is science tuition necessary for P3 or wait til upp pri?

[Violetmum]

I have not started my girl on tuition, how is P3 science like? She likes to read science magazines like YoungScientist but besides that, I have not given her much exposure to science.


I wonder if science enrichment like going to Smart Lab or Science Buddies is
necessary to give her exposure to doing experiments?

[comfy]

Violetmum:

I have not started my girl on tuition, how is P3 science like? She likes to read science magazines like YoungScientist but besides that, I have not given her much exposure to science.


I wonder if science enrichment like going to Smart Lab or Science Buddies is
necessary to give her exposure to doing experiments?

You can take a look at the sci text book P3 to have a feel of it. And to access her understanding, can look at past yr top school paper P3. This will give you an idea how she will fare in her school paper. If you can afford the money and your dd can afford the time, then going to Smart Lab or sci buddies is good exposure for your dd as I know that Science Buddies is very hand-on in the teaching.

[Violetmum]

comfy:

Violetmum:

I have not started my girl on tuition, how is P3 science like? She likes to read science magazines like YoungScientist but besides that, I have not given her much exposure to science.


I wonder if science enrichment like going to Smart Lab or Science Buddies is
necessary to give her exposure to doing experiments?

You can take a look at the sci text book P3 to have a feel of it. And to access her understanding, can look at past yr top school paper P3. This will give you an idea how she will fare in her school paper. If you can afford the money and your dd can afford the time, then going to Smart Lab or sci buddies is good exposure for your dd as I know that Science Buddies is very hand-on in the teaching.

Oh thank you comfy for your advice. I know have a much idea what to do.
I might try Science buddies as I heard quite a lot of good reviews about it.

[ctct61t]

Violetmum:

Oh thank you comfy for your advice. I know have a much idea what to do.

I might try Science buddies as I heard quite a lot of good reviews about it.

What is the time schedule and fee of Science buddies?

[MMM]

In our case, we are hopeless with science so we opted for tuition. It was a wise decision as my P3 enjoyed her science lessons and went on to score well in her SA2. They do experiments in class, etc… so some of those section B questions become closer to heart.


But if parents are able to guide, I think it’s fine. But for us, both my hubby and I are just science phobic since our school days. It’s really beyond us.

[ctct61t]

MMM:

my P3 enjoyed her science lessons and went on to score well in her SA2. They do experiments in class, etc... so some of those section B questions become closer to heart..

Hi MMM, where do you send your DD for science tuition?

[janet88]

Hi Leanne,

I exposed my son to many different questions and formats...he scored in MCQ questions but did badly in Section B open ended. Still looking for a useful guide book. Someone recommended 'My Pals' Science PSLE revision but it doesn't quite explain some terms

Happened to see this Maths author Simon Eio...he conducts Science as well.

[MMM]

ctct61t:

MMM:

my P3 enjoyed her science lessons and went on to score well in her SA2. They do experiments in class, etc... so some of those section B questions become closer to heart..

Hi MMM, where do you send your DD for science tuition?

She used to go to extra edge but unfortunately, the school closed down. We are making arrangements with her science teacher to give her private tuition with another friend. As I feel that it's better to learn science in a group rather than 1-1 setting.

[Hellokitty2]

MMM:

ctct61t:

[quote=\"MMM\"] my P3 enjoyed her science lessons and went on to score well in her SA2. They do experiments in class, etc... so some of those section B questions become closer to heart..

Hi MMM, where do you send your DD for science tuition?

She used to go to extra edge but unfortunately, the school closed down. We are making arrangements with her science teacher to give her private tuition with another friend. As I feel that it's better to learn science in a group rather than 1-1 setting.[/quote]Do you have this teacher's contact? Do you think you could pm it to me? Tks!

[janet88]

MMM:

In our case, we are hopeless with science so we opted for tuition. It was a wise decision as my P3 enjoyed her science lessons and went on to score well in her SA2. They do experiments in class, etc... so some of those section B questions become closer to heart.


But if parents are able to guide, I think it's fine. But for us, both my hubby and I are just science phobic since our school days. It's really beyond us.

I don't mind 'wordy' topics but not those like Magnets (Interactions) as well as Electricity...hubby said I'm not a physics person.