Meet The Parents Sessions

Primary 6 Science

2017

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1. P6 Syllabus

2. Assessments

3. Science Activity Booklets

4. Helping your child in Science

Outline

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At the end of P6 syllabus teaching, pupils

should be able to

demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of scientific facts,

concepts and principles

apply scientific facts and concepts to

new situations

use process skills such as observing,

classifying, comparing, measuring

using apparatus and equipment and

generating possibilities.

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The Science curriculum seeks to nurture

the student as an INQUIRER.

Students to enjoy science and

value science as an important tool

in helping them explore their

natural and physical world.

Science Curriculum and Aim

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It is important to have the right

attitude in Science learning.

The Science programmes aims to

develop pupils’ curiosity,

teamwork, perseverance, initiative

and responsibility

Attitude in Science

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Vision - JWPS Science student

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To develop inquiring learner who is able to use his

Senses,

Think,

Ask questions and

Reflect critically.

Inquiry Approach in Science Teaching &

Learning

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Inquiry Approach in Science Teaching & Learning

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P6 Std/Fdn Science Topics

Energy

Energy – Energy in Food

Energy – Forms of Energy, Sources of

energy and conversion of energy (Not

for Fdn Sci)

Interactions

Interactions – Types of Forces

Interactions – Living within an

environment

(Eg Ecosystem, Adaptation, Man’s

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Process Skills Taught @ P6

P3 – P5 skills learnt (revision)- Observing, comparing and contrasting, organising,

measuring, communicating, analysing, formulating hypothesis, predicting, generating possibilities, inferring

New skills taught in P6:- Analysing (determining the reliability of experiment)- Deciding on the effectiveness of method used in an

investigation- Deciding on the accuracy of data obtained in an

investigation

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Standard Science

(On top of diagnostic exercises)

Term 1: Topical Test

Term 2: SA1 (100 marks)

NEW Format (PSLE 2017)

Term 3: Prelim Examination

NEW Format (PSLE 2017)

(Details of the format, topics to be tested and dates

will be given later)

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New Examination Format (Std)

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Booklet Item Type

No. of Qns

No. ofmarks per question

Marks

AMultipleChoice

3028

2 56

BOpen-ended

1412-13

2 - 5 44

Total 100

Foundation Science

(On top of diagnostic tests)

Term 1: Topical Test

Term 2: SA1 (70 marks)

NEW Format (PSLE 2017)

Term 3: Prelim Exam (70 marks)

NEW Format (PSLE 2017)

(Details of the format, topics to be tested and dates

will be given later)

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New Examination Format (Fdn)

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Booklet Item Type

No. of Qns

No. ofmarks per question

Marks

AMultipleChoice

1618

2 36

BOpen-ended

1411-13

2 - 4 34

Total 70

Science Activity Books

• Starting from 2015, all pupils are not required to

purchase Science Workbook.

• Pupils will be given school-based activity booklets

(topic-based) which catered for inquiry-based

learning.

• The booklets include activities, exercises, reflections

and evaluations.

• Topical worksheets will

also be provided at the

end of each topic

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Helping Your Child in Science

• ensure that your child complete his/her

homework and hand in on time

• encourage your child to ask more questions

(Why? How? What happen?)

• encourage your child to read more Science

books or magazines (eg Science Spy, Young

Scientists)

• encourage them to relate concepts learnt to

real life examples

NEW!!!

- Home Activity with Parents

- Self-directed Learning 16

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Home Activity with Parents

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Self-directed Learning

More information and instructions will be

provided at a later date

Helpful Science Websites/Resources

School LMS : https://www.mconline.sg

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/scienc

e.shtml

http://sciberdiver.wikispaces.com/

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https://www.mconline.sg/http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtmlhttp://sciberdiver.wikispaces.com/

• Objectives:– To share strategies used by JWPS

teachers on how to tackle multiple-choice questions (MCQs) or open-ended questions.

– To share strategies on how parents can motivate their child in the learning of Science

• Dates:• 1 April 2017 (Saturday)

Please look out for the letters to be issued at a later date

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Parent Workshop (for P4-6 parents)

THANK YOU

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