CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT SCIENCE - 2019 PARENTS' BRIEFING P3
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2019 PARENTS’ BRIEFING
P3
CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT
SCIENCE
2014 Primary Science Syllabus
Focus of Theme
Cycles Diversity
Repeated patterns of Variety (of Living & Non-
change in nature Living Things) & using
properties to classify them
Thematic Approach (scientific ideas)
Energy
Makes changes & Systems
movement possible
Whole consists of parts
Interactions Parts work together to
perform a function
Mutual influence of
one system (Man) on
another (Envt)2014 Primary Science Syllabus
2014 Primary Science Syllabus Pupils to acquire the positive mental attitudes and ethics:
2014 Primary Science Syllabus
2014 Primary Science Syllabus
Lower Block Upper Block
Topics covered in P3 Semester 1 • Diversity – Living & Non-living things • Diversity – Diversity of Living Things • Cycles – The Cycle of Life • Process Skills Semester 2 • Systems – Plant System • Systems – Human System • Diversity – Diversity of Materials • Process Skills
Sequence of Science Topics 2019
Primary Term 1 Term 2
3 • Classification: Living and • Life Cycles of some
non-living things Animals
• Plants • Life Cycles of plants
• Animals
• Fungi and Bacteria
Term 3 Term 4
• Your amazing body as a • Exploring Materials
system
• Plants and their PartsPresentation of Learning Materials • Textbooks and Workbooks are presented in THEMES, not levels, to align to the intent of strengthening the thematic approach. P3 – P4: 5 themes (1 TB & WB for each) P5 – P6: 4 themes (1 TB & WB for each) * Themes on Diversity, Cycles, & Systems: use school’s prepared booklets in place of workbooks to strengthen Inquiry Learning.
Science Process Skill Booklet
Glossary of terms
(can also be found in pupils’ Process
Skills Booklet)Science Assessment
Modes of Assessment
Written pen & paper Time Task
(SAs) (non-weighted)
Booklet A- MCQ Attempt real life
problem solution
Booklet B- Open-ended task and
Assess understanding of formative
core concepts checkpoint
(check for
understanding)Examination Format: Written Paper
SA1
Booklet Item Type Marks Number of Number of marks
Items per item
A Multiple-choice 30 15 2
B Open-ended 20 7-8 2-4
Total 50 22 - 23 -
The duration of the paper is 1h 30min.
*Science marks will be included in the computation of total score.Examination Format: Written Paper
SA2
Booklet Item Type Marks Number of Number of marks
Items per item
A Multiple-choice 48 24 2
B Open-ended 22 9 - 10 2-4
Total 80 34 -
The duration of the paper is 1h 30min.
*Science marks will be included in the computation of total score.Examination Dates Time Task Term 1 Week 9 (TBC) SA1 Term 2, Week 8 - 9 Time Task Term 3 Week 9 (TBC) SA2 Term 4, Weeks 6 - 8 All exam dates will be notified in the school bulletin
Tips on Parental Involvement - Encourage curiosity Encourage pupils to ask questions about things that happen around them. Give praise when a good question is asked. It is perfectly alright not to know the topic your child is interested in. The process of discovering new information and facts together encourage bonding - Be positive and supportive If you can role model and display a genuine interest in science and how things work around us, it will have a positive impact on your child’s attitudes towards science - Point out the everyday Science around us Use everyday objects or phenomenon to highlight the connection and importance of science to the world we live in - Provide ample opportunities or stimulating environments for informal science learning • family outings to Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Science Centre • a short film shown on a television or video clip from an internet website • visit the library
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