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P3 & 4 Science

P3 & 4 Science. Parents’ Briefing 2012. Overview. Learning outcomes Topics Assessment Pedagogy School Programmes Doing well in Science. Nurture your child to be a/an. Inquirer : One who questions, investigates and explores

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P3 & 4 Science

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  1. P3 & 4 Science Parents’ Briefing 2012

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

  3. Nurture your child to be a/an • 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. P3 & 4 Science Topics

  5. Components of lessons 1) Theory – Concept teaching 2) Hands-on : Practical Sessions in the science laboratory 3) Inquiry-based Worksheets 4) Topical Revision Papers (MCQ & Open-Ended Questions) 4) Process Skills booklet 5) Higher Order Thinking Skills Worksheets (HOTS)

  6. P3 & 4 School-based Assessments

  7. Process/Thinking skills

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

  9. Pedagogy – Teach for Understanding

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

  11. Science Practical Tests • Science Practical Test is a test to assess the student's understanding of science concepts and mastery of basic process skills and integrated processes through practical work.

  12. P3 & 4 Science Practical Test • 10 marks of SA2 • 3 questions • Test on process skills of observing, comparing, classification and using apparatus and equipment

  13. Science activities planned for 2012 • Learning Journeys - Learning Trail at Zoo (P3) - Wireless Trail at Horticultural Park (P4) • Hydroponics Programme (P4) • National Geographic Magazine Subscriptions • Fun with Science Day

  14. 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?

  15. 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?

  16. What can we do at home? • Engage in discussion – TALK, WRITE • Encourage questioning and researching • Experiment ! • Mastery of content • Approach questions in a scientific manner • Think Science!

  17. Daily experiences

  18. Websites & Resources • http://www.sciberdiver.edu.sg • Science Magazines Subscription – National Geographic Explorer, Wildlife Wonder, The Singapore Scientist, Young Scientist • Science Guide Books - Mini Guide Books by Science Centre, Mini Science Encyclopaedia • SCV Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet

  19. Contacts: Level Head (Science) Ms Ong Shir Ling ong_shir_ling@moe.edu.sg Senior Teacher Mrs Jenny Yeo chan_peck_yoke_jenny@moe.edu.sg

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