Jismo Science P5

Primary 5
1. Science Course Outline ...................................................page 1

2. Practice paper.................................................................page 2-27
3. Invitation for Simulation of The Online Competition...........page 28
4. Online Competition Guidance...........................................page 29-36
5. Offline Competition Guidance..........................................page 37-39
6. JISMO Intensive Program..................................................page 40
7. JISMO Math and Science Club............................................page 41-42
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Science Course Outlines Spring 2024 Competition
Grade 2: Be Friend With Nature
Theme Objectives
1. Observe day and night Understanding that a day can be divided into 2 periods of time: day and night
2. Weather Knowing that we have some kinds of weathers: sunny day, rainy day and cloudy day
3. Light Understanding that everything puts under the light can make a shadow
4. Human Senses To be able to differentiate our 5 senses and their functions
5. Heat Understanding the function of heat in our daily life and knowing the sources of heat
To understand that sound comes from vibration and needs to vibrate in our eardrum to hear the
6. Sound
sound
7. Push and pull force To know that push and pull force will make things move
8. Object and weight To understand about the relationship between the shape and volume of an object and its weight
Grade 3: Seeing Nature

Theme Objectives
1. Simple electricity To understand that electricity is the source of power
2. Observing nature To realize what nature has for human life
3. Growth of seeds To understand how to grow plants from seeds
4. Observing a butterfly To understand the life cycle of butterfly and the characteristic of each stage
5. Air To predict what will happen when we use properties of Air
To understand how and where shadows will be formed under the sunlight and to know the use of
6. How shadow and sunlight work
sunlight
7. Properties of light To learn how to get heat from sunlight by using tools
8. Electricity and small light bulb To understand about conductor and isolator and how they work in the circuit
9. Magnet To understand that what sticks to magnet is made of iron
Grade 4: Relationship With Nature

Theme Objectives
1. Electricity and small light bulb To understand about conductor and isolator and how they work in the circuit
2. Magnet To understand the characteristics of magnet
3. Properties of metal, air, and water To understand changes on their volumes and state, how they transfer heat
4. Nature in warm and cold seasons To know what kind of plants in each season
5. How electricity works To understand what battery can be made of
6. Changes of temperature in a day To understand how temperature change in a day and night
7. The moon and stars To learn the phases of the moon and the position of stars in the satellite
8. Compressibility of air and water To understand that air and water have pressure that is strong enough to push things
To understand that our body is built by bone system and the body movement is caused by muscle
9. Human body
system
Grade 5: Making Use Of Nature

Theme Objectives
To understand that our body is built by bone system and the body movement is caused by muscle
1. Human body
system
2. Propagation of heat through matter To understand that heat can be transferred through solid, liquid, and gas
3. Warming of objects To understand that when things gets warmer or cooler, the volume will change
4. Shape of water To know that water can be solid or liquid and the properties of water in each stage
5. Water cycle To know how water goes from ocean and comes back to ocean again
To understand that plants grow from seeds and how the plants make their own food through
6. Germination and growth of plants
photosynthesis
7. Birth of animals To understand the birth and growth of animals
8. Formation of fruits from flowers To understand the process of fruit formation, starting from pollination
9. Changes in temperature and shapes of clouds To know several kinds of clouds during rainy days and fine days
10. Flow of water To understand the characteristics of water in upstream and downstream and how it flows
11. Solubility of objects To learn how things dissolve in water and the temperature of the solution
12. Working with pendulums To understand how it works with pendulum and how to balance them
Grade 6: The Connection Between Lives

Theme Objectives
1. Electromagnets To understand how to form the electromagnet with electric current
2. Lever principle To understand the regularity of lever movement
3. Human body To understand about human digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems
4. Combustion To know what kind of things that are combustible and the needs for combustion
5. Formation and systems of plants To understand the parts of plant in detail and their functions in the system
6. Systems of humans and animals To learn about organs and their functions in body systems of human and animals.
7. Relationship between living things To learn that in life, the living things need another living things to survive
8. Land creation and change To understand Earth's interior and changes in Earth's surface
9. The moon and the sun To learn about moon in more detail terminology and to learn about eclipse
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MULTIPLE CHOICES
Fill the circle on the answer sheet with the right answer.
1. The diagram below shows the digestive system

in the human body. Each organ has different
functions in food digestion.
Which of the following does not describe the

function of organ X?
A. Absorbing water and salts from the stool.

X
B. Maintaining the consistency of the stool.
C. Pushing the stool to be collected in the
rectum.
D. Forming the stool by secreting digestive
enzymes.
Refer to the following story to answer questions 2 and 3.

