Q&A - PSLE Science

[tianzhu]

Verysuperkiasu:

So....we can still the word 'compress' for the stress ball? Coz it kind of contradicts the property of solid - can't be compressed.

Hi

You’ve brought up a good point, the word 'compress' for the stress ball may be inappropriate.

We are given the understanding from smartmummy’s post that this question if from a P3/P4 assessment book.

I am not sure if smartmummy has summarised the question from the book. If she did, the question may not appear as it is in its original form.

I think many P3 students are not familiar with stress ball, as such I believe there should be a picture or image of a stress ball together with a brief description of the material used to make the ball in the question.

A point to note is that the answer stresses those tiny air spaces inside the foam rubber can be compressed when the ball is squeezed.It’s the air spaces which can be compressed not the stress ball.

It’ll be helpful if smartmummy could post the original question, if possible. Perhaps, the term squeeze may be more suitable.

The concept on why \"sponge is a solid\" is applicable to this question.

Best wishes

[adhdadhd]

Compress is related to state of Material, eg: for air, it can be compressed to become liquid, another state of material. since sponge ball is not material, so is not appropriate.

[chrisu]

Here is another question from http://www.orlesson.org/orp/10Sc/2010-P6-Sc-SA2-CombinedSch.pdf.


The given answer is (3).

My daughter's answer is (4) as in (3), the food is still provided by the cotyledon though the first true leaf already appeared.

Also in some science text, once the hypocotyl arch emerges from the soil, sunlight is required to trigger its growth - thus (2) may also be correct.

Confusing...so what is acceptable in PSLE standard answer?

[chrisu]

One more from http://www.orlesson.org/orp/10Sc/2010-P6-Sc-SA2-CombinedSch.pdf.


The given answer is (1).

A is out as the handle is not shown. C is possible if B is shown with a squarish handle. C is achieved by shining the torch straight at the mug with the handle behind it.

If D is possibe as in the given answer, then E is also possible. E can be achieved by laying the mug horizontally with the handle behind. The torch can be placed further away and shined at an angle from the mug.

Thus B, C, D and E shadows can be formed but not in the answer.

Can discuss on this too?

[Brenda10]

chrisu:

Here is another question from http://www.orlesson.org/orp/10Sc/2010-P6-Sc-SA2-CombinedSch.pdf.


The given answer is (3).

My daughter's answer is (4) as in (3), the food is still provided by the cotyledon though the first true leaf already appeared.

Also in some science text, once the hypocotyl arch emerges from the soil, sunlight is required to trigger its growth - thus (2) may also be correct.

Confusing...so what is acceptable in PSLE standard answer?

Hi, dd also chose the answer (4).

Hopefully some experts can help to verify!

[Brenda10]

chrisu:

One more from http://www.orlesson.org/orp/10Sc/2010-P6-Sc-SA2-CombinedSch.pdf.


The given answer is (1).

A is out as the handle is not shown. C is possible if B is shown with a squarish handle. C is achieved by shining the torch straight at the mug with the handle behind it.

If D is possibe as in the given answer, then E is also possible. E can be achieved by laying the mug horizontally with the handle behind. The torch can be placed further away and shined at an angle from the mug.

Thus B, C, D and E shadows can be formed but not in the answer.

Can discuss on this too?

Hi, my girl answer was also (4) and we do a expirement and find the shadow D can be formed too.

Hope to recd more view too!

[chrisu]

Hi Brenda10,

My daughter answer is (4) too which is B, C and D only. But I think E is also possible. Did you shadow play E?

Yes, more views please.

Brenda10:

Hi, my girl answer was also (4) and we do a expirement and find the shadow D can be formed too.

Hope to recd more view too!

[pixiedust]

(Q20)


I couldn't visualise C and E so I just tested with a torch and cup.

We know A is out so answers (2) & (3) are out.
We are left with (1) & (4). The difference between these 2 is \"C\". Hence, the question is testing if child thinks C can be formed ?

In my test, I can form a square shape but it is not as sharp edge square as in \"C\". It is more like the bottom half of D. I think that's why the answer is (1).

but I agree E is possible ! Hence, this question is not well set ?!

Any more views ?

(Q11) I am confused too ! Anyone has an explanation ?

Chrisu, did the teacher feedback about the short circuit MCQ ?

[chrisu]

Hi pixidust,


For Q20, the shadow is not as sharp due to the type of torch used (I think).

As for the circuit, the students are having their Prelim now and I think the teacher have yet to mark those worksheet. She is teaching the 3 main subjects English, Science and Maths in my daughter's class. So I guess she will have tons of papers to mark.

Will feedback here once I hear from the teacher.

pixiedust:

(Q20)

I couldn't visualise C and E so I just tested with a torch and cup.

We know A is out so answers (2) & (3) are out.
We are left with (1) & (4). The difference between these 2 is \"C\". Hence, the question is testing if child thinks C can be formed ?

In my test, I can form a square shape but it is not as sharp edge square as in \"C\". It is more like the bottom half of D. I think that's why the answer is (1).

but I agree E is possible ! Hence, this question is not well set ?!

Any more views ?

(Q11) I am confused too ! Anyone has an explanation ?

Chrisu, did the teacher feedback about the short circuit MCQ ?

[Verysuperkiasu]

tianzhu:

Verysuperkiasu:

So....we can still the word 'compress' for the stress ball? Coz it kind of contradicts the property of solid - can't be compressed.

Hi

You’ve brought up a good point, the word 'compress' for the stress ball may be inappropriate.

We are given the understanding from smartmummy’s post that this question if from a P3/P4 assessment book.

I am not sure if smartmummy has summarised the question from the book. If she did, the question may not appear as it is in its original form.

I think many P3 students are not familiar with stress ball, as such I believe there should be a picture or image of a stress ball together with a brief description of the material used to make the ball in the question.

A point to note is that the answer stresses those tiny air spaces inside the foam rubber can be compressed when the ball is squeezed.It’s the air spaces which can be compressed not the stress ball.

It’ll be helpful if smartmummy could post the original question, if possible. Perhaps, the term squeeze may be more suitable.

The concept on why \"sponge is a solid\" is applicable to this question.

Best wishes

Thanks Tianzhu for the clarification. I've never thought of referring the word 'compressed' to the air within the air spaces .... that was brilliant!