<![CDATA[lower block and upper block science]]>Hi mummies and daddies, i compared with a colleague of mine… and she told me that her daughter is studying p3 Forces…and that’s what my p4 nephew will be doing in p4 instead… they’re both from different schools… why is it that way for lower block sciences? How are the syllabus divided in schools ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/17400/lower-block-and-upper-block-scienceRSS for NodeThu, 23 Apr 2026 06:03:45 GMTWed, 22 Dec 2010 03:08:01 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:03:59 GMT]]>Hi Zack’s mum


Do you have any sample?
Sometimes when I step into Popular, totally lost! Lol

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2059396https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2059396Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:03:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:35:33 GMT]]>

tisha:
Pen88n:

I understand from my kid's school that there is lower block (P3 / P4) and upper block (P5 / P6) topics to be covered. The sequence / order of the topics to be covered is up to individual schools. That is why there are times whereby parents will complain that the Science tuition classes are covering different topics from what are being taught is in school. Ultimately by P6, all the topics to be covered in PSLE will be covered before PSLE.


This will also mean that the past year exam paper (of top schools) for science will not be aligned. It was confusing for us at P3, coz we did not know abt the diff schools covering diff topics.

I normally go through the exam papers before I download and print out. Or else I will just go ahead and print but tell my son not to attempt the questions not taught at his level. There are some schools which set rather good questions.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/330384Tue, 11 Jan 2011 03:35:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:56:29 GMT]]>

Pen88n:
I understand from my kid's school that there is lower block (P3 / P4) and upper block (P5 / P6) topics to be covered. The sequence / order of the topics to be covered is up to individual schools. That is why there are times whereby parents will complain that the Science tuition classes are covering different topics from what are being taught is in school. Ultimately by P6, all the topics to be covered in PSLE will be covered before PSLE.

This will also mean that the past year exam paper (of top schools) for science will not be aligned. It was confusing for us at P3, coz we did not know abt the diff schools covering diff topics.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/329693https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/329693Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:56:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:13:31 GMT]]>

Champion:
janet_lee88:

Hi Champion,

Sorry if I had asked you this question before, but have you thought of getting the other 2 textbooks from Popular ? For my son's school, all 5 textbooks and workbooks are bought together, regardless of which topic will be taught first...same thing this year when I bought the 4 new textbooks/activity books for P5/6.[/quote

Hi Janet,
Yes, u had in the other thread advised me to purchase the other 2 textbooks. Yes, I am doing so; thank you so much for your input here:-)
Get so much info from u & other parents regarding the subject - Science ;-). Hereby wishing u a Happy New Year 2011! Cheers!

A friend of mine gave me all her son's P5 books before she migrated...so I need to buy only the activitiy books...fortunately same school. You are lucky to be using 'My Pals' as it is more comprehensive. Happy New Year to you. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323546https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323546Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:13:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:44:58 GMT]]>[quote="janet_lee88"]Hi Champion,

Sorry if I had asked you this question before, but have you thought of getting the other 2 textbooks from Popular ? For my son’s school, all 5 textbooks and workbooks are bought together, regardless of which topic will be taught first…same thing this year when I bought the 4 new textbooks/activity books for P5/6.[/quote

Hi Janet,
Yes, u had in the other thread advised me to purchase the other 2 textbooks. Yes, I am doing so; thank you so much for your input here:-)
Get so much info from u & other parents regarding the subject - Science ;-). Hereby wishing u a Happy New Year 2011! Cheers!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323539https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323539Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:44:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:34:38 GMT]]>Hi Champion,

Sorry if I had asked you this question before, but have you thought of getting the other 2 textbooks from Popular ? For my son’s school, all 5 textbooks and workbooks are bought together, regardless of which topic will be taught first…same thing this year when I bought the 4 new textbooks/activity books for P5/6.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323533Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:34:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:46:59 GMT]]>Which publisher is your daughter’s school using ?

There is no stock for ‘System’ textbook when you bought the books ?
I hope you’ll be able to get your ‘System’ text soon…all the best for P3.[/quote]

Hi Janet,
My gal’s school is using My Pals Science Txt & work books by Marshall. Under her P3 booklist there’s only:-
P3/4 cycles
P3/4 diversity
P3/4 interaction
And additional Science Test P3 & P4 which the publication date 2011.

System & Energy are not in the booklist.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323495https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323495Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:46:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:51:12 GMT]]>Hi Champion,

Diversity is a good ‘started’ for P3. However, I do hope you’ll be able to get the System’ textbook when school reopens. All the best for P3 too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323486https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323486Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:51:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:48:42 GMT]]>Yes, agree with that you have said, Janet. Like I mentioned before - my gal book list does not have System so I have to wait till next week to chk wif the teacher what are the themes covering in P3.


Do other parents have other advise? What did your child cover in p3? TIA.[/quote]

Which publisher is your daughter’s school using ?
There is no stock for ‘System’ textbook when you bought the books ?
I hope you’ll be able to get your ‘System’ text soon…all the best for P3.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323485https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323485Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:48:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:57:01 GMT]]>

Champion:


What did your child cover in p3? TIA.
Understand that for our school, topics that are covered in P3 will be diversity, followed by cycles.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323394https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/323394Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:57:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:15:07 GMT]]>Schools are given the liberty to cover any topic they wish but, by end of P4, ALL 5 topics in ‘Lower Block’ must be taught and tested.

At P6, everything from P3 to P6 will be tested…upper and lower block.

Usually at P3, the first topic taught is Diversity…followed by Systems. Energy and Interaction will be taught at P4 (since they are much tougher topics).[/quote]
Yes, agree with that you have said, Janet. Like I mentioned before - my gal book list does not have System so I have to wait till next week to chk wif the teacher what are the themes covering in P3.

