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Meet The Parents Sessions
Primary 4 SciencePrimary 4 Science
2016
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At the end of P4 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, initiativeand responsibility
Attitude in Science
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Vision - JWPS Science student
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Inquiring learner who is able to use his
Senses,
Think,
Ask questions and
Reflect critically.
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Inquiry Approach in Science Teaching & Learning
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Inquiry Approach in Science Teaching & Learning
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P4 Science TopicsCycles
Matter, 3 states of matter
Energy
Heat
Light
System
Body systems
Plant systems
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Process Skills Taught @ P4
P3 skills learnt (revision)
-Observing, comparing and contrasting, organising,
measuring, communicating, analysing, formulating
hypothesis, predicting, generating possibilities, inferring
New skills taught in P4:
Organising data – classifying using charts, tables, bar
graphs and flow charts, labelling diagrams, plotting line
graphs
Measuring using appropriate apparatus and equipment
(length, mass, temperature, brightness, volume and
time)
Inferring and applying conclusions 9
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PERI HA – P4 Science • Bite-sized exercise after each
concept/skills taught to assess students’ understanding
• Alternative assessments such as performance tasks, pen and paper test, practical test
• Rubrics for self-assessment and teacher assessment
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Term 1: Topical Test
Term 2: SA1 (100 marks)
(30 MCQ & 14 OE Qns)
Term 3: Practical Test
Term 4: SA2 (100 marks)
(30 MCQ & 14 OE Qns)
(Details of the format, topics to be tested and
dates will be given later)
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Science Practical Test• Will be held in Term 3• assess scientific concepts, skills and processes
Basic skills Reading an instrument, selecting and using an instrument, measuring, analysing, inferring, communication
Observation work
Observing & drawing, comparing, classifying
Illustrative
practical
Following instructions, performing an activity to solve a problem
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Science Activity Books
• Starting from 2015, all pupils are not required to purchase Science Activity Book or 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
• Spirit of scientific inquiry – Ask more questions (Why? How? What happen?)
• Read more Science books or magazines (eg Science Spy, Young Scientists)
• Practise (attempt more questions)
• Relate concepts to real life
examples
NEW!!!
- Home Activity with Parents15
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Home Activity with Parents
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Self-directed Learning
Access the lesson in MCOnline and watch the videos.
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Helpful Science Websites/Resources
School LMS : https://www.mconline.sg
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml
http://sciberdiver.wikispaces.com/
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THANK YOU
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