The flowing action of water, including streams, rivers, and rainfalls, constantly shapes the Earth's
surface through processes of erosion and deposition.
2. Which of the following options correctly describes the velocity of water flowing at a meander
as illustrated below?
A. a is the fastest and c is the slowest. C. b is the fastest and a and c are slow.
B. a and c are fast, and b is the slow. D. c is the fastest and a is the slowest.
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3. The velocity of water flow in a straight river was measured. The riverbed of the straight river is
deeper in the middle and shallower at either end. Which of the following options is the correct
velocity of water flow in this section?
A. The water flow is slow in the middle and fast at either end.
B. The water flow is fast in the middle and slow at either end.
C. The water flow is fast in the deep water and slow in the shallow water.
D. The velocity of water flow is the same in all sections.
4. Anya, Sakura, and their astronaut uncle, Sam, each had a simple pendulum which was identical.
Anya swung the pendulum on a beach in a tropical country, Sakura swung the pendulum at the
North Pole, and Uncle Sam swung the pendulum on the Moon as illustrated below.
Anya Sakura Uncle Sam
Assume the initial angle of swing was the same for all of them. Whose pendulum swung the
fastest and why?
A. Anya’s; It is because gravity at the equator is stronger than at the North Pole and the Moon.
B. Sakura’s; It is because gravity at the North Pole is stronger than the equator and the Moon.
C. Uncle Sam’s; It is because gravity on the Moon is weaker than on Earth.
D. All pendulums have the same speed because the speed of a pendulum is only affected by
the length of the string.
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5. The nutrient film technique (NFT) is a hydroponic technique in which a very shallow stream of
water contains all the nutrients needed for plant growth. The water drained to the nutrient
reservoir is re-circulated by a water pump back into the growing channel as illustrated below.
Growing
channels
Drain
Nutrient solution Water pump
Based on how the NFT works, which of the following descriptions is incorrect?
A. Low water level and nutrient consumption cause slow plant growth.
B. The amount of water that flows a little, so that the plants get sufficient oxygen.
C. It does not work well on plants that have large root systems.
D. A broken pump can make all plants wither very quickly.
6. A pendulum is a weight that hangs at the end of a string tied at a fixed point. Rudy assembled 5
pendulums using bottles filled with sand as illustrated below. The pendulums swung back and
forth, creating a trail of sand. Note: The intial angle is the same for all pendulums.
A D
B
C E
Which of the following options shows the correct sand track for each pendulum?
A. B. C. D.
A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E A B C D E
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7. Ground clearance is the height of space between the bottom part of a car and the ground. The
height of the ground clearance determines whether the car can run stably. For example, sports
utility vehicles (SUVs) have a high ground clearance because they are often used in rocky areas.
Meanwhile, racing cars usually have very low ground clearance so they do not topple over when
racing at high speeds.
Ground clearance
The low ground clearance in race cars is designed so that the air flows on top and under the car
in a certain way according to Bernoulli’s principle. Which of the following options correctly
describes the airflow around the race car?
A. Air flows faster under the car than above it, creating lower pressure under the car.
B. Air flows faster above the car than under it, creating higher pressure above the car.
C. Air flows more slowly under the car than above it, creating lower pressure above the car.
D. Air flows more slowly above the car than under it, creating higher pressure under the car.
8. There are several ways to collect gases depending on their properties. Oxygen was produced
by adding hydrogen peroxide solution from a funnel to a flask containing manganese dioxide.
Oxygen was collected in a bottle in the water tank.
The above method was chosen because oxygen

has certain properties. Which of the following Funnel
Hydrogen peroxide
options is the most appropriate reason?
Bubbles
A. That is because oxygen is flammable in air.
Water
B. That is because oxygen is colorless and
odorless.
Manganese
C. That is because oxygen does not dissolve dioxide
well in water.
D. That is because oxygen is lighter than air.
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The pictures below show cross-sections of morning glory and pumpkin flowers.
9. Which of the letters c through f in the pumpkin flowers correspond to a and b in the morning
glory flower?
A. a: d, b: f C. a: e, b: d
B. a: d, b: e D. a: e, b: c
10. Which of the following pollinates pumpkin flowers the most?
A. Birds C. Insects
B. Wind D. Water
Refer to the following story to answer questions 11 to 13.

Germinating seeds produce a certain gas during the respiration process. Gas production can be
studied using the experiment below. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution is added to the flask to
absorb the gas from the seeds. The mouth of the flask is tightly closed with a rubber cork.
Delivery tube
Rubber cork
KOH solution Water

level
Germinating Water
seeds
11. Under which conditions can the above experiment be conducted?
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12. What will happen to the water level in the delivery tube in the beaker after the experiment has
been conducted for 2 hours?
A. Increasing; KOH absorbs carbon dioxide and creates low pressure in the flask; thus the
water is pulled up.
B. Increasing; KOH absorbs oxygen and creates a vacuum in the flask; thus water is pulled up.
C. Decreasing; KOH absorbs carbon dioxide and creates high pressure in the flask; thus the
water is pushed down.
D. Decreasing; KOH reacts with oxygen and generates water vapor in the flask; thus the water
is pushed down.
13. Another experiment using new germinating seeds is arranged under similar conditions as the
previous experiment. The water in the beaker is replaced with lime water. Which of the
following options shows the correct experimental result?
Delivery
tube
Germinating Lime
seeds water
A. The lime water remains transparent because the carbon dioxide is used up by the
germinating seeds.
B. The lime water turns milky white because the oxygen from photosynthesis reacts with lime
water.
C. The lime water turns greenish because the carbon dioxide from respiration reacts with lime
water.
D. The lime water turns milky white because the carbon dioxide from respiration reacts with
lime water.

