Science Guide Books

[Leanne]

Hi Janet,


ds also doesnt like concept map.I dont know why.Thanks for recommending this book


rgds
Leanne

janet_lee88:

Did upload earlier but will do that later. Concept map helps to cut down reading wordy paragraphs but not applicable all the time. My son doesn't like it.

[plum-cake]

pixiedust:

Leanne,


I updated a page for you.
(I will remove it this afternoon to avoid infringement any copyright issues)

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa424/pixie_dust8/map1.jpg

Those who like mind mapping( Me) will enjoy these kind of books.
Thanks for sharing. I might get it.

[Peony]

janet_lee88:

Hi champion,

I just saw these wonderful concept maps in Science Explorer by ace publication...from P3-P6. Am usually not one who like this map thing but I find the concept map and misconception facts helpful...know you don't plan to step into popular. You can check it out in June.

Hi Janet,

is this sold in Popular?

[pixiedust]

No problem.


Actually, I just followed livewith_vanilla's suggestions in the P5 thread but she made her own notes/concept maps.

My son reads the science guides at the same pace as lessons taught in school. Before exams, he reads the concept maps to recap/refresh his memory. At this point, we discuss if there's any area he thinks he needs to re-read from guidebooks.

We were really hard pressed for time for CA1, I also followed Brenda's suggestion to let him read selected answer keys and also the 'common misconception' in the ace booklets. Looking at this CA1 paper, I find that he was able to recall the keywords/concept in the concept maps.

My ds likes mindmapping as he read Tony Buzan Mind Mapping for kids on his own and practise mindmapping for EL compo.

@Peony, yes they are. Also used in Janet's ds's school.

[Leanne]

Hi Pixiedust,


Thanks.I just went to popular and saw the ace publication.It has p3,p4 and p5 and p6.Just wonder how the cover looks.thanks


rgds

pixiedust:

No problem.

Actually, I just followed livewith_vanilla's suggestions in the P5 thread but she made her own notes/concept maps.

My son reads the science guides at the same pace as lessons taught in school. Before exams, he reads the concept maps to recap/refresh his memory. At this point, we discuss if there's any area he thinks he needs to Leare-read from guidebooks.

We were really hard pressed for time for CA1, I also followed Brenda's suggestion to let him read selected answer keys and also the 'common misconception' in the ace booklets. Looking at this CA1 paper, I find that he was able to recall the keywords/concept in the concept maps.

My ds likes mindmapping as he read Tony Buzan Mind Mapping for kids on his own and practise mindmapping for EL compo.

@Peony, yes they are. Also used in Janet's ds's school.

[Peony]

pixiedust:

My ds likes mindmapping as he read Tony Buzan Mind Mapping for kids on his own and practise mindmapping for EL compo.

@Peony, yes they are. Also used in Janet's ds's school.

Thanks, pixiedust!

Sorry if out of point from this thread, but could you share how he uses mind maps for English? Thanks!

[janet88]

Peony:

janet_lee88:

Hi champion,

I just saw these wonderful concept maps in Science Explorer by ace publication...from P3-P6. Am usually not one who like this map thing but I find the concept map and misconception facts helpful...know you don't plan to step into popular. You can check it out in June.

Hi Janet,
is this sold in Popular?

This 'Science Explorer' is sold in Popular...$10.40. Better to get in June/Dec when there is 20% discount. My son's teacher ordered for them...so it was $8.
That concept map is quite interesting esp if there is no time or maybe the day b4 exam...go through it. The misconception vs facts are the ones I would get him to read.

http://postimage.org/image/19oxh4c78/

[pixiedust]

@Leanne,


I bought the P5 booklets (as shown by Janet) and also the P4 (for revision) but not the P6(yet).

There is another set without concept maps but for inter-topic process skils. I haven't really checked those in details. My fear is no time to cover all the questions.

The Popular I go to provide sample sets for browsing so check those or ask the staff to let you open the booklets to have a look first before you decide if you want to buy.

@Peony,

Mainly for brain-storming of ideas for EL compo. eg. Intro -- who, where, when then draw the branches from who.... etc. Mind-mapping is just a form of presentation, perhaps many other children can visualise and organise in their mind already. My ds is not strong in languages so it helps him to get some marks for contents - at least cover the 5W1H for completeness.

[Leanne]

Hi Pixiedust,


Thanks so much for the info.Truly appreciate it.Have a good day...jiayou for pri five...

cheers
Leanne

pixiedust:

@Leanne,

I bought the P5 booklets (as shown by Janet) and also the P4 (for revision) but not the P6(yet).

There is another set without concept maps but for inter-topic process skils. I haven't really checked those in details. My fear is no time to cover all the questions.

The Popular I go to provide sample sets for browsing so check those or ask the staff to let you open the booklets to have a look first before you decide if you want to buy.

@Peony,

Mainly for brain-storming of ideas for EL compo. eg. Intro -- who, where, when then draw the branches from who.... etc. Mind-mapping is just a form of presentation, perhaps many other children can visualise and organise in their mind already. My ds is not strong in languages so it helps him to get some marks for contents - at least cover the 5W1H for completeness.

[janet88]

pixiedust:

@Leanne,


I bought the P5 booklets (as shown by Janet) and also the P4 (for revision) but not the P6(yet).

The Popular I go to provide sample sets for browsing so check those or ask the staff to let you open the booklets to have a look first before you decide if you want to buy.

Mainly for brain-storming of ideas for EL compo. eg.
My ds is not st so it helps him to get some marks for conteleast cover the 5W1H for completeness.

I have the P5 booklets bcos teacher ordered for students...or else I won't even know of its existence. I don't know if teacher will order next year but I won't get as I don't know if there will be time to do.