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3 Exam Format 2014 Science Syllabus PSLE nd batch of students taking revised format

4 Format: Standard Science TERM ASSESSMENT MARKS Term 2 Semestral Assessment Term 4 Semestral Assessment Booklet A Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ) 28 Questions, 56 marks Booklet B Open-ended Questions (OE) Questions, 44 marks

5 Format: Foundation Science TERM ASSESSMENT MARKS Term 2 Semestral Assessment 1 70 Term 4 Semestral Assessment 2 70 Booklet A Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ) 18 Questions, 36 marks Booklet B Structured Questions 2-3 Questions, 14 marks Open-ended Questions (OE) 5-6 Questions, 20 marks

6 Science Scheme of Work Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Theme: SYSTEMS & CYCLES Unit of Life Cells & Heredity Animal Reproduction Plant Reproduction Theme: SYSTEMS & ENERGY Air and Respiratory System Circulatory System Plant Transport System Energy in Food (Photosynthesis) Theme: SYSTEMS Electrical Systems Using Electricity Theme: CYCLES Water and the Changes of State The Water Cycle

7 Science Journal Science File - a green ring file. Science Textbook Science Activity Books Science PSLE Guide (Optional) * Please keep all P3, P4 and P5 books for revision at PSLE.

8 Formative Assessments are carried out termly and comprise: Reflective Series Concept Cartoon Performance-Based Task Reflective Series and Concept Cartoons help check for students understanding Performance-based Tasks engage students both hands-on and minds-on, providing opportunities for students to apply concepts learnt in new contexts

9 Formative Assessments Term 1 Reflective Series & Concept Cartoon (Plant & Animal Reproduction) Performance-based Task: Plant an Idea! (Choice Board) Term 3 Reflective Series & Concept Cartoon (Electrical Circuits, Conductors & Insulators) Performance-based Task: Electric Company (Project Work) Term 2 Term 4 Reflective Series & Concept Cartoon (Plant Transport System & Energy in Food) Performance-based Task: Keep Calm and Breathe on! (Model-making) Reflective Series & Concept Cartoon Cycle, Air & Living Things) Performance-based Task: Water Project (Experimental Variables) (Water

10 Concept Cartoons and Reflective Series to check students knowledge and understanding of concepts

11 A Science Practical Test will be held in term 3 on the 4 th of August The P5 Science Practical comprise 4 stations where students have to perform a simple task and complete short-answer questions Weighting: 20 marks [5m x 4 stations] Marks will be included in the final Semestral Assessment

12 Young Kellock 1. To engage students in writing, doing and thinking science beyond the confines of the syllabus. 2. To promote school-parent partnership through the activities which provide opportunities for bonding with your child.

13 Young Kellock The activities from the young scientist cards have been integrated into school-based worksheets and weekend assignments where appropriate. Stars [15 stars] earned from completing the activities in the worksheet/weekend assignments will help them to earn the young scientist badge. Cards to be completed this year are the Young Geneticist and Young Water Ambassador

14 Young Kellock Stars earned!

Young Scientist @ Kellock Each term we will focus on contributions and character traits of a

for the students to read and reflect on the impact of the scientist s work on society as well

15 Young Kellock Each term we will focus on contributions and character traits of a famous scientist OR Careers in science related to the topic learnt Articles will be printed for the students to read and reflect on the impact of the scientist s work on society as well as the values role modelled Activities to follow the articles to enrich the learning of science

16 Young Kellock Science Enrichment lesson at the Science Centre DNA Lab Lessons Students will be going to the Science Centre for the enrichment lessons in Term 1

17 Science Programmes SUPPORT Programme Weekly remediation held on Mondays 3-4pm Revision of P3-5 concepts for mastery Focus on Answering Techniques STRETCH Programme Modular sessions held on Mondays 2-4pm E2K Curriculum for enrichment Learning Journeys to Research Institutes Exposure to Science Competitions and Quizzes

18 A structured thinking process that students can engage in when approaching Science openended questions The TCCL Approach

19 Description of TCCL T Identify the TOPIC and THEME in which the question is related to What is the topic/theme for this question? Identify the CLUES from the question (the given situation) Highlight phrases/keywords C Information Data Evidence gathered from the question Analyse given data (tables, graphs) and science diagrams C L Identify the relevant CONCEPT(S) What LINKING the clues to the concept(s) is the concept that will help you answer this question? The answer will be specific to the question

20 Thank You Parents Symposium 8 April 2017

SCORING KEY AND RATING GUIDE

FOR TEACHERS ONLY The University of the State of New York Le REGENTS HIGH SCHOOL EXAMINATION LIVING ENVIRONMENT Wednesday, June 19, 2002 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., only SCORING KEY AND RATING GUIDE Directions