Joe did an experiment with dry ice in science club. He prepared dry ice and a beaker filled with water.
14. When Joe put the dry ice in the water, white
smoke came out. What was it?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Fine particles of carbon dioxide
C. Water vapor
D. Fine water droplets formed by cooling
water vapor
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15. Joe then put a dry ice in a zipper plastic, squeezed out excess air, sealed the zipper, and weighed
it. What happened inside the plastic after a while? When he weighed it again, how did it
compare to the initial weight?
A. The dry ice disappeared into the air, so it weighed less than it did at first.
B. The dry ice became gaseous carbon dioxide, which weighed more than in its solid form.
C. The dry ice became gaseous carbon dioxide, which weighed less than in its solid form.
D. The dry ice became gaseous carbon dioxide, which had the same weight as its solid form.
16. All living beings want to survive and reproduce. However, due to limited resources such as
shelter and food, they need life strategies to achieve better chances of survival and avoid
extinction. Some prefer to have thousands of babies, even if the babies die easily. Some prefer
to have only one baby, but they care for it into adulthood. Scientists describe them as “r” and
“K” strategists. The table below shows the differences in “r” and “K” species.
Which of the following options correctly classifies organisms into “r” and “K” species?
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17. Each substance has a different ability to dissolve in water. If the substance is completely
dissolved, then a solution is produced. The illustration below shows an experiment to find out
the solubility of certain substances in water. Each experiment uses 1 teaspoon of substance and
200 ml of water.
Which of the following options shows all the substances that are completely soluble?
A. (1) and (2) C. (2), (3), and (6)

B. (1), (4), and (5) D. (3) and (6)
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18. Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids such as water and air. One
example of heat transfer by convection is ocean currents. It is caused by the differences in the
density of water due to variations of ocean temperature as illustrated below.
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Based on the story above, which part of the ocean has a higher density of water and how do the
density and temperature affect the circulation of ocean water? Write your answer below.
Answer:

Killifish, which live in ponds and rivers, live on tiny creatures called plankton in the water. There are two
main types of plankton: phytoplankton which are similar to plants, and zooplankton which are similar to
animals.
19. Which of the following descriptions about

plankton is incorrect?
A. Phytoplankton are green and photosynthesize

in the same way as plants.
B. Most phytoplankton cannot move freely, but
some move using their hair.
C. Zooplankton produce their own nutrients and
move freely.
D. Zooplankton live on phytoplankton.
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20. Which of the following plankton can move freely?
i. ii.
Daphnia pulex Spirogyra
iii. iv.
Cosmarium Paramecium
v.
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Euglena
A. i and iv C. ii and iii

B. i, iv, and v D. ii, iii, and v

To observe the relationship between aquatic plants and killifish, beakers A, B, and C of the same size
and containing the same amount of water were prepared. Beakers A and B were placed in a bright
room while beaker C was placed in a dark room. Beakers B and C contained aquatic plants.
A B C
21. A few days later, the aquatic plants in beakers B and C were taken out and soaked in iodine
solution. From which beaker did the aquatic plants turned bluish purple and based on the result,
what was contained in these aquatic plants?
A. B, protein C. C, protein
B. B, starch D. C, starch
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22. Comparing the killifish in beakers A and C, the killifish in beaker C weakened faster. Explain
why.
Answer:
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ANSWER SHEET
GRADE 5 SCIENCE
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1. Duration of the test is 60 minutes. There are 20 multiple choices and 2 short answers on the question
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MULTIPLE CHOICES
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2. A B C D 7. A B C D 12. A B C D 17. A B C D 22. SAQ
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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Question 18 Question 22
Denser water = deep water. The deeper the Because the amount of oxygen is reduced as
water, the colder it is. Cold water is denser than much as the aquatic plants breathe (respiration).
warm water above, so it sinks. On the other
hand, the Sun warms the water at the surface,
so the surface has less dense water.
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MULTIPLE CHOICES
Fill the circle on the answer sheet with the right answer.
1. Joe used four different pendulums shown in the illustration below to examine the period of
each pendulum. A period is the time it takes for a pendulum to complete one full swing. One
full swing is when the pendulum swings and returns to its starting position.
Joe did the following experiments where he compared two different pendulums for each
combination. How many combinations are suitable to use if he examines the effect of the
length of the pendulum on the period?
• (a) and (b) • (b) and (c)

