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Information and Resources
Welcome to the information and resources page for the science department
Topics Covered from P3 to P6
Note that the following topics are listed according to the five themes, namely, Diversity, Interactions, Cycles, Systems and Energy, NOT the sequence in which they will be taught.
Primary Science topics by level and theme, Primary 3 to 5 Standard
Level | Theme | Topics (from MPAH 3rd Edition – Lower Block) |
Primary 3 | Diversity | Chapter 1: Classifying Things Chapter 2: Living and Non-living Things Chapter 3: Plants Chapter 4: Animals Chapter 5: Classifying Animals Chapter 6: Fungi & Bacteria Chapter 7: Exploring Materials |
Interactions | Chapter 1: Magnets and their Characteristics Chapter 2: Making Magnets Chapter 3: Magnets, Magnets, Everywhere | |
Cycles | Chapter 1: Life Cycles Chapter 2: Life Cycles of some Animals Chapter 3: Life Cycles of Plants | |
Primary 4 | Cycles (Continued) | Chapter 4: What is Matter? Chapter 5: The Three States of Matter |
Systems | Chapter 1: What is a System? Chapter 2: Your Amazing Body Chapter 3: The Digestive System Chapter 4: Plants and their Parts | |
Energy | Chapter 1: Light and Shadows Chapter 2: Heat and Temperature Chapter 3: Effects of Heat | |
Primary 5 (Standard) | Systems | Chapter 2: Air and the Respiratory System Chapter 3: The Human Circulatory System Chapter 4: The Unit of Life Chapter 5: Electric Systems Chapter 6: Using Electricity |
Cycles | Chapter 1: Reproduction in Plants Chapter 2: Reproduction in Humans Chapter 3: Water and Changes of State Chapter 4: The Water Cycle | |
Energy | Chapter 1: Energy in Food |
Primary Science topics by level and theme, Primary 6 Standard
Level | Theme | Topics (from MPAH 2nd Edition – Upper Block) |
Primary 6 (Standard) | Energy (Continued) | Chapter 2: Forms and Uses of Energy Chapter 3: Sources of Energy |
Interactions | Chapter 1: Forces Chapter 2: Types of Forces Chapter 3: Living Together Chapter 4: Characteristics of the Environment Chapter 5: Food Chains and Food Webs Chapter 6: Adaptations for Survival Chapter 7: Man’s Impact on the Environment |
Assessment: Format of Paper
The examination consists of two booklets, A and B. The format of paper for each level is as follow:
Semestral Assesment 1
Primary 3 Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 3 | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 25 | 50 | 1 hr 15 mins |
B | Open-ended | 8 | 30 | |
Primary 4 Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 4 | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 30 | 60 | 1 hr 30 mins |
B | Open-ended | 10 | 40 | |
Primary 5 Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 5 (Standard) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 28 | 56 | 1 hr 45 mins |
B | Open-ended | 12-13 | 44 | |
Primary 5 Foundation Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 5 (Foundation) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 18 | 36 | 1 hr 15 mins |
B | Structured | 6-7 | 14 | |
Primary 6 Standard Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 6 (Standard) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 30 | 60 | 1 hr 45 mins |
B | Open-ended | 14 | 40 | |
Primary 6 Foundation Semestral Assessment 1 paper format by booklet
Primary 6 (Foundation) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 16 | 32 | 1 hr 15 mins |
B | Structured Open-ended | 6-8 6-8 | 14 24 | |
Semestral Assessment 2
Primary 3 and 4 Semestral Assessment 2 paper format by booklet
Primary 3 & 4 | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 30 | 60 | 1 hr 30 mins |
B | Open-ended | 10 | 40 | |
Primary 5 Standard Semestral Assessment 2 paper format by booklet
Primary 5 (Standard) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 28 | 56 | 1 hr 45 mins |
B | Open-ended | 12-13 | 44 | |
Primary 5 Foundation Semestral Assessment 2 paper format by booklet
Primary 5 (Foundation) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 18 | 36 | 1 hr 15 mins |
B | Structured | 6-7 | 14 | |
Primary 6 Standard Semestral Assessment 2 paper format by booklet
Primary 6 (Standard) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 30 | 60 | 1 hr 45 mins |
B | Open-ended | 14 | 40 | |
Primary 6 Foundation Semestral Assessment 2 paper format by booklet
Primary 6 (Foundation) | ||||
Booklet | Item Type | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
A | Multiple-choice | 16 | 32 | 1 hr 15 mins |
B | Structured Open-ended | 6-8 6-8 | 14 24 | |
Lab Safety Rules
Websites & Collaborative Tools
“Flash animation demonstrating the various organs involved in the human digestion.”
Circuit Construction Kit (DC Only)
“Explore basic electricity relationships in series and parallel circuits.”
“Create the best looking map online and share it with others.”