<![CDATA[Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why?]]>I always have this problem with Science, so wish to seek some kind advice here.


Even though broadly speaking there are only 5 topics in both lower & upper block: Diversity, Cycles, Interaction, System, Energy, but different schools will cover different topics in P3 & P4, as well as P5 & P6.

As a result, when I want to give test papers for my girl to practise, I have to ask her to strike out those questions that she has not covered yet in school. Also, if I send her for enrichment class, the centre might also cover different topics.

Just wondering how do you all cope with this? Also don’t understand why can’t MOE standardize the topics to be covered by all schools? Why leave it to the individual schools’ decision?

Thanks.

rgds,
ming

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/51017/science-topics-different-school-different-topics-whyRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 11:00:45 GMTWed, 06 Feb 2013 05:26:54 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:40:40 GMT]]>yes especially for science. if they can have fun and play with learning games, they will be able to apply concepts well 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1259222https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1259222Sun, 06 Apr 2014 17:40:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Tue, 11 Mar 2014 03:20:12 GMT]]>i agree that - as long as the kids do with their hands - they remember well

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235590https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1235590Tue, 11 Mar 2014 03:20:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sun, 02 Mar 2014 15:41:58 GMT]]>The more interesting the lesson with hands on or examples, the better they remember:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1228357https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1228357Sun, 02 Mar 2014 15:41:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:41:42 GMT]]>

White_Gale:
graceygan:

[quote=\"Kellystarry\"]I think when kids see their parents involve in the learning process, they will be interested too. I let them involve in helping me do everyday chore and explain to them simple science from there.


learning=fun=learning!

yes I agreed. I conducted experiements with my kids at home and they love it. I feel that the way to learn science is through hands on


Truly agreed! Hand on allow them to feel and experience the concept behind it.[/quote]Me too! Totally agreed. Science is everywhere. Just need a little more effort 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227836https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227836Sat, 01 Mar 2014 17:41:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sat, 01 Mar 2014 13:18:36 GMT]]>My daughter’s teacher uses experiments to engage the students. She gets very excited and comes home telling us what teacher did during lessons. Next term will be on ‘energy’…all those shadows and heat experiments.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227749https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1227749Sat, 01 Mar 2014 13:18:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 28 Feb 2014 04:02:44 GMT]]>

White_Gale:
graceygan:

[quote=\"Kellystarry\"]I think when kids see their parents involve in the learning process, they will be interested too. I let them involve in helping me do everyday chore and explain to them simple science from there.


learning=fun=learning!

yes I agreed. I conducted experiements with my kids at home and they love it. I feel that the way to learn science is through hands on


Truly agreed! Hand on allow them to feel and experience the concept behind it.[/quote]Totally agreed with u parents! But I not very sure what i can use at home haha. my sons also do alot of hands on experiment at their tuition place whereby the teacher will do the experiment with them and teach them how to answer the question. they r always so excited gg for science class.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1226401https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1226401Fri, 28 Feb 2014 04:02:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:20:31 GMT]]>

graceygan:
Kellystarry:

I think when kids see their parents involve in the learning process, they will be interested too. I let them involve in helping me do everyday chore and explain to them simple science from there.


learning=fun=learning!

yes I agreed. I conducted experiements with my kids at home and they love it. I feel that the way to learn science is through hands on


Truly agreed! Hand on allow them to feel and experience the concept behind it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1170831https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1170831Fri, 20 Dec 2013 17:20:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:03:57 GMT]]>I think when kids see their parents involve in the learning process, they will be interested too. I let them involve in helping me do everyday chore and explain to them simple science from there.


learning=fun=learning!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162330https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162330Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:03:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:56:19 GMT]]>

White_Gale:
I bring my kids to various outdoor outings like walk in the park or beach and explain to them the various objects we see along the way. I also watch Neo geo with them:)

That was also how I got my kids interested in Science. Of course, it helps (perhaps) that my kids are all boys...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162288https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162288Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:56:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:56:36 GMT]]>I bring my kids to various outdoor outings like walk in the park or beach and explain to them the various objects we see along the way. I also watch Neo geo with them:)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162273https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162273Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:56:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:50:41 GMT]]>After reading through this topic, I am getting worried as my DD1 is going to P3 next year! She has never shown any interest in Science stuff and I think this subject will be a struggle for her! I subscribed to Young Scientist in P2 and she has yet to read any of it! Instead, DD2 who will be in P2 next year, is the one who has read some!


Looks like I have a lot of work/coaching to do next year! Will need all you experienced moms’ help!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162268https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1162268Fri, 06 Dec 2013 04:50:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:06:40 GMT]]>Is Tinkerlab good?

