145853326 Guide to Biology Examination Papers

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Guide to Biology ExaminationPapersPaper 2 ( 4551/2)

This question A Guide toBiology Examination PapersPaper 2 ( 4551/2)

This question paper consists of three sections -A ,BSection A: Consists of 5 compulsory questions,

1. Type of Questions

Construct / Skills which are being assesssed are knowledge, comprehension, application, analytical skill andsynthesizing.

Candidates are required to answer all questions from this section. Ca

ndidates are supposed to give short responses, but complete and accurate. Answers are writtenin the spaces provided in the qu.estion paper. Blank spaces provided for writing the answers are sufficient.. Allocation of marks for every part of the question isis shown at the end of the questions.

The amount of facts presented in the answers should be corresponding to the marks allocated for eachquestion.

The everage mark for each question is 12m Section A carries a total of60marks.

2. The task of questions commonly given are:

Ability to give scientific explanationabout concepts in Biology syllabus, NCSS for F4 and F5 Drawing of schematic diagram of Biological structures The ability of using a Critical and creative thinking skills andanalytical thinking skillsin Biology problem

solving situations egointerpretation and analysis of graph, synthesizing ideas, finding relationships, attributing,comparing and contrasting dan evaluating .

Special skills in ay lifBiological drawings Aplicatioll of biological know/edgein everyday life, in a new or ordinary situation. Assessing comprehension skills ( interpretation, translation dan ekstrapolation ) on scientific

principles within the scope ofNCSS Biology curriculum.


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Section B :Restricted essay questions.

Consists of TWO short essay /restricted essay (question6 and 7).

Each question is divided into several parts / items. Candidates are required to attempt only one question. Answers are written in separate answer sheets.liThe construct / skills assessed are biological knowledge, comprehension and analytical skill.

. 20 marks is allocated for this section'

Open ended questionsConsists of two open ended responseI questions (question 8 and 9 ). Candidates are required to answer only one question from this section.

Answers are to be written in the answer sheets provided. Assesses application, synthetic and evaluative ability. Allocation of mark for this section is 20 .

Students weakneses :

Inability to interprcte the task of the question correctly. ego describe .....................,explain .............andgiving opinions or justifying some biological issues. Unable to apply biological knowledge (eg. cloning, use of enzymes in everyday life, like in detergents, food

processing etc.) and the ability to make evaluation on specific biological issues ego on environmental issues, cloning,genetic engineering andissues regarding sexual reproduction etc.

Consideration and decision suggestedI given for any events / actions are not rasionalised scientifically as wellas not properly based on scientific / biological factor,ego why it is considered unwise for an individual to take fried

potatoes as his / her common / daily diet.(SPM 2002) and issues that are relatedto in vitro fertilization in human. ( SPM2002 )

Drawing of a biological schematic diagram is not in the correct proportion. Knowledge on certain topics / concepts are still uncertain ego genetics, homeostasis, regulation of body

temperature and osmoregulation bythe kidney .. The candidates do not followthe instructions given inthe question, as how to responseto he

question ego mark X on the given diagram, the position of ball and socket joint ( in a humanarm).

Responses to the tasks of the question arenot clearly presented, especially for questionsasking the candidates to compare and contrast, justifying certain problems / issues in biologyetc.

Mistakes in spelling of scientific terminologies, scientific names are intolerable.eg: amiles (amylase), lipes (lipase), Avisenia(Avicermia sp.), Ameba (Amoebasp).


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Question tasks I command words:

a. State, name, label .....

Give only short answers but accurate.

b. Describe ...................................

You are only required to detail out the process / mechanism or the task of the questionwithout giving reasonI cuase and effect of the process.

b. Explain

You are required to elaborate and reason out on the why and how the process is. Theexplanation should be based on biological and scientific facts / knowl edge, as well assupported by laws and principles in biology.

c. Discuss

Your answers and arguments should be supported with reasonable, meaningful explanation,creative and logical opinion as well as quoting all the biological principles / laws which arerelevant to the issues.

d. Determine J Calculate

The answers must be inclusive with the . formula or calculation .

e. Drawing a graph:

II Iden tify the horizontal / x-axis and vertical / Y : axis

Horizontal ax is - representing the manipu Jated variable Vertical axis- represen ting the responding variable Wr ite the units for the variables, where appropriate Plot ail the points within the specified range of values Ide ntify w hether the graph is a curve or a straight line, then draw the graph. The cu rve you draw must be a smooth one and it passes through all the points.

f. Drawing a biologica l diagramme


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