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(ix) use of results; and,

(x) possible limitations.

2. Measurement and Manipulation (MM)

(a) Student’s ability to handle scientific equipment competently.

The list of equipment is:

(i) Bunsen burner;

(ii) Tripod stand with wire gauze;

(iii) binocular and monocular light microscope;

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(iv) measuring cylinders (25-100cm );

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(v) beaker (50-500cm );

(vi) thermometer;

(vii) ruler;

(viii) stop watch/clock;

(ix) balance;

(x) boiling tube;

(xi) test tubes and test tube holders;

(xii) hand lens; and,

(xiii) syringe.

(b) Student’s ability to take accurate measurements.

(c) Student’s ability to use appropriate units.

3. Observation, Reporting and Recording (ORR)

(a) Recording

Student’s ability to record observations and to collect, organise and present data.
Observations and data may be recorded in the following format.

(i) Prose
Written description of observations in the correct tense.

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