The selection of meaningful approach to assess children's Science process skills

Nordin Mamat

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Type :	article
Subject :	Q Science (General)
ISSN :	2222-6990
Main Author :	Nordin Mamat
Additional Authors :	Nor Mashitah Mohd Radzi Loy, Chee Luen Sopia Md Yassin
Title :	The selection of meaningful approach to assess children's Science process skills

Place of Production :	HRMARS
Year of Publication :	2017

Abstract :

This paper aims to produce an instrument of observation in the selection of meaningful approach to assess children’s science process skills. This instrument has four categories. First of all, the use of the type of approach encompasses the approaches of learning through play, thematic, integrated, mastery, contextual and project. Secondly, the suitability of the selection of approach encompasses relevance, parallelism, engaging. Thirdly, meaningful teaching encompassing the interaction or discussion, stimulation, involvement, curiosity and questioning and answering. Fourth, children’s science skills activities that cover problem solving, reasoning, looking into the process, analytical, inquiry and reflection. Every item in every category has four Likert scales. It is hoped that these items of observation develop can be used to assess the children science process skills.

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