TABLE OF TEST SPECIFICATION

SCIENCE FORM 2 2016 SEM 1

STANDARDISED TEST 2
PAPER 1

TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL OF DIFFICULTIES

Knowledge Understanding Application Analysing
PLANT 1. Understand sexual reproduction in flowering plants, including pollination,
REPRODUCTION fertilization, seed formation and dispersal
(10 MARKS) 2. Understanding sexual and asexual reproduction.
3. Application of vegetative reproducing in flowering plants
4. Synthesizing the concept of germination of seeds.

HUMAN 1. Understanding sexual and asexual reproduction.

REPRODUCTION 2. Analyzing the male reproductive system.
(15 MARKS)
3. Analyzing the female reproductive system
4. Analyzing the menstrual cycle.
5. Analyzing fertilization and pregnancy
6. Understanding the importance of pre-natal care.
7. Evaluating the importance of research on human reproduction
HUMAN GROWTH 1. Describe what growth is
(10 MARKS) 2. Identify the characteristics used to measure growth rate
3. Analyse the growth curve for male and female
4. Compare and contrast the growth rate in male and female
5. Describe the effects of nutrition on the growth in children
ELECTRICITY 1. Understanding the electrostatic
(15 MARKS)
2. Understanding electricity
3. Applying the understanding of measuring electricity
4. Synthesizing the relationship between current, voltage and resistance (Ohm’s
Law)
5. Synthesizing the concept of parallel and series circuit
6. Analyzing current, voltage and resistance in a series circuit
7. Analyzing current, voltage and resistance in a parallel circuit
TOTAL MARK = 50 MARKS
 PAPER 2

TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOME LEVEL OF DIFFICULTIES

Knowledge Understanding Application Analysing
FURTHER 1. Understand the reactivity series
REACTION 2. Describe the reactivity of metals with oxygen, water and dilute acids.
(15 MARKS)
3. Give examples of displacement reactions.
4. Explain effects of concentration, particle size, temperature and catalysts on the rate of a
reaction.
PERIODIC TABLE 1. Describe the structure of an atom and the methods and discoveries of Rutherford.
(10 MARKS) 2. Compare the structures of the first twenty elements of the Periodic Table
3. Describe trends in groups and periods.
4. Talk about the contribution of scientists
SIMPLE MACHINE 1. Analysing levers
(10 MARKS) 2. Understanding principle of moment
3. Know that forces can cause objects to turn on a pivot and understand the principle of moments
4. Appreciating the innovative effort in the design of the machine
FORCE & MOTION 1. Understanding the various types of forces.
(15 MARKS) 2. Understanding the measurement of force
3. The application of frictional force
4. Describe the effects of forces on motion, including friction and air resistance
5. Understanding balanced and unbalanced forces on object
6. Calculate average speeds, including through the use of timing gates.
7. Interpret simple distance - time graphs.
8. Explain pressure in gases
9. Explain that pressure is caused by the action of a force on an area (solid)
10. Understanding pressure in liquid (depth)
TOTAL MARK = 50 MARKS