same thickness to see if magnetism

will act through them. The diagram shows the experiment.

Magnet
Material X
Paperclip
HINT
If Material X is non-magnetic, the paper clip will NOT drop.
If Material X is magnetic, the paper clip will drop.

Write down what will happen to the paper clip when Material X is:
a) Cardboard
b) Aluminium
c) Iron

KU: ___ /3

4. a) Peter attached a magnet to a piece of cork floating on water, so that it was free
to move.

TS: ___ /3

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

In which direction will the magnet come to rest?

__________________________________________________________

b) Draw the magnetic field pattern around the magnets shown below.
(Drawing should be in pencil and magnetic field lines should not have any
arrows)

KU: ___ /1

KU: ___ /1
ES: ___ /1
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5. a) Study the diagram below.

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

What happen when the following item is placed near a magnet:

i)

Nickel coin:

______________________________________

ii)

Copper strip: ______________________________________

KU: ___ /2

b) Draw lines to match each of the items below with its use.
Items

Uses

Used for finding directions

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

Has a magnetic strip that

stores data

Used to convert electrical energy

into kinetic energy

Used to prevent small

magnetic objects from falling

KU: ___ /4

WORKSHEET 2 BCAT 5 2013

Students Name: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ________________

Class: _________
Domains

Marks

Knowledge with Understanding [KU]

___ /9

Thinking Skills and Problem Solving [TS]

___ /3

SECTION A
FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY
6. The picture below shows the lungs of a smoker and a non-smoker.

a) What is in tobacco smoke that causes the blackening of the smokers lungs as
shown in the picture?
____________________________________________________________
b) Name the chemical in tobacco that causes addiction to cigarettes.

KU: ____/1

____________________________________________________________
c) Name TWO diseases which are caused by smoking.
KU: ____/1
i.

___________________________________________________________
_
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ii.

___________________________________________________________
_
KU:____/2

7. a) If a pregnant woman is smoking, explain briefly ONE harmful effect of

cigarette smoking on her unborn baby.
_________________________________________________________

b) Suggest TWO ways to discourage people from smoking.

i.

________________________________________________________

ii.

________________________________________________________

c) Picture shows a family situation in a house.

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

KU: ____/1

KU: ____/2

The above picture illustrates the parents smoking next to a child in a room.
From the above picture, who is the passive smoker?
_________________________________________________________

TS: ____/1

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8. Look at the table below showing some of the effects of some drugs.
DRUG
Drug A

Drug B

Drug C
Drug D
Drug E

EFFECTS
-

Causes feelings of relaxation and wellbeing.

May cause hallucination.
Linked to infertility in men and mental health problems.
Make the body unable to feel pain (use as anaesthetics).
Feelings of excitement usually followed by depression.
Overdose can kill.
Addictive.
Causes feelings of happiness and wellbeing.
Overdose can kill.
Highly addictive.
Strong pain killer.
Cannot consume by children as it can kill.
Increase muscle strength.
Enhance physical performance.
Can cause aggression.

FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

a) Using information in the table, which Drug (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) listed above:
ii)
i. Can cause hallucination:
____________________________________________________________
ii. Is a sport drug:
___________________________________________________________
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b) From the information, it stated that DRUG B can be addictive.

Explain what the term addictive means.
_____________________________________________________________
c) Define drugs.
______________________________________________________________
TS: ____/1

TS: ____/1

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KU: ____/1

KU: ____/1

WORKSHEET 2 BCAT 5 2013

Students Name: ____________________________________________________________
Date: ________________

Class: _________
Domains

Marks

Thinking Skills and Problem Solving [TS]

___ /2

Experimental Skill and Investigation [ES]

___ /9

SECTION B
9.

Table 1 below shows the number of relative risks of getting into a car crash
with the amount of alcohol level in the blood.
Alcohol level in the blood
Relative risks of getting
(mg/100mL)
into a car crash
60
10
80
15
120
20
150
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Table 1
a) Use the data given in Table 1 above to plot a graph of relative risks of
getting into a car crash against the alcohol level in the blood
(mg/100mL).
Your graph should have the following:

Label the axes as follows:

y-axis : Relative risks of getting into a car crash
x-axis : Alcohol level in blood (mg/100mL)
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FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

State the title of the graph.

Plot the points based on the data recorded in Table 1.
Draw a best fit straight line graph.

Graph sheet
Title

_________________________________________________

b) From the plotted graph, what is the relationship between the alcohol level in
the blood and the relative risks of getting into a car crash?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
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FOR TEACHER
USE ONLY

c) By referring to the plotted graph above, what is the related risk of getting into a

TS: ____/1

car crash when the alcohol level in the blood is 90mg/100mL?

