P 6 Parents Briefing 2014 Science by Science

P 6 Parents’ Briefing 2014 Science by Science Department Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

PSLE Assessment Objectives (1) Knowledge & Understanding of Science Concepts (40%) Weighting – 40% Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

PSLE Assessment Objectives (2) Application of Knowledge and Process Skills Weighting – 60% Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Skills n n n Observing n Analysing Comparing n Generating possibilities Classifying n Evaluating Communicating n Formulating hypothesis Inferring n Predicting Using apparatus and equipment Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Processes n n n Creative Problem Solving Decision-Making Investigation Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Examination Format Written Paper (Total 100 marks) Duration – 1 hour 45 minutes Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Examination Format Booklet A B Item No. of marks Weighting Type Questions per question (%) Multiple 30 2 60 Choice Open 14 2, 3 or 4 40 Ended Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Primary Science Syllabus Theme Diversity Cycles Systems Life Science Diversity of living things (General characteristics and classification) Cycles of plants and animals (Life cycles, Reproduction) Plant system (Plant parts and functions, Respiratory and circulatory systems) Human system (Digestive system, Respiratory system and circulatory system) Cell system Interactions Interaction within the environment Term 3 Energy forms and uses Energy (Photosynthesis) Term 2 Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Primary Science Syllabus Theme Diversity Cycles Systems Interactions Energy Physical Science Diversity of non-living things (General characteristics and classification) Diversity of materials Cycles in matter and water (Matter, Water) Electrical System Interaction of forces (Magnets, Frictional force, Gravitational force, Force in springs) Term 1 Energy forms and uses (Light and heat) Energy conversion Term 2 Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

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Science Teaching n n n n Concept Cartoon Concept Mapping Cooperative Learning Demonstration Field Trip Games Investigation Problem Solving n n n Projects Questioning Role Play, Drama, Dance and Movement IT Ethics & Attitudes NE NE Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

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Programme n n n n 5 E Learning Cycle (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate) ICR (Identify, Concept, Relate) approach Science Revision Program - Modular Mass Revision Program GROW Prog - Nature @ its Best Learning Journey (Sungei Buloh) Formative Assessments Topical Reviews Journaling Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

What can we do at home? n n n Ask open-ended questions Google videos, websites Time management of paper (To get 15 minutes of checking time, 1. 5 minutes max for each MCQ and 4 -5 minutes for OE ) Encourage questioning and researching Explore and experiment! Mastery of content Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

What can we do at home? n n n n In school – Science Revision Programme Start revision early (P 3 -P 6 Topics) Mastery of content Revise Science concepts (P 3 -P 6) Make own notes Review Science key words (P 3 -P 6) Alphabet Key Practice MCQ Review presentation of open-ended questions Use mind maps, concept maps & graphic organisers to draw connections with key concepts Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

What can we do at home? n n Approach questions in a scientific manner. Think Science! E. g. “As I’m combing my hair, there is friction acting between the comb and my hair!” Inspire your child to relate daily phenomenon to Science. E. g. writing on a piece of paper demonstrates that the effects of forces are in action. Encourage them to be inquisitive by recording scientific observations in their Science journal like drawing pictures and reflecting etc. Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

‘Talk Science’! Relate to daily experiences! Look at that. What has caused this to happen? What do you think will happen?

Tips on answering MCQ n n SCORER S – Schedule time for MCQ questions. Spend a maximum time of 45 mins for booklet A. C – Clue words like all, every, always, most, never, none, but, not, except, only etc. O – Omit difficult questions. Answer the questions that are easiest to handle first. Circle the question and return to it later.

Tips on answering MCQ n R – Read carefully. ¡ Scan the whole paper to be mentally prepared for the type of questions to expect later on. ¡ Read each question carefully and highlight key words that are important in answering the question. ¡ After highlighting the key words, relate the key words by annotating next to the question the: 1) topic/s, 2) sub-topic, 3) concept/s. ¡ E. g. Water, factors affecting evaporation, humidity

Tips on answering MCQ n n E – Eliminate unlikely alternatives/Evaluate best answer by marking off the ones you know are wrong. Compare two options that could be the correct answer and choose the option that gives the most complete information. R – Review answers by referring to highlighted keywords and check if choice made is correct. Answer all questions and make an intelligent guess if answer is unknown.

O. E. Q Technique: I. C. R n Identify (main idea/focus) n Concept (write the supporting reasons/explanations) n Relate (answer the question throroughly)

Nurturing a Scientific Mindset Curiosity Enthusiasm n Creativity Curiosity n Integrity Concern n Objectivity Creativity Perseverance n Open-mindedness n Perseverance Open-mindedness n Responsibility n Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

Thank You! Give a man a fish and you will feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you will feed him for a lifetime. ~Chinese Proverb Vision CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh) Inquiring Minds, Scientific Thinkers

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