• Department Vision & Mission
• Science Curriculum Framework
• Primary Science Syllabus (2008)
• Topics for P6
• Level Programme Highlights
• Assessment Structure
• Exam Paper Format
• Tips for Parents
• Contact Details
VISION Passion for Science, Independent and
lifelong learners
MISSION • to provide students with experiences
which stimulate their curiosity about
their environment
• to provide students with opportunities to
develop process skills and attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry.
• to inspire life-long, independent learners who are passionate about Science.
What is scientific inquiry? Scientific inquiry may be defined as the
activities and processes which scientists
and students engage in to study the natural
and physical world around us.
Through inquiry learning,
students will be able to: 1) Acquire knowledge and understanding
of their natural and physical world based
on investigations.
2) Apply the skills and processes of inquiry.
3) Develop attitudes and values that are
essential to the practice of science.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Energy 1. What is Energy? 2. Forms and Uses of Energy
Interactions 1. Forces 2. Types of Forces
Interactions 1.Living Together 2.Characteristics of the Environment 3.Food chains and Food Webs 4. Adaptations for Survival 5.Man’s Impact on the Environment
Revision PSLE
• Science Booster sessions (Every Friday, 1.30 to 2.30pm)
• Visit to Eco-Garden (Aquatic Plants and Animals) at Science Centre (Term 1)
• Visit to Gardens by the Bay (Term 2)
• SA1, Prelim & PSLE
– Written Paper only
• Topics tested will include all topics taught
from Primary 3 to Primary 6
Level
SA1 (100%) SA2 (100%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Component Weighting
of SA1
Component Weighting
of SA1
Component Weighting
of SA2
Component Weighting
of SA2
P6
(Std)
Mock test (NW)
Written
Paper
(100m)
100%
Mock test (NW)
PSLE
Prelims
(100m)
100%
• Similar to PSLE Science Examination
Format
• Section A - 30 MCQ (60 marks)
• Section B - 14 Open-ended questions
(40 marks)
• Duration (1 hour 45 minutes)
• Help your child to develop a routine for revision
and homework
• Revise P3 to P6 topics using concept mapping/
Science Booster notes
• Be familiar with the type of PSLE questions in the
PSLE booklets
• Revise the Practice Papers done in school and
previous years examination scripts
• Exposure to scientific knowledge from other
sources: print and online (AsknLearn portal)
Good Practices Identifying mistakes during corrections
Ability to observe that part (a) and part (b) are
dependent Questions
Making notes on the diagram
Highlighting the key words in the question and noting
the marks given.
Identifying the topic of the question
Using all labelled information in the diagram
Sect A MCQ – elimination technique
• Help them see Science everywhere - Highlight the variety of fruits and vegetables at the
supermarket and discuss how they differ from one
another
• Build on your child’s interest
- Encourage your child to read science magazines and
related books as well as watch science television
programmes (e.g. Discovery channel)
• Record learning in Science Journals
• Build a resource library at home to allow your
child to look for answers themselves
1. Magazines
• Science Adventures
• National Geographic Explorer
• Young Scientists
• Rick Ranger Junior
• Science Spy
2. Literature
• Horrible Science
• List: http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/childrens-science
1. National Geographic Kids - http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
2. Discovery Kids - http://kids.discovery.com/
3. Websites with tips for Parental Involvement in Science Education -
http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/parents.aspx
(American education system context)
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/learnscience.html
*This is not an exhaustive list.
• Head of Department – Mrs Eliza Ee
• Level Head – Miss Low Mei Yan
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