ALL-BEST CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS

END OF THIRD TERM EXAMINATIONS

MARKING SCHEME

PRIMARY 4

RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION

SECTION A

1. B 4. C 7. B 10. A 13. A 16. A 19. B 22. C 25. B 28. B

2. B 5. C 8. A 11. B 14. B 17. A 20. B 23. B 26. A 29. C
3. B 6. B 9. A 12. C 15. C 18. C 21. B 24. A 27. C 30. B

SECTION B

1. (a) Four reasons to look after them

 To thank God – Caring for our bodies shows we appreciate what God has given us.
 To stay healthy – Clean skin, neat hair and good hygiene keep sickness away.
 To feel confident – When we look after ourselves we feel happy and brave to meet others.
 To serve well – Healthy, confident people can study, work and help their families and
communities better.

(b) Important to be a committed family member

 You share love and support with parents, siblings and relatives.
 You learn good habits such as respect, teamwork and honesty.
 Families grow stronger when everyone does their part (chores, studying, caring).
 A united family gives security and joy to every member.

2. (a) Human activities that destroy the environment

 Cutting down trees (deforestation)
 Burning bushes and rubbish
 Throwing plastic and other waste into water bodies
 Illegal mining or “galamsey”
 Using harmful chemicals on farms or in rivers

(b) Five ways to be responsible at home, school or in the community

 Sweep, pick litter and keep surroundings tidy.
 Obey rules and instructions from parents, teachers and leaders.
 Switch off lights and taps when not in use to save energy and water.
 Join clean-up exercises and tree-planting programmes.
 Show kindness and respect to everyone.

3. (a) Effects of human activities on the environment

 Air pollution that causes breathing problems.
 Water pollution that kills fish and makes people sick.
 Soil erosion and loss of fertile land.
 Loss of forests and wildlife (biodiversity).
 Climate change leading to floods and droughts.
 Desertification—land turning into desert.

(b) Five ways of caring for the environment

  Plant and nurture trees.
 Recycle or reuse plastic, paper and metal.
 Dispose of waste properly in bins or approved dump sites.
 Use eco-friendly transport (walk, cycle, share rides).
 Protect rivers and streams by keeping chemicals and waste away.

(c) Four importance of religious songs in worship

 They praise and thank God.
 They teach moral lessons and religious truths.
 They unite worshippers and create a joyful, peaceful mood.
 They encourage and comfort people in times of trouble.

COMPUTING
SECTION A

1. B 4. B 7. A 10. C 13. A 16. C 19. B 22. C 25. C 28. C

2. B 5. B 8. C 11. C 14. B 17. C 20. B 23. B 26. C 29. C
3. B 6. B 9. B 12. B 15. C 18. C 21. A 24. A 27. C 30. A

SECTION B
1. Six examples of energy-efficient gadgets and techniques used in homes:
 LED bulbs
 Solar-powered lights
 Energy-saving refrigerators
 Smart thermostats
 Washing machines with energy-saving settings
 Turning off lights and appliances when not in use

2. Six primary sources of information:

* Interviews * Autobiographies * Letters
* Diaries or journals * Photographs
* Original documents (e.g. birth certificates, laws, speeches)

3. Six input devices: * Keyboard * Mouse * Scanner * Microphone

* Webcam * Touchscreen

4. Four reasons why computers are important:

 They help us to learn new things
 They make work easier and faster
 They help us to communicate with others
 They help us to store and find information easily

5. Examples of digital systems at home:

Smart TVs Washing machines
Microwave ovens
Home security systems
Why digital systems are important:
* They help us save time * They make our work easier
* They provide comfort and safety * They help in managing home tasks better

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 CREATIVE ARTS
SECTION A

1. B 4. A 7. A 10. C 13. B 16. B 19. C 22. B 25. A 28. B

2. A 5. C 8. C 11. B 14. B 17. B 20. A 23. B 26. C 29. B
3. B 6. B 9. A 12. A 15. B 18. B 21. B 24. A 27. B 30. C

SECTION B
1. * Forest * River * Mountain * Ocean * Desert * Grassland

2. Subject matter in artwork means what the artist has shown or talked about in the art. It is the main
idea or object in the drawing, painting, or sculpture.

3. I feel happy, proud, and encouraged when people appreciate my art. It makes me want to keep
drawing or painting more.

4. In a drawing or painting, I may see: * People * Animals * Trees

* Houses * Mountains
* Water (rivers, seas) * Sun and sky

5. Group the following as:

(a) Performing Arts: * Music * Drama * Dance
(b) Visual Arts: * Painting * Printmaking * Casting
* Carving * Paper craft

ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SECTION A

1. B 4. A 7. A 10. A 13. A 16. A 19. C 22. C 25. B 28. C

2. A 5. B 8. A 11. A 14. A 17. B 20. C 23. A 26. C 29. A
3. A 6. A 9. A 12. A 15. A 18. B 21. B 24. C 27. B 30. A

SECTION B
1. We show bad behaviour.
2. The teacher feels sad.
3. It stops others from learning well.
4. Rude pupils may be punished.
SECTION C
Marks for all Essays

CONTENT 7 MARKS
ORGANIZATION 3 MARKS
MECHANICAL ACCURACY 3 MARKS
EXPRESSION 7 MARKS

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 MATHEMATICS

SECTION A (75 MARKS)

