<![CDATA[HELP FOR SCIENCE]]>How should i help my girl in her Pr3 Science. thanks

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Tinkerlab:
Dear parents,

You may wish to visit this thread below for an additonal option 🙂

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 35&t=18427

It is a centre that uses a wide array of strategies to cater to children with different learning styles, be it kinesthetic, linguistic or visual.
Tinkerlab,

do every student hands on, do experiment(s) during your 1.5 hr Science lesson each week, or only Tr demo (students don't do : watch only) ?

How do you teach Pupils tackle Section B, Open ended Section questions ?

http://tinkerlab.com.sg/PDF/Class%20Sch ... kerlab.pdf

http://tinkerlab.com.sg/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1467256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1467256Fri, 20 Feb 2015 01:57:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Sat, 21 May 2011 11:47:31 GMT]]>I personally like the Magic School Bus series. They are available at Popular bookshops. 😃

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/426879https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/426879Sat, 21 May 2011 11:47:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Fri, 20 May 2011 06:58:56 GMT]]>Hi, just wondering if anyone knows if there is good dvd for teaching Science for my girl on the market now.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/426129https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/426129Fri, 20 May 2011 06:58:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Mon, 16 May 2011 05:45:08 GMT]]>

NIEtrainedTEACHER:
Hi there Bitchymum,


Well an example could be found at the following link.

http://www.wv-hsta.org/inspiration/Adkins/water_cycle_map.jpg

Regards,
NIEtrainedTEACHER
Wonder why there's an error for the above link

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/422997https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/422997Mon, 16 May 2011 05:45:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Fri, 13 May 2011 14:27:04 GMT]]>Dear parents,

You may wish to visit this thread below for an additonal option 🙂

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=18427

It is a centre that uses a wide array of strategies to cater to children with different learning styles, be it kinesthetic, linguistic or visual.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/421627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/421627Fri, 13 May 2011 14:27:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 03 May 2011 15:24:28 GMT]]>Mindmaps are indeed good and encouraged as a Science learning tool these days. However, learners who are not inclined towards the visual learning style may not find it effective. I am one good example and prefer notes in point-form.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/412198https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/412198Tue, 03 May 2011 15:24:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 18 May 2010 03:31:49 GMT]]>Hi there Bitchymum,


Well an example could be found at the following link.

http://www.wv-hsta.org/inspiration/Adkins/water_cycle_map.jpg

Regards,
NIEtrainedTEACHER

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187251https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/187251Tue, 18 May 2010 03:31:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Mon, 17 May 2010 07:43:51 GMT]]>

NIEtrainedTEACHER:
Hi Jen,


Well, to begin Science is a subject where you need to remember a substantial amount of facts and concepts. My students used to have a difficult time doing this.

I usually advocate a 3 steps approach,

1. Draw out a topical concept map. This would help you child in terms of remembering the key words to the particular concepts.

2. Immediately after the concept map is done, practice with MCQ questions first. This would allow the concept to sink in without the stress of writing out sentences. The more your child performs this, the more the concept will sink in. Remember, just do this topically do not mix topics.

3. Review the concepts again and then practice with the open ended questions. The best would be with questions that has a set up for them to study. Once again, the more the better.

After the 3 steps have been achieved, move on to the next topic. Prior to the termly assessment, review the topics again. You may also ask you child to redo the earlier practices as this allow the concepts to be refreshed in the mind.

Regards
Can give example of a concept map? TIA

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186904https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/186904Mon, 17 May 2010 07:43:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Fri, 14 May 2010 01:17:14 GMT]]>Hi Ontheballmother and momo-chan,


Sorry that my this reply came abit late cause I was very busy with the ongoings at my centre.

Anyway, you can email me at dani@thinkerslab.com.sg for further queries.

Regards,
NIEtrainedTEACHER

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/185453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/185453Fri, 14 May 2010 01:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:13 GMT]]>I am really interested in getting you as my child's tutor.

Could u send me your handphone number to the following e-mail please?
mojomojo_1995@hotmail.com


Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150229https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/150229Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:48:26 GMT]]>

NIEtrainedTEACHER:
Hi Jen,


Well, to begin Science is a subject where you need to remember a substantial amount of facts and concepts. My students used to have a difficult time doing this.

I usually advocate a 3 steps approach,

1. Draw out a topical concept map. This would help you child in terms of remembering the key words to the particular concepts.

2. Immediately after the concept map is done, practice with MCQ questions first. This would allow the concept to sink in without the stress of writing out sentences. The more your child performs this, the more the concept will sink in. Remember, just do this topically do not mix topics.

3. Review the concepts again and then practice with the open ended questions. The best would be with questions that has a set up for them to study. Once again, the more the better.

