Candidates will be required to write a short functional piece e. The questions asked are often of similar kinds and set to test students on the areas stated in the psle science syllabus. For this article, i am going to share with you some tips on how to tackle each section in the science exam paper. The psle assesses students attainment of the learning outcomes of different subjects english, mathematics, science and mother tongue.
Multiplechoice questions mcqs are one of the most deceptive types of questions in any paper, and especially so for science. Sep 26, 2019 psle science 2018 booklet a stephen dc. Because despite the mastery of concept, they dont know the exact keywords that earn them the marks. Saw a question in one of dds assesment books which she said came out today. Hi sembgal, since you mentioned that those answers provided by publishers inside psle booklet 2018 to 2016, serve as a guide, but not the real psle exam answers, so where to get the. Psle 0009 pri science syllabus primary tuition singapore. There will be 28 multiplechoice questions with four options given in this section and each question carries 2 marks. Psle science tutors 7 top psle science tips from singapore. In general, the pupils should use what is taught in the syllabus to. Booklet a part 1 30 multiplechoice questions 2 marks per question total of 60 marks booklet b part 2 14 openended questions 2, 3, 4 marks.
Peperiksaan tamat sekolah rendah, simplified chinese. Many think that their answers are correct which turn up to be wrong. Exam format foundation science booklet item type no. Grade expectations is a weekly feature on education in singapore. Psle science how to score for structured questions. Processing and delivery time may take longer than usual. How to score full marks in the psle science mcq section. Aug 30, 2017 grade expectations is a weekly feature on education in singapore. In case youre not quite familiar with the format as of yet, the format of the psle science paper is as follows. Primary 6 test papers from singapore primary schools. Apr 14, 2020 the psle science paper has a reputation of being one of the trickier papers of the annual national examination. Exam questions that drove spore students and parents crazy. We will be sharing the topic weightage and discussing 2 thoughtprovoking questions from the booklet b of this paper. In this portal, your child can get access to to more than 50 psle science guides, premium science notes and videos free, without spending a single cent.
Refer to the science psle booklet and enter your answers in this form. Jul 10, 2014 psle booklet science answer key life science. Mar 11, 2020 in this article, we will be analysing the 2016 psle science examination paper. Apr 11, 2019 this applies to your preparation for your psle science paper as well. Psle science test papers consist of commonlytested questions found in school and psle exams. The format has only been slightly tweaked, with a transfer of weighting from booklet a multiple choice questions to booklet b structured. The smaller the temperature difference, the lesser the electrical energy required to cool it down. Grammar cloze editing for spelling and grammar comprehension cloze synthesis transformation comprehension oe mcq mcq mcq mcq oe oe oe oe oe 10 5 5 8 10 12 15 5 10 10 5 5 8 10 12 15 10 20 47. Preparing for psle science 2019 we go through the 2016 paper. The diagram below shows a water pump used to remove water from the ground. A pupil gets either 1 mark or zero for a 1mark question. Aug 21, 2019 one of marshall cavendish educations science authors, mr chee chin young, provides useful tips and insights on how your child can up hisher chances to ace the psle science examination. The science curriculum framework is derived from the policy framework for the teaching and learning of science.
We will be sharing the topic weightage for 2018 psle paper as well as discussing 2 interesting questions from the booklet b of this paper. Psle science structured questions demand complete and comprehensive answers. There is no standard answer sheet for psle science and each teacher mark about 2 questions per paper booklet b and marked based on science keywords. April 06, 2015 if you want to secure your a for psle science, heres what you need. For a 2mark question, a pupil can still get 1 mark if heshe manages to explain one complete point correctly. Dec 17, 2017 psle primary math syllabus changes to look out for in 2018 rum tan 17 december 2017 the psle math syllabus is a very distinctive examination as compared to most of the national primary school leaving examinations in other countries, due to its structure and design. In this long 45min video, i go through psle physical science questions from 2016 paper. Psle primary math syllabus changes to look out for in 2019. Firstly, content and knowledge must be good to pass section b. The questions contained in booklet b usually need the students to do very little in the way of effort and are basically set to test the students on their individual knowledge components. This assessment also facilitates the transition into the next phase of their education journey secondary education. These two papers are further divided into three booklets.
Our expert reveals how you can help your child score well in his science exam using this psle science answering technique. How to score full marks for psle science section b by isun education. The changes will start with those taking the psle this year. Heres the breakdown of timeline if you dont need to. Students need to be alert and meticulous if they wish to score full marks in the mcq section. Booklet a totals up to 56 marks with its multiplechoice questions mcq.
How to score full marks for psle science section b by. When it comes to psle science, most students have problems handling booklet b which is the killer section of the paper. Many students found the psle science paper quite challenging this year and had surfaced a few of these questions to us. Answers to psle booklet questions discussed in class. The 3 critical question types that every student must know which covers a major part of the science openended booklet b. Teachers are looking for keywords to answer the question.
The question was to state what material the rodin a circuit, electromagnet was made of. A simple question but she was a little confused by it. Sep 14, 2011 2 b cooling the food down to room temperature decreases the difference in temperature between the fridge air and the food. The most common problem among students is that they are unable to write the keywords that the answer guide provides and hence are unable to score. If your child has been hardworking enough to read the science guides and pay attention in class and she or he is still losing half a mark here and there for incomplete answers or clueless about how to answer application, process skills and higher order thinking skills psle science questions, then here are some suggestions. It is able to close the circuit and light the bulb up. Sometimes, they do not get any mark at all for a question even after writing one whole paragraph to explain.