Do other parents have other advise? What did your child cover in p3? TIA.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/322947https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/322947Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:15:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:22:39 GMT]]>

kiasu_mum75:
see... the problem is that one child from one school in singapore can study different topics from another child in another school.... not quite standardized ... i wonder why??

Schools are given the liberty to cover any topic they wish but, by end of P4, ALL 5 topics in 'Lower Block' must be taught and tested.
At P6, everything from P3 to P6 will be tested...upper and lower block.

Usually at P3, the first topic taught is Diversity...followed by Systems. Energy and Interaction will be taught at P4 (since they are much tougher topics).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/322925https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/322925Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:22:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:44:40 GMT]]>I understand from my kid’s school that there is lower block (P3 / P4) and upper block (P5 / P6) topics to be covered. The sequence / order of the topics to be covered is up to individual schools. That is why there are times whereby parents will complain that the Science tuition classes are covering different topics from what are being taught is in school. Ultimately by P6, all the topics to be covered in PSLE will be covered before PSLE.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/320660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/320660Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:44:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:39:04 GMT]]>see… the problem is that one child from one school in singapore can study different topics from another child in another school… not quite standardized … i wonder why??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/320656https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/320656Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:39:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:44:10 GMT]]>Hi Champion,

I kept ‘Conquer Science P3/4’…questions are related to his school exam format. School textbooks are rather brief but still have to keep.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318561https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318561Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:44:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:17:39 GMT]]>Yes, you have to keep all the textbooks and those Science assessment books you find useful until P6. Honestly, I only kept son's textbooks and 1 assessment book...but his notes are kept up.[/quote]


Hi, Thanks so much for your advice :thankyou: .
Really appreciate that - 1 more question which is the only assessment book your keep (p.s. guess that publisher notes must be more comprehensive :lol: ).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318552Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:17:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:36:45 GMT]]>

Champion:
janet_lee88:

P4 SA2 will include everything taught at P3 and at PSLE, the kids have to remember everything from P3-P6. Cannot forget any detail.



Hi, so that means to say we have to keep all the textbooks + Assessment books for P3 - P6 until PSLE?
Thanks.

Yes, you have to keep all the textbooks and those Science assessment books you find useful until P6. Honestly, I only kept son's textbooks and 1 assessment book...but his notes are kept up.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318401https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318401Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:36:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:28 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
P4 SA2 will include everything taught at P3 and at PSLE, the kids have to remember everything from P3-P6. Cannot forget any detail.


Hi, so that means to say we have to keep all the textbooks + Assessment books for P3 - P6 until PSLE?
Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318374https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318374Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:10:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:43:08 GMT]]>P4 SA2 will include everything taught at P3 and at PSLE, the kids have to remember everything from P3-P6. Cannot forget any detail.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318187https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318187Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:43:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:33:00 GMT]]>For my dd’s school, P3 covers diversity, system, interaction

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318035https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/318035Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:33:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:35:53 GMT]]>

bebe:
janet_lee88:

[quote=\"kiasu_mum75\"]Hi mummies and daddies, i compared with a colleague of mine... and she told me that her daughter is studying p3 Forces...and that's what my p4 nephew will be doing in p4 instead... they're both from different schools... why is it that way for lower block sciences? How are the syllabus divided in schools ?


'Forces' is under 'Interactions' in 'Upper Block' (ie P5/6).

For P3 and P4, Science is classified under 'Lower Block'. Different schools will teacher different topics. Lower Block Science consists of 'Diversity', 'Systems', 'Interactions' (magnets), 'Energy' and 'Cycles'.
When my boy was in P3, he was taught Diversity and Systems...the other 3 topics were taught in P4 this year. These 5 topics were tested at SA2 in P4.

Upper Block is taught at P5 and P6.

Does that mean P4 exam will include P3 work? And when come to PSLE, kids are expected to remember what they have learnt from P3 to P6?[/quote]Yes. Your're right.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317984https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317984Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:35:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:29:58 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
kiasu_mum75:

Hi mummies and daddies, i compared with a colleague of mine... and she told me that her daughter is studying p3 Forces...and that's what my p4 nephew will be doing in p4 instead... they're both from different schools... why is it that way for lower block sciences? How are the syllabus divided in schools ?


'Forces' is under 'Interactions' in 'Upper Block' (ie P5/6).

For P3 and P4, Science is classified under 'Lower Block'. Different schools will teacher different topics. Lower Block Science consists of 'Diversity', 'Systems', 'Interactions' (magnets), 'Energy' and 'Cycles'.
When my boy was in P3, he was taught Diversity and Systems...the other 3 topics were taught in P4 this year. These 5 topics were tested at SA2 in P4.

Upper Block is taught at P5 and P6.

Does that mean P4 exam will include P3 work? And when come to PSLE, kids are expected to remember what they have learnt from P3 to P6?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317970https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317970Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:29:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to lower block and upper block science on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:18:41 GMT]]>

kiasu_mum75:
Hi mummies and daddies, i compared with a colleague of mine... and she told me that her daughter is studying p3 Forces...and that's what my p4 nephew will be doing in p4 instead... they're both from different schools... why is it that way for lower block sciences? How are the syllabus divided in schools ?

'Forces' is under 'Interactions' in 'Upper Block' (ie P5/6).

For P3 and P4, Science is classified under 'Lower Block'. Different schools will teacher different topics. Lower Block Science consists of 'Diversity', 'Systems', 'Interactions' (magnets), 'Energy' and 'Cycles'.
When my boy was in P3, he was taught Diversity and Systems...the other 3 topics were taught in P4 this year. These 5 topics were tested at SA2 in P4.

Upper Block is taught at P5 and P6.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317758https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317758Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:18:41 GMT