• 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

eliza_lokadjaja@moe.edu.sg

• Level Head – Miss Low Mei Yan

low_mei_yan@moe.edu.sg

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