• Department Vision & Mission

• Science Curriculum Framework

• Primary Science Syllabus (2008)

• Topics for P6

• Level Programme Highlights

• Assessment Structure

• Exam Paper Format

• 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.

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.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Energy 1. What is Energy? 2. Forms and Uses of Energy

Interactions 1. Forces 2. Types of Forces

Interactions 1.Living Together 2.Characteristics of the Environment 3.Food chains and Food Webs 4. Adaptations for Survival 5.Man’s Impact on the Environment

Revision PSLE

• Science Booster sessions (Every Friday, 1.30 to 2.30pm)

• Visit to Eco-Garden (Aquatic Plants and Animals) at 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

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

(Std)

Mock test (NW)

Written

Paper

(100m)

100%

Mock test (NW)

PSLE

Prelims

(100m)

100%

• Similar to PSLE Science Examination

Format

• Section A - 30 MCQ (60 marks)

• Section B - 14 Open-ended questions

(40 marks)

• Duration (1 hour 45 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

• Be familiar with the type of PSLE questions in the

PSLE booklets

• Revise the Practice Papers done in school and

previous years examination scripts

• Exposure 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 television

programmes (e.g. Discovery channel)

• Record learning in Science Journals

• Build a resource library at home to allow your

child to look for answers themselves

1. Magazines

• Science Adventures

• National Geographic Explorer

• Young Scientists

• Rick Ranger Junior

• Science Spy

2. Literature

• Horrible Science

• List: http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/childrens-science

1. National Geographic Kids - http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

2. Discovery Kids - http://kids.discovery.com/

3. 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