______________________________________________________________
TS: ____/1

FOR STUDENTS REFERENCE

(FOR TEACHER USE ONLY)
Checklist for marking graph
Criteria

Marks

Presence of title

___ /1

Presence of y-axis label

___ /1

Presence of x-axis label

___ /1

Accurate plotting of data points

___ /4

Best fit line drawn

___ /1

Usage of pencil for drawing

___ /1

Total Marks

ES: ___ /9

** Teacher is encouraged to share and discuss the checklist with the students beforehand.

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4.0

ASSESSMENT TOOLS

Assessment tools for the worksheet include the use of Answer Scheme and Table of specification
Answer Scheme (For Teachers Use Only)
WORKSHEET 1 BCAT 5 2013
1. Youre given three pieces of steel, labelled A, B and C.
They all look the same, but two are magnets and one is not. One end of each piece of steel is
labelled with an X. You get these results from an experiment:
A

Key:
= Repel
= Attract
Circle the correct answer for each statement.
a) The piece of steel labelled A [is / is not] a magnet. [TS 1]
b) The piece of steel labelled C [is / is not] a magnet. [TS 1]

2. Fill in the blanks. You may use the words given below.
iron filings , stronger , wood chippings, weaker
stronger
a) The closer you are to the pole of a magnet, the _______________the magnetic field.
b) The further you are away from the pole of a magnet, the _______________
the magnetic field.
weaker
c) The shape of the magnetic field around a bar magnet can be shown using _______________
sprinkled near to the magnet. [KU 3]

iron filings

3. Ahmad is testing different materials of the same thickness to see if magnetism will act through
them. The diagram shows the experiment.

Magnet
Material X
Paperclip
HINT
If Material X is non-magnetic, the paper clip will NOT drop.
If Material X is magnetic, the paper clip will drop.

Write down what will happen to the paper clip when Material X is:
a) Cardboard
b) Aluminium
c) Iron

will not drop

[TS 1]
[TS 1]
[TS 1]

will not drop

will drop

4. a) Peter attached a magnet to a piece of cork floating on water, so that it was free to move.

In which direction will the magnet come to rest?

North - South
____________________________________________________________________ [KU 1]
b) Draw the magnetic field pattern around the magnets shown below.
(Drawing should be in pencil and magnetic field lines should not have any arrows)
[KU - 1]
For correct concept AND complete pattern
NB: Do not award KU mark for overlapping
magnetic field lines
[ES - 1]
For drawing smooth magnetic field lines.
Do not accept broken, dotted OR sketchy lines.
NB: Award ES mark for overlapping magnetic
field lines
5. a) Study the diagram below.

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What happen when the following item is placed near a magnet?

will be attracted to the
______________________________________ [KU 1]
magnet
will not be attracted to the magnet
/ nothing happens
ii) Copper strip: ______________________________________ [KU 1]
i)

Nickel coin:

b) Draw lines to match each of the items below with its use.
Items

Uses

Used for finding directions [KU 1]

Has a magnetic strip that

stores data [KU 1]

Used to convert electrical energy

into kinetic energy [KU 1]

Used to prevent small

magnetic objects from falling [KU 1]

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WORKSHEET 2 BCAT 5 2013

SECTION A
6. The picture below shows the lungs of a smoker and a non-smoker.

a) What is in tobacco smoke that causes the blackening of the smokers lungs as
shown in the picture?
_________________________________________________________
[KU 1]
Tar
b) Name the chemical in tobacco that causes addiction to cigarettes.
_________________________________________________________ [KU 1]
Nicotine
c) Name TWO diseases which are caused by smoking.
i.

Lung
cancer
_______________________________________________________
[KU
1]

ii. Bronchitis
_______________________________________________________
[KU
/ Chronic bronchitis
1]
Other possible answer : Heart disease, Emphysema

7.
a) If a pregnant woman is smoking, explain briefly ONE harmful effect of cigarette
Possible
smokinganswers:
on her unborn baby.
[KU 1]
- The baby could be born underweight.
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- The baby could be born prematuredly.
- The baby could be born dead / miscarriage.

b) Suggest TWO ways to discourage people from smoking.

i.

Educate
them on the harmful effects of smoking.
_________________________________________________
[KU 1]

ii.

Put health warnings on cigarette packets.

_________________________________________________
[KU 1]
Possible answers :
- Stop people from smoking in public places, for example, in
restaurants, offices and lifts and on buses, boats and aircraft.
- Stop tobacco companies from advertising especially in
magazines and on television.

c) Picture shows a family situation in a house.

The above picture illustrates the parents smoking next to a child in a room.
From the above picture, who is the passive smoker?
______________________________________________________ [TS 1]
Child

8. Look at the table below showing some of the effects of some drugs.
DRUG
Drug A
Drug B

EFFECTS
-

Causes feelings of relaxation and wellbeing.

