<![CDATA[Science Heuristics - Community Thread]]>Anyone try this centre at Goldhill Centre?


Good?

thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/22194/science-heuristics-community-threadRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 18:58:57 GMTMon, 16 May 2011 06:04:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:28:16 GMT]]>Hi, any feedback on this centre pls?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998556https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1998556Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:28:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:23:58 GMT]]>Hi, any feedback on this centre?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821521Mon, 04 Dec 2017 10:23:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:45:54 GMT]]>any feedback on holiday class?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1666665https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1666665Mon, 11 Apr 2016 08:45:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:44:10 GMT]]>Appreciate feedback on scienceheuristic class at goldhill?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1454668https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1454668Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:44:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:58:03 GMT]]>Hi

Can I check, does science heuristic tuition centre focus on open ended questions only? Or go topic by topic and include teaching of mcq questions? Anyone attended lessons with them before and can share some feedback?

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445572Thu, 08 Jan 2015 03:58:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Sun, 03 Nov 2013 23:57:16 GMT]]>For those who hv or seen before their process skill bks n answering technique bks, what is the difference?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1137340https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1137340Sun, 03 Nov 2013 23:57:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:15:00 GMT]]>Has anyone tried Science Heuristics classes? Thinking of sending my P6 kid there? Feedback greatly appreciated. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/870649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/870649Sun, 07 Oct 2012 10:15:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:07:00 GMT]]>has anyone tried scienceheuristic class at goldhill?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/733162https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/733162Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:07:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Mon, 30 May 2011 01:49:23 GMT]]>Is the 2-day course good ? I am considering to send my P6 kid to one science workshop. Is it for average student or high achiever ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/432929https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/432929Mon, 30 May 2011 01:49:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Fri, 20 May 2011 00:28:23 GMT]]>You're welcome, Chenonceau. I only knew abt this Bk thru your posting .... Althou not impt to me anymore, still kaypoh and read up on what's it's all abt ... Half wishing I knew this resource last yr wh might had come in handy as Sect B was his achilles' heel .... 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425687https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425687Fri, 20 May 2011 00:28:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Fri, 20 May 2011 00:16:52 GMT]]>

QuiteKSMum:
LiSC = Linking-Specifc-Comparison Answering Technique

Thanks a bunch!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425682https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425682Fri, 20 May 2011 00:16:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 19 May 2011 15:24:46 GMT]]>

Chenonceau:
pixiedust:

[quote=\"cimman\"] In summary, I would say the book outlines the guidelines for answering OE questions, but it is left to the parent to translate that to a step by step instruction with a child who needs help in OE questions.


Totally agree ! You articulated it much better than I did !
Also agree on not enough examples.

However, this is the only book in the market which explains the guidelines systematically so I think it is still worth a look. Just have realistic expectations.

No feedback about their holiday classes ? Those are really :yikes: class fees - value-for-money ?

Pixie... can you remember what the S and C stands for?[/quote] LiSC = Linking-Specific-Comparison Answering Technique

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425605https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425605Thu, 19 May 2011 15:24:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 19 May 2011 13:09:49 GMT]]>No I don’t ! So much for my $40 spent ! LOL


When I look through the examples, I focus only on the systematic steps like how they picked out the clues from the provided diagram and then explained to my ds accordingly. I didn’t tell him about "LiSC" either.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425444https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/425444Thu, 19 May 2011 13:09:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 19 May 2011 00:55:40 GMT]]>

pixiedust:
cimman:

In summary, I would say the book outlines the guidelines for answering OE questions, but it is left to the parent to translate that to a step by step instruction with a child who needs help in OE questions.


Totally agree ! You articulated it much better than I did !
Also agree on not enough examples.

However, this is the only book in the market which explains the guidelines systematically so I think it is still worth a look. Just have realistic expectations.

No feedback about their holiday classes ? Those are really :yikes: class fees - value-for-money ?

Pixie... can you remember what the S and C stands for?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424707https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424707Thu, 19 May 2011 00:55:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Thu, 19 May 2011 00:53:24 GMT]]>

cimman:
In summary, I would say the book outlines the guidelines for answering OE questions, but it is left to the parent to translate that to a step by step instruction with a child who needs help in OE questions.

Totally agree ! You articulated it much better than I did !
Also agree on not enough examples.

However, this is the only book in the market which explains the guidelines systematically so I think it is still worth a look. Just have realistic expectations.

No feedback about their holiday classes ? Those are really :yikes: class fees - value-for-money ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424705Thu, 19 May 2011 00:53:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Wed, 18 May 2011 14:27:56 GMT]]>

cimman:
Jennifer:

Pardon me for riding in this thread.


I saw a publication titled \"LiSC* Answering Technique for Upper Primary Science\" sold by this centre. Its selling points are:
1. The First and only definitive Science answering technique handbook
2. Link learnt concepts to Higher Order qns using the highly acclaimed LiSC Answering technique
3. Minimise loss of marks due to incomplete, non-precise or inaccurate answers.

Are these claims really true? Anyone has 1st hand experience to share or know of someone who has used this handbook?

Its website http://www.scienceHeuristics.sg
Appreciate your sharing.


The book is aimed at a very high level conceptual method of answering OE questions. It does have sample questions to illustrate how the concepts are applied and there are practice questions, though not enough, in my opinion.
The concepts are easy to understand as they are very logical. For example, they emphasize looking for key words, and linking the answer back to the question.
I would prefer to have the book go on a topic by topic approach, as this would shine some light on key words for a particular topic. Unfortunately, it is not. So parents will have to figure out what are the essential key words for each topic.
This book is for P5-P6 level as most of the sample questions covers topics at that level. Though a P3/P4 student can use it with the guidance of a parent who has internalized the concepts.
In summary, I would say the book outlines the guidelines for answering OE questions, but it is left to the parent to translate that to a step by step instruction with a child who needs help in OE questions.

