This syllabus emphasizes a balanced approach towards the acquisition of scientific knowledge, attitudes and skills through carefully organized learning activities. It is important that students progressing through the junior secondary level should acquire and continually develop the skills which will enable them to solve problems in a logical way and to make sense of the environment. These skills include the ability to observe closely and carefully, the ability to measure accurately, the ability to handle equipment and apparatus properly and safely, the ability to communicate and the ability to interpret data etc.