May cause hallucination.
Linked to infertility in men and mental health problems.
Make the body unable to feel pain (use as anaesthetics).
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Drug C
Drug D
Drug E

Feelings of excitement usually followed by depression.

Overdose can kill.
Addictive.
Causes feelings of happiness and wellbeing.
Overdose can kill.
Highly addictive.
Strong pain killer.
Cannot consume by children as it can kill.
Increase muscle strength.
Enhance physical performance.
Can cause aggression.

a) Using information in the table, which Drug (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) listed
above: i.
Can cause hallucination:
_________________________________________________ [TS 1]
Drug A
ii. Is a sport drug:
_________________________________________________ [TS 1]
Drug E
b) From the information, it stated that DRUG B can be addictive
Explain what the term addictive means.
Addictive means wanting more and more of it to get the same effect /
__________________________________________________________ [KU 1]
Addictive means causing compulsive need for something
c) Define drugs.
Drug is any substance which, when taken into the body, has an effect[KU
on 1]
___________________________________________________________
the way the body and brain works.

SECTION B

9.

Title

a)

Relative risks of getting into a car crash against The alcohol level in the
blood (mg/100mL).
____________________________________________________________

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b) From the plotted graph, what is the relationship between the alcohol level in the blood and the
relative risks of getting into a car crash?
Increase in alcohol level in the blood will increase the relative risks of
getting into a car crash
____________________________________________________________
[TS 1]
c) By referring to the plotted graph above, what is the related risk getting into a car crash when the
alcohol level in the blood is 90mg/100mL?
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________ [TS 1]
4.2 Table of Specification

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Experimental
Skills and
Investigations

Learning Outcomes

Thinking Skills
and Problem
Solving

Knowledge with
Understanding

Sub-topics

Topic 8.0 Magnetism

Students should be able to:
Magnets and
nonmagnetic
materials

observe that a freely-suspended magnet comes 4a (1)

to rest in a North-South direction.
state that a magnet has two poles.

infer that like poles repel and unlike poles attract.

distinguish between magnetic and non-magnetic

materials.
state that iron, steel, nickel and cobalt are 5a (2)
magnetic materials.
list some of the uses of magnets in everyday
5b (4)
applications.

Magnetic
field

1 (2)
3 (3)

infer that there is a magnetic field around a 2 (3)

magnet.
observe and draw magnetic field patterns using
iron filings:
i) around a magnet.
ii) between two like poles arranged end to end.
4b (1)
iii) between two unlike poles arranged end to end.

4b (1)

Topic 9.0 Drugs

The uses and
abuses of
drugs

state the definition of drugs as any

substance which, when taken into the body affects
the way the body and brain works.

describe some uses of drugs.

list some commonly abused drugs i.e

heroin, cannabis, methylamphetamine and alcohol.

list some signs and symptoms shown by a

person addicted to:
i) heroin.
ii) cannabis.
iii) methylamphetamine.
iv) alcohol.

Harmful
effects of
drugs

8c (1)

8ai (1)

8aii (1)

explain the harmful effects of sports drugs

e.g. steroid and human growth hormone.

state the consequences of drug abuse in

relation to addiction, crime and transmission of
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8b (1)
9b (1)

9a (9)

AIDS.

discuss the harmful effects of excessive

consumption of alcohol (including the effects on
their families and society).
show an awareness of the present of
harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke.
state the harmful effects of tar, nicotine and
carbon monoxide.
explain the harmful effects of active and
passive smoking.
suggest ways to encourage the public to refrain
from smoking.state that one form of energy can be
Total

9c (1)
6a (1)
6b (1)
6c (2)
7a (1)
7b (2)

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7c (1)

10

10

* The bracket ( ) represents marks for each question.

Note: Students marks for the Knowledge with Understanding should be divided by 2 to get a total of 10
marks. Round up the marks to the nearest whole number.

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5.0

FORMATIVE ACTION

Formative action is carried out by the teacher after each task has been implemented in the classroom.
Teachers need to be reminded that:

assessment for learning requires quality feedback for significant improvement in learning.

information gained from each assessment can be used to plan future teaching and learning.

the information needs to be focused and specific so that teaching and learning can be targeted at
the areas that need improvement.

the information should also include specific suggestions that will map out the strategies for future
learning. For this purpose, the diagnostic grid is useful as it focuses on those students and the areas
which need further instruction.

assessment feedback does not mean just providing a mark or a grade. For feedback to make an
impact, teachers should comment on the students strength and how to extend their performance
and also the areas that need further improvement.

assessment feedback is communicated through student friendly language. It must be appropriate

and within the capacity of the learner to respond.