• (a) and (c) • (b) and (d)
• (a) and (d) • (c) and (d)
A. 5 combinations
B. 4 combinations
C. 3 combinations
D. 2 combinations
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2. Bob planted a seed in a transparent container and observed the seed germination as shown
below.
He summarized his observation into the following statements.
1: In stage a, the seed shrunk and the seed coat broke to let the first root emerge.
2: In stage b, roots began to appear and absorb water from the soil.
3: In stage c, the stem starts to absorb oxygen.
4: In stage d, the seedling got food from the seed leaf.
5: In stage e, the plant absorbed sunlight to produce food.
Which of the above statements correctly describes each stage of seed germination?
A. 1, 2, and 5
B. 1, 3, and 4
C. 2, 3, and 4
D. 2, 4, and 5
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David heated ice cubes in a pan on a stove and recorded the temperature changes over time in
the following graph.
3. Among options A-D, which one answers all the following questions correctly?
(1) What is the temperature difference between points A and B on the Y axis of the
graph?
(2) When the water was boiling, David observed bubbles emerging from the water.
What were those bubbles?
(3) What is the state of the water between points c and d?
(1) (2) (3)

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A. 100 C Air Gas
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B. 0C Water droplets Liquid
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C. 50 C Steam Liquid and gas
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D. 100 C Vapor Liquid and gas
4. David continued his experiment with boiling water by covering the pan with a lid this time.
As he observed the process, he noticed that the water droplets that had formed on the
bottom of the lid began to drip back into the pan. Which part of the water cycle does this
process represent?
A. Condensation
B. Precipitation
C. Collection
D. Evaporation
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5. Wind turbines are a low-cost source of renewable energy. They are commonly installed in
areas with consistent wind flow, such as plains, beaches, and even offshore.
The direction of the turbines can be adjusted according to the prevailing wind direction,
enabling them to maximize the energy generated by the wind. Wind direction varies
throughout the day. Which of the following options best describes the direction of the
turbines during the day?
The direction of the wind The direction of the turbines
A. From south to north South

B. From north to south North
C. From west to east West
D. From east to west East
6. Animals exhibit two primary methods of reproduction: laying eggs and giving birth.
Referring to the table below, which option accurately identifies all detailed information
about the animal and its reproductive system?
Animal Method of Number of Babies Breeding Ground

Reproduction
A. Sand tiger shark Gives birth 2 Coral reefs
B. Tiger Gives birth 20 Caves
C. Sea turtle Lays eggs 2000 Beaches
D. Salmon Lays eggs 20000 Rivers
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7. David experimented using unopened flower buds of pumpkin and morning glory found in
the field. From the following descriptions of experiments 1 to 5, under which conditions
were the seeds produced?
Pumpkin flower bud Morning glory flower bud
1. The morning glory flower bud was covered with a clear plastic bag.
2. The stamen from the morning glory flower bud was removed, and the remaining part
was covered with a clear plastic bag.
3. The petals from the morning glory flower bud were removed.
4. The pumpkin flower bud was covered with a clear plastic bag.
5. The petals from the pumpkin flower bud were removed, and the remaining part was
covered with a clear plastic bag.
A. 1 and 3 B. 1 and 4 C. 2 and 3 D. 4 and 5

During home economics class, Feiry made a jar of homemade mayonnaise. He used his
grandmother’s recipe as shown below.
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8. Mayonnaise can maintain its texture and consistency because of the presence of an
ingredient called emulsifier. Among the ingredients listed in the recipe, which one(s)
function(s) as the emulsifier?
A. Egg yolk
B. Egg yolk and mustard
C. White vinegar and lemon juice
D. Canola oil
9. After finishing his class, Feiry wanted to make plant-based mayonnaise. He needed to
substitute the egg yolk with another ingredient. Which of the following options can be used
as the substitute while maintaining the consistency of mayonnaise?
A. Cocoa butter because it has a similar thickness to egg yolk.

B. Coconut oil because it dissolves well in canola oil.
C. Baking soda because it is a stabilizer used in various foods.
D. Soy milk because it stabilizes the mixture of canola oil and vinegar.
10. Will, the owner of a junkyard, wants to determine the type of magnet that is best suited to
attract the metals depicted in the figure below. Which of the following options identifies the
type of magnet most suitable for use in his junkyard and its scientific explanation?
A. Neodymium magnet, because it is

stronger and able to attract more and
heavier junk at once.
B. Ferrite magnet, because it is cheaper
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than electromagnet but carries more

junk than an electromagnet.
C. Electromagnet, because its strength
can be adjusted by the current to
attract and release the junk.
D. A combination of electromagnet and a
ferrite magnet, because they reinforce
each other and this combination
multiplies the strength of the magnet.
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11. The density of water changes depending on the temperature, and it can vary with depth.
The diagram below shows the relationship between water density and temperature.
To study this, Masaya conducted an experiment in a pond. He measured the water

