Science Guide Books

[YJL]

James Ang:

There is a change of syllabus so some of the all time favourites are not available yet, such as the \"My Pals Are Here\" workbook. Remember to buy the new syllabus assessment books for PSLE Science. CASCO and EPH science assessments are ok. Generally buy only publisher titles, which are updated and new syllabus. I don't trust some tuition centre titles which are sometimes not up-to-date as their strength is in teaching and not publishing. (Imagine a doctor who also produces his own medicine, pills and mixtures.) I usually update my own teaching materials regularly for the new syllabus and use carefully selected assessment books and suitable guides as supplementary materials.

Thanks for sharing JamesAng!

I have EPH Ultimate Science Guide (lower & upper block), thinking of buying the workbook. Is it good to use this workbook to go along with the guide book as revision for PSLE? TIA!

[tutormum]

To prepare a child for science, I would suggest letting him watch science documentary shows which are on National Geographic channel and Discovery channel. If you are not a subscriber, take heart cos there are some good science programs on Octo also. My DS3 watch lots of such shows from preschool. Of course, a trip to places like the bird park, botanic garden or zoo will stir up a child’s interest and let him relate better than through tv.

The key is to get the child interested in his natural world before he takes science as a subject in school when he associates it with studying and resents it. :x Make it fun for him and it’ll keep him interested. Once interested, you can be assured that your child will do well in science.
I also agree that if your child is ready, he can read secondary textbooks. In fact, I recommend that all my P6 students read secondary 1 and 2 textbooks which have similar topics in more depth. There is no harm for the child to learn more than his level. If your child does well in PSLE, you can be assured that he will have no problem when he is in secondary 1 and 2 since he has read through those textbooks.
I have also complied a comprehensive file which includes notes and mind mapping for easy revision.

[Herbie]

Hi James,


Which are the good Sec 1 and Sec 2 guidebook which are good reading material for P6 kids?

Can advise please?

Tx

[James Ang]

Herbie:

Hi James,


Which are the good Sec 1 and Sec 2 guidebook which are good reading material for P6 kids?

Can advise please?

Tx

Lower sec science guides Vol 1 and 2 by Mabel Cheong, Publisher EPH. These are solely science guides with no assessment worksheets. It is good reading materials for students who are good and interested in science, but also may suit parents who are revising on their science to teach their on children, a reference on top of the usual PSLE Ultimate guides

[Herbie]

Hi James


Thank you! Thank you!!!

[starlight1968sg]

Anybody have Science PSLE revision guide by Marshall Cavendish?


Is it good?

Thanks.

[lizawa]

starlight1968sg:

Anybody have Science PSLE revision guide by Marshall Cavendish?


Is it good?

Thanks.

I have an old copy bought 2 years ago. It's very comprehensive and highly recommended. Unfortunately, due to the change in syllabus, it becomes more difficult to use this book as effectively as before. But I still use this as reference guide for my daughter.

[bitchymum]

I bought science guide book (box set type) by EPH from popular yesterday. Is it the same as the ultimate science?

[James Ang]

YJL:

James Ang:

There is a change of syllabus so some of the all time favourites are not available yet, such as the \"My Pals Are Here\" workbook. Remember to buy the new syllabus assessment books for PSLE Science. CASCO and EPH science assessments are ok. Generally buy only publisher titles, which are updated and new syllabus. I don't trust some tuition centre titles which are sometimes not up-to-date as their strength is in teaching and not publishing. (Imagine a doctor who also produces his own medicine, pills and mixtures.) I usually update my own teaching materials regularly for the new syllabus and use carefully selected assessment books and suitable guides as supplementary materials.

Thanks for sharing JamesAng!

I have EPH Ultimate Science Guide (lower & upper block), thinking of buying the workbook. Is it good to use this workbook to go along with the guide book as revision for PSLE? TIA!

They only have the lower block workbook, I don't think Upper block is out yet.

[James Ang]

lizawa:

starlight1968sg:

Anybody have Science PSLE revision guide by Marshall Cavendish?


Is it good?

Thanks.

I have an old copy bought 2 years ago. It's very comprehensive and highly recommended. Unfortunately, due to the change in syllabus, it becomes more difficult to use this book as effectively as before. But I still use this as reference guide for my daughter.

The orange colour cover book by My Pals are here, but I have not seen the revised new syllabus edition yet. That's why many of the \"favourites\" are not out yet, but the old books may confuse the students because simple machines and solar system are out of syllabus.

Previously, out of syllabus science guides were sold at $1 or $2 at bookfairs. I agree with Lizawa that old science books does still give adults use as reference, but for students, let them use the new syllabus ones so that they won't get confused.