Categories of Practical Skills in class 10 Science

Followings are the Categories of Practical Skills for class 10 Science MCQ Paper :-

A. Procedural and Manipulative Skills
To
>> select appropriate apparatus / instruments for performing the experiment.
>> know the limitations of the apparatus/instruments regarding their size, least count and accuracy.
>> arrange / assemble / set and adjust the apparatus systematically.
>> handle the apparatus, instruments, chemicals carefully to avoid any damage or injury.
>> perform the experiment with reasonable efficiency and accuracy.
>> separate and remove desired parts of a specimen for detailed study without damaging it.
>> use appropriate methods and materials for specimen mounting.
>> locate  and rectify the errors in apparatus, instruments, etc.
>> add chemicals in appropriate quantity.
>> dismantle the experimental set-up carefully.
>> practise the precautions in handling sensitive apparatus or chemicals or flame.

B. Observational Skills
To
>> find the least count of the instrument.
>> read the instrument correctly.
>> notice colour change, evolution of gases, formation of precipitates, chemical reactions, etc., carefully.
>> notice the relevant details in the given specimens minutely.
>> locate the desired parts in a specimen accurately.
>> take observations carefully and in a systematic manner.
>> read graph correctly.

C. Drawing Skills
To
>> make proper observation tables.
>> draw circuit diagrams, ray diagrams, experimental set-ups, sketches, etc. correctly and proportionately.
>> label sketches and diagrams correctly.
>> draw graphs from observed data correctly.

D. Reporting and Interpretative Skills
To
>> make a proper plan for recording the observations.
>> record the observations/data/information correctly and systematically.
>> classify and categorize organisms.
>> make correct calculations/predictions.
>> use proper formulae and mode of summarizing and reporting the result.
>> report the result using correct symbols, units, terms and chemical equations.
>> interpret the observations and results correctly.

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