Science Guide Books

[janet88]

Hi Plum-cake,

I'm the ultimate kiasu :oops: ...where Science is concerned.
Reason is because I didn't send my son for any enrichment...so when I see new publications and questions being tested in different formats, I will get the book...amassed quite a collection but happy to say most are completed.

If time permits, you may want to check out some titles Champion mentioned (with pics). Also this one by Helen Lee - Lower Block New Syllabus Science Book 1 (EPH).

My son can finish the assessment books as CA1 will test what was taught up till that period...then there is SA1 and SA2. At P5, everything which was taught in P3/4 will be tested...so that kids don't forget anything. I'm not afraid to buy, only afraid I don't have when I need them...to me, that's frustrating.

[plum-cake]

janet_lee88:

plum-cake:

Thanks Janet,

I think I will stick with your list.I saw the Science explorer. but is that available for p3 seperately? I remember yellow cover p4 one at popular Toa pa y. but couldn't find the p3 one.

Yup...all levels are separately wrapped in clear plastic.
I forgot to mention the FAQ (lower block)...the questions will give you a rough idea what will be tested and format.

Perhaps you can get 2 assessment for Science to begin with. Then in June, you can decide whether to get another 2 for August and Oct.

Thanks Janet , Champion.
you guys did a great job. :grphug: not like past yrs, this time I know what to get. I have made up my mind with science books now :xedfingers: . Thanks a lot.

[plum-cake]

janet_lee88:

Hi Plum-cake,

I'm the ultimate kiasu :oops: ...where Science is concerned.
Reason is because I didn't send my son for any enrichment...so when I see new publications and questions being tested in different formats, I will get the book...amassed quite a collection but happy to say most are completed.

If time permits, you may want to check out some titles Champion mentioned (with pics). Also this one by Helen Lee - Lower Block New Syllabus Science Book 1 (EPH).

My son can finish the assessment books as CA1 will test what was taught up till that period...then there is SA1 and SA2. At P5, everything which was taught in P3/4 will be tested...so that kids don't forget anything. I'm not afraid to buy, only afraid I don't have when I need them...to me, that's frustrating.

Hey....Janet..
you are not only one here, mee too :oops: cos. I have no idea sending her for science tution.
I think, Its no harm getting the books what you want. cos you can use them till p6. I might get other tittles as well. I just printed my list.

Thanks Janet

Champion ,

I am a slow-learning mummy too. Don't worry
Thank you for updating with pics. really helpful to get the books without confusion.

[BlurBee]

:thankyou: plum-cake for the list of assessment books.

That's a lot. :shock:
I've bought The LB Ultimate Science Guide (thanks to Champ) but have not started reading. Me a lazy mum. :oops:

[janet88]

Hi plum-cake/champion,

For your kids in P3/4 next year, I believe they can finish the collection of science assessment. Reason is bcos they need to revise from scratch constantly. As and when, i take out topics like diversity, energy and life cycles of animals for son to do some recall work. Life cycle at p5 is an add-on to p4.

[cherinelee]

any other good recommendations? I used all these books for my child and it doesnt seems to improve.

[janet88]

cherinelee:

any other good recommendations? I used all these books for my child and it doesnt seems to improve.

Hi cherinelee,
Which level is your child in ?
It does take some time to pick up Science answering skills, esp the OE section. My son took almost the whole year in P3 to learn that it got a little better in P4, partially bcos he has an interest in it.
More exposure and practice should help. However, Science is a subject to learn concepts and application...cannot be treated as a story book.

[janet88]

Hi Champion/Plum-cake,

I am presently going through this assessment handed down by my friend.
It’s ‘Science Practice P5 and 6’ by Winnie Peh.
Saw the P3/4 version out at Big Bookshop. Maybe you would like to check out the lower block one day.

[plum-cake]

janet_lee88:

Hi Champion/Plum-cake,

I am presently going through this assessment handed down by my friend.
It's 'Science Practice P5 and 6' by Winnie Peh.
Saw the P3/4 version out at Big Bookshop. Maybe you would like to check out the lower block one day.

thanks Janet, I will chek that out. just curious, do you buy fairfeild assesments?

[PiggyLalala]

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Just a quick update:
Have used the first book 'Lower block 3 in 1' to revise with my ds2 for his coming SA2. I found that most of the questions are testing the kids on the basic concept and not much of application.

Have also used the second book 'Thematic Science'. Think it is better book than the first in terms of the difficulty of the questions.

JMHO.