PSLE

PSLE Science

Syllabus

  1. Living and Non-living Things: Classification of Things
  2. Animals: Classification of Animals
  3. Plants: Classification of Plants
  4. Fungi and Bacteria
  5. Materials
  6. Life Cycles of Plants
  7. Life Cycles of Animals
  8. Matter and its Three States
  9. Water and Changes of State
  10. The Water Cycle and the Importance of Water
  11. Reproduction in Animals
  12. Reproduction in Plants
  13. Plant System
  14. Human System
  15. Cells
  16. Air and the Respiratory and Circulatory System
  17. Electricity
  18. Light
  19. Heat
  20. Photosynthesis
  21. Energy and its Conversions
  22. Magnets
  23. Forces
  24. Environmental Impact
  25. The Web of Life
  26. Adaptation
  27. Man and his Environment

Goals

  • To exhibit knowledge and understanding of scientific knowledge, facts, concepts and ideas
  • Apply scientific principles to new situations
  • Be able to use and apply the following scientific skills: observe, compare, classify, usage of laboratory apparatus, communication, inference, making predictions, analyze, generate possibilities, evaluation, formation of a hypothesis

Approach

  • Adopt a ‘question after explanation’ method to ensure that students fully understand each part of the lesson
  • Focus on application of various concepts to promote critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Emphasis on commonly tested exam questions and concepts

PSLE Math

 Syllabus

  1. Numbers
  2. Measurement
  3. Data Analysis
  4. Geometry
  5. Ratio and Percentage
  6. Speed
  7. Algebra

Goals

  • Obtain fundamental mathematical concepts for everyday usage and further studies in math and related areas of studies
  • Develop essential mathematical reasoning and problem solving abilities
  • Link mathematical concepts with other fields of studies
  • Generate positive learning attitude towards math
  • Develop cogent thought process skills

Approach

  • Adopt a ‘question after explanation’ method to ensure that students fully understand each part of the lesson
  • Focus on application of various concepts to promote critical thinking and analytical skills
  • Emphasis on commonly tested exam questions and concepts