Lower Secondary Science

[Dr.033430Daniel]

thinking mum:

I noticed that some sec 1 schools are starting with Matters for Science, whilst others are using Chemistry and Physics. Sorry, I was not a science student and not familiar with the new curriculum. Advise appreciated. Both schools in comparison are IPs schools. Why the difference? Chemistry / Bio/ Physics are higher secondary topics in Science? tks

Some schools are using the word Matter now which I also find strange. Some Schools recently renamed some of the Sec 1 topics as follows:

Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Physical Properties
Exploring Diversity of Matter by its Chemical Composition
Exploring Diversity of Matter Using Separation Techniques

Essentially the first topic is a physics topic that used to be called \"speed and density\" and a general science topic that used to be called \"classification of materials\".

The second topic used to be called \"Elements, Compounds and Mixtures\", and the third topic was called \"Separation of Mixtures\".

So this is Physics and Chemistry, just renamed. The content of what students will learn in Sec 1 is still essentially the same. As for IP schools, they go into more depth and explore harder questions than the Express track, although it does depend on the school because I find in my tuition classes that some express track schools can be pretty tough as well

[thinking mum]

Thank you

[limm]

cbsong:

Dear All,


Looking for a dedicated Sec 1 Science Tutor for my girl.

Much appreciated for good recommendations.

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Great thanks.

Hi,
I am also looking for a Science tutor (1:1 or tuition center) for my child in Sec 1, around CCK area.

Any parents with good recommendation, kindly PM me. Thanks.

[ladeline28]

Hi,


Any recommendation for Sec 2 Science group tuition in the east? Appreciate if you can PM me. Thanks.

[Pepsi]

Can help me to solve the following question?


Why is classification of binomial system of nomenclature in Latin but not English?

[babybob111]

Hi everyone,


Can someone please recommend me any good guide books and assessment books for Sec 1 Science?

Thanks in advance.

[S_Mummy]

learning_to_be_better:

I was at Bras Basah Complex with my wife yesterday. They were a lot of parents at the Popular outlet. I thought it's the holidays now, and I could not believe that there were so many parents buying books there.


The staff there recommended a few books. One of them is the Smashing Exams Lower Secondary Science Volumes A and B. I bought both volumes. Also, I also bought Wiseman Comprehensive Guide.

:goodpost:

Hi babybob111
Please refer to above quote. Above recommendations are good.

[babybob111]

Thank you S_mummy.

[heyhoe]

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[Dr.033430Daniel]

I could not see your Vernier caliper images, but here are some images we show the students in class before we have them measure some items using the actual calipers. The best way to learn how to read them is to actually use them to measure some things. Otherwise the pictures are disconnected from the experience of using them.


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