temperature at different depths from the surface to the bottom of the pond in summer and
winter. In winter, the pond was covered with ice. Based on the diagram above, which of the
following options correctly shows the water temperature in each depth and season?
A.
B.
C.
D.
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12. Rafflesia arnoldii, known as the corpse flower, is the largest flower on the Earth. It has no
leaves, stems, or roots, but lives off another plant as a parasite. It emits a foul smell of
rotting meat when it blooms.
Which of the following options correctly

explains the reason why the flower smells
bad?
A. To prevent herbivores such as black
ants from eating the flower.
B. To warn large animals not to approach
and crush the flower.
C. To attract pollinators such as bees and
butterflies.
D. To attract pollinators such as flies and
beetles.
13. Osmosis is the movement of water through a semipermeable membrane from an area with
a higher water concentration to an area with a lower water concentration. Jimmy prepared
4 equal-sized potato cubes labeled W, X, Y, and Z. Each cube was placed in salt solutions of
different concentrations. The results were recorded in the following graph. Which cube was
placed in the solution with the lowest water concentration?
A. W
B. X
C. Y
D. Z
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14. Mary is a wildlife researcher who studies the eggs of two different turtle species: desert
tortoise and sea turtle. She noticed that the desert tortoise laid hard-shelled eggs, while the
sea turtle laid soft-shelled eggs. Then, she researched the advantages of each type of egg.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the result of her research?
Desert Tortoise Sea Turtle
A. Hard eggshells are less likely to break in dry and arid environments.
B. Hard eggshells provide better protection for the developing embryos.
C. Soft eggshells are easier for baby turtles to digest.
D. Soft eggshells make it easier for the mothers to lay eggs.

Jinu and his friends went camping and lit a campfire. They heated marshmallows as illustrated
below
15. After 30 seconds, which marshmallows has melted the most and the least, respectively?
Melted the most Melted the least
A. A C
B. B D
C. C B
D. D A
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16. After eating marshmallows, Jinu wanted to drink hot water. However, they only had
disposable paper cups, not a metal pot. He filled the cup with water and placed it on the
campfire to heat it. After a while, the water started to boil but surprisingly, the paper cup did
not burn and the water did not leak even though it was heated directly over the fire.
Explain why the water boiled but the cup did not burn.
Answer :
17. The picture below shows an experiment to examine the photosynthesis rate of an aquatic
plant.
Which of the following options will not increase the rate of photosynthesis?
A. Increasing the light intensity.

B. Increasing the temperature of the surrounding water.
C. Increasing the oxygen concentration in the test tube.
D. Adding sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to the test tube.
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18. The sand tiger shark has a unique birth process in which the offspring eat each other while
they are in their mother’s womb. This is a survival competition that begins at a very early
stage of life and is caused by mother mating with multiple males, resulting in varying
strengths in the offspring. Which of the following options best explains the reason for this
birth situation?
A. The offspring need the nutrients obtained from consuming their own siblings.
B. The mother’s womb lacks space for the baby shark to develop properly.
C. Only the offspring with strong developed teeth that can eat the other siblings.
D. To select the best offspring that have the highest chance of survival in the wild.
19. Satoru was training for a marathon

competition by running 5 km around his
neighborhood. He was wearing a sports
wristband that recorded his heart rate.
Which of the following graphs correctly

shows his heart rate over time, during his
5 km marathon training since he started
running?
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Toaster oven and hot plate contain a metal wire called a heating wire, and heat is generated by
passing an electric current through the heating wire. In the experiment shown below, an electric
current was passed through heating wires A, B, and C of different thickness, and the time taken
for the heating wires to cut the Styrofoam plate was examined. The experiment was repeated
three times for each heating wire.
Experiment Results
1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

Heating wire A 3.1 sec 2.9 sec 3.0 sec
Heating wire B 3.9 sec 4.1 sec 4.0 sec
Heating wire C 3.1 sec 3.2 sec 3.3 sec
20. Which heating wire is the thickest, and how long does it take for the thickest wire to cut the
Styrofoam plate on average?
The Thickest Wire Average Time (sec)
A. A 3.0
B. B 4.0
C. C 2.9
D. C 3.2
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21. The following objects use electricity by converting it to something. Which one converts
differently from the previous experiment?
A. Laptop computer
B. Iron
C. Hair dryer
D. Electric pot
22. Uncle Stark built two identical buildings. He decided to add green walls to one of them.
Green wall is a vertical structure covered by plants as illustrated below.
After the buildings were rented out, the residents said that the building with the green wall
had a cooler indoor temperature than the regular building. Explain the reason.
Answer :
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15:30 : Kyrgyzstan
16:30 : Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam
17:30 : Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia
18:30 : Japan, Korea
19:30 : Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
 Note: We start admitting participants 10 minute prior to the simulation.
We close the registration at the following time 1 day prior to the simulation date you chose. (e.x., if
you choose 6 Feb '24, the registration due is 5 Feb '24). We will email you the Zoom link and
Password in the morning on the simulation day.
• Registration closing time 1 day prior to the simulation date you chose:
12:00 : Germany
16:30 : India
17:00 : Kyrgyzstan
• Time to receive Zoom link on the simulation day:

01:00 : Germany
05:30 : India
06:00 : Kyrgyzstan
Please see the schedule of the simulation through the following link and register yourselves.
https://bit.ly/simulationspring24
If you need any further assistance for the above-mentioned issue, please contact us
at [email protected]
We wish all of you the best luck on the competition day.

