1. P5 & 6 Science
Parents’ Briefing 2012

2. Overview Learning outcomes Topics Assessment Pedagogy
School Programmes
Doing well in Science

3. Learning outcomes
Inquirer: One who questions, investigates and explores
Thinker: One who thinks critically, creatively and reflectively
Ambassador: One who cares for the environment and spreads the message of conservation

4. Parents as our Partners in Education
What do I need to know about the primary science curriculum?
How can I help my child to learn and do well in Science?

5. P3 & 4 Science Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 P3 topics P4 topics
Living and
Non-living
things
Diversity of
Living things
Diversity of Materials
Cycles in plants and animals
(Life cycles)
Human system
(Digestive
System)
Plant system (Plant parts and functions)
P4 topics
Matter
Magnets
Heat &
Temperature
Light

6. P5 & 6 Science Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 P5 topics P6 topics
Water
Systems in Living Things
Cells
Reproduction in Plants
Sexual Reproduction in Humans
Electrical System
Energy and Photosynthesis
Energy forms and Uses
P6 topics
Forces
Environment
Web of Life
Adaptations
Man’s Impact on the environment

7. P5 & 6 Foundation Science (FSC) Topics
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
P5 FSc
topics
Water
Systems in Living Things
Reproduction in Plants
Sexual Reproduction in Humans
Electrical System
Energy and Photosynthesis
P6 FSc
Forces
Environment
Web of Life
Adaptations
Man’s Impact on the environment

8. Format of PSLE Science Paper
Booklet
Item Type
Number of questions
Number of marks per question
Marks A
Multiple-choice 30 2 60 B
Open-ended 14
2,3,4 40
Total
100
Duration of Paper: 1h 45 min

9. Format of PSLE FSC paper
Booklet
Item Type
Number of questions
Number of marks per question
Marks A
Multiple-choice 16 2 32 B
Structured
Open-ended
6 – 7
6 – 8
2 – 3
2 – 4 14 24
Total 70
A word list is provided but the list is not exhaustive.
Duration of Paper: 1h 15 min

10. P5 School-based Assessments
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Term 4
Practice Paper 1
SA1
Practical test
10% of SA2
Practice Paper 2
SA2
(90%)

11. Science Practical Tests (P5 only)
Science Practical Tests are used to assess the student's understanding of science concepts and mastery of basic process skills and integrated processes through practical work.

12. P6 School-based Assessments
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Practice Paper 1
SA1
Preliminary Exams

13. Assessment Objectives
Describe the skills and abilities which pupils are expected to demonstrate at the end of the course.
Knowledge with Understanding
Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts and principles.

14. Assessment Objectives
Application of Knowledge and Process Skills
Pupils should be able to
a. apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations.

15. Process skills
use one or a combination of the following basic process skills:

16. Process skills Integrated Processes: Creative Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Investigation

17. Pedagogy – Teach for Understanding
5E Learning Cycle
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate
Evaluate

18. Pedagogy-Teach for Understanding
Concept maps
Hands-on activities
(Predict-Observe-Explain)

19. PL Science programmes 2012 Learning Journeys
(P5 – Bukit Timah Nature Reserve)
(P6 – Sungei Buloh)
National Geographic Magazine Subscriptions
Life Science Enrichment Activity (P5)
Fun with Science Day

20. How to do well in Science?
1. Knowledge
How much do I know about the topic? Do I read and find out more about the topic?
2. Understanding
Am I able to explain the concept clearly to others?
Am I able to apply the concept to new situations?
Step 1 : Content Mastery (Acquisition & Understanding of Textbook Knowledge
Step 2 : Process Skills Mastery (Acquisition of Basic & Integrated Process Skills listed in the MOE Syllabus) 20

21. How to do well in Science?
3. Answering techniques during exams
Do I phrase my answers using scientific concepts?
How do I use my thinking/process skills to answer the question?
4. Concept maps
Am I able to come up with a comprehensive concept map on a topic?
What are my misconceptions?

22. Senior Teacher (Science)
Contacts:
Level Head (Science)
Ms Ong Shir Ling
Senior Teacher (Science)
Mrs Jenny Yeo