Q&A - P3 Science

[Steadyberry]

smartmummy:

Steadyberry:

Hi jedamum


Yes, sometimes it is best to put in both answers just to be kiasu. I just do not understand why the teacher used the word behaviour. It would be much easier if they just ask you to predict what happened 20 min later and which characteristic of living things does this experiment show? Anyway thanks for yr reply. Still a lot for me to learn as science was my worst subject.

In lower primary,answer should be short(means precise explanation needed),don't write whatever you know.Teachers encouraged the kids like that.cos they wanted to inculcate the habbit.cannot be write \"it\".You have to say specifically.Need to write full sentence,sometimes the sentence technically correct but for sci, wrong.

Hi smart mummy

You were right. :rahrah: Few days back, my ds put additional info in his answer. 1/2 mark was deducted.

[vinegar]

is it necessary to answer the question in full sentence? For e.g. which plant will survive?

Answer 1 : Plant A will survive
Answer 2: Plant A

[mother777]

Actually not quite sure… You have me a good point to clarify in upcoming parents meeting with teacher…

Will update you on this

[Giggler1]

mother777, will you be attending Science workshop organised by the school on 6th Apr?

[mother777]

Hi Giggler1,

Yes I will be difinetely attending. It will give us great insights about what answer sentences are accepted and what is not..
Hope you are coming too, so we can meet up

[Giggler1]

Yes I’ll be attending too. My friend just attended one from another school and she said that it was very helpful.

[iLoveChubby]

I noted that my DS’s Diversity textbook (My Pals are Here) did not mention the word "Chlorophyll" in the Plants topic?!..I thot this is one of the most basic word they shd know?

The textbook is thin like anything, def insufficient for them to be able to tackle questions fr assessment books, that was why each time when I am revising with him, I have to whip up all the Science guide books i have.

[HAPPYH]

iLoveChubby:

I noted that my DS's Diversity textbook (My Pals are Here) did not mention the word \"Chlorophyll\" in the Plants topic?!...I thot this is one of the most basic word they shd know?

The textbook is thin like anything, def insufficient for them to be able to tackle questions fr assessment books, that was why each time when I am revising with him, I have to whip up all the Science guide books i have.

Yes, P3 should know the spelling for chlorophyll as well. It was tested last year in my DD's school. But sometimes, I find that there is too much info in the guide books. I find Renee Chong books and Janet Sim's 3-in-1 are quite good for the notes. These 2 books cover a fair bit of notes needed for P3.

[nms1]

My daughter’s teacher recommended that they buy PSLE Ultimate Science guide. It wasn’t originally on the book list but she said it is one of the best books available. They can use it from P3-P6. It is thematic and has example questions with hints on how to tackle them. My daughter actually enjoys reading it.

[HAPPYH]

nms1:

My daughter's teacher recommended that they buy PSLE Ultimate Science guide. It wasn't originally on the book list but she said it is one of the best books available. They can use it from P3-P6. It is thematic and has example questions with hints on how to tackle them. My daughter actually enjoys reading it.

Oh, that's great. I have lower block ultimate science. I like the info too but my DD dont flip the guide as the fonts are very small. I am not sure about PSLE version. Is the font size bigger? I also have PSLE Revision Guide (MPAH) and PSLE guide from Fairfield. We rarely touch them now. Of course, I refer to those if we come across any discrepencies in the answers provided.