Psle 2017 discussion questions science part 1 youtube. Latest pslestyle openended questions science openschoolbag. Overall, the entire exam duration is two and a half hours. Jan 31, 2018 now, the problem is that students usually score partial marks for booklet b, easily giving away. Let me spell it out plain in simple, in booklet b, the game is all about using the right keywordsphrases. Yayasan mendaki council for the development of singapore malaymuslim community is a pioneer selfhelp group formed in 1982 dedicated to empower the community through excellence in education, in the context of a multiracial and multireligious singapore. Psle 2016 science challenging questions unravelled. How to score for explanatory questions in psle science. Science is easy if you know what teachers are looking for science booklet a. For psle science, students have to complete two booklets, booklet a and booklet b within the duration of 1 hour 45 minutes. May 31, 2016 psle science structured questions demand complete and comprehensive answers. Psle science papers 2016, by hana zhang etest papers.
Psle books comparison psle science academic coaching. Psle science experimental setup answering templates p56 learn a systematic way to answer experimental setup questions that take up around 10 marks in booklet b. For both presentations, its a good read for students. Recognize the key features and characteristics of each type and the likely variations. Selected past psle science questions life sciences. Psle primary math syllabus changes to look out for in 2018. After a quick browse of the answer keys, each of the publisher has its own way of explaining the questions. Science psle revision guide 3rd edition the most complete handbook developed to prepare pupils for success in psle science the features of this book are especially designed to help pupils develop a deeper understanding of key science concepts and guide them in mastering the application of skills and processes.
The total duration of the paper is 1h 45 min and there are two booklets to be completed. Booklet section a multiple choice questions mcq to tackle the section a psle science mcq, mr chee highlighted that it is important for. Selected past psle science questions life sciences edufront learning centre. This article would detail the latest primary science syllabus, assessment objectives, exam format and table of specifications. Owlsmart is an online revision tool designed to assist all primary school students excel in their academic journey from primary 1 to psle. Thus, with sufficient practice, you will have a good grasp of the types of questions that will potentially be tested during the psle science paper. The primary school leaving examination psle is an annual national examination that is taken by candidates at the end of their final year of primary school education, in singapore. Tips to help your child score well in psle science singapores. Now, the problem is that students usually score partial marks for booklet b, easily giving away. Paper 1, which comprises booklets a and b, lasts for one hour.
This article provides 7 of the most effective study tricks and tips that we have gathered from our top psle science tutors. Here are some tips for preparing for your psle science exam. Since the introduction of the new syllabus by seab in 2014, rote memorisation is no longer the key to scoring. It encapsulates the thrust of science education in singapore to prepare our students to be sufficiently adept as effective citizens, able to function in and contribute to an increasingly technologicallydriven world. The psle science paper consists of two parts, booklet a and b. Exam papers allow students to tear them off easily and attempt each examination paper like an actual examination. These are effective answering techniques and templates used by a science students to score high for science application questions. When it rains, water enters and fills the container through hole g. In tackling psle sc questions, the children should stick to what the sc syllabus is teaching. For the distance and the speed august 4 july 6 june 1 may 1 april 1 march 2 february 2. The sc paper is taken by mainstream kids as well as gifted ones. Psle english language implemented from the year of examination 2015 contents purpose of examination 2. Jan 24, 2020 in this article, we will be analysing the 2018 psle science examination paper.
Top image from psle examination questions 2003 2007 science. This book is developed to help pupils answer trending openended questions confidently and attain better scores in booklet b of the science psle paper. Psle 2017 discussion questions science mind stretcher. We are still fulfilling local and international orders. What you need to know about the new psle scoring system duration.
More information about the psle is available below. Psle examination format foundation science only for p6 2016 the examination consists of one written paper comprising two booklets, booklet a and booklet b. Let the mind stretcher science curriculum experts analyse and give detailed explanations to a couple of life science and physical science. Many of them think that their answers are correct which turn up to be wrong.
The psle science paper assesses students attainment in science with respect to the. Openended questions oeq there will be 12 to openended questions, and the weightage for each question can range from 2 to 5 marks. The biggest problem faced by pupils in psle science is not knowing how to phrase their answers properly or completely for openended questions in booklet b. It wasnt that tough although booklet b was a little tricky. Paper 2 is an entire booklet on its own and it takes up one and a half hours. The psle science 2017 examination requirements have been revised.
We will be sharing the topic weightage for 2016 psle paper as well as discussing 2 interesting questions from the booklet b of this paper. The psle exam formats and syllabus are summarised below. In this video, we show you a sneak peak on our p6 science keyword booklet which is very useful for learning keywords on the different science topics to get ready for the psle as well as. Key tips to scoring well 3 critical stages to prepare for psle science owlsmart is an online revision tool designed to assist all primary school students excel in their academic journey from primary 1 to psle. Other problems include strict marking by teachers which is rigid and leads to rote learning instead of learning concepts. Jun 23, 2018 in the first article for science, i share on general pointers to cope with psle science.
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