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How to score A or A* in PSLE Science
The following article is sourced from EPH website:
As the examinations draw near, parents and pupils would understandably be nervous. For those who are having difficulty in Science or wonder how to improve in the subject, here are some tips to achieve your ideal grade in the subject.
Adopting good study habits will motivate you in learning Science. Pay attention in class and revise what you had learnt in school at home. Submit your homework on time and practise more questions on your own during your free time. Always clarify any doubts immediately with your teacher. Practise questions that are more challenging so that you can learn more than what is required. Be curious. Always inquire how things work around us.
Learning Science can be interesting and amazing if you can understand the different concepts behind it.
Examination preparation should start as early as possible. It is important to familarise yourself with the examination format so that you know what is expected. Practise past year papers to familarise yourself with the examination format and the trend of the questions asked during the examination. Memorise important keywords and facts that are useful in the various topics and are commonly used in answers. Make mindmaps or revision cards to help you memorise the words.
Examination Techniques
There are two types of questions in the PSLE Science examination. They are multiple-choice questions and open-ended questions.
Read all the instructions carefully before attempting the questions. Attempt those questions that you have confidence in answering first. Remember not to leave any questions unanswered, especially for the multiple-choice questions. Check all your answers to minimise spelling errors. Write legibly and neatly so that you will not be penalised for untidy handwriting. Be concise in answering the questions; know which keywords are required for the answer. Do not panic if you cannot answer some questions. Attempt them again after you have finished those questions you can answer.
Time allocation for each question is important. Do not spend too much time on multiple-choice questions as open-ended questions usually require more time for thinking and answering. Take note of the marks allocated for each open-ended question too. Do not spend too much time on questions that are worth only a few marks.
MCQ Questions
- To tackle multiple-choice questions, first, identify those factual questions that require you to recall the facts you have learnt. These questions are straightforward and you can usually answer them immediately without looking at the other options.
Example:
Which of the following is not found in an animal cell?(1) Nucleus (2) Cell wall (3) Cytoplasm (4) Cell membrane The answer is (2). This type of question requires you to recall the learnt facts learnt and should be answered quickly. |
- Questions that have more than one answer can be tackled by using elimination.
Example:
II. Collection III. Evaporation IV. Precipitation V. Condensation (1) I, III and IV only (2) II, III and V only (3) II, III, IV and V only
(4) I, II, III, IV and V
Radiation is a process of transferring heat and it has nothing to do with the water cycle.
Hence, by understanding that option I is not the correct answer, we can eliminate (1) and (4). The difference between (2) and (3) is the additional option of precipitation. Precipitation includes rainfall, which is part of the water cycle. Hence, the answer is (3).
By doing elimination, we do not have to study each option thoroughly and this reduces a lot of time in answering the question.
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Open-ended Questions
- For open-ended questions, circle the keywords in each question to help you to focus on what is being asked. It is important that you understand the question.
Example:
What are the products formed during photosynthesis?
To answer such a question, first, identify the keywords. The keywords are ‘photosynthesis’ and ‘products’.
When you see ‘photosynthesis’, you should recall what this word means. Photosynthesis is a process whereby plants make food in the presence of sunlight. The question is asking about the products of photosynthesis. This means that you have to provide more than one answer to the question.
Recall that food (sugar) is made in plants and oxygen is given out during photosynthesis to replenish the air. Hence, the answers are sugarand oxygen.
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- Note the question terms used in the question. This will help you understand what answer is required of you in order to score full marks for that particular question.
Example:
When a magnet is placed near object X, object X does not move. When the magnet is placed near object Y, object Y moves away from it. (a) Explain why object X does not move when the magnet is placed near it. (b) State the possible materials that can be used to make object Y.
For (a), the question term used is ‘Explain’. ‘Explain’ means that you have to give reasons for the observation stated.
The observation is that object X does not move. Object X does not move because it is neither a magnet nor an object made of magnetic material. If object X is a magnet or a magnetic material, it will either be attracted to or be repelled by the magnet.
Thus, the correct answer is ‘Object X is made of a non-magnetic material, hence it is not affected by the magnet.’
For (b), the question term used is ‘State’. State means that you only need to write short answers, meaning a few words or short phrases.
Since object Y moves away from the magnet, object Y is also a magnet. Magnets are made of or can be made by one of the four types of magnetic materials. Hence, the answer for (b) is ‘Iron, steel, nickel or cobalt’.
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- It is always good to be concise in your answer. Using the correct keywords in your answer will help you score the marks allocated.
Example:
50 cm3 of air is being pumped into a 30 cm3 container. (a) What is the volume of air inside the container? (b) Explain your answer in (a). For (a), the question asks about the property of air (gas). Recall that air does not have a fixed volume and a fixed shape and so the volume of air inside the container is 30 cm3 instead of 50 cm3.
