<![CDATA[can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science]]>Hi,


Can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science.

My gal got 52% for her CAI ( P4 ).

Started her on intensive tuition.

Last night, I tested her on the MCQ from the 2012 papers from Cath High, SCGS and Tao Nan and to my horror, she couldn’t do many. Failed the Tao Nan one.

According to her, many of the topics have yet to be covered in school. And that is another problem, different teachers teach differently across the whole cohort.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/54549/can-anyone-suggest-the-fastest-way-to-brush-up-scienceRSS for NodeThu, 02 Jul 2026 01:57:36 GMTTue, 16 Apr 2013 02:30:56 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Mon, 11 May 2020 12:02:43 GMT]]>I think it's hard cos ques in assessment books do not directly prepare the kids for ques in their test papers. If your girl is learning/has learnt Matter, you can try out this booklet from Island Tutors. They have yet to fully launch but my P4 girl really liked the Matter book and the online activities helped her understand the concepts and answer the ques. Can get a free sample printout here.

https://islandtutors.co/product/circuit-breaker-package-free-sample/

I have a discount code for the full book so let me know if you want

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1975206https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1975206Mon, 11 May 2020 12:02:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:04:34 GMT]]>The reason kids can’t pass the MCQ is they hard to visualise the questions in a real situation. They might be confused by the questions. Never rush through the questions…if possible use the things around in the house to set up simple experiments to show the effects of the experiments. Once they get the concepts right they will be able to choose the correct MCQ answers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945901https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1945901Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:04:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:30:22 GMT]]>

phtthp:
how come u only seem to focus on P4 ?


what about P5 or P6 Science ?
(dont see u talking about P5/ P6 Science)
Pangx is doing this stage by stage. He cannot finish creating all p4-6 youtube videos so fast. He is a new tutor i think.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759107https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759107Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:30:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:17:00 GMT]]>how come u only seem to focus on P4 ?


what about P5 or P6 Science ?
(dont see u talking about P5/ P6 Science)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759097https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1759097Tue, 07 Mar 2017 08:17:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:19:47 GMT]]>This happened years ago. I am glad this happened to me. I have failed 7 subjected for my O level prelims. I took triple science+double maths and with an L1R5 of 40. My mum refused to sign my report card and told even ITE would reject me. As i was heading to destination fucked, I sat down and start to think like a examiner instead of a student. I m gonna summarize it into 2 points



1. Do the past year exam paper, forget about the assessment books. past year exam paper are more in sync with the syllabus and not other enrichment bull crap which give u more general knowledge but 0 added value in exam preparation.

2. Ask yourself what is the purpose of the exam. It is to test you on the things you should know which is from the textbook. When you answer a question, the answer must be some what linked back to the content of your textbook. This is also commonly known as the "key words". Its basically the words in the summary page of the textbook. <br><br>It might not work for everyone but I managed to squeeze out B3 from the F9 and E8 for Science for my Olevel in 1 week. Is B3 a fantastic result ? NO. Is it the fastest F to B? YES

Back to primary school science. One can do the past year exam paper if you want the fastest way to brush-up science. They might be too young to understand the purpose of the exam but if students are exposed to the common mistakes a typical P4 student make, i think it would shorten the learning curve by a lot.

I mean come on, Its primary school science ? this is not NASA exam. There are only so many keywords from the limited topic they can ask. I have guided 2 PRC students fresh from china to SG to take some entry exam to hong wen school in 12 days. The parents keep telling me " 12 days ? bu ke neng la (impossible)". Again, is pass a fantastic result ? NO. It it the fastest ? Hell yea!

Good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758986https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1758986Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:19:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:28:26 GMT]]>

kate J:
Hi,

Can anyone suggest good tuition center for science(primary)?
Private tutors help more in my experience.. My dd improved from 17/40 to 34/40 for mye, some times the good tutors can spot the mistakes in answering techniques and correct them.

Fyi: I got my tutor from this guy named Russell from some agency, Russell 9656 2463, he's very helpful when it comes to finding tutors for u 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729397https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1729397Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:28:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:35:48 GMT]]>Hi,

Can anyone suggest good tuition center for science(primary)?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1725832https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1725832Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:35:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:59:26 GMT]]>science nowadays not easy

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445758https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1445758Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:59:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:38:06 GMT]]>

White_Gale:
understanding the concepts,how to recognise the keywords in question and how to use the right keywords in answer is very important. Last time my girl didn't know about all these great tips and lost lots of marks. Thanks to her current tuition centre, she now understands and know how to apply.

Hi white gale, this is not easy for kid to follow through. Which centre your gal goes? 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1167535https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1167535Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:38:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:01:32 GMT]]>understanding the concepts,how to recognise the keywords in question and how to use the right keywords in answer is very important. Last time my girl didn’t know about all these great tips and lost lots of marks. Thanks to her current tuition centre, she now understands and know how to apply.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153902https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153902Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:01:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sun, 24 Nov 2013 06:05:06 GMT]]>We have set up a new branch in CCK to address the need for quality science tuition in the West.


Check us out at http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum ... 85&t=65326

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153320https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1153320Sun, 24 Nov 2013 06:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:36:59 GMT]]>

bebe:
Regular revision is important...use a good guidebook. My P5 gal's tuition center will teach the topics ahead of her school, hence she will have more time to understand the concepts. Initially it was tough as the tuition center and school have different topics; we used the one week holiday break to catch up and by term 2, tuition center and school complete the same topics. I also use the Nail those MCQs - very good in enforcing the important concepts and keywords. For OE questions, I get my gal to attempt the question before looking at the model answer. Get her to highlight the keywords and concepts applied in the answer. For \"lengthy answers\" such as describe the digestion process or water cycle, I get her to draw and write down on pen. Also, do study the mind map to refresh the topics 1-2 days before the actual exam date.

