Objectives of science curriculum briefing
Science Curriculum
Strategies to do well in Science
Resources Available
Objectives of Science curriculum briefing
Science Curriculum
Strategies to do well in Science
Resources Available
Science Enrichment
Science Curriculum Framework by MOE
Using Science Inquiry Approach during lessons
Process Skills
Skills Lower Block (P3 & 4) Upper Block
(P5 & 6)
Observing
Comparing
Classifying
Using apparatus and equipment
Communicating (Verbal, Pictorial)
Communicating (Tabular)
Communicating (Graphical)
Inferring
Predicting
Analysing
Generating Possibilities
Evaluating
Formulating hypothesis
Processes Lower Block (P3 & 4) Upper Block
(P5 & 6)
Creative Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Investigation
Theme Lower Block (P3 & 4) Upper Block (P5 & 6)
DIVERSITY • Diversity of living and non-
living things
• Diversity of materials
CYCLES •Cycles in plants and
animals (Life cycles)
•Cycles in matter
•Cycles in plants and
animals (Reproduction)
•Cycles in water
SYSTEMS •Plant system (plant parts
and functions)
•Human system (Digestive
system)
•Plant system (Respiratory and
circulatory systems)
•Human system (Respiratory and
circulatory systems)
•Cell system
•Electrical system
INTERACTIONS •Interaction of forces
(Magnets)
•Interaction of forces
(Frictional force, gravitational
force, force in springs)
•Interaction within the
environment
ENERGY •Energy forms and uses
(Light and heat)
•Energy forms and uses
(Photosynthesis)
• Energy conversion Topics which are underlined are not required for students taking Foundation Science.
Organisation of Syllabus
• Concept Maps
• Classroom Questioning
• APRICOT (use of whiteboard)
• Teacher’s observation and marking
• Reflection
• Science Journal
• Topical & Process skills worksheet
• Review worksheets
• Online on lead.com.sg
• Science Practical / Hands-on Experiments
Formative Assessment :
• Mock test (no weightage)
• Semestral Assessment 1 (30%)
• Science Practical Test (10%)
• Semestral Assessment 2 (60%)
Summative Assessment :
Booklet Item
Type
No of
questions
No of
marks per
question
Weighting
A Multiple
choice
30 2 60%
B Open-
ended
14 2,3,4 40%
Duration of paper – 1h 45 min
PSLE Science Examination Format
PSLE Foundation Science
Examination Format
Booklet Item Type No of
Qns
No of
Marks per
qn
Marks
A Multiple-
choice
16 2 32
B Structured
Open-ended
6-7
6-8
2-3
2-4
14
24
Duration of paper 1h 15 min
Objectives of Science curriculum briefing
Science Curriculum in HGS
Strategies to do well in Science
Resources Available
Science Enrichment
Good Time Management is Important
For Standard Science : (1h 45 min)
BOOKLET A
30 MCQ Average Time spent for each Question
Total Time spent (1 hr)
60 marks 2 marks each 30 x 2 min 60 min
BOOKLET B 14 OE Average Time spent for each Question
Total Time spent (45 mins)
40 marks 2/3/4 m 14 x 3 min 42 min (3 mins left to be spent
on more difficult qns/checking)
Good Time Management is Important For Foundation Science : (1 hr 15 min)
BOOKLET A
16 MCQ Average Time spent for each Question
Total Time spent (32 min)
32 marks 2 marks each 16 x 2 min 32 min
BOOKLET B 6-7 Structured 6-8 OE
Average Time spent for each Question
Total Time spent (38 mins)
38 marks Structured OE
2 x 7 = 14 min 3 x 8 = 24 min
38 min (5 mins left to be spent
on more difficult qns/checking)
Strategies which would help:
• MCQ section – Use of elimination (provided if the child
has good foundation of knowledge and ability to apply
concepts learnt to reason logically to eliminate the wrong
answers)
• Use of RHCTC (“Royal Highness Cuts the Cake”)
- Read, Highlight, Clues, Topics, Concepts
• Use of CER - OE (graphical interpretation)
- Choice (of answer), Evidence, Reasoning
Strategies to help your child to
write their OE answers accurately
1. Generally, short answers are required when
questions have these words:
• Name…
• Give…
• State….
• Identify…
• List…
• Write down…
• What …
From liquid to gaseous state
2. Give details when questions have these
words:
• Explain…
• Why…?
• How can you tell?
Strategies to help your child to
write their OE answers accurately
3. Use the marks awarded for each part of
the question as a guide to know how much
explanation is expected.
• The marks are a guide to how many
important facts or concepts are required in
the answer.
Strategies to help your child to
write their OE answers accurately
Mark allocation
Tiny water droplets are
formed on the surface
of the metal tray.
Water changes to steam at its boiling point.
As the steam touched the metal tray, it lost
heat and condensed to form water droplets
on the metal tray.
(1 mark)
(2 marks)
4. Follow instructions given in the question.
• Draw?
• Label?
• Describe?
• Use an arrow to label the part….?
• Circle….?
Strategies to help your child to
write their OE answers accurately
Strategies to help your child to
write their answers accurately
5. Answer exactly what the question asks of them.
• Be specific to the question. (Avoid using “it”)
• Marks are not awarded if the pupil gives information that is not required in the question.
• Read and attempt every question.
Questions may look complicated and
contains important clues to answering the
questions.
• *DO NOT LEAVE BLANKS* Make an
educated guess
• Do not repeat information stated in the
question when crafting the answer.
TERMS USED IN QUESTIONS
Describe Give relevant details about the object or event. You
are not required to explain your answer.
Explain Give reasons. Make it clear and simple to understand.
Not enough to give only key words as the answer.
State You are simply required to write the answer. No
explanation is required.
What does
this
experiment
tell you?
Need to interpret results of the experiment and state
what the results mean. No need to describe the
results.
Purpose/
Aim of
experiment
State the aim of the experiment. No need to interpret
the results or describe them.
What would
happen?
Required to make a logical prediction. No
explanations are required.
Objectives of Science curriculum briefing
Science Curriculum in HGS
Strategies to do well in Science
Resources Available
Science Enrichment
Science Laboratories & Resources
Science & Heritage Gardens @ HGS
• Media Technology can be used effectively to add value to pupils’ learning
in a variety of ways:
-Research work using internet, CD Roms
-Datalogging & analysis
-Modelling & Simulations
-Presenting Information through web page, video.
www.sciberdiver.edu.sg
Examples of an experimental kit
amatrix set
Objectives of Science curriculum briefing
Science Curriculum in HGS
Strategies to do well in Science
Resources Available
Science Enrichment
Science Enrichment
Coming to
HGS in June
2014!
Brochure will
be given out
17 badges to be collected
Have a great week!