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REPORTING

6.1

Awarding of Marks: Overall Grade for BCAT 5 CYCLE 2 (TERM 1)

The overall grade of students performance for Science BCAT 5 CYCLE 2 (TERM 1) is determined by marks obtained from activity worksheet on
MAGNETISM and DRUGS and the range of marks (the highest being 30 marks) allocated for each grade.

No.

1
2
3
4
5

Knowledge with
understanding
(10 marks)

Name of Student

Thinking skills and

problem solving
(10 marks)

Experimental skills
and investigations
(10 marks)

MARKS

GRADES

MARKS

GRADES

MARKS

GRADES

Total
(30 marks)

Overall grade

10

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Student X

Student X

Knowledge with
understanding

Thinking skills and

problem solving

Grade

Experimental
skills and
investigations
C

A
10 9

B
87

C
65

D
43

Mark range for BCAT 5 (30 marks)

Grade
A
B
Mark Range 30 25 24 19

Mark range for BCAT 5 (10 marks)

Grade
Mark range

BCAT 5 CYCLE 2 (TERM 1)

E
2-1

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C
18 -13

D
E
12 7 6 - 1

6.2

Report on Student Achievement for BCAT 5 CYCLE 2 (TERM 1)

Subject

Science

Year 8

Name of student
BCAT 5

Class
Topic

Knowledge with
Understanding

ASSESSED DIMENSIONS
Thinking Skills and Problem
Solving

Show a high ability

knowledge and
understanding of
concepts and facts

to apply a range of
factors associated
with the identified
problems

scientific concepts
and facts

Recall very limited

scientific facts

ASSESSMENT

limited science
investigation and
present limited
scientific ideas

Able to carry out

ability to use
information to draw
conclusions

OVERALL GRADE

to apply scientific
investigations
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
accurately

Able to carry out

to use information to
draw conclusions

Show very limited

E

ability to analyse
problem
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
confidently and
accurately

Show a sound ability

ability to apply a
range of factors
associated with the
identified problems

Show limited ability

D

level of ability to
analyse problem
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
confidently and
accurately

Show a high level of

Show a sound

Recall limited
D

Show a high level of

Show a sound
C

Show a very high

ability to analyse a
range of factors
associated with the
identified problems
A

knowledge and
understanding of
concepts and facts

2013

Experimental Skills and

Investigations

Show a high level of

level of knowledge
and understanding of
concepts and facts

Year

MAGNETISM AND DRUGS

Show a very high

Term 1

science investigations
and present scientific
ideas with guidance
C

General Comment

Name of
Teacher
Name of
Principal

Signatur
e
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e

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Date
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Date

6.3 Sample Report on Student Achievement for BCAT 5 CYCLE 2

(TERM 1)
Subject

Science

Name of student
BCAT 5

Year 8
MUHAMMAD FAISAL BIN MUHAMMAD
RADZUAN
Topic

Knowledge with
Understanding

ASSESSED DIMENSIONS
Thinking Skills and Problem
Solving

Show a high level of

Show a high ability

knowledge and
understanding of
concepts and facts

to apply a range of
factors associated
with the identified
problems

Show a sound level

Show a sound level

of knowledge and
understanding of
concepts and facts

of ability to apply a
range of factors
associated with the
identified problems

Recall limited
D

Recall very limited

scientific facts

ASSESSMENT
General Comment

2013

Show a very high

ability to analyse a
range of factors
associated with the
identified problems
A

scientific concepts
and facts

Year

Experimental Skills and

Investigations

Show a high level of

level of knowledge
and understanding of
concepts and facts

8A

MAGNETISM AND DRUGS

Show a very high

Class

Term 1

Show a high level of

B

Show very limited

ability to use
information to draw
conclusions
A

to apply scientific
investigations
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
accurately

Able to carry out

to use information to
draw conclusions

OVERALL GRADE

ability to analyse
problem
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
confidently and
accurately

Show a sound ability

Show limited ability

D

level of ability to
analyse problem
independently and
correctly, and present
scientific ideas
confidently and
accurately

limited science
investigation and
present limited
scientific ideas

Able to carry out

science investigations
and present scientific
ideas with guidance
C

This student is very shy but willing to work harder. Keep up the good work.

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Name of
Teacher
Name of
Principal

CIKGU HIRNANI MASAYUWATI

BINTI CALVINO
CIKGU DK BESRIAH SALWANA
PG HUZAILAN

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e
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Date
Date

16/03/
13
16/03/
13

School Stamp

Jabatan Perkembangan Kurikulum,

Bangunan Baru Kementerian Pendidikan,
Lapangan Terbang Lama Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan BB3510
Negara Brunei Darussalam;
Tel: 2384333 / 2384061 67; Fax: 2382146

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