| Multiple Choice (MCQ) |
Knowledge-Based |
1 mark each |
Wrong spelling/scratched answers: 0 mark |
What color is the sky on a clear day? |
| True/False |
Knowledge-Based |
1 mark each |
No partial marks, must be completely correct |
The Earth is the largest planet in our solar system. (True/False) |
| Fill-in-the-blank |
Knowledge-Based |
1 mark each |
Answer must be exact with correct spelling |
The process of plants making their food is called __________. |
| Matching Questions |
Comprehension-Based |
Varies (usually 1 mark per correct match) |
All matches must be correct to receive full marks |
Match the countries with their capitals |
| Short Answer |
Comprehension-Based |
2 marks each |
Main idea/concept/definition: 1.5 marks, Spelling: 0.5 marks |
Why do plants need sunlight to grow? |
| Paraphrasing Exercises |
Comprehension-Based |
3 marks each |
Accurate meaning: 1.5 marks, Vocabulary: 1 mark, Grammar: 0.5 marks |
Paraphrase the given sentence |
| Scenario-based MCQs |
Application-Based |
2 marks each |
Correct answer: 1.5 marks, Appropriate justification: 0.5 marks |
John has a monthly income of $3000. Calculate his savings. |
| Problem-solving Exercises |
Application-Based |
5 marks each |
Correct approach: 2 marks, Calculation steps: 2 marks, Final answer: 1 mark |
Calculate the area of a triangle with base 10cm and height 5cm. |
| Case Studies |
Application-Based |
10 marks each |
Identification of issues: 3 marks, Analysis: 4 marks, Recommendations: 2 marks, Presentation: 1 mark |
Analyze the business case study and recommend strategies |
| Data Interpretation |
Analytical/Reasoning |
7 marks each |
Data extraction: 2 marks, Analysis: 3 marks, Conclusions: 2 marks |
Interpret the sales data chart and identify trends |
| Critical Thinking Scenarios |
Analytical/Reasoning |
8 marks each |
Issue identification: 2 marks, Analysis: 3 marks, Evaluation: 2 marks, Presentation: 1 mark |
A car has run out of gas. What could be the problem? |
| Argumentative Tasks |
Evaluation and Synthesis |
10 marks each |
Thesis statement: 2 marks, Supporting arguments: 4 marks, Counterarguments: 2 marks, Structure: 2 marks |
Argue for or against the implementation of school uniforms |
| Project-based Assessments |
Evaluation and Synthesis |
20 marks each |
Research: 5 marks, Content: 8 marks, Creativity: 4 marks, Presentation: 3 marks |
Draw a picture of a house using only shapes |