1. A 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. C
9. D 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. Bonus Or A (6 Ones) 14. C 15. B
16. B 17. C 18. BONUS 19. A 20. A 21. B 22. A 23. B
24. B 25. A

SECTION B (25MARKS)
1.
Triangle

Circle

Rectangle

2. Perimeter = 4cm + 2cm + 4cm + 2cm = 12cm

3. Factors of 4 = 1, 2, 4
1+2
4. = (Simplest form) 5. 4 + 5 =
5+8
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HISTORY OF GHANA
SECTION A

1. A 4. B 7. B 10. B 13. B 16. C 19. C 22. B 25. B 28. A

2. C 5. C 8. B 11. C 14. B 17. C 20. A 23. A 26. A 29. C
3. B 6. B 9. B 12. A 15. A 18. C 21. B 24. C 27. A 30. C

SECTION B
1. Some reasons for studying the history of Ghana

Builds national identity & pride Knowing the struggles and achievements—from the fight against
the slave trade to independence — helps citizens value their shared heritage and see themselves as
Ghanaians first.
Guides present-day decision-making Past policies, successes and mistakes (e.g., early cocoa-based
economy, coups, constitutional reforms) give leaders and citizens practical lessons for shaping better
social, political and economic choices today.
etc

2. The Four Republics of Ghana and their leaders

Republic Years Form of government Key leaders who ruled during that Republic*

 1st Republic 1960 – 24 Feb 1966 Executive presidential Dr. Kwame Nkrumah
(President)

 2nd Republic 1 Oct 1969 – 13 Jan 1972 Parliamentary (ceremonial president + PM)
Edward Akufo-Addo (President) & Dr. Kofi Abrefa Busia (Prime Minister)

 3rd Republic 24 Sep 1979 – 31 Dec 1981 Executive presidential Dr. Hilla Limann
(President)
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  4th Republic 7 Jan 1993 – Present Executive presidential (1992 Constitution)
Jerry John Rawlings (1993 – 2001)
John Agyekum Kufuor (2001 – 2009)
John Evans Atta Mills (2009 – 2012)
John Dramani Mahama (2012 – 2017)
Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo (2017 – 2024)
John Dramani Mahama- 2025 – 2028

 Military eras (NLC, NRC, SMC, AFRC, PNDC) occurred between the civilian republics and
are not counted as republics themselves.

3. Six common sources of historical information

 Archaeological artefacts (pottery, tools, ruins)
 Oral traditions & folklore (story-telling, praise poems, folk songs)
 Written documents (colonial records, letters, diaries)
 Newspapers & government gazettes
 Photographs, film and audio recordings
 Museums & archives (e.g., Public Records and Archives Administration Department –
PRAAD)

4. Primary Vs Secondary sources

Primary source:
 First-hand, contemporaneous evidence created during the event or era under study.
 A 1947 copy of “The Accra Evening News” reporting on the UGCC.
 Kwame Nkrumah’s original handwritten letters from prison.
Secondary source:
 A later analysis, interpretation or synthesis about an event, based on primary material.
 A modern textbook summarizing Ghana’s independence struggle.
 A scholarly article comparing the four constitutions of Ghana.

5. (a) A republic is a state in which sovereign power ultimately rests with the people, who exercise that
power through elected representatives; the head of state is an elected president rather than a
hereditary monarch.

(b) Six major historical locations in Ghana

 Cape Coast Castle – main British slave-trade fort.
 Elmina Castle (São Jorge da Mina) – oldest European building south of the Sahara (1482).
 Christiansborg (Osu) Castle – seat of colonial and early-post-independence governments.
 Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum & Memorial Park, Accra – burial place of the first President.
 Assin Manso Slave River Park – “last bath” site for enslaved Africans.
 Independence (Black Star) Square & Arch, Accra – landmark of the 1957 independence
declaration

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 SCIENCE
SECTION A

1. B 4. A 7. A 10. C 13. B 16. B 19. C 22. B 25. A 28. A

2. A 5. C 8. C 11. B 14. B 17. B 20. A 23. B 26. B 29. B
3. B 6. B 9. A 12. A 15. B 18. B 21. B 24. A 27. B 30. B

SECTION B

1. What are some ways to make water safe for drinking?

*Boil the water. *Filter it using a clean cloth or filter.
*Add water-purifying tablets. *Store it in clean, covered containers.

2. Tell the difference between things that are alive and things that were never alive.
 Things that are alive breathe, grow, move, and need food and water
(e.g., people, animals, and plants).
 Things that were never alive do not grow, breathe, or move on their own
(e.g., stones, chairs, and pencils).

3. * To keep dirt and germs away.

* To stop the spread of diseases.
* To look neat and clean.

4. * You may get sick.

* You may have bad smells.
* Your teeth and skin may become unhealthy.

5. It means putting different kinds of waste (like plastic, food, and paper) into different bins so they
can be reused, recycled, or thrown away properly.

6. Measles is caused by a virus. We can stop it by giving children the measles vaccine and keeping sick
people away from others.

7. * High fever * Skin rash * Cough * Red or watery eyes

8. * Eating dirty or spoiled food

* Drinking unclean water
* Not washing hands before eating or after using the toilet

9. * To save electricity
* To reduce our electricity bill
* To protect the environment

10. * It can cause a fire.

* It can damage clothes or furniture.
* It wastes electricity.