After the 3 steps have been achieved, move on to the next topic. Prior to the termly assessment, review the topics again. You may also ask you child to redo the earlier practices as this allow the concepts to be refreshed in the mind.

Regards
Hi, I am also looking for a tutor for my P4 boy. Can you pm me your contact details. Why not just indicate in the forum :? I'm sure alot of parents are keen to have the contact details lor :lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/143017https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/143017Wed, 17 Mar 2010 23:48:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:55:22 GMT]]>Looks like Tony Buzan was indeed one of the best thinkers of this generation… his mindmaps are one of the most effective learning tools.


For me I like 3-D mindmaps. I sometimes get my students to use actual paper cards and link them in all directions using straws or metal wires.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58798https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58798Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:55:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:44:13 GMT]]>

NIEtrainedTEACHER:
Hi Jen,


Well, to begin Science is a subject where you need to remember a substantial amount of facts and concepts. My students used to have a difficult time doing this.

I usually advocate a 3 steps approach,

1. Draw out a topical concept map. This would help you child in terms of remembering the key words to the particular concepts.

2. Immediately after the concept map is done, practice with MCQ questions first. This would allow the concept to sink in without the stress of writing out sentences. The more your child performs this, the more the concept will sink in. Remember, just do this topically do not mix topics.

3. Review the concepts again and then practice with the open ended questions. The best would be with questions that has a set up for them to study. Once again, the more the better.

After the 3 steps have been achieved, move on to the next topic. Prior to the termly assessment, review the topics again. You may also ask you child to redo the earlier practices as this allow the concepts to be refreshed in the mind.

Regards
I've been using this method for very long & it's really very effective, be it for tuition or in school. I see better results when I dedicate 1 whole lesson to drawing effective concept maps/mindmaps.

However, there are some parents who do not understand the purpose of the mindmap (to them it's just a piece of messy writing plus a waste of time) & I've met resistant parents who ask me to stop using that method with their children.

& I've also met children who are resistant to doing up a mindmap & I had to entice them with coloured pens, stickers with relevant pictures, coloured printouts (glue them onto the concept map), etc. & I've seen kids who do not want to write at all, so I type out the info in short bits, print out on coloured paper & make them cut & paste the info accordingly.

But there's long term benefits to this method. I've taught quite a few students this method & they are now in sec sch & still in contact. They have used the same method, applied to different subjects in sec sch & managed to do well. It's a lifelong skill & kids who are able to exposed to this usually prefer this method of revising.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58453Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:44:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:22:14 GMT]]>Showing physical experiments and linking it to something that exists in real life is always useful.

for example, when teaching concepts on matter, it is good to show the things that are in the house and relate it to the content.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58326https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/58326Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:22:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:28:54 GMT]]>Hi Pita,


No problem.

Regards.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57769https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57769Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:28:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:11 GMT]]>Hi ,


Just read the other thread, saw your answers to my qns, thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57731https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57731Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:26:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:14:07 GMT]]>Hi NIEtrainedTEACHER,


Welcome, I’m new in KSP too.

May I know where is your centre? Are you teaching only Science there? Could you PM me if it’s inconvenient to publish the info?? Thanks much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57729https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57729Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:14:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:17:14 GMT]]>You’re welcome.


I am now a private tutor. I left the teaching service after realising that the focus of the school, not the education system, is getting blurred.

To me, I think as a teacher, school glory and what not is secondary. The children in my care should be the primary focus, if not the only focus.

Since leaving the service, my beliefs and my work has now come in tandem and at the end of the day, I could see the child really benefiting from it and blooming. That is the best remuneration for an educator.

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57601https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57601Tue, 15 Sep 2009 05:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:52:40 GMT]]>Thank you for your advise. Are you currently giving home tution too? Thank you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57595https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57595Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:52:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to HELP FOR SCIENCE on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:38:20 GMT]]>Hi Jen,


Well, to begin Science is a subject where you need to remember a substantial amount of facts and concepts. My students used to have a difficult time doing this.

I usually advocate a 3 steps approach,

1. Draw out a topical concept map. This would help you child in terms of remembering the key words to the particular concepts.

2. Immediately after the concept map is done, practice with MCQ questions first. This would allow the concept to sink in without the stress of writing out sentences. The more your child performs this, the more the concept will sink in. Remember, just do this topically do not mix topics.

3. Review the concepts again and then practice with the open ended questions. The best would be with questions that has a set up for them to study. Once again, the more the better.

After the 3 steps have been achieved, move on to the next topic. Prior to the termly assessment, review the topics again. You may also ask you child to redo the earlier practices as this allow the concepts to be refreshed in the mind.

Regards

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57591https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/57591Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:38:20 GMT