Correct Answer - Option 2 : conducting a paper-pencil test.
When we plan assessment, we have to identify criteria on which any skill is to be assessed. The criterion, on which development of any skill is being assessed, is known as assessment indicators. Various learning indicators have been suggested to assess various science process skills.
Observation Indicator-
- Children observe critical characteristics of a thing, an event, or a phenomenon by conducting activities in the classroom
- Can differentiate between two similar things based on their observation.
- Example, Different shapes of Leaves Parts of a Flower Shadow of an object, etc.
Recording Indicators-
- They record information in suitable forms, gathered through observation during visits, experimentation, demonstration, etc
- Example, Organizing a survey of the community, Record of the heights of classmates Record of the change in temperature. Record of the amount and the time is taken by the solvent to dissolve.
Thus from the above-mentioned points, it is clear that conducting a paper-pencil test is the least appropriate way for assessment of 'Observation' and 'Recording'.
let us discuss some learning indicators associated with various skills-
| Skills |
Indicators |
Examples |
| Enquiry |
- Children ask questions starting with why, when, how, and what about the various phenomenon, things, etc., which they observe
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- Why does the Sunrise in the morning? Why are the stars twinkling at night? How do snakes move?
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| Experimentation |
- They are able to perform experiments systematically under guidance.
- They follow the correct procedure during the experiment. They handle equipment with care.
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- Test of starch or protein in food Conduction of water through the stem in plants.
- Measuring the length of an object with a scale.
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| Planning |
- Children are able to list the different steps of an experiment, enquiry or observation.
- They are able to define their role in a group activity.
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- Role of different children during the visit to a garden, pond, or a zoo.
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| Organization |
- Children can organize group activities on their own.
- Children cooperate in group performance
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- The suggestion of activities related to their life experience.
- Assigning individual tasks in a group activity on the visit to a zoo
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