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Principal’s Dialogue with Parents

M Chan Science Department Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) 23 Mar 2012. Principal’s Dialogue with Parents. Science Framework & Objectives Syllabus & Assessment Objectives The Approach How can pupils do well? How do we prepare them? How you can help them? The Best Strategies?.

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Principal’s Dialogue with Parents

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  1. M Chan Science Department Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) 23 Mar 2012 Principal’s Dialogue with Parents

  2. Science Framework & Objectives • Syllabus & Assessment Objectives • The Approach • How can pupils do well? • How do we prepare them? • How you can help them? The Best Strategies? The Outline:

  3. SCIENCE CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK

  4. Science as an inquiry- activities and processes that students can engage in to study the world around them. • Showing them the “What” (C________) and the “How” (P_________). ontent Curriculum- the Basis rocess

  5. Contextually linked to the roles played by Science in: • Daily Life- Using scientific skills in everyday life, Adaptable to modern advances (IT tools), making decision related to science & tech (GM food) • Society- discuss social & moral issues, understand impact and role • Environment-aware of man’s connection to the living world, of biological issues (SARS, Bird Flu) of the environment (Global Warming) Curriculum context

  6. The aims are to: • provide, through well designed studies of experimental and practical science, a worthwhile educational experience for all students, whether or not they go on to study science beyond this level and, in particular, to enable them to acquire sufficient understanding and knowledge • develop abilities and skills • develop attitudes relevant to science • stimulate interest in and care for the environment. • promote an awareness of Science Objectives –Sciences Exp/ NA

  7. Objectives- Science (NT) • Provides students the experience of doinghands-on science • Provides broad educational basis for further training in a technical context. • Provides a wide coverage of basic science knowledge that is relevant to technical courses. • Emphasis is on the applications of science & tech in everyday life. • Provision of options (15% of syllabus) illustrate important applications to industrial processes • To cater for students’ different interests and career inclinations. • Provides students with opportunities to integrate knowledge and skills learnt in the core. The aims are to:

  8. Syllabus information can be downloaded from www.seab.gov.sgunder ‘National Examinations’ Syllabus Information

  9. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES & WEIGHTING

  10. Types of Assessment- Science

  11. Types of Assessment- Pure Sciences *School-based Science Practical Assessment for Pure Sciences only

  12. Assessment- SPA Skill1- Performing and Observing,

  13. Skill 2- Analysis and Skill 3- Planning Assessment- SPA

  14. Develop abilities and skills that are able to interpret, analyse and make inferences to observations made during practical sessions • Able to relate what they learn in Chemistry to daily lives. Current emphasis on daily applications and current situations related Science • Strong link between different concepts, Learn to organise their concepts in view of a broader understanding and assessment of Chemistry. • Train the pupils in answering skills by referring to the glossary of terms used in Chemistry papers • Practise questions that require application of knowledge and critical thinking especially data- or source-based questions. • Prioritise your practicals- be actively involved, following worded instructions Approach to Chem/SciChem

  15. Understanding and Applying • Emphasis is placed on the understanding and applications of abstract CONCEPTS rather then the recall of facts, procedures or theory. • Pupils therefore need to pay careful attention in class when concepts and principles are being taught. • Being prepared for lessons- Prior reading. • Key Concepts and Principles • Good grasp of foundational concepts is critical. Many concepts run across certain topics, and the syllabus (e.g. motion, forces, energy, fields), • Concepts are interconnected by themes (eg. Waves- Sound, Light) • As there are quantitative aspects of Physics, it is crucial that pupils must be good in calculating, converting and manipulating physical quantities and units as these cut across all topics and reinforce their understanding of the concepts. Approach to Phy/Science Physics

