2019 PARENTS’ BRIEFING P3

CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT SCIENCE

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

CyclesRepeated patterns of change in nature

Thematic Approach (scientific ideas)

SystemsWhole consists of partsParts work together to perform a function

InteractionsMutual influence of one system (Man) on another (Envt)

DiversityVariety (of Living & Non-Living Things) & using properties to classify them

Energy Makes changes & movement possible

Focus of Theme

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

Pupils to acquire the positive mental attitudes and ethics:

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

2014 Primary Science Syllabus

Lower Block Upper Block

Topics covered in P3Semester 1• Diversity – Living & Non-living things• Diversity – Diversity of Living Things• Cycles – The Cycle of Life• Process SkillsSemester 2• Systems – Plant System• Systems – Human System• Diversity – Diversity of Materials• Process Skills

Sequence of Science Topics 2019

Primary Term 1 Term 23 • Classification: Living and

non-living things• Plants• Animals• Fungi and Bacteria

• Life Cycles of some Animals

• Life Cycles of plants

Term 3 Term 4• Your amazing body as a

system• Plants and their Parts

• Exploring Materials

• Textbooks and Workbooks are presented in THEMES, not levels, to align to the intent of strengthening the thematic approach.

Presentation of Learning Materials

P3 – P4: 5 themes (1 TB & WB for each)

P5 – P6: 4 themes (1 TB & WB for each)

* Themes on Diversity, Cycles, & Systems: use school’s prepared booklets in place of workbooks to strengthen Inquiry Learning.

Glossary of terms

(can also be found in pupils’ Process Skills Booklet)

Science Process Skill Booklet

Written pen & paper

(SAs)

Booklet A- MCQ

Booklet B- Open-ended

Time Task

(non-weighted) Attempt real life problem solution

task and formative

checkpoint (check for

understanding)

Assess understanding of core concepts

Modes of Assessment

Science Assessment

Examination Format: Written Paper SA1

Booklet Item Type Marks Number of Items

Number of marks per item

A Multiple-choice 30 15 2

B Open-ended 20 7 - 8 2 - 4

Total 50 22 - 23 -

The duration of the paper is 1h 30min.

*Science marks will be included in the computation of total score.

Examination Format: Written Paper SA2

Booklet Item Type Marks Number of Items

Number of marks per item

A Multiple-choice 48 24 2

B Open-ended 22 9 - 10 2 - 4

Total 80 34 -

The duration of the paper is 1h 30min.

*Science marks will be included in the computation of total score.

Examination Dates

Time Task Term 1 Week 9 (TBC)

SA1 Term 2, Week 8 - 9

Time Task Term 3 Week 9 (TBC)

SA2 Term 4, Weeks 6 - 8

All exam dates will be notified in the school bulletin

Tips on Parental Involvement

- Encourage curiosityEncourage pupils to ask questions about things that happen around them. Give praise when a good question is asked. It is perfectly alright not to know the topic your child is interested in. The process of discovering new information and facts together encourage bonding

- Be positive and supportiveIf you can role model and display a genuine interest in science and how things work around us, it will have a positive impact on your child’s attitudes towards science

- Point out the everyday Science around usUse everyday objects or phenomenon to highlight the connection and importance of science to the world we live in

- Provide ample opportunities or stimulating environments for informal science learning• family outings to Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Science Centre • a short film shown on a television or video clip from an internet website • visit the library