Can anyone please share. Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1139076https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1139076Wed, 06 Nov 2013 03:06:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Thu, 31 Oct 2013 06:19:06 GMT]]>

HAPPYH:
vinegar:

[quote=\"HuiFang188\"]Anyone can advise where which forums talks about science ? Need to know which mag to purchase my child. Tks


U can buy Young Scientist or Scientist Adventure from Popular bookshop.

You can also subcribe these 2 mag thro your school (latest issues). Check with your school. My DD gets them thro sch[/quote]My younger son too got it through the school. Young scientist is my favourite, even i enjoy reading it.

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vinegar:
HuiFang188:

Anyone can advise where which forums talks about science ? Need to know which mag to purchase my child. Tks


U can buy Young Scientist or Scientist Adventure from Popular bookshop.

You can also subcribe these 2 mag thro your school (latest issues). Check with your school. My DD gets them thro sch

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076832https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076832Wed, 21 Aug 2013 00:09:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:57:51 GMT]]>

HuiFang188:
Anyone can advise where which forums talks about science ? Need to know which mag to purchase my child. Tks

U can buy Young Scientist or Scientist Adventure from Popular bookshop.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076518https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076518Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:57:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:45:29 GMT]]>Anyone can advise where which forums talks about science ? Need to know which mag to purchase my child. Tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076449https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1076449Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:45:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:05:00 GMT]]>

TheAnswer:
sembgal:

There are even kindergartens that teach Science concepts in K1 and K2. It all boils down to what the child is able to absorb and is curious enough to want to know more.


I started science with my boy in K1. Quite interesting for little kids..

Cool. Like the kindergarten my child studies in, her school worked with publisher to publish the books based on the science concepts and experiments they did and donated the money to the underprivileged home after fundraising of the sale of those books. The child's photos and name will be in the book and it's a memorable experience.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989457https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989457Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:05:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:55:20 GMT]]>

sembgal:
There are even kindergartens that teach Science concepts in K1 and K2. It all boils down to what the child is able to absorb and is curious enough to want to know more.

I started science with my boy in K1. Quite interesting for little kids..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989455https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989455Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:55:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:53:45 GMT]]>There are even kindergartens that teach Science concepts in K1 and K2. It all boils down to what the child is able to absorb and is curious enough to want to know more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989453Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:53:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:56 GMT]]>There are actually parents who hire tutors to prepare their kiddos for science when they are in P2 – the really kiasu parents

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989449https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989449Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:48:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:49:51 GMT]]>

phtthp:
I think at P2 -

schools can consider starting a Preparatory Science course.
because I feel that suddenly introduce a new subject at P3, by throwing the kids into the deep blue sea, is a bit ... un-nerving.

furthermore, the topics confusing. Some schools teach this topic, but not that, until P4. There is no standardization of all topics for Science. Science is a tough subject.
Science can be broken down into bite-sized portions for children to learn. Study the Science syllabus and must know what will be tested. How? Check this out!
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2008.pdf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989436https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/989436Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:49:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:17:26 GMT]]>Thought most schools would be teaching and testing Diversity at CA1/SA1...but 'materials' parked under diversity would not be taught until term 3...instead replaced by animal and plant life cycles. In a way it is ok bcos materials with 'hard' and 'flexible' terms would be harder.

So I combed through all the past year papers for questions on life cycles which is taught at P4 for most schools 🤷

What simkhoo mentioned is true...exams and streaming is internal...and ultimately we do see PSLE as the real big thing...I do want to go easy but the high stakes exam in 3 years time has to start preparing from now...building the foundation which I missed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985308https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985308Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:17:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:29:00 GMT]]>I think at P2 -

schools can consider starting a Preparatory Science course.
because I feel that suddenly introduce a new subject at P3, by throwing the kids into the deep blue sea, is a bit … un-nerving.

furthermore, the topics confusing. Some schools teach this topic, but not that, until P4. There is no standardization of all topics for Science. Science is a tough subject.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985278https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/985278Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:29:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Science topics - Different school, different topics. Why? on Sat, 13 Apr 2013 01:29:09 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

Since the exams and streaming are internal to the schools until P6, I still don't see it as a problem as the students are compared against others in the same school. They should all have covered the same topics as the students in other schools by the PSLE.
If all kiasu parents think like you, slm, there would (indeed) be no issue at all (like in international schools). Unfortunately, in the \"high stakes\" game of grades in Singapore, parents want to give their children as much of a head start as possible, and that means starting from as early as kindergarten. Hence the big money in prep classes.

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