p6science2012.ptm
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P6 PARENTS BRIEFINGSCIENCE
AGENDA:
CURRICULUM MATTERS
SUPPLEMENTARY LESSONS
EXAMINATION MATTERS
MONITORING AND ASSISTANCE
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Curriculum Matters
PSLE Coverage
P3 to P6 Work / Content Science Process Skills
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Process Skills Basic
- Observing- Comparing- Classifying- Measuring and using
apparatus / equipment- Communicating- Inferring- Predicting- Analysing- Generating- Evaluating- Making hypothesis
Integrated- Creative Problem
Solving- Decision Making- Investigation
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Difference between Observation & Inference / Conclusion……….
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Science Resource Kit…..for all levels in 2012
Laboratory Rules & Apparatus
Guidelines for Drawing Scientific diagrams
3 Important questions that are often asked - Why repeat the experiment X times ?- What is a control ?- What is a fair test ?
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Curriculum matters Mid Year, syllabus completion.
Revision comprises mainly past-year papers (ACS as well as other schools), PSLE booklet
On-going preparation includes:
Topical tests Process skills worksheets
Quality vs. quantity
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3 Main steps to doing well in PSLE Science…..
Step 1 : Content Mastery (Acquisition & Understanding of
Textbook Knowledge)
Step 2 : Process Skills Mastery (Acquisition of Basic & Integrated Process Skills listed in the MOE
Syllabus)
Step 3 : Answering Mastery (Ability to make connections between abstract situation to
content knowledge – Application)
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Weekly Supplementary Lessons (Thurs.)Current P6 Work
Revision of P3 to P5 Work
Exam. Strategies / Techniques of answering Sc. questions
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Enrichment Lessons (June 2012)
“Electronics” Optional Hands-on activities Afternoons EduSave
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EXAM. MATTERS FORMAT OF PAPER:
60 % APPLICATION (requires process skills), 40% KNOWLEDGE (requires memorizing of facts with understanding)
30 MCQ x 2 m each (60 m), 14 Open-Ended (40 m)
1hr 45 mins
P3 to P6 syllabus
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MOE Primary Science Website
www.sciberdiver.edu.sg
For Content :
- The 4 Years’ Course books /
Textbooks
- The P6 PSLE Guidebook
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Marks allocation for School’s Semestral Exams
Exam Weighting of Marks TOPICS COVERED
1st Half Year Work
2nd Half Year Work
Work from Other Levels
P3 Topics P4 Topics P5 Topics P6 Topics
P6 SA1
60% - 40% My Pals are Here
(Lower Block)
Diversity : Chapters 1 to 7
Systems : Chapters 1 to 4
My Pals are Here
(Lower Block)
Cycles : Chapters 1 to 5
Energy : Chapters 1 to 2
Interactions : Chapters 1 to 3
My Pals are Here
(Upper Block)
Cycles : Chapters 1 to 6
Systems : Chapters 1 to 7
Interactions : Chapters 3 to 4
My Pals are Here
(Upper Block)
Interactions:Chapter 1 to 2
Energy : Chapter 1 to 3
Table of Specifications for P6 SA2 / Prelims (Standard Science)
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Theme Life Sciences Physical Sciences Weighting (%)
Diversity Diversity of living things
(General characteristics & classification)
Diversity of non-living things (General characteristics &
classification)
Diversity of materials
5 - 10
Cycles Cycles in plants and animals
(Life Cycles, Reproduction)
Cycles in matter and water (Matter. Water)
20 - 25
Systems Plant systems (Plant parts and functions, Respiratory and
Circulatory systems)
Human systems (Digestive system, Respiratory and Circulatory systems)
Cell systems
Electrical systems 15 - 25
Interactions Interactions within the environment Interaction of forces
(Magnetic force, Frictional force, Gravitational force, Force in
springs)
25 - 30
Energy Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)
Energy forms and uses
(Light & Heat)
Energy conversions
15 - 20
Total weighting
45 - 55 45 - 55 100
Points to note
Section A : To examine the options given carefully before choosing the best possible one.
Diagrams, pictures, graphs, tables, etc. given are for deriving additional information………….these need to be studied carefully.
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Section B : To be precise and concise in the answers.
To give answers as required (Who, What, Where, Why, When, How?)
Concepts MUST be correct and clearly expressed. (No
deduction if grammatically incorrect provided idea/concept
is clear).
Key words DO NOT = Right Answer
If additional information which is wrong is included, marks
will also be deducted.
Diagrams, pictures, graphs, tables, etc. given are for
deriving additional information………….these need to be
studied carefully.
When examples are required, give the obvious correct ones !
Monitoring and Assistance Help to ensure that your child knows the text book
content through and through. P3 to P5 content must be re-learnt.
Help your child to use concept maps to link concepts. Monitor work especially workbooks (application
based)…need to pay attention to corrections. Help to ensure that homework is done and handed in
on time ! Help to check that the boys follow the time-table and
has the “stuffs” required for the day’s Science lessons. Work closely with your child’s teacher.
It’s a partnership……………………….
www.anglochineseprimary.net Anglo–Chinese School (Primary)17Anglo-Chinese School (Primary)
Mr Azman Dali (Head Of Department/Science)[email protected] 1633 X 219
Mr Shahrul (Level Head/Science)[email protected] 1633 X 247
THANK YOU