For (b), the question is asking for a reason. As mentioned earlier, air does not have a fixed volume and a fixed shape. We can only see the shape of the air changing when it is being transferred from one container to another of a different shape. Hence, we cannot write ‘Air does not have a fixed shape’ as the answer.
Air does not have a fixed volume, hence its volume changes from 50 cm3 to 30 cm3. Writing ‘Air does not have a fixed volume’ as the answer is not wrong, but there is a better word to use for this question. The keywords are ‘can be compressed’ or ‘compressible’. Air does not have a fixed volume and hence it can be compressed.
The concise answer to this question would be ‘Air can be compressed’ or ‘Air is compressible’.
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Do note that constant revision is also essential in preparing for the examination. Hopefully, with these tips in mind, you will find that Science is not as difficult as you might think and will be on your way to achieve your ideal grade.
Written by: Tan Chiang Heng
How to Handle Comprehension Cloze
The following article is sourced from EPH website:
The Comprehension Cloze in the PSLE is an estimated 200-word long passage, excluding the 15 blanks that you have to fill in. This section constitutes a considerable 15 marks out of 95 marks for Paper 2. Thus, it is imperative that you do well in this section to attain an ideal grade in the subject.
The passage is usually an information report about, for example, an animal, or it could be a narrative. In a short sentence, there is usually one blank while a longer sentence could contain two to three blanks. However, you will notice that the first and the last sentences of the passage are complete sentences and do not have any blanks for you to fill in. This is because the beginning and the ending serves to paint a fuller picture of what the passage is about and will be helpful towards your understanding of the passage.
Before you even attempt to fill the blanks in, take some time to read through the entire passage once. Read through it again if you need to. Why do you have to do this? This is because you need to know what the passage is about. This is called understanding the context. Contextual clues play a very important role to getting the correct answer.
Take the example below:
The robber had short hair unlike his accomplice, whose _____ hair gave others the impression that he was a woman.
Is your answer ‘long’?
If it is, then you have most likely used contextual clues to obtain your answer.
‘Unlike’ provides the clue that the accomplice has to have hair that is different, in this case, the opposite of the description of the robber with short hair. Also, ‘the impression that he was a woman’ helps to paint a picture of the accomplice with hair that makes him look like a woman.
You will also notice that the clues come from the same sentence that the blank occurs. However, this may not happen all the time. Clues can sometimes be found in preceding or proceeding sentences, or even in other paragraphs. Thus, if you encounter a blank which you do not know the answer, refer to the lines or paragraphs before and after it to see if you can find any clues to help you obtain your answer.
There may be some blanks that you cannot find a suitable word for. Do not spend too long a time trying to think of an answer. Time is too precious to mull over a blank. Go on to the next one. After you have reached the last blank, go back to those that you had difficulty with and try to fill them in. Avoid leaving any blanks unfilled. After this, read through the entire passage to check if it makes sense and if it is grammatically sound.
To be confident in successfully handling this section, it helps to read widely. Reading just your favourite novel is not enough. Do widen your reading material to the newspapers, the encyclopaedia or even comics. As long as it is print, you never know when the information will come in handy. Sometimes, the context could be familiar because you have read it somewhere before. Thus, you would be able to make use of the vocabulary at the back of your mind.
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Archives of English compositions written by students (P1-P6) from Zhangde Primary School.
Archives of English compositions written by students (P1-P6) from Zhangde Primary School.
Oral examination in Primary Schools
ORAL EXAMINATION > 15 MARKS
Section 1 : Reading Aloud ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
PRONUNCIATION
A way in which words are pronounced in reference to the correct manner
ARTICULATION
An ability to express fluently and coherently (in speech)
Ensure separate sounds and words are clear
RHYTHM
Measure flow of words; well paced
FLUENCY
Quick... easy... and flowing expression; not to fast and not too slow
EXPRESSIVENESS
Expressing words and phrases with quality intonation of voice
Ability to use appropriate pitch to convey ideas and feelings
Section 2 : Picture Discussion ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
ABILITY TO TALK ON A GIVEN PICTURE
Tips:
Section 3: Conversation ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
ENGAGEMENT IN CONVERSATION
Example..
This is a picture of a clinic.
There are many patients waiting outside at the reception area.
I go to a clinic with my parents when I fall ill.
The doctor will check all his patients in the doctor's room.
