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Theory Practice A

Senior High 8 questions
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What theory practice a means

This practice set helps you answer short Integrated Science questions with clear facts and correct scientific terms. You learn to give direct responses, use formulas where needed, and write brief explanations that fit examination style.

What you will practise

  • State one function of a human organ in one clear sentence.
  • Name a biological process from a short description.
  • Write a simple science law as an equation.
  • Give answers in the exact form the question needs.

Before you start

You should already know basic human body systems, simple plant processes, and common science symbols and formulae. You should also be comfortable reading short exam questions carefully.

Not confident yet? Work through Objectives Set C first.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

State one function of the kidney in humans.

Answer: It removes urea/waste from the blood (excretion).

Working: The kidneys filter the blood and excrete nitrogenous waste (urea) as urine.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Giving a long explanation when the question asks for one point only.
  • Mixing up transpiration with respiration or evaporation.
  • Writing the words of Ohm’s law instead of the correct equation.
  • Leaving out key science terms such as excretion or resistance.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

This kind of short structured work normally appears in SHS science revision and class tests that prepare you for the WASSCE. It supports the style of direct recall and brief written responses often expected in the examination.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other WASSCE Past Questions Practice skills in Science, at the same point in the course.

Other Science topics

SHS SciencesUniversity ScienceBiologyChemistryPhysicsEarth & Space

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Exams that assess theory practice a

Senior High work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the Science topics that appear on it.

WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsFree WASSCE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.

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