
Science
Philosophy
The curriculum focuses on acquiring deep understanding of a substantive body of science conceptual knowledge, developing skills in scientific inquiry through investigations and through scientific thinking, creative problem-solving and developing 21st Century Skills. The science curriculum has major thrusts of science literacy as well as science talent development.
To cater to the high-ability learners in science, opportunities for talent development is an integral aspect of their science education. Our Science education comprises deep understanding of science conceptual knowledge, practice in science process skills and acquiring the dispositions of a good scientist.
Science has relevance beyond the classroom. Students must appreciate the role of science in solving technological, environmental and social problems, and the importance of the ethical implications of scientific advances.
Teaching & Learning Approach
INSTRUCTIONAL
STRATEGIES: To use a variety of strategies to enable pupils to be independent and
lifelong learners
PROCESS:
To use scientific
techniques and procedures to reinforce skills and expand student abilities and
interests through independent experimental design.
CONTENT: To
teach concepts, principles, laws, theories and models for understanding,
application, analysis, and evaluation of scientific facts and creating new
knowledge
PRODUCT:
To use knowledge and
skills to innovate and to resolve real-world problems
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: To provide a student-centred,
stimulating and daring to risk take environment, for exploration of challenging
tasks and ideas through a diversity of experiences, ideas, thoughts and
expressions
ASSESSMENT: To Improve learning and teaching
Signature Programmes
Science Talent Development Programme
Singapore Youth Science Festival awards


Lower Secondary Science Enrichment

Assessment
Purpose of
assessment: To improve
learning and teaching
Types of assessment: Performance Assessment (including Science Practical Assessment), Assessment for Learning, Assessment of Learning, Self and Peer Assessment