... and so on
source: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-primary-school-oral-examinations
Section 1 : Reading Aloud ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
PRONUNCIATION
A way in which words are pronounced in reference to the correct manner
ARTICULATION
An ability to express fluently and coherently (in speech)
Ensure separate sounds and words are clear
RHYTHM
Measure flow of words; well paced
FLUENCY
Quick... easy... and flowing expression; not to fast and not too slow
EXPRESSIVENESS
Expressing words and phrases with quality intonation of voice
Ability to use appropriate pitch to convey ideas and feelings
Section 2 : Picture Discussion ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
ABILITY TO TALK ON A GIVEN PICTURE
- Giving an introduction...
- Good Morning, Teacher... (Not Good Morning 'Cher...)
- This picture shows a... OR
- This picture depicts a scene from a ...... restaurant, a mall, a library, a canteen (etc)
Tips:
- Try to talk about the picture, from a sweeping glance from left to right
- On my left... there are two cyclists cycling along the path...
- Behind them... are two children on tricycles...
- Proper use of prepositions follows on throughout the picture discussion
- For example, beside the girl or above them or in between the trees (etc)
- DO NOT point to the pictures.
- ALWAYS USE present tense.
- AVOID using "I see..." (some testers deduct marks for this...)
Section 3: Conversation ( 5 marks )
What the testers will be observing...
ENGAGEMENT IN CONVERSATION
- Ability to interact with the tester with personal responses to a given topic.
- Almost (usually) the picture given will be similar to the one in Section 2
- Not really so much of right or wrong context here but more to be able to handle a meaningful and nonchalant conversation with the tester on the picture given.
Example..
This is a picture of a clinic.
There are many patients waiting outside at the reception area.
I go to a clinic with my parents when I fall ill.
The doctor will check all his patients in the doctor's room.
... and so on
source: http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/tackling-primary-school-oral-examinations
Free Test Papers from Old School
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An excellent resource bank of free test papers for your child's practice at home. For all Primary levels and subjects in English, Mathematics and Science.
Tutorial World: Free Science worksheets for Primary 6
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历届小六会考作文题材
Past years PSLE Chinese composition topics
历届小六会考看图作文题材
2001 意外事件 （安全第一－掉进烂泥）
2002 防止犯罪 （守望相助－协助捉盗）
2003 犯错改过 （爬树捉小鸟，结果跌伤）
2004 犯错改过 （因迟起身，运动会迟到）
2005 助人为乐 （关心和帮助家里有困难的同学，6个图，最后一年）
2006 好人好事 （路不拾遗 5图加1空图）
2007 犯错改过 （在食堂掉了作业）
2008 犯错改过 （因大意让小猫走失）
2009 犯错改过 （不浪费食物）
2010 防止犯罪 （见义勇为—捉偷车贼）
2001 意外事件 （安全第一－掉进烂泥）
2002 防止犯罪 （守望相助－协助捉盗）
2003 犯错改过 （爬树捉小鸟，结果跌伤）
2004 犯错改过 （因迟起身，运动会迟到）
2005 助人为乐 （关心和帮助家里有困难的同学，6个图，最后一年）
2006 好人好事 （路不拾遗 5图加1空图）
2007 犯错改过 （在食堂掉了作业）
2008 犯错改过 （因大意让小猫走失）
2009 犯错改过 （不浪费食物）
2010 防止犯罪 （见义勇为—捉偷车贼）
历届小六会考命题作文
2003 一份宝贵的礼物
2004 一件令父母开心的事
2005 家里来了一个意想不到的陌生人
2006 贪心的结果
2007 这件事让我明白了储蓄的重要
2008 我再也不敢没有礼貌了
2009 这件事让我改掉了坏习惯
2010 他的话使我改过自新
2003 一份宝贵的礼物
2004 一件令父母开心的事
2005 家里来了一个意想不到的陌生人
2006 贪心的结果
2007 这件事让我明白了储蓄的重要
2008 我再也不敢没有礼貌了
2009 这件事让我改掉了坏习惯
2010 他的话使我改过自新
取自：http://youth.zaobao.com.sg
历届小六会考看图作文题材 （。。。续）
2011 防止犯罪 （拐带小孩，防范陌生人）
2012 公民意识 （可疑物件）
2013 防止犯罪 （领养小猫）
2014 意外事件 （打篮球，球打到同学）
2015 犯错改过 （忘记母亲买鸡蛋的吩咐，跟朋友踢足球）
2016 拿错书包
历届小六会考看图作文题材 （。。。续）
2011 防止犯罪 （拐带小孩，防范陌生人）
2012 公民意识 （可疑物件）
2013 防止犯罪 （领养小猫）
2014 意外事件 （打篮球，球打到同学）
2015 犯错改过 （忘记母亲买鸡蛋的吩咐，跟朋友踢足球）
2016 拿错书包
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