*ZIMSEC PROJECTS 2025*
Here are the formats for science projects at O level and A level Sciences:
O Level Science Project Format
*I. Title Page*
1. *Title*: Project title
2. *Name*: Student's name
3. *ZIMSEC: Centre Number/ Candidate number
4. *School*: School name
5. District/ Province
6. *Date*: Date of submission
*II. Abstract*
1. *Brief Summary*: Concise summary of the project (approx. 150-200 words)
2. *Research Question*: Clearly stated research question or hypothesis
3. *Objectives*: Project objectives and expected outcomes
*III. Introduction*
1. *Background*: Context and background information on the topic
2. *Literature Review*: Review of relevant literature and research on the topic
3. *Research Question*: Restate the research question or hypothesis
4. *Objectives*: Restate the project objectives and expected outcomes
*IV. Methodology*
1. *Experimental Design*: Description of the experimental design and procedures
2. *Materials and Equipment*: List of materials and equipment used
3. *Data Collection*: Description of data collection methods and procedures
4. *Data Analysis*: Description of data analysis methods and procedures
*V. Results*
1. *Data Presentation*: Presentation of collected data in tables, graphs, or figures
2. *Data Analysis*: Analysis and interpretation of the data
*VI. Discussion*
1. *Findings*: Discussion of the findings and results
2. *Implications*: Discussion of the implications and significance of the findings
3. *Limitations*: Discussion of the limitations and potential sources of error
*VII. Conclusion*
1. *Summary*: Summary of the main findings and results
2. *Recommendations*: Recommendations for future research or improvements
3. *Reflection*: Reflection on the project and what was learned
*VIII. References*
1. *List of Sources*: List of sources cited in the project, formatted according to a chosen citation style
*IX. Appendices*
1. *Additional Materials*: Additional materials that support the project, such as raw data, extra figures
or tables, or detailed descriptions of procedures.
A Level Science Project Format
*I. Title Page*
1. *Title*: Project title
2. *Name*: Student's name
3. *Index Number*: Student's index number
4. *School*: School name
5. *Date*: Date of submission
*II. Abstract*
1. *Brief Summary*: Concise summary of the project (approx. 250-300 words)
2. *Research Question*: Clearly stated research question or hypothesis
3. *Objectives*: Project objectives and expected outcomes
4. *Significance*: Explanation of the project's significance and relevance
*III. Introduction*
1. *Background*: Context and background information on the topic
2. *Literature Review*: Review of relevant literature and research on the topic
3. *Research Question*: Restate the research question or hypothesis
4. *Objectives*: Restate the project objectives and expected outcomes
5. *Theoretical Framework*: Explanation of the theoretical framework underlying the project
*IV. Methodology*
1. *Experimental Design*: Description of the experimental design and procedures
2. *Materials and Equipment*: List of materials and equipment used
3. *Data Collection*: Description of data collection methods and procedures
4. *Data Analysis*: Description of data analysis methods and procedures
5. *Ethical Considerations*: Discussion of ethical considerations and how they were addressed
*V. Results*
1. *Data Presentation*: Presentation of collected data in tables, graphs, or figures
2. *Data Analysis*: Analysis and interpretation of the data
3. *Statistical Analysis*: Results of statistical analysis, if applicable
*VI. Discussion*
1. *Findings*: Discussion of the findings and results
2. *Implications*: Discussion of the implications and significance of the findings
3. *Limitations*: Discussion of the limitations and potential sources of error
4. *Comparison to Literature*: Comparison of findings to relevant literature
*VII. Conclusion*
1. *Summary*: Summary of the main findings and results
2. *Recommendations*: Recommendations for future research or improvements
3. *Reflection*: Reflection on the project and what was learned
4. *Contribution to Knowledge*: Explanation of how the project contributes to the existing body of
knowledge
*VIII. References*
1. *List of Sources*: List of sources cited in the project, formatted according to a chosen citation style
*IX. Appendices*
1. *Additional Materials*: Additional materials that support the project, such as raw data, extra figures
or tables, or detailed descriptions of procedures.
Note: The format may vary depending on the specific requirements of your school or instructor.