Very best regards,
JISMO Committee
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As of 1 December 2023
Competition Guidance and Rules

for JISMO Online Spring 2024
Dear Teachers and Parents,
Thank you for registering your children in JISMO Online Spring 2024.
In order for participants to join the competition without anxiety, please read the following
competition guidance and rules carefully and explain to them prior to the competition. We
also need your support to provide a quiet and comfortable environment for participants to
concentrate on the exam during the competition.
We wish your children the best on the competition day.
Best regards,
JISMO Committee
Online Competition Dates
• Mar ’24 : 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30

• Apr ’24 : 6
(Choose the most convenient Saturday for your children.)
Requirements to Join JISMO Online Spring 2024
Ensure that you meet the following requirements in order to participate in the online
competition:
* Have access to 2 devices: Device 1 is to operate Google Form and display participant’s
face during the competition. Device 2 to show participant’s upper body and working table,
at their residence. Arrange the positioning of Device 1 and Device 2 so that the upper body
and face are clearly visible for monitoring. Avoid backlighting as participants' faces may be
facing a bright window.
* Proficiency in independently operating Zoom and Google Form is necessary.
* Participants must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers to log in to their
participant's email. Have your email and password ready to log in to the browser in case
there are any requirements from the Google Form during the test.
* Your Zoom account must display your registered name for JISMO Spring 2024.
* It is essential to have a stable and strong internet connection.
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Make sure all these requirements are fulfilled to ensure smooth and successful participation
in the competition.
Online Competition Time Schedule

Maths
Before the Competition Day
1. JISMO Committee will send Zoom meeting link, ID, password Device 1 and Zoom
meeting link, ID, password Device 2 to participants’ registered email addresses 1 day
prior to the competition date.
2. Participants should log in to the participant's email using Google Chrome or Microsoft
Edge browsers. Please prepare the email and password that are used to log into the
browser in anticipation of any requirements from the Google Form in case there are
issues during the test.
3. Join simulation of JISMO Spring 2024 if you want to understand how the competition
will be conducted or how to use two Zoom and Google Form simultaneously, For
registering, visit our Google link, https://bit.ly/simulationspring24 to get the time
schedule. Participants must access 2 devices, Device 1 to operate Google Form and
the other to show the participant’s face during the competition and Device 2 to show
participant’s upper body and desk, at their residence.
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4. Participants must ensure the camera setting (Device 1) to
show their face via Zoom on the competition day.
* See the attached picture.
5. Participants must ensure the camera setting (Device 2) to show their upper body
and desk via Zoom on the competition day.
* See the attached picture.
Device 2's Zoom view from the invigilator (show

participants’ upper body and desk)
6. Registration fee is non-refundable for absence of participant under any circumstances.
On the Competition Day
1. JISMO Committee will invite participants by resending Zoom meeting link, ID,
password Device 1 and Zoom meeting link, ID, password Device 2 to participants’
registered email addresses at the following time on the competition day.
01:00 : Germany
05:30 : India
06:00 : Kyrgyzstan
2. Participants must have access to 2 Devices, Device 1 to operate Google Form and
participant’s upper body and desk, at their residence and access Zoom Device 1 and
Zoom Device 2 at least 40 minutes before the exam. Please always ensure that the
video is turned on and the voice is muted in Zoom on both devices.
3. Arrange the positioning of Device 1 and Device 2 so that the upper body and face
are clearly visible for monitoring. Avoid backlighting as participants' faces may be
facing a bright window.
4. Please make sure that the batteries of both devices are fully charged, or alternatively,
please prepare the charger.
5. Participants should make sure that they are already logged in to their email using
Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browsers. Please prepare the email and password
that are used to log into the browser in anticipation of any requirements from the
Google Form in case there are issues during the test.
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6. JISMO invigilators will explain competition rules to participants.
7. Participants use Google Form for the exam questions. JISMO invigilators will inform
them of the link through Zoom Chat Device 1 15 minutes before the commencement
of the exam.
8. Participants will do re-registration by filling up their names, registration number, etc.