Hi, may I know which tuition centre your gal goes? Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1140852https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1140852Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:36:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sat, 20 Jul 2013 01:57:14 GMT]]>Hi,


Sorry, is there any recommendation for home tutor for P4 science, maths and english to teach in Bukit Timah in the afternoon on weekday? Can let me know?

Thank you. 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1043437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1043437Sat, 20 Jul 2013 01:57:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sat, 13 Jul 2013 02:03:39 GMT]]>2 years back, send my gal for Tony Buzan mind mapping when she was P2. She didn’t quite understand it.


But now gal told me it is so useful for her Science. She doesn’t have to memorise so many things.

It was a short course of 5days in CDAC. Infact, if you go to the centre, the price is not alot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1036685https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1036685Sat, 13 Jul 2013 02:03:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:07:36 GMT]]>To brush up science, parents have to spend time to read and explain the concepts to the child. Bring in everyday examples and if possible so experiments…Picture speaks a thousand words, viewing experiments through YouTube is also a gd way to get their interest.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1016600https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1016600Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:07:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:13 GMT]]>

Funz:
DD's project for the coming school holidays is to do up the mindmaps and notes for the topics that have been covered for Science so far. Got her index cards and colourful pens to doodle to her heart's content.

Can share what kind of index cards you get for your girl to do the Science notes? From popular? any pictures can share?

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1008437https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1008437Thu, 23 May 2013 01:15:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 16 May 2013 07:34:15 GMT]]>DD’s project for the coming school holidays is to do up the mindmaps and notes for the topics that have been covered for Science so far. Got her index cards and colourful pens to doodle to her heart’s content.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004600https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004600Thu, 16 May 2013 07:34:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 16 May 2013 07:10:47 GMT]]>Samples at this link.


http://sg.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&sz=all&va=mind+maps

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004577https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004577Thu, 16 May 2013 07:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:50 GMT]]>

bebe:
Regular revision is important...use a good guidebook. My P5 gal's tuition center will teach the topics ahead of her school, hence she will have more time to understand the concepts. Initially it was tough as the tuition center and school have different topics; we used the one week holiday break to catch up and by term 2, tuition center and school complete the same topics. I also use the Nail those MCQs - very good in enforcing the important concepts and keywords. For OE questions, I get my gal to attempt the question before looking at the model answer. Get her to highlight the keywords and concepts applied in the answer. For \"lengthy answers\" such as describe the digestion process or water cycle, I get her to draw and write down on pen. Also, do study the mind map to refresh the topics 1-2 days before the actual exam date.


Can any mummy enlighten what does it mean by \"Mind Map\" since there is quite a lot of notes and facts to memorise for Sci, gottto learn some tips to help our kids,

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004569https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004569Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:59 GMT]]>

buds:
Not all kids are blessed with time to be consistent especially if no one is supervising or if they have no one to look over their work or revision. Some children have only gramps or maid at home after school, in fact, I know of a few who are without anyone at home everyday after school. Their parents have to work to make ends meet. Some families with elder siblings are left to care for younger ones. Some have no tuition option as well. Consistency needs tracking and not all children/parents can afford that.

i agree. So i always remind him how fortunate he is....

my son still not doing well with consistent revision..imagine will be worst without revision....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1003076https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1003076Tue, 14 May 2013 08:28:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 14 May 2013 06:23:33 GMT]]>Regular revision is important…use a good guidebook. My P5 gal’s tuition center will teach the topics ahead of her school, hence she will have more time to understand the concepts. Initially it was tough as the tuition center and school have different topics; we used the one week holiday break to catch up and by term 2, tuition center and school complete the same topics. I also use the Nail those MCQs - very good in enforcing the important concepts and keywords. For OE questions, I get my gal to attempt the question before looking at the model answer. Get her to highlight the keywords and concepts applied in the answer. For "lengthy answers" such as describe the digestion process or water cycle, I get her to draw and write down on pen. Also, do study the mind map to refresh the topics 1-2 days before the actual exam date.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002940Tue, 14 May 2013 06:23:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 14 May 2013 06:06:26 GMT]]>Not all kids are blessed with time to be consistent especially if no one is supervising or if they have no one to look over their work or revision. Some children have only gramps or maid at home after school, in fact, I know of a few who are without anyone at home everyday after school. Their parents have to work to make ends meet. Some families with elder siblings are left to care for younger ones. Some have no tuition option as well. Consistency needs tracking and not all children/parents can afford that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002919https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002919Tue, 14 May 2013 06:06:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:07 GMT]]>Hi, my son has problems with science too when he is P4. Note that different schools teach different topics that’s why it becomes challenging to do those top school papers.


Ds enjoys the subject but his section B always suffer as he cannot quote key words properly, etc… . So we strategise by telling him he should try to score the most he can for MCQ (during P4, he can get almost all correct) so that at least he can pass and next is to try to handle section B so with that, he still can handle a ok pass. He is P5 this year and I am concerned about his SA1 too…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002914https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002914Tue, 14 May 2013 06:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to can anyone suggest the fastest way to brush-up science on Tue, 14 May 2013 05:59:43 GMT]]>agree wf Mdm Koh that this is ongoing learning process n revision. They cannot remember too much in one go…


I started his science revision 2mths b4 SA…got him to do some exercise every wkend.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002912https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1002912Tue, 14 May 2013 05:59:43 GMT