KJSEA Integrated Science
Integrated Science brings biology, chemistry and physics together into a single Junior School learning area. Assessed in KJSEA under paper code 905, it is examined through both a theory paper and a practical.
The CBC approach emphasises scientific inquiry (observing, investigating, and drawing evidence-based conclusions) rather than recall alone. A theory paper and a practical are complemented by school-based assessment built up across Junior School.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| 905/1: Theory paper | A written paper of 1 hour 40 minutes |
| 905/2: Practical | A practical paper of 1 hour |
| School-based assessment | Recorded through Junior School (Grades 7–9) |
Strands Covered in Grade 9
| Strand | Examples |
|---|---|
| Living things & their environment | Cells, human body systems, plants, ecosystems |
| Matter | Properties of matter, mixtures, acids and bases, changes |
| Energy | Forms of energy, electricity, magnetism, light, heat |
| Force & motion | Forces, machines, motion and their effects |
| Scientific inquiry | Observing, measuring, experimenting, recording, concluding |
How It Is Graded
Performance is reported against the four KJSEA bands: Exceeding, Meeting, Approaching and Below Expectations. The theory paper and practical together form the summative score, which combines with school-based assessment towards Senior School placement.
Revision Tips
Practise the practicals: setting up simple experiments, taking careful measurements, and recording observations in a clear format.
Learn key terms and definitions precisely, and be ready to explain the "why" behind a result, since inquiry and reasoning are central to the CBC.
Use practice questions across every strand to find weak spots early and build confidence before the assessment.