  16. Pupils need to be able to understand the content of each chapter as well as connect, integrate & apply information from various chapters. • Integrates other Sciences and skills learnt from EL, Geo, Maths. Strong command in language advantageous. • Pupils must appreciate both animal and plant biology. • Have strong interest in current and advance Biotech/ Genetic advances. • 70% of the content is taught in Sec 3 level. Much of the concepts are thematic • Greater emphasis on the understanding and application of their knowledge rather than simple factual recall. • Biology is a highly experiment-based subject - thorough understanding of practical techniques necessary in the theory paper. Approach to Biology

  17. Strong emphasis on the application of everyday life. • Strong links to physical Science • Strong emphasis on recall of facts and use of calculations • Increasing emphasis on more higher order thinking eg tabular/ graphical interpretation, graphing skills Approach to Science (NT)

  18. Pupils should know the requirements which are clearly spelt out in the syllabus learning outcomes. • Start early, review the 60-70% of the syllabus covered in Sec 3 • Know what specific knowledge they have to show understanding in & skills they have to apply. • Be cognizant of the key terms and apply them. • Must be familiar with Assessment requirements esp. the Command terms used in the exams. How can pupils do well in the subject?

  19. Level 6. Evaluate, What significance/importance has • Level 5. Discuss,Compare, Contrast • Level 4. Analyse, Predict, Deduce, Suggest, Estimate • Level 3. Apply Newton’s 1st law to this scenario. What do you understand by.., Determine • Level 2. Explain how, Describe, Calculate, Sketch • Level 1. State, What is, Define, List, Outline, Measure Command termsdefined in syllabus, egs:

  20. Pay attention in class, understand the concepts well & clarify. • Do their homework consistently. • Revise after each lesson and clarify misconceptions. • Put equal focus for all subjects • Know the syllabus • Study for all tests- Study the test and study the mistakes & corrections • Practise the Ten Year Series questions after each topic. Practise the papers given. • Consult your teachers. • Take your Practicals very seriously- SPA (for JC), O level SciPrac, Daily Practices How to do well?

  21. Target Setting & Results Analysis • Analysis of the syllabus & markers’ report. • Differentiated practice of papers- O level vs Other schools • Banding of remedials and consultations- small gp • School’s Self Study Programme • Mid Year + Prac Exams (SciPhy/ Chem)-> Mock exams -> Prelim + Prac Exams (SciPhy/ Chem) How do we help your child?

  22. Train or Encourage them to ask questions, to communicate w teachers. • No instant answers. • Build resilience and independence. • Build interest: • Science related Issues/ Articles/Videos • Assessment books- Upper Sec (TYS- SAP), Lower Sec (Longman, Pan Pacific, Pearson, Marshall Cav) • Educational Toys, Posters, Books • Read widely. Stay current. • Prioritise consultation w Teachers vs private tuition • Knowing your child’s learning styles and intelligences. How can you help?

  23. Common observations: Short Attention span/ Memory, very messy/ tendency to lose or forget things, Issues with expressing/ writing their answers • What would help? • Help them to get organise: simple filing system • Notes that are brief and succinct • Reading and interpretation of more substantial passages • Repeated visit: Use of study cards, Assessment books, Textbook summaries, Tests- corrections How to help your child? (weaker pupils)

  24. Tease out their long term goals, determine short term ones • Motivate….positively, extrinsic vs intrinsic. Work with the Mind and Heart. • Management- Stress /Time/ Balance, Build resilience! This year’s topics are more difficult • Be familiar with the O/N-level Syllabus. (www.seab.gov.sg) • Know what you are in for. Content, Process, Skills, Goals. • Clarifydoubts and surface their difficulties early. This is important also because the content taught often builds up from previous material. Ask questions. • Active Revisionvs Passive Revision. • Review with your child, Think with them: Objectives-Summary Pg • Monitor. Check on their assignments, files and tests (signed?) regularly and consult the teacher if necessary. How to help your child? A Summary

  25. Child Teacher/ School Parents The Best Strategies

  26. The Best Strategies • Set goals- long term & short term • Support- pupils & teachers • Encourage • Believe in your child- show them. • Be firm and consistent, don’t spoil them. • SHOW UNCONDITIONAL LOVE! Thank you!

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