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PSLE Science question of the week

PSLE Science question of the week #1:
Banana Tree
Unripe bananas are green and contain chlorophyll.
Question: Bananas curve upwards when growing. Suggest a reason why bananas grow upwards.
Option A: They grow upwards to counteract the force of gravity
Option B: They grow upwards so that animals cannot reach and eat them before they are ripe
Option C: They grow upwards towards the sun so they can photosynthesize
Option D: They grow upwards so that they can get more carbon dioxide

Answer: Answer is C, plants always grow towards the sun in order to capture more sunlight for photosynthesis.

PSLE Science question of the week #2:

Athlete’s foot

Question: Student A has a medical condition in which fungus grows on his feet. The doctor advised student A to wear slippers instead of covered shoes. Explain how wearing slippers helps reduce the growth of fungus on the feet.

Option A: Wearing slippers allows the student to air his feet and prevent growth of fungus

Option B: Wearing slippers keeps the student’s feet dry, as fungus needs water to grow

Option C: Wearing slippers instead of shoes as fungus likes to grow on socks

Option D: Wearing slippers exposes the feet to the sun, and fungi do not like sunlight

Answer: Answer is B! Fungi needs water to grow, so it prefers damp environment. Wearing slippers allowed sweat to evaporate, keeping the feet dry and free of fungi.

PSLE Science question of the week #3

Question: A man used a hammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Which factor will NOT affect how deep the nail goes into the wood?

Option A: Mass of the man

Option B: Mass of the nail

Option C: Friction between the nail and the wood

Option D: Height at which the hammer was raised

Post your answer in the comments section below!

Answer: Answer is B, mass of the nail is unrelated to the amount of force or energy the man needs to hit the nail.

PSLE Science question of the week #4

When Student A closed the switch, the bulb blew. Which one of the following would have prevented the bulb from blowing?

Option A: Using fewer batteries

Option B: Closing the switch more quickly

Option C: Changing the direction of the switch

Option D: Changing the direction of all batteries

Answer: Answer is A! Using too many batteries can cause the bulb to fuse due to too much current flowing through the bulb, and heating up the filament.

Posted in Enrichment, Parents - PSLE, Pri Science, PSLE SCIENCE

2024 PSLE A-STAR SCIENCE PROGRAM FOR ADVANCED LEARNERS IN P6

This program is designed as a lead-up to our IP secondary classes, tutors in charge will be putting a greater emphasis on process questions instead of pure content and drilling. Tutors in charge will be our IP tutors who have been training PSLE high scorers for many years, who are graduates from schools offering the IP stream, on top of being NIE trained as well as NUS graduates

If your child is getting an A but is struggling to attain A* in PSLE science, this program will interest you. The common weakness of students who fail to achieve A* standard is the inability to handle creative open ended questions found at the end of the paper which cannot be answered using rote-learning methods, in fact, memorizing will be a detriment. This program aims to equip prospective students with the necessary skills and knowledge to confidently break down and solve such problems. Students who are aiming to attend Integrated Program(IP) with an aggregate of AL4-AL8 are strongly recommended to attend, as those schools will have very competitive Maths and Science syllabus.

Level/Subject:  P6 A-Star SCIENCE

Dates: Friday

Time: 330pm – 5.00 pm

Benefits of the PSLE A-Star Science program:

-Keyword spotting and recalling important content

-Custom summary topical notes for efficient reading

-Reading and classifying questions under topical categories

-Visualizing and solving of abstract or creative type questions

-Focus on questions that require Higher Order Thinking(HOT) e.g. Experimental Questions

-Small class size and individual checking of working and solution

-Term tests to gauge progress

-Constant feedback from tutor

-Detailed analysis of school exam papers and common mistakes of the students

Level/Subject:  P6 A-Star MATHS

Dates: Friday

Time: 530pm – 7.00 pm

Benefits of the PSLE A-Star Maths program:

-Heuristics heavy curriculum

-3D mensuration (shapes, figures, volume, area, perimeter)

-Visualizing and solving of abstract or creative type questions

-Focus on questions that require Higher Order Thinking(HOT) e.g. Challenging Problem sums

-Small class size and individual checking of working and solution

-Term tests to gauge progress

-Constant feedback from tutor

-Detailed analysis of school exam papers and common mistakes of the students

Level/Subject:  P6 A-Star ENGLISH

Dates: Monday

Time: 330pm – 5.00 pm

Benefits of the PSLE A-Star English program:

-Strong focus on creative writing *weekly practice with marking and review*

-Challenging Comprehension practice with step by step guidance

-Customized notes and lesson structure to assist in writing within a Singaporean context

-Highly dynamic and creative class to ensure constant engagement and interest with a results oriented focus

-FREE listening comprehension and oral workshop

-Small class size and individual checking of composition and comprehension

-Term tests to gauge progress

-Constant feedback from tutor

-Detailed analysis of school exam papers and common mistakes of the students

 

Fees: 280 per student, for each additional subject taken, a permanent discount of $30 is applied

i.e student takes EMS, each subject is 280-30-30=220, total is 660/month

Singapore Learner @ Bukit Batok

Admin Address: Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Tel: +(65) 6569 4897,  +(65) 87762711 (WHATAPPS ADMIN) https://wa.link/rey2dv

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Bridging the gap from AL2-3 to AL1 in P6 Science

Many parents of academically gifted children are often perplexed by their inability to secure an A* for Science, especially if their child is already doing exceedingly well in other subjects such as Mathematics, which also requires higher order thinking. Based on my experience from training such students, as well as my personal experience, I can offer some insight into this matter.

