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Guidelines To Paper 3
Guidelines To Paper 3
OBSERVATION (3 marks)
State two observations….
Write down what can be observed only. Do not do the analysis, comparison or conclusion. Make sure your
answer is specific.
Eg.
At pH 9 the time taken for lime water to turn cloudy is 27 minutes.
At pH 7 the time taken for lime water to turn cloudy is 1 minute.
INFERENCE (3 marks)
State one inference which corresponds to each observation.
Eg.
In alkaline condition yeast activity decreases thus less carbon dioxide is released.
VARIABLES (3 marks)
Normally the MV and the RV can be found in the aim of the experiment.
State the 3 variables and the method to handle the variables.
(MUST USE VERB and state the INSTRUMENT used)
MANIPULATED – Use different/ Replace with ….
RESPONDING - Count and record...by using... OR ... calculate and record..by using...(must state formula)
CONTROLLED - Use the same…/ Maintain …/Fix
HYPHOTHESIS (3 marks)
Able to state the hypothesis correctly based on the following criteria:
State the manipulated variable
State the responding variable
Relate the manipulated variable and the responding variable + explanation
Eg :
When the Pleurococcus sp. faces east, it receives more sunlighttherefore the total surface area covered
increases. (SPM 2008)
RELATIONSHIP (3 marks)
Eg:
As the light intensity increases, the population of Pleurococcus sp. also increases because photosynthesis
occurs more. (SPM 2008)
CLASSIFYING (3 marks)
Students must complete the given table according to the title. If the table is not provided, construct the table
according to the classification given. Include all answers.
HYPOTHESIS (3 marks)
Able to state the hypothesis correctly based on the following criteria:
State the manipulated variable
State the responding variable
Relate the manipulated variable and the responding variable
TECHNIQUE (1 mark)
In a complete sentence, write down what is observed or measured (include the instrument used). State the
specific name of the technique where applicable.
Eg:
Measure and record the initial and final temperature of the water in the boiling tube using a thermometer.