Primary 6 Subject Briefing 2016

Science

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

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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 Parents’ Briefing

30 Jan 2016 (11.00 am – 1.00 pm) – Saturday

P6 Science

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)

• sam_poh_fong@moe.edu.sg

• Handphone number : 98712521

Contact

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