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• Department Vision & Mission
• Science Curriculum Framework
• Topics for P6
• Level Programme Highlights
• Assessment Structure
• Exam Paper Format
• Holistic Assessment
• Tips for Parents
• Contact Details
VISION Passion for Science, Independent and
lifelong learners
MISSION • to provide students with experiences
which stimulate their curiosity about
their environment
• to provide students with opportunities to
develop process skills and attitudes
necessary for scientific inquiry.
• to inspire life-long, independent learners
who are passionate about Science.
Science Curriculum Framework
What is scientific inquiry? Scientific inquiry may be defined as the
activities and
processes which scientists and students
engage in to study
the natural and physical world around us.
Through inquiry learning,
students will be able to:
1) Acquire knowledge and understanding
of their natural and physical world based
on investigations.
2) Apply the skills and processes of inquiry.
3) Develop attitudes and values that are
essential to the practice of science.
2008 Primary Science Syllabus
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sc
iences/files/science-primary-2008.pdf
The Syllabus can be downloaded from the link
below:
Topics for P6Foundation 2016
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Energy 1. Energy in Food 2. Energy from the Sun Interactions 3. Forces 4. Types of Forces
Interactions 1.Living Together 2.Characteristics of the Environment 3.Food chains 4. Adaptations for Survival 5.Man’s Impact on the Environment
Revision PSLE
P6 Assessment Structure 2016
Level
SA1 (100%) SA2 (100%)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Component Weighting
of SA1
Component Weighting
of SA1
Component Weighting
of SA2
Component Weighting
of SA2
P6
Fdn
Mock test (NW)
Written
Paper
(70m)
100%
Mock test (NW)
PSLE
Prelims
(70m)
100%
Exam Paper Format for P6 Fdn
SA1 & SA2 (1 h 15 minutes)
Booklet A - 16 MCQ (32 marks)
Booklet B - 6 to 8 Structured questions (14 marks)
- 6 to 8 Open-Ended questions
(24 marks)
Total marks = 70
Format of Exam Paper
Booklet A:
• 16 MCQ with three options per question
Booklet B:
• 6 to 8 Structured Questions
• e.g, Fill in the blanks, Matching & etc
Booklet C:
• 6 to 8 OE Questions
• Science Booster sessions (Fridays, 1.30 to 2.30pm)
• Visit to Eco-Garden @ Science Centre (Term 1)
• Visit to Gardens by the Bay(Term 2)
• SA1, Prelim & PSLE
– Written Paper only
• Topics tested will include all topics taught
from Primary 3 to Primary 6 (refer to table
on next slide)
• Similar to PSLE Science Exam Format
• Booklet A - 16 MCQ (32 marks)
• Booklet B – 6 Fill in the blanks (14 marks)
8 0pen ended (24 marks)
• Duration (1 hour 15 minutes)
How to better help your
child in the learning of
Science?
• Use the PSLE
revision guide and
ensure your child
uses it regularly
for self revision
• Help your child to develop a routine for revision
and homework.
• Revise P3 to P6 topics using concept mapping/
Science Booster notes
• PSLE Booklets (familiarise themselves with the
type of PSLE questions)
• Practice Papers done in school & previous year’s
exam scripts
• Expose them to scientific knowledge from other
sources: print and online (AsknLearn portal)
Good Practices
Identifying Mistakes During Corrections
Ability to Observe that Part (a) and Part (b) are
dependent Questions
Making Notes on the Diagram
Highlighting the Key words in the Question and
noting the marks given.
Identifying the Topic of the Question
Using all labelled information in the diagram.
Sect A MCQ – elimination technique
Identifying Mistakes During Corrections
Ability to Observe that Part (a) and Part (b) are Dependent Questions
Making Notes on the Diagram
Boiling
Highlighting the Key Words in the Question
Identifying the Topic of the Question
• Help them see Science everywhere - Highlight the variety of fruits and vegetables at the
supermarket, and discuss how they differ from one
another
• Build on your child’s interest
- Encourage your child to read Science magazines and
related books as well as watch Science TV
programmes (e.g., Discovery channel)
• Expose them to scientific knowledge from
other sources: Print and online (AsknLearn
portal)
• Record learning in Science Journals
• Build a resource library at home to allow your
child to look for answers themselves
• Help your child to develop a routine for
revision and homework
1. Magazines
• Science Adventures Magazines
• National Geographic Explorer Pioneer & National geographic
Extreme Explorer
• Young Scientists Magazine
• Rick Ranger Junior
• Science Spy
• Discovery Box
2. Literature
• Horrible Science
• List: http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/childrens-science
1. 2008 Primary Science Syllabus -
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-
2008.pdf
2. National Geographic Kids - http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/
3. Discovery Kids - http://kids.discovery.com/
4. List of Science websites for kids - http://gws.ala.org/category/science
5. Discovery Kids - http://discoverykids.com/
6. Websites with tips for Parental Involvement in Science Education -
http://www.nsta.org/about/positions/parents.aspx (American education system
context)
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/learnscience.html
*This is not an exhaustive list.
• Head of Department – Mrs Eliza Ee
• Level Head – Miss Low Mei Yan
Bonding as a class
Creative Problem Solving Bubble wrapped fun!
• Each year, the school will organise Programmes for pupils after PSLE, as part of the holistic education experience in TKPS.
• Please refrain from bringing your child to holidays before the school term officially ends, as there will still be ongoing programmes and activities planned for your child.
Career Day Sharing Gardens by the Bay Singapore Museum