Form Two Biology assessment format – Biology Form Two Necta Format.
BIOLOGY
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Form Two Biology assessment format has been derived from the revised Biology syllabus issued in 2005. Basically, the format focuses on objectives and competences of the secondary education system. It intends to serve as a guideline for examiners to assess the competences acquired by students in their two years of Secondary Education.
2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The Biology assessment will test the extent to which the student can:
2.1 Evaluate the role, influence and importance of biological science in every day’s life.
2.2 Demonstrate the capacity to improve and maintain their health, families and the community.
2.3 Apply scientific skills and procedures in interpreting various biological data.
2.4 Apply basic biological knowledge and appropriate skills in combating problems related to environment, health disorders and diseases such as HIV/AIDS, STI’s etc.
2.5 Demonstrate necessary biological practical skills.
3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCES
The Biology assessment will test the students’ ability to:
3.1 Apply scientific procedures and practical skills in studying Biology.
3.2 Demonstrate the appropriate use of biological knowledge, concepts, principles and skills in every day’s life.
3.3 Demonstrate preventive measure and precautions against common accidents and other related health problems.
3.4 Apply biological knowledge in combating health related problems such as HIV/AIDS, STI’s, malaria, cholera and other communicable diseases.
3.5 Apply biological knowledge, skills and scientific principles to improve and maintain their own health, the health of the families and the community.
3.6 Demonstrate biological skills in writing scientific procedures, observations and report writing.
3.7 Analyse groups of organism according to their similarities and differences.
3.8 Preserve nature and ensure sustained interaction of organisms in the natural environment.
3.9 Evaluate roles of various physiological processes, construct diagrams of biological structures and systems and indicate their functions in plants and animals.
4.0 ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
Biology Theory Assessment Paper will be of 2:30 hours duration. The paper will consist of three (3) sections; A, B and C with a total of eleven (11) questions. The paper will weigh 100 marks.
4.1 Section A will comprise four (4) questions and will weigh a total of thirty (30) marks.
4.1.1 Question one (1) will be on multiple choices composed of ten (10) items derived from various topics and will carry ten (10) marks.
4.1.2 Question two (2) will be on True and False composed of ten
(10) items derived from various topics and will carry ten (10) marks.
4.1.3 Question three (3) will involve five matching items which are homogenous (derived from one of the topics) and will carry five (5)marks.
4.1.4 Question four (4) will be on filling in the blanks composed of five (5) items derived from one of the topics and will carry five (5) marks.
4.2 Section B will consist of five (5) short answer questions, each of which will carry ten (10) marks. The section will weigh a total of fifty (50) marks.
4.3 Section C will comprise two (2) essay questions, each of which will carry twenty (20) marks. Students will be required to answer only
one (1) question. The section will weigh twenty (20) marks.
5.0 ASSESSMENT CONTENTS
The following topics will be assessed:
5.1 Introduction to Biology
5.2 Safety in Our Environment
5.3 Health and Immunity
5.4 Cell Structure and Organization
5.5 Classification of Living Things
5.6 Nutrition
5.7 Balance of Nature
5.8 Transport of Materials in Living Things
5.9 Gaseous Exchange and Respiration.