ZIMSEC O-Level Biology
Experimental skills
Experimental skills in ZIMSEC O-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Not one of the eleven syllabus topics: groups the practical and experimental skills that the syllabus objectives require and that Paper 3 (practical examination) and the practical tests of continuous assessment assess. Practical-skills content is tagged here.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- P.1Handle apparatus, specimens and chemicals safely and accurately, and follow instructions.
- P.2Plan and carry out investigations, controlling variables and using control experiments.
- P.3Make and record observations and measurements, draw biological specimens, present results in tables and graphs, interpret them and evaluate procedures.
Lessons
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Planning investigations
22 min
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Recording, presenting and evaluating results
25 min
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