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The document is a mark scheme for the National Grade 6 Mock Assessment in Science, detailing the correct responses and marking criteria for various questions. It covers topics such as characteristics of mammals, the circulatory system, waste disposal, plant biology, solutions, and electrical circuits. Each question includes specific answers and acceptable responses for grading purposes.

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2024 - Grade 6 - Marking Scheme Mock Assement - 1 - Science 2

The document is a mark scheme for the National Grade 6 Mock Assessment in Science, detailing the correct responses and marking criteria for various questions. It covers topics such as characteristics of mammals, the circulatory system, waste disposal, plant biology, solutions, and electrical circuits. Each question includes specific answers and acceptable responses for grading purposes.

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

NATIONAL GRADE 6 MOCK ASSESSMENT #1


DEC, 2024
SCIENCE PAPER 2
Mark Scheme
# Responses K AT R

(a) (i) Animal at A is mammal.


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(ii) Characteristics of mammals
- covered with hair/fur
- have mammary gland 1
- warm blooded

How the mosquito is harmful to humans:


(b) - Diseases transmission (malaria, dengue, zika, yellow fever)
1
Similarities between mammals and reptiles:
- both mammals and reptiles are vertebrates
(c) - both groups possess lungs for respiration
Positive effects of grasshopper on crops 1
- pollination

(d)
NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1

2
1
(a)
1
(i) Heart

(ii) Circulatory system


1
(b)
1
(i) The heart pumps blood enriched with nutrients to all
parts of the body.

(ii) Capillaries
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(c)
Immediate effects of running on the heart:
- Increase heart rate
- Increase breathing rate
- Elevate blood pressure
- Enhance blood flow
- Improve oxygen inflow

NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1
3

Materials that can be:


(i) Recycled – (paper, plastic, organic) 1
(a) (ii) Reused – (paper, glass, plastic) 1

(i) How can household waste be disposed of: 1


- Making compost
- Land fill
(b) - Recycle
1
(ii) Organic materials can be used to make compost.

Benefits of using reusable shopping bags


- Reduce plastic waste
- Conserve resources
(c) - Saves money
- Reduce litter 1
- Promotes sustainable practices

NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1
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(a) (i) A- testa or seed coat 1

(ii) C- cotyledon or seed leaf


1

(b) During germination the plumule develops into the shoot system. 1

(i)Differences between monocot and dicot plants.


(c) Monocot dicot
Seeds 1 cotyledon 2 cotyledons
Leaves straight vein Net vein
Root fibrous Tap root
Flower petals multiples of 3 multiples of 4/5 1

(ii) Soaking seeds before planting


- speeds up the time it takes for seeds to sprout
- increases the likelihood of successful germination
- reduces the risk of soil-borne diseases
- ensures that seeds absorb moisture evenly
1

NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1
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(a) (i) A solute is a substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a 1
solution.

(ii) A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute to form a 1


solution.

(b) (i) X – residue 1

(ii) Y – filtrate 1

(c) Filtration or by simply using a strainer and pour the liquid through.
The solid fruit particles will be left as the residue. 1

NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1
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(a) The part labelled A is the switch.


1
(b) The part labelled B is the cell or battery which provides energy for
1
the circuit.

(c) Two types of energy that are produced when the bulb is lighting
1
are:
(i) heat
1
(ii) light.

(d)
If Bulb Y is removed, Bulb X will continue to light with the same
1
brightness. Bulb X would not be affected because the bulbs are
connected in parallel.

NB. Accept any other plausible response.

2 2 1

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