• ConcreteUsing manipulatives or other resources to construct meanings and understanding

• PictorialUsing pictorial representations e.g. number bonds, model drawing to solve problems

• AbstractUsing only numbers to solve problems

1. Refeed answers to check if answers are correct

3 + ____ = 20

Checking: 3 + 17 = 20

R : P R : S

5 : 6 2 : 3

10 : 12 10 : 15

R : P : S

10 : 12 : 15

37units = 3996

1 unit = 3996 ÷ 37

= 108

10 units = 10 x 108 = 1080 (Ravi)

12 units = 12 x 108 = 1296 (Peter)

15 units = 15 x 108 = 1620 (Samad)

Check: 1080 + 1296 + 1620 = 3996

2. Create an example using smaller/whole numbers

Question: 47 + ___ = 90

Example: 1 + ___ = 5

( - )

Therefore, 47 + ___ = 90

( - )

Example P6:

3. Draw diagrams / pictures / models

10 ÷1

5

= 10 x5

1

= 50How many children did Mrs Raj give thepizzas to?

Answer: 50

• Do all the simple sums first• Return to attempt the question skipped when all the other

questions have been completed• Allocate time wisely for each question and section• Create sufficient time to check answers

NOTE: • Spending too much time on a question may result in less or

insufficient time for other questions

Building interest at home

• Enter / Key in numbers correctly when using a calculator

Be fast but be accurate

• Use Mathematical signs and symbols appropriately• 15 – 5 = 10 ÷ 2 = 5• 1% = 0.4• ½ = 12

• Write neatly and legibly

• Maths in real life• Factual fluency• Review constantly

• Set routines for regular revision • Textbook/Workbook/ Worksheets

• Go over questions & corrections to achieve mastery of skills• Time management • SMART process

• Mathematics

• Foundation Mathematics

https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/mathematics-online-resources-for-parents

Secure individual

• Inquire like scientists

• Engages confidently in the practices of Science

• Possesses the spirit of scientific inquiry

• Relates to the roles played by science in daily life

Significant citizen

• Inspired by science

• enjoys science learning

• sees connections of Science in daily life

• Discovers how science solves global challenges

Leader of self worth

• Innovate using Science

• Applies science to daily life experiences

• Generates creative solutions to solve a wide range of real-world problems

Hands-on Experiential Learning

(Workbook / Activity sheets/ Learning

Journeys)

Concept & Skills Building

(Science Journal / Concept notes/ Process skills)

Applications

Real World Science / Supplementary Worksheets /

Performance tasks

Topics spread across themes

- Physical Science

- Life Science

P5 Cycles

- Reproduction in Plants

- Reproduction in Animals

- Water

Systems

- Cells

- Electricity

- Plant transport

- Respiratory Systems

- Human Circulatory

P6 Energy

- Photosynthesis

- Energy Conversion

Interactions

- Effects of a force

- Types of forces

- Environmental factors

- Populations & Communities

- Food chains & webs

- Adaptations

- Man & the environment

P6 F Energy

- Photosynthesis

- Energy Forms

Interactions

- Effects of a force

- Environmental factors

- Populations & Communities

- Food chains

- Adaptations

• Standard Science

• Foundation Science

Section A (MCQ) Section B (Open-ended) Total Marks

Duration

No. of Qns

Marks per Qn Total Marks No. of Qns No. of Qns Marks per Qn

28 2 56 12-13 2-5 44 100 1h 45 min

Primary 6 Mainstream

Primary 6 Foundation

Section A (MCQ) Section B (Open-ended) Total Marks

Duration

No. of Qns

Marks per Qn Total Marks No. of Qns No. of Qns Marks per Qn

18 2 36 6-7 (B1)5-6 (B2)

2-32-4

1420

70 1h 15 min

MCQ and Short-Answer Questions

• Allocate enough time for Booklet A and B with time left for checking.• Skip a question if you are stuck for more than 4 minutes.• Return to attempt the question again when all the other

questions have been completed• Practice the SDPS metacognitive reasoning and thinking

approach

Building interest at home

Supporting TIPS for Parents

02Learning Science through Questioning

Videos. Experiments. Tinkering

04Science through StoriesDiscuss. Role play. Science and Valuesbehind the story

03Exploring Science OutdoorsMake observations. Ask questions. Document Experiences

01Engaging Activities with Your Child

PLAY. PASSION. PURPOSE

05Strengthening RelationshipsEncourage. Praise. MotivateLove for Science

Ask questions. Encourage them to question. Find out together

Articles for Parents www.schoolbag.sg

Science @ Homehttps://www.scientificamerican.com/education/bring-science-home/

Science in Videoshttps://vle.learning.moe.edu.sg/

Science in Videoshttps://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q

More Resourceshttp://www.sciencekids.co.nz/

More Resourceshttps://www.science.edu.sg/whats-on/for-families

•Writing (Composition, different text types, situational writing)• Journal Writing

• Student Response Log• Little Red Dot• Comprehension Skills• Book Flood• Literature Programme• Class Library periods

• Listening to stories & the news

• Listening practices

• Oracy Programme

• Discussion of STELLAR texts

• Structured oral practices

Speaking & Representing

Listening & Viewing

Writing & Representing

Reading & Viewing

• Provide opportunities for your children to share any interesting things they have read

• Take them out (shopping malls, outdoor activities, use of public transport etc.) so that they have an experience they can relate to for conversation

• Encourage your child to read widely including story books, newspapers and educational magazines

• Compulsory reading material for P5 & P6: Little Red Dot

http://www.whatsup.sg/specials/index.htm

https://www.languagecouncils.sg/goodenglish/resources/common-english-mistakes/word-choice

https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/ereads

STANDARD PAPER MARKS WEIGHTING DURATION

Writing(Paper 1)

55 27.5% 1 h 10 min

Language Use & Comprehension(Paper 2)

95 47.5% 1 h 50 min

Listening Comprehension(Paper 3)

20 10% About 35 min

Oral Communication (Paper 4)

30 15% About 8 min

Total 200 100%

FOUNDATION PAPER MARKS WEIGHTING DURATION

Writing(Paper 1)

40 26.7% 1 h 10 min

Language Use & Comprehension(Paper 2)

60 40% 1 h 20 min

Listening Comprehension(Paper 3)

20 13.3% About 35 min

Oral Communication(Paper 4)

30 20% About 8 min

Total 200 100%

Level / Assessment P3

Term 1 No weighted assessment

Term 2SA1

30%

Term 3Prelims

70%

Term 4 PSLE

Please refer to the Assessment memo sent via PG for more details of each WA.

• There will be NO make-up for a student who is absent for any component(s)/paper(s) during the assessment period.

• Absence from examination must be supported with a valid reason with documented proof.

ace your child

llow time and space for self-study and reflection of learning

are for overall well-being

njoy the process

• See the bigger picture

• Work hard, play hard

• Celebrate the effort, not the results

• School-home partnership

• Enjoy this time

https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/are-you-a-psle-parent

• To stress or not to stress

• What’s my role?

• Make peace with the options

https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/keeping-sane-in-the-psle-year