Rosevale School

Xavier Estates Phase 4, Cagayan de Oro City

Grade School Department
SCIENCE 6
First Quarter
Written Test # 1

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Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
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VOM:
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Teacher: Mr. Ranulfo C. Mayol Jr.
Parents
Signature:___________________
TEST 1
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
the blank.
______1. Which of the following is NOT true about measurement?
a. uses standard units
b. requires the use of appropriate tools
c. expresses size and amount of an object
d. expresses color and texture of an object
______2. Why is an experiment conducted?
a. to test hypothesis
b. to interpret data
terms

c. to communicate data
d. to state definitions of

For numbers 3-5, refer to the experiment below.

Zarah was experimenting on the effect of some factors on the growth
of plants. She planted seedlings of the same kind in one pot containing
loam soil and planted another in one pot containing clay. She placed
these under the sun and watered each daily.
______3. Which is the independent variable in the experiment?
a. exposure under the sun
c. type of plant or
seedling
b. watering of the plants daily
d. type of soil
______4. Which is the dependent variable in the experiment?
a. growth of plants or seedling
c. type of soil
b. size of pot
d. all of the above
______5. Which of the following is the possible hypothesis for the experiment?
a. If the soil suitable, then the plants will grow healthy.
b. If the plants are watered daily, then they will grow healthy.
c. If plants are placed under the sun, then they will grow healthy.
d. If weeds grow together with the seedlings, them the seedling will
not grow healthy.

TEST 2
Directions: Identify the basic science process skill indicated in each statement.
Write your answer on the blank.
______________1. It makes qualitative observations to describe shape, color, and
size.
______________2. It identifies similarities and differences of the object.
______________3. It uses properties for classifying objects.
______________4. It describes properties of object or event using standard units of
measure.
______________5. It forecasts future events based on past experiences and current
observation.
______________6. It suggests explanations based on observations and past
experiences.
______________7. It verbally tasks questions, explains, or reports observations.
______________8. It uses appropriate units of measurements.
TEST 3
Directions: Examine the figure below. Then answer the following questions.

1. Are inferring and predicting related to hypothesizing? ________________

2. Are measuring and classifying related to identifying variables?
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3. Is communicating and classifying related to organizing and presenting data?
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4. Is experimenting related to defining variables operationally? ________________
5. Which among the integrated process skill are you most comfortable
performing?
In what ways can you better understand the other integrated process skills?
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TEST 5
Directions: Propose a design experiment. Include the list of materials, the
procedures, and the organization of data. (2 points each)
Note: The experiment will not be performed.

I.

Problem: _____________________________________________________________

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II.

Hypothesis:
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III.

Materials:

IV.

Procedures:

V.

Data:

VI.

I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious.

Conclusion:

-Albert Einstein

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I have no special talent. I am only

passionately curious.

-Albert Einstein