1) Primary level Science, unlike Mathematics, follow a strict marking scheme with a range of keywords. Mathematics on the other hand, accept a wide array of solving techniques, even if they are of a more advanced nature. (i.e. using simultaneous equations to solve problem sums is a valid technique, even if it involves competencies which are taught in Lower Secondary maths) A strong Maths student at P6 may find themselves knowledgable on Science, but unable to be a high achiever because their phrasing is not within the acceptable parameters of the P6 Examination. A very knowledgable student in Science can still fail to get A* if they do not use the correct terminology. Drilling of keywords is necessary, but can be memory intensive and inefficient. It is important to teach them that there are a set of keywords instead of just one acceptable answer, so their thinking is nimble, and able to adapt to different questions. It is also less taxing on their memory.

2) Carelessness in MCQ. Even after the changes to MCQ section, moving from 30 questions to 28 questions, the MCQ still forms the bulk of the grades in the PSLE. Securing near full marks in MCQ is vital to securing A*. As a parent, you must understand that almost every year without fail, there will be an extremely challenging or creative section B question which most students cannot handle. In order to hedge against the scenario that your child might be unable to get the question right, you must have near perfect MCQ grades. That marginal difference in MCQ means that carelessness cannot be tolerated, and MCQ techniques or skills have to be properly taught to them, and it has to be taught early. Last minute preparation will not serve you well.

3) Overanswering in section B may cost you more than you think. Parents, students, or even some teachers, may have the mentality that overanswering is the way to go, and better be safe than sorry. This tactic will not serve you well if you are aiming for A*. Overwriting often leads to less time allocated to reading long questions and understanding complex diagrams. This is costly as the students might find themselves misinterpreting the question and going out of point. It is much more efficient to learn how to interpret certain prompts(state, explain, describe) in the questions and answer accordingly. (i.e. not all 2 marks questions must have lengthy answer, and not all 1 mark questions are that straightforward. The specific wording used in the question will determine the depth of your answer)

4) Last but not least, a healthy interest in the pursuit of Science is important. A driven and motivated child will be well read, and in turn, that makes the child very resilient to challenging questions which involve scenarios that test heavily on external knowledge. It is not surprising that many of my students who eventually made it into specialist science schools (SST, NUS High) have a deep interest in the sciences, and are very well read or engaged(perhaps even more knowledgable than myself in certain aspects, which is a very impressive feat). Providing them with an environment which encourages the pursuit of science beyond grades alone, will actually improve their grades in the long run.

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PSLE SCIENCE SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION

Dates: Mon 5/9, Tue 6/9, Wed 7/9 (three 2 hr sessions)

Time: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.

Target Group & Purpose: P6 students who wish to MASTER MCQ-ANSWERING TECHNIQUES, SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS and SCIENCE APPLICATION SKILLS.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

  1. Reinforcement of Science IMPORTANT Facts and Concepts.
  2. Recap of Science Process Skills (according to MOE syllabus): eg. Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, Analysing etc
  3. Review of Science Application Skills (according to MOE syllabus): Communicating, Predicting, Generating Possibilities, Evaluating, Formulating Hypothesis etc

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & EXAM-ANSWERING SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Fee: $180

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P6SCISEP> TO 97860411.

As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.

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PSLE SCIENCE SKILLS INTENSIVE REVISION

Date: Saturday 3 Oct

Time: 9.30 am – 2.00 pm (light lunch break 11.30 am to 12.00 pm)

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.

Target Group & Purpose: P6 students who wish to MASTER SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS and APPLICATION SKILLS.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

  1. Reinforcement of Science IMPORTANT Facts and Concepts.
  2. Recap of Science Process Skills (according to MOE syllabus): eg. Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, Analysing etc
  3. Review of Science Application Skills (according to MOE syllabus): Communicating, Predicting, Generating Possibilities, Evaluating, Formulating Hypothesis etc

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & EXAM-ANSWERING SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Fee: $90

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P6SCIOCT> TO 97860411.

As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.

Posted in Pri Science, PSLE SCIENCE

PSLE SCIENCE JUNE HOLIDAY INTENSIVE REVISION

JUNE 2016

The PSLE Science June Holiday Intensive Revision is a 4-day intensive revision programme conducted during the upcoming June school holidays to prepare P6 pupils for the 2016 PSLE Science Examination.

Level/Subject:  P6 SCIENCE

Dates:  Mon 20/6, Tue 21/6, Wed 22/6, and Thur 23/6 (four 2 hr sessions)

Time: Afternoons 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm

Location:   Blk 644, Bukit Batok Central, #01-68. S(650644).

Our location is just a 3-min walk from either the Bukit Batok MRT station or the Bukit Batok Bus Interchange. Buses that stop along the roads surrounding our location are numbers 157, 178, 66, 506, 173, 174, 176, 187, 985. Buses services which terminate at Bukit Batok Bus Interchange are 61, 77, 106, 173, 177, 189, 852, 941, 945, 947.

Target Group & Purpose: P6 students who wish to MASTER MCQ-ANSWERING TECHNIQUES, SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS and SCIENCE APPLICATION SKILLS.

The objectives of the programme are as follows:

  1. Reinforcement of Science IMPORTANT Facts and Concepts.
  2. Recap of Science Process Skills (according to MOE syllabus): eg. Comparing, Classifying, Inferring, Analysing etc
  3. Review of Science Application Skills (according to MOE syllabus): Communicating, Predicting, Generating Possibilities, Evaluating, Formulating Hypothesis etc

Focus: CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING & EXAM-ANSWERING SKILLS

Format: Teaching + Worksheets + Discussions

Fee: $240 (if registration confirmed in June), $190 (if registration confirmed before 1st June)

TO REGISTER, SMS <STUDENT NAME> , <P6SCIENCEJUN> TO 97860411.

As places are limited, pre-payment is encouraged to confirm your attendance. You can make payment by visiting the centre at the address above.

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