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Table of contents

Preface……………………….…...……………………………………………...I
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………...II
Introduction To Cba Physics Practicals………………………….…………...1
Soil Science And Management…………………………………………………5
Common Weeds……………………………………………………………….12
Common Crop Pests…………………………………………………………..15
Common Crop Diseases………………………………………………………18
Pastures And Fodder Crops…………………………………………………..22
Herbage Conservation………………………………………………………...24
Manures And Fertilizers……………………………………………………...24
Farm Tools, Equipment And Implements…………………………………...28
Agriculture Practical Scoring Guide…………………………………………42
Workedout Examination Items………………………………………………50
Soil Science And Management Items………………………………………...56
- Item 1…………………………………………………………………………56
- Item 2………………………….……………………………………………..58
- Item 3………………………….……………………………………………..59
- Item 4………………………….……………………………………………..62
- Item 5………………………….……………………………………………..64
- Item 6………………………….……………………………………………..65
- Item 7………………………….……………………………………………..68
- Item 8………………………….……………………………………………..69
Crop Production Items………………………………………………………71
- Item 9………………………….…………………………………………….71
- Item 10………………………………………………………………………72
- Item 11………………………………………………………………………74

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- Item 12………………………….……………………………………………76
- Item 13…………………………..…………………………………………...77
Pasture Management Items……………………….…………………………79
Livestock Production And Management Items…………………………….81
Livestock Digestive System Items…………………………………………...85
Livestock Nutrition Items……………………..……………………………..90
Animal Health Items…………………………………………………………92
Farm Tools, Equipment And Implements Items…………………………...95
Value Addition On Agricultural Products Items…………………………100
- Item 23……………………………………………………………………...100
- Item 24……………………………………………………………………...102
- Item 25…………………………………..………………………………….103
- Item 26……………………………………………….……………………..105
Diagrams To Note…………………………………………………………...106
Examination Items Confidential…………………………………………...108

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Preface
This Competence Based Assessment Agriculture Practical Work Book has been
written to satisfactorily meet the demand of learners going through the
Competency Based Curriculum at the New Ordinary Level in Preparation for
their excellence in Uganda Certificate of Education{UCE} agriculture practical
examination. It will also be helpful to teachers especially those who want to
familiarize them selves with the new assessment of agriculture practicals in the
new curriculum.
This practical work book consists of concise and precise notes in simple
language and several examinable items intended to reinforce and test the
understanding of basic agriculture skills, all based on the requirement of the
new agriculture syllabus and encompases all that is required for ordinary
learners.
Teachers in various schools will have to provide learners with necessary
apparatus required so as they can navigate through all the practicals in this work
book.
Proper utilization of this work book by learners will obviously make practical
examinations easier to handle and enjoyable.
Lwanga Books Ltd feels confident that this Book will be of immense value
to both the learners and the teachers.
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Acknowledgement
Lwanga Books Limited is deeply indebted to all those who participated in the
development of Lwanga William S1-S4 Competence Based Assessment
Agriculture Practical Work Book.
Special thanks go to Mr. Lwanga William, CEO of Lwanga Books Ltd for his
valuable insights and advice on all publishing matters.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those who worked
tirelessly towards the production of this CBA Agriculture Practical Work Book.
First and foremost, we would like to thank our families and friends for
supporting all our initiatives both financially and spiritually, Lwanga William’s
parents; Mr. William Lwanga and Mrs. Harriet Lwanga, his brother; Mr.
Nsubuga Grace.
The initiative and guidance of the publishing partners, Ministry of Education
and Sports (MoES) and National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) in
development and implementation of the New Lower Secondary Curriculum are
highly appreciated.
We thank God for the wisdom He has given us to produce this volume of work.
May the Almighty God bless all the students that will use this book with
knowledge to encounter all CBA Scenario Items incorporated in this
Competence Based Assessment Agriculture Practical Work Book….AMEN.
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Introduction To Competence Based Assessment Agriculture
Practicals

The Competence Based Agriculture Assessment has two papers that is, 527/1(theory paper)
and 527/2(practical paper).
In this guide, we are to focuss more on the practical paper.
CBA agriculture practical paper will comprise of two examination scenario items and the
student is to do all that is, all items are compulsory.
The duration of the paper will be strictly two(2) hours.
The structure of the paper is clear with item 1 being an investigative question and item 2
being a diagonistic question.
Item 1 has nine(9) areas that is; Title(Aim), Hypothesis, Variables, Apparatus(Materials),
Procedures, Data presentation, Data analysis, Conclusion(Deduction) and Recommendation.
 RECALL: TAXONOMY OF THE PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN

Level Description of major categories Illustrative verbs

1 Imitation-early stages in learning a complex

Assemble, attempt, calibrate,
skill
construct, dissect, repeat, sketch, and
try.

2 Manipulation-individual continues to Same as above- add acquire,

practice a given skill complete, conduct, execute, operate,
perform, manipulate
3 Precision- skill has been attained Conduct, execute, operate, refine

4 Articulation-Involve a higher level of Adapt, alter, revise, re-arrange

precision. Skills are well developed

5 Naturalization- response is automatic. Arrange, combine, construct, create

Individual begins to experiment, creating design, refine
new ways ofmanipulating material.

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Soil Science And Management Items
- Item 4
Farmers of Katende have experienced a decline in crop yield since last year and in the
meeting held at Katende sub-county headquarters with their district Agriculture officer, they
told him that crops usually dry during the dry season.
In response, he told them that continuous drying of their crops during dry season is due to a
low water holding capacity of the soils in Katende basing on the study he made.
You have decided to carry out a water retention test on soil sample O which was collected
from Katende areas.
Task.
Using the apparatus and materials provided, Plan and carry out an investigation on soil
sample O.
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Based on your results;

Make a drawing of the experiment set up showing the final results.

Calculate the water retention capacity for each sample.

Account for the results of your investigation on soil sample O.

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Based on your findings, advise the Katende farmers on soil and crop husbandry practices
they can opt for, for better crop production in their area.
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