Many thanks for your sharing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424538https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424538Wed, 18 May 2011 14:27:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Wed, 18 May 2011 14:12:21 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
Pardon me for riding in this thread.


I saw a publication titled \"LiSC* Answering Technique for Upper Primary Science\" sold by this centre. Its selling points are:
1. The First and only definitive Science answering technique handbook
2. Link learnt concepts to Higher Order qns using the highly acclaimed LiSC Answering technique
3. Minimise loss of marks due to incomplete, non-precise or inaccurate answers.

Are these claims really true? Anyone has 1st hand experience to share or know of someone who has used this handbook?

Its website http://www.scienceHeuristics.sg
Appreciate your sharing.

The book is aimed at a very high level conceptual method of answering OE questions. It does have sample questions to illustrate how the concepts are applied and there are practice questions, though not enough, in my opinion.
The concepts are easy to understand as they are very logical. For example, they emphasize looking for key words, and linking the answer back to the question.
I would prefer to have the book go on a topic by topic approach, as this would shine some light on key words for a particular topic. Unfortunately, it is not. So parents will have to figure out what are the essential key words for each topic.
This book is for P5-P6 level as most of the sample questions covers topics at that level. Though a P3/P4 student can use it with the guidance of a parent who has internalized the concepts.
In summary, I would say the book outlines the guidelines for answering OE questions, but it is left to the parent to translate that to a step by step instruction with a child who needs help in OE questions.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424527https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424527Wed, 18 May 2011 14:12:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Wed, 18 May 2011 13:44:03 GMT]]>

Brenda10:
cimman:

frankly, if one does badly in Science, I don't think 2 days is going to produce any miracles. Learning takes time and miracles takes more time. Best the parent attend the workshop to learn about the methods and apply them at home on an extended basis.


Hi cimman

Thank you for sharing your view. DD has scored 35/40 in open & end questions in this SA1 and we will use this holiday to revise at home lah.

well, congrats on your daughter's grades. I always believe that behind every successful student is a committed parent.
Since your daughter has done so well in OE, I guess you'll save some money this holidays.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424503https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424503Wed, 18 May 2011 13:44:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Wed, 18 May 2011 08:26:51 GMT]]>

cimman:
frankly, if one does badly in Science, I don't think 2 days is going to produce any miracles. Learning takes time and miracles takes more time. Best the parent attend the workshop to learn about the methods and apply them at home on an extended basis.

Hi cimman

Thank you for sharing your view. DD has scored 35/40 in open & end questions in this SA1 and we will use this holiday to revise at home lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/424265Wed, 18 May 2011 08:26:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Wed, 18 May 2011 02:36:27 GMT]]>

Brenda10:
Jennifer:

[quote=\"pixiedust\"]Lovejoypeacce, I was hoping to get some feedback too as their class fee is not cheap.


Jennifer, yes I did. It was recommended by Chenonceau. I wrote my personal opinion in this thread:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=21856&hilit=LiSc

Thank you for the link.

$40 :siao:

True especially we only left 5 months to go.

Noted they have workshop for two days (11am - 6pm with one hour break) but is no cheap. :moneyflies: Will only consider if dd really done badly in the open & end sections in this SA1 paper.[/quote]frankly, if one does badly in Science, I don't think 2 days is going to produce any miracles. Learning takes time and miracles takes more time. Best the parent attend the workshop to learn about the methods and apply them at home on an extended basis.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423981https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423981Wed, 18 May 2011 02:36:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Tue, 17 May 2011 09:34:24 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
pixiedust:

Lovejoypeacce, I was hoping to get some feedback too as their class fee is not cheap.


Jennifer, yes I did. It was recommended by Chenonceau. I wrote my personal opinion in this thread:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=21856&hilit=LiSc

Thank you for the link.

$40 :siao:

True especially we only left 5 months to go.

Noted they have workshop for two days (11am - 6pm with one hour break) but is no cheap. :moneyflies: Will only consider if dd really done badly in the open & end sections in this SA1 paper.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423675https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423675Tue, 17 May 2011 09:34:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Tue, 17 May 2011 03:12:26 GMT]]>

pixiedust:
Lovejoypeacce, I was hoping to get some feedback too as their class fee is not cheap.


Jennifer, yes I did. It was recommended by Chenonceau. I wrote my personal opinion in this thread:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=21856&hilit=LiSc
Thank you for the link.

$40 :siao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423497https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423497Tue, 17 May 2011 03:12:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Tue, 17 May 2011 02:22:27 GMT]]>Lovejoypeacce, I was hoping to get some feedback too as their class fee is not cheap.


Jennifer, yes I did. It was recommended by Chenonceau. I wrote my personal opinion in this thread:
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=21856&hilit=LiSc

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423473https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423473Tue, 17 May 2011 02:22:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science Heuristics - Community Thread on Tue, 17 May 2011 01:36:21 GMT]]>Pardon me for riding in this thread.


I saw a publication titled \"LiSC* Answering Technique for Upper Primary Science\" sold by this centre. Its selling points are:
1. The First and only definitive Science answering technique handbook
2. Link learnt concepts to Higher Order qns using the highly acclaimed LiSC Answering technique
3. Minimise loss of marks due to incomplete, non-precise or inaccurate answers.

Are these claims really true? Anyone has 1st hand experience to share or know of someone who has used this handbook?

Its website http://www.scienceHeuristics.sg
Appreciate your sharing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423458https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/423458Tue, 17 May 2011 01:36:21 GMT