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Primary 3 Science. Science Syllabus Examination Format Dates to Note Assessments (Term Test 1) Helping Children in Science Resources. Meet The Parents 2014. At the end of P3 syllabus teaching, pupils should be able to
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Primary 3 Science • Science Syllabus • Examination Format • Dates to Note • Assessments (Term Test 1) • Helping Children in Science • Resources Meet The Parents 2014
At the end of P3 syllabus teaching, pupils should be able to • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts and principles • apply scientific facts and concepts to new situations • use process skills such as observing, classifying and comparing. Syllabus
Science Curriculum and Aim The Science curriculum seeks to nurture the student as an INQUIRER. End Goal Students to enjoy science and value science as an important tool in helping them explore their natural and physical world.
Attitude in Science It is important to have the right attitude in Science learning. The Science programmes aims to develop pupils’ curiosity, teamwork, perseverance, initiative and responsibility
Semestral Exam Format • Booklet A (30%) • Multiple-Choice Questions • 15 Questions - 2 marks each Exam Format • Booklet B (20%) • Open-ended • 7 Questions-2, 3 or 4 marks per question Total marks – 50 Duration of paper- 1 hour
Dates to note Term 1 • Term test – Week 8 Term 2 • SA1 Science - Week 8
Term Test (10%) • SA1 (30%) • Term Test (10%) • SA2 (50%) Assessments
Topics to be tested for Term 1 Test Theme: Diversity Chapter 1: Classifying Things Chapter 2: Living and Non-Living Things Chapter 3: Plants 10 MCQ (20 marks) 5 Open-ended (15 marks)
Helping Children in Science • Spirit of scientific inquiry – Ask more questions (Why? How? What happen?) • Read more Science books or magazines • Practise • Relate concepts to real life examples
Helpful Science Websites/Resources http://www.lead.com.sg http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml