Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Set of 20 high-resolution mammal specimen images | |
| Mammal classification reference chart | |
| Identification worksheet | |
| Ballpoint pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set of 20 high-resolution mammal specimen images | 1 set per Candidate |
| 2 | Mammal classification reference chart | 1 chart per Candidate |
| 3 | Identification worksheet | 1 sheet per Candidate |
| 4 | Ballpoint pen | 1 pen per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Personal Presentation and Preparation | |||
| Candidate wearing appropriate field gear (khaki/green clothing, boots, hat) (Award 2 marks if all elements of field gear are correctly worn, else 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate speaks audibly and confidently during oral identification (Award 2 marks for clear and confident speech, else 0) | 2 | ||
| Candidate has well-groomed hair and nails (short nails) (Award 1 mark if groomed, else 0) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 2: Identification of Mammal Orders | |||
| Correctly identifies the order of 15 out of 20 mammal specimens (Award 1 mark for each correctly identified mammal order, max 15 marks) | 15 | ||
| Sub-Total | 15 | ||
| TASK 3: Oral Presentation of Differentiating Characteristics | |||
| Candidate provides at least two correct distinguishing characteristics for 3 pairs of similar mammal orders (Award 2 marks per pair for two correct differences, max 6 marks) | 6 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Identification worksheet completed with correct mammal orders matching images (Award 4 marks if all identifications match correct orders, else partial marks proportional) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 4 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 30 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Hand lens 10x magnification | Mammal skull samples |
| Caliper (150 mm capacity) | Identification chart of mammal dentition types |
| Notebook and pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammal skull samples | 3 Pcs per Candidate |
| 2 | Hand lens 10x magnification | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Caliper (150 mm capacity) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Identification chart of mammal dentition types | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Notebook and pen | 1 set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and PPE | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear (khaki/green uniform and closed shoes) (Award 1 mark if field gear is worn correctly, otherwise 0) | 1 | ||
| Candidate handles skull samples carefully and hygienically (Award 1 mark for proper handling to avoid damage or contamination) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 2 | ||
| TASK 2: Examination and Measurement | |||
| Candidate uses hand lens correctly to observe dentition features (Award 2 marks for correct use of hand lens to identify tooth types) | 2 | ||
| Candidate measures dental features (e.g., tooth length, width) accurately with caliper (Award up to 3 marks for accurate and consistent measurements of dentition) | 3 | ||
| Candidate records observations and measurements clearly in notebook (Award 2 marks for complete and legible recording) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 7 | ||
| TASK 3: Classification and Reporting | |||
| Candidate correctly identifies dentition types (e.g., homodont, heterodont, incisors, canines, molars) (Award 4 marks for correct identification of dentition types for all skull samples) | 4 | ||
| Candidate classifies mammal skulls according to dentition patterns using the chart (Award 4 marks for accurate classification of mammals into correct orders/families based on dentition) | 4 | ||
| Candidate explains distinguishing dentition characteristics orally or in writing (Award 3 marks for clear explanation of differences such as tooth shape and function) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 11 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Accurate classification report of 3 skull samples with correct dentition terms and measurements (Award 5 marks for a complete, accurate, and well-organized classification report) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 25 | ||