Science Guide Books

[Peony]

Hi, not sure if this is the plase to ask this question… but DD is weak in "seed dispersal" questions where there is a diagram of a place, with water etc… then there are shapes - circles, triangles and square and then the question asks how these seeds were dispersed and what plants they likely are.


So far the books I have give infor on seed dispersal but none helps to transfer this knowledge to answering such questions. Anyone know of books that do?

[Champion]

Brenda10:

janet_lee88:

Hi Champion,

We seem to have a good partnership :hi5: ...you visit Popular, check up new publications while I sift through them :rotflmao:
I'm busy highlighting the key words in PINK for the Lower Block now. Oh yes, just invested in a new chop 'IMPORTANT' 2 days ago. When I see certain questions with answers that must be memorized, I stamp IMPORTANT beside the answer.

Good suggestion!

May be I should also get a 'IMPORTANT' Chop too!

One more \"excuse\" to visit Popular - get the \"IMPORTANT\" stamp! :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[Champion]

jedamum:

champion
i see this peacock book retailing at $9 at BPP bookshop. not sure if it is the same for the others.

Hi Jedamum :snuggles: :hugs:
Will check Popular JP this evening; :thankyou:

[Champion]

janet_lee88:

Hi Champion,
We seem to have a good partnership :hi5: ...you visit Popular, check up new publications while I sift through them :rotflmao:
I'm busy highlighting the key words in PINK for the Lower Block now. Oh yes, just invested in a new chop 'IMPORTANT' 2 days ago.
When I see certain questions with answers that must be memorized, I stamp IMPORTANT beside the answer.

Hi Janet! :hi5:
I am learning from you and other parents here so I will post those new assessment books if I come across from Popular :celebrate:

[bestwishes]

Peony:

Hi, not sure if this is the plase to ask this question... but DD is weak in \"seed dispersal\" questions where there is a diagram of a place, with water etc... then there are shapes - circles, triangles and square and then the question asks how these seeds were dispersed and what plants they likely are.


So far the books I have give infor on seed dispersal but none helps to transfer this knowledge to answering such questions. Anyone know of books that do?

Hi,
There are answers & quite detailed explanations on pg 206 & pg219 Upper Block SCIENCE FREQ ASKED QNS by Janet Sim, EPH. [Green book cover with praying mantis for UB & Blue book cover with peacock]

[Peony]

Thanks so much, bestwishes!


I’ll check if I already have this book in my collection before I go off and buy it!

[smartmummy]

janet_lee88:

smartmummy:

Hi all!

So sorry my phrase was not clear.
I meant the MCQ answers not seperated as usual.For example one Q then they provide the answer and explanation.I can let him If no answer.Only for MCQ I ask him to do alone.Others I sit with him.For this book I sit with him for MCQ also.
Of cause the OE keywords are very useful.

This FAQ book is actually the compilation of frequently asked questions and the different ways a question is being phrased for the same concept.
For eg the function(s) of roots:
a) identify the part of the plant which anchors it firmly to the ground. Answer: Roots.

b)Identify the part that bind soil together.
Answer: Roots

c) Which part of the plant takes in water ?
Answer: Roots.

So the book is helpful in this sense.

oic.thanks for sharing!

[bestwishes]

smartmummy:

Hi all!

So sorry my phrase was not clear.
I meant the MCQ answers not seperated as usual.For example one Q then they provide the answer and explanation.I can let him If no answer.Only for MCQ I ask him to do alone.Others I sit with him.For this book I sit with him for MCQ also.
Of cause the OE keywords are very useful.

Hi,
1. Give DS/DD abt 30 min or more to go thr the MCQ themselves, then spot chk by covering up answers & asking them some of the qns. If manage to give correct ans promptly & can give explanations on req, means they really study; or else make them study all over again!
2. Use sticky note pad to cover the ans.

[bestwishes]

PiggyLalala:

HDistinction:

also like Janet Sim's Process Skills Worksheets ... some OE are in fill-in-the blanks format that make kids more willingly to do the qns. There are quite some 'new' qns in the series too


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Yup.. am currently using the lower block one for my son. Yes..like the fill-in-the blank format too.. test the P3 kids on the basis concept and will not frighten them away from science. But find the worksheets a bit expensive..$4 ++ for a few topics. Think about 5 topics in lower block.. = about $20. But still I bought them.

Have been using her assessment books with my ds1... now another round with ds2...:)

Yes. not only kids, parents & many teachers also dun like to mark OE. As long as kids willing to fill in the blanks, they'll somehow pick up the key words & key concepts along the way... cheers!

[smartmummy]

bestwishes:

smartmummy:

Hi all!

So sorry my phrase was not clear.
I meant the MCQ answers not seperated as usual.For example one Q then they provide the answer and explanation.I can let him If no answer.Only for MCQ I ask him to do alone.Others I sit with him.For this book I sit with him for MCQ also.
Of cause the OE keywords are very useful.

Hi,
1. Give DS/DD abt 30 min or more to go thr the MCQ themselves, then spot chk by covering up answers & asking them some of the qns. If manage to give correct ans promptly & can give explanations on req, means they really study; or else make them study all over again!
2. Use sticky note pad to cover the ans.

thank you for ur suggestion!