Themes Topics to be covered in Primary 6 (2016)
Energy • Energy Forms and Uses
Interactions • Forces
• Environment
• Web of Life
• Adaptations
• Man’s Impact on the Environment
Themes Topics covered in Primary 5 (2015)
Cycles • Reproduction in Plants
• Reproduction in Humans
Systems • Systems in Living Things
• Cells
• Electrical System
Energy • Energy and Photosynthesis
P6 Science
Skills and Processes Required at P6 Level
Skills
• Observing
• Comparing
• Classifying
• Using apparatus and equipment
• Communicating
• Inferring
• Predicting
• Analysing
• Generating possibilities
• Formulating hypothesis
P6 ScienceP6 Science
Skills and Processes Required at P6 Level
Processes
• Creative Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Investigation
P6 Science
Science as an Inquiry
1. Question - Learner engages in scientific questions
2. Evidence - Learner collects data in response to questions
3. Explanation - Learner formulates explanations from evidence
4. Connection - Learner connects explanations to scientific knowledge
5. Communication - Learner communicates and justifies explanations
P6 Science
Components of Lessons1) Theory – Concept teaching
2) Hands-on : Practical sessions in the Science Laboratory
3) Topical Spelling : based on the Science Vocabulary
List for the level
4) Topical Supplementary Worksheets – which comprise of MCQ
and Open-Ended Questions
5) Discussions on Common Misconceptions
6) Vitamindz Booklets
7) CA/SA/PSLE Revision Papers
8) PSLE Booklet
P6 Science
Written Assignments
1) i-Science Workbooks (Energy & Interactions)
2) Topical Spelling Worksheets
– contextualised to aid understanding
3) Topical Supplementary Worksheets
4) Misconception Worksheets/ Assessment Probes
5) Vitamindz Booklets
6) Focused Worksheets (Revision for P3 to P5 topics)
7) CA/SA/PSLE Revision Papers
8) PSLE Booklet
NOTE : Worksheets and workbooks will be returned for parents’
checking and signature upon completion of each topic.
To be
filed
in the
Science
File
P6 Science
Enrichment Activities
1) Aquatic Plants and Animals Programme at
Singapore Science Centre (15 April 2016, 2 pm
to 5 pm)
2) Sony Creative Science Award (Optional) The
main objective of this competition is to promote
creativity among the primary students. (More
details will be provided at a later date)
P6 Science
Enrichment Activities
3) E2K (For 6TAG1 only) programme which aims to
challenge our TAG pupils to explore their
abilities to the fullest.
- The materials are relevant to the students’ lives, stimulate curiosity
and increase motivation to study a phenomenon and its causes.
- Each unit includes three elements: stimulus, experiment and
application.
- Students enjoyed the hands-on activities and were able to cascade
the learning of scientific thinking and processes into daily curriculum
activities.
- It will be held in Term 1 on 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb and 18
Feb 2016 from 2pm to 4pm.
P6 Science
Assessment – Primary 6
P6 Science
CA1 SA1 Prelim PSLE
20% 30% 50% -
Note:
There will also be a non-weighted assessment task during
the year.
P6 Science
Format of Standard Science Paper (1 hour 45 minutes)
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Number of
marks per
questions
Marks
A MCQ
(with 4
options)
30 2 60
B Open-ended 14 2-4 40
Total 44 100
Note:
P3 to P5 topics will be included in P6 written examinations.
P6 Science
International Competitions and
Assessments for Schools (ICAS) - Science
(13 April 2016 – Term 2)
More information on registration & payment will be
given at a later time.
TIPS to be better prepared for the subject
1) Revise topics learnt in P3, P4 & P5 as these will be
included in the written exam as well as in the
PSLE.
3) Refer to the Vocabulary List in the preparation for
the Science Spelling Test conscientiously.
4) Avoid ROTE memorising of the subject.
Be curious, inquisitive and persevere in the
learning of science.
P6 Science
Available Supplementary Reading Materials
• Science Supplementary Reading Materials :
• The Young Scientists Magazine
• Science Adventure Magazines
• Science Spy Magazines
• National Geographic Explorer
The school will arrange the subscription drives in
Jan/Feb. More details will be provided at a later date.
P6 Science
Young Scientists Programme (Optional)
• To stimulate interest in Science activities, enable students
to carry out self-directed activities and provide
opportunities for students to develop initiative and
creativity.
• Recommended Young Scientists Card ($2.50 each)
• Young Botanist
• Young Ecologist
• Young Geneticist
• Young Ornithologist
• Young Entomologist
• Young Environmentalist
• Young Water Ambassador
P6 Science
Useful Website
SciberDiver
http://sciberdiver.wikispaces.com/
• SciberDiver is a web portal containing a repository of
the best science websites, specially selected to
closely match the learning objectives in the Primary
and Lower Secondary Science syllabuses in
Singapore schools.
• The range of e-resources includes simulations, text,
images, videos, games, quizzes.
P6 Science
P6 PSLE Examination (Tentative – taken from SEAB website)
Oral Examination: Thu, 18 August – Fri, 19 August 2016
Listening Comprehension: Fri, 16 September 2016
Written Examination : Thu, 29 September – Wed, 05 October 2016
Marking Exercise: Mon, 17 October – Thu, 20 October 2016
Important Dates
Important Dates
• Please complete all own revision papers /
assessment books by T3W10. After the
September holiday, there are only 12 more
school days before the first PSLE written
paper.
• During those few days, the class will be
very busy working on the 2016 Prelim
papers of the other GE centres.
Additional Resources
for parents
• For own practices at home :
Other school past year papers (Free 2006 -2015)
http://www.oldschool.com.sg
The questions can be sorted by topics or by years.
http://www.sgtestpaper.com/index.html
(Free 2009-2015 papers)
• NOT compulsory, just additional resources.
• Please whatsapp/sms me in the morning or the night
before if your child is not attending school due to
medical or any other valid reason.
• Please remind your child to give me a hard copy of
the MC or Letter of Excuse the next day.
• Should you wish to speak with me, please call me at
my hp number or whatsapp/sms me and I will return
the call on the same day.
Admin
Ms Sam Poh Fong (6T1)
• Handphone number : 98712521
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