in Google Form. Participants shall open Zoom and Google Form simultaneously
during the competition. Participants can minimize Zoom screen and maximize Google
Form screen by following the instruction below. Go to JISMO invigilator’s screen and
click “Pin Video” then click “Minimize”.
Pin JISMO invigilator’s video
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------→
Minimize Zoom Screen and Maximize Google Form
9. Participants must share screen in Zoom after opening Google Form. In case of not
sharing the screen during the competition, participants will be disqualified without
warning. -->
Share the whole screen
10. Participants must go to the toilet before the exam.
11. Participants shall not switch off video during the competition. This will result in
disqualification.
12. Participants must be punctual with the exam time schedule. JISMO will start the exam
timely and will not admit anyone who joins late.
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During The Competition
1. Participants must have access to 2 devices, Device 1 to operate Google Form and
participant’s upper body and desk during the competition. For Maths participants,
pencils, eraser, and 1-2 sheets of A4 blank paper are allowed to use for calculation. It
is recommended that they use at least 2 pencils. The rest of the things such as
calculator, handphone, dictionary, protractor, ruler, pen, etc. are not allowed to use
during the exam.
2. The duration of the competition is 60 minutes per subject. Participants are allowed to
leave the competition at any time after submitting the complete answers and switching
off Zoom. Make sure to click “Submit” button and see closing page appears. Once
participants left the competition, they are not allowed to re-access the Google Form
link or re-join the Zoom meeting.
3. In case of lost WIFI connection, if the cause is from JISMO side, JISMO shall secure
60 minutes for participants. If the cause is from participants side, participants shall be
back to the competition within 5 minutes.
4. Participants are allowed to drink water during the exam. However, foods are not
allowed.
Disqualification
Participants may be disqualified for the following actions:
1. Failing to share their screen and enable the camera on Device 1, not turning on the
video on Device 2, not muting themselves, using Zoom's background feature, or
switching off Zoom during the examination.
2. Using calculator, handphone, dictionary, protractor, or ruler during the exam.
3. Leaving participants’ computers for more than 5 minutes during the exam. In case of
leaving the computers, participants shall finish the competition by submitting the
answers and switching off Zoom. This rule is applied for toilet break and WIFI
connection trouble in participants’ place.
4. Making strange movements such as hiding from the screen, making eye contact to
somebody in their places, making noise, etc.
5. Getting help from participants’ family members or friends to answer the questions
during the exam.
6. Closing Google Form both subconsciously and intentionally and loosing WIFI
connection for more than 5 minutes.
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Questions and Scores
For grades 2 and 3 in both Maths and Science papers, there will be 22 multiple choice
questions which carry a total of 110 marks. No mark will be given or no deduction for wrong
answers and/or unanswered questions.
For grades 4-6 in both Maths and Science papers, there will be 20 multiple choice
questions and 2 short answer questions which carry a total of 110 marks. No mark will be
given or no deduction for wrong answers and/or unanswered questions. In short answers,
marks will be given according to, where applicable, equation, reasoning capabilities, problem
solving approach, and final answer.
Announcement forfor
. Announcement Test
testResults
results
School, Individual, and Legend awards winners will be announced on Tuesday, 30 April
2024 on JISMO website, http://jismo-educational.org.
Virtual Award Ceremony

. Announcement for test results
Virtual Award Ceremony will be held via online on the following dates. Registration will be
opened on 30 April 2024, and closed 3 days prior to each award ceremony. The registration
link will be informed on the competition results announcement day (30 Apr ‘24) on JISMO
website.
• 6 May ’24: Grade 6 and 5 winners

• 8 May ’24: Grade 2 winners and School Award winners
• Certificates and medals delivery schedule: M/May ’24 – M/Jun ‘24
Sincerely yours,
Yuki Dehira
JISMO Committee
For any further inquiries, contact us by scanning the following QR codes.
LINE QR Code Viber QR Code WhatsApp QR Code
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Competition Guidance and Rules
for JISMO Offline Spring 2024
Dear Teachers and Parents,
Thank you for registering your children in JISMO Offline Spring 2024.
In order for participants to join the competition without anxiety, please read the following
competition guidance and rules carefully and explain to them prior to the competition. We
also need your support to re-register them on the competition day at the venue.
Best regards,
JISMO Committee
Offline Competition Dates and Places
• Saturday, 2 March ‘24 : Sekolah Global Mandiri Cibubur,

Raffles Christian School Kebon Jeruk
• Saturday, 9 March ‘24 : Singapore National Academy Sidoarjo,
Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri Jakarta Pusat
• Saturday, 16 March ‘24 : Global Prestasi School Bekasi
• Saturday, 23 March ‘24 : Stella Maris School Jambi
• Saturday, 30 March ‘24 : Bina Bangsa School Semarang,
Raffles Christian School Pondok Indah,
SIS Palembang
Offline Competition Rundown in All Venues
Re-registration : 7:30 – 11:00

