Grade 4 End of Term Examination - Language Arts

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What is one reason animals need water?

  • To improve their agility
  • To enhance their sense of smell
  • To increase their body weight
  • To regulate their body temperature (correct)

Animals need water only for hydration.

False (B)

List two ways in which animals use water.

Digestion and circulation.

Animals use water for ______________ and to maintain their electrolyte balance.

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Match the following statements with their classification (Observation or Prediction):

<p>The cat turned over the paint can. = Observation If the cat climbs on the stool, he can get up on the shelf more easily. = Prediction The paint has run over the floor. = Observation If more paint is spilled, it will spread further. = Prediction</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was slavery abolished in the English-speaking Caribbean?

<p>1838 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cultural preservation in schools can only be achieved through art classes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List three ways to preserve our culture in school.

<ol> <li>Organizing cultural events 2) Incorporating local history into the curriculum 3) Encouraging traditional music and dance in performances</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

You can visit ______ to see our Jamaican cultural heritage.

<p>Bob Marley Museum</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to preserve culture in schools?

<p>Ignoring local traditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cultural heritage sites with their descriptions:

<p>Bob Marley Museum = Famous musician's home turned museum National Gallery of Jamaica = Repository of Jamaican art and history Devon House = Historic mansion and culinary spot Emancipation Park = Park commemorating the abolition of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

Logical reasoning skills are essential for analyzing scenarios.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of problem-solving techniques?

<p>To identify solutions to challenges or issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process skill involves identifying similarities and differences between a coconut tree and a sunflower?

<p>comparing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

All forms of rock are made from cells.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

List one characteristic that indicates a rabbit is alive.

<p>can move, breathe, reproduce</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plants need sunlight to make ____.

<p>food</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which option is NOT true about science?

<p>Science is only facts that we read in our textbook (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics of living things with their descriptions:

<p>nutrition = Process of obtaining food growth = Increase in size or mass response = Reaction to stimuli excretion = Removal of waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

Scientific knowledge can be used to guide further tests.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For something to be considered alive, it must have ____.

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Flashcards

Animal water needs

Animals need water for various bodily functions, including temperature regulation, chemical reactions, and transportation of nutrients.

Plant parts

The image shows different parts of a plant.

Observation vs. prediction

Observations describe what is seen, while predictions suggest what might happen in the future.

Cat and paint can - observation

The cat turned over the paint can.

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Cat and paint can - prediction

If more paint is spilled, it will spread further.

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Year of slavery abolition in Caribbean

The year when slavery was no longer legal in the English-speaking Caribbean.

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Ways to preserve culture in school

Methods to maintain and pass on cultural traditions within a school setting.

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Places to see Jamaican culture

Locations in Jamaica showcasing the nation's cultural heritage.

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Critical Thinking

The process of analyzing information objectively and creatively to form reasoned judgments and conclusions.

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Analogies

Comparisons that show the relationship between two or more things or ideas, often using "is to" and "as" structure.

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Grade 4

The fourth year of primary education.

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Term Exam

An examination given at the end of a specific time period of study.

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School Subject

A specific area of knowledge or skill that is taught in school.

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Comparing living things

Finding similarities and differences between organisms like plants and animals.

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Living things are made of cells.

All living things, from tiny microbes to big mammals, consist of cells, the basic units of life.

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Characteristics of living things

All living things share these traits: movement, growth, breathing, reproduction, and sensitivity.

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Plant response to touch

Plants react to touch or stimuli by changing their physical form (leaves folding in).

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Essentials for life

Living things need all characteristics to be considered alive.

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Plants need sunlight for food

Plants use sunlight to produce their food (sugar) through photosynthesis.

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Science is a process

Science is more than just facts; it's a process of learning about the natural world.

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Scientific knowledge is reusable

Scientific knowledge gained from testing can be used to guide future experiments and advance further discoveries

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Study Notes

Examination Information

  • Examination: End of Term Examination
  • Grade: 4
  • Subject: Varies (Language Arts, Social Studies, Critical Thinking, Science, Mathematics)

Subject Specifics

Language Arts

  • Section A: Multiple choice questions requiring selecting the correct conjunction to complete a sentence.
  • Multiple choice answer options provided, e.g., and, or, but, until
  • Questions relate to identifying suitable conjunctions
  • Section B Rewrite sentences with correct capitalization (2 marks each)
    • Students are required to rewrite given sentences with the correct capitalization.
  • Section A: Multiple choice questions involving matching prefixes to correct root words
  • Providing a list of prefixes and root words for matching
  • Section B: Identifying correct words corresponding to pictures/images
  • Students must select correct words to match pictures (e.g., pineapple, orange, apple, rat)
  • Section B:
  • Students require changing adjectives to superlative adjectives
    • Provide adjectives in brackets e.g. (Loud) and corresponding writing blanks

Social Studies

  • Section A: Multiple choice questions on Tainos, Jamaican history and geography.
  • Questions about origin, culture, physical features, transportation methods and places.
  • Including names of significant locations
  • Section B: Short answer questions related to the Tainos and Jamaica's history.
  • Asking for specific foods, places, and descriptions of ethnic groups/symbols in the content.

Critical Thinking

  • No specific information.

Science

  • Section A: Multiple choice questions covering scientific method, science process skills, and living/non-living things.
  • Identifying important steps of the scientific method
  • Section A: Identifying observable characteristics.
  • Questions about living and non-living things and their characteristics
  • Questions about survival needs

Mathematics

  • Section A: Multiple choice questions on number values, operations, and diagrams.
  • Calculating operations such as addition, subtraction, and identifying place values.
  • Section A: Recognizing fractions or parts.
  • Understanding fractions using pictorial representation

General Instructions/Information

  • Do not open the booklet until instructed to do so
  • Name, date of birth, and date are required for the sections.

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