Maths paper : 9:00 – 10:00
Recess : 10:00 – 10:30
Science paper : 10:50 – 11:50
Re-registration Process at Venues
• For Individual Registration
Ͳ Participants shall submit photocopy of their school identification cards to JISMO during
re-registration process in order to prove that grades and schools that they registered are
the same as their identification cards.
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• For School Registration
Ͳ There will be re-registration desk in each venue. On behalf of participants, school

teachers shall submit photocopy of their school identification cards to JISMO during re-
registration process in order to prove that grades and schools that they registered are
the same as their identification cards.
Ͳ Teachers need to take attendance sheet from the re-registration desk. In case of non-
attendance, please report to JISMO before the end of the competition.
• For Both Individual and School
Ͳ Registration sticker will be provided during re-registration process. All participants must
attach the registration sticker on their chest to enter classrooms.
Ͳ Registration fee is non-refundable for absence of participant under any circumstances.
Test Paper
1. Question sheets and an answer sheet will be provided by instructor before

commencement of the test.
2. For grades 2 and 3 in both Maths and Science papers, there will be 22 multiple choice
questions which carry a total of 110 marks. No mark will be given or no deduction for
wrong answers and/or unanswered questions.
3. For grades 4 to 6 in both Maths and Science papers, there will be 20 multiple choice
questions and 2 short answer questions which carry a total of 110 marks. No mark
will be given or no deduction for wrong answers and/or unanswered questions. In short
answers, marks will be given according to, where applicable, equation, reasoning
capabilities, problem solving approach, and final answer.
During The Competition
1. Participants should bring only pencils and eraser to the classroom. It is recommended
that they bring at least 2 pencils with them. The rest of the things like ruler, calculator,
pen, bags, etc have to be left outside the classroom.
2. Participants are not allowed to leave the classroom before the test ends.
3. Test paper and answer sheet will be collected by the JISMO invigilators after participants
finish the test. In other words, they are not allowed to bring them home.
4. After the test, participants shall wait for instruction from the JISMO invigilators to leave
classroom. They are allowed to go home with caregivers after Maths test. However,
participants who take Science test after Maths shall move to the next classroom by
following instruction from the JISMO invigilators. The participants are allowed to eat
snacks during recess.
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Announcement for Test Results
School, Individual, and Legend awards winners will be announced on Tuesday, 30 April
2024 on JISMO website, http://jismo-educational.org.
Virtual Award Ceremony
Virtual Award Ceremony will be held via online on the following dates. Registration will be
opened on 30 April 2024, and closed 3 days prior to each award ceremony. The registration
link will be informed on the competition results announcement day (30 Apr ‘24) on JISMO
website.

• 8 May ’24: Grade 2 winners and School Award winners
• Certificates and medals delivery schedule: M/May ’24 – M/Jun ‘24
Sincerely yours,
Yuki Dehira
JISMO Committee
For any further inquiries, contact us by scanning the following QR codes.
LINE QR Code Viber QR Code WhatsApp QR Code
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Primary 5

1. Science Course Outline ...................................................page 1

Grade 3: Seeing Nature

Grade 4: Relationship With Nature

Grade 5: Making Use Of Nature

Grade 6: The Connection Between Lives

1. The diagram below shows the digestive system

Which of the following does not describe the

A. Absorbing water and salts from the stool.

Refer to the following story to answer questions 2 and 3.

Anya Sakura Uncle Sam

Nutrient solution Water pump

The above method was chosen because oxygen

Refer to the following story to answer questions 9 and 10.

10. Which of the following pollinates pumpkin flowers the most?

Refer to the following story to answer questions 11 to 13.

KOH solution Water

11. Under which conditions can the above experiment be conducted?

Refer to the following story to answer questions 14 and 15.

A. (1) and (2) C. (2), (3), and (6)

Refer to the following story to answer questions 19 and 20.

19. Which of the following descriptions about

A. Phytoplankton are green and photosynthesize

20. Which of the following plankton can move freely?

Daphnia pulex Spirogyra

A. i and iv C. ii and iii

Refer to the following story to answer questions 21 and 22.

Full name: ...............................................................................................

School Name: ...............................................................................................

Registration Number: ...............................................................................................

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFLINE COMPETITION

Honour Code: Signature

1. A B C D 6. A B C D 11. A B C D 16. A B C D 21. A B C D

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

• (a) and (b) • (b) and (c)

He summarized his observation into the following statements.

Refer to the following story to answer questions 3 and 4.

(1) (2) (3)

The direction of the wind The direction of the turbines

A. From south to north South

Animal Method of Number of Babies Breeding Ground

Pumpkin flower bud Morning glory flower bud

A. 1 and 3 B. 1 and 4 C. 2 and 3 D. 4 and 5

Refer to the following story to answer questions 8 and 9.

A. Cocoa butter because it has a similar thickness to egg yolk.

A. Neodymium magnet, because it is

than electromagnet but carries more

To study this, Masaya conducted an experiment in a pond. He measured the water

Which of the following options correctly

Desert Tortoise Sea Turtle

Refer to the following story to answer questions 15 and 16.

Melted the most Melted the least

A. Increasing the light intensity.

19. Satoru was training for a marathon

Which of the following graphs correctly

Refer to the following story to answer questions 20 and 21.

1st trial 2nd trial 3rd trial

The Thickest Wire Average Time (sec)

Dear online competition participants,