Science Video - Air expands when heated

Some kids have difficulty in visualising that air expands when heated. This video will show the concept clearly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M_XtIVE_u4&gl=SG&hl=en-GB

P5/P6 Synthesis Revision - Questions requiring transformation of words

Here are some questions that your child can attempt for revision:

1)       David was reluctant to participate in the school concert. His teacher noticed it.

David’s__________________________________________________________

Ans: David's reluctance to participate in the school concert was noticed by his teacher.

Comment: There are two skills tested in this question:

(a) Transformation of word from adjective (reluctant) to noun (reluctance)

The word "David's" is in possessive form hence pupils have to transform the word "reluctant" to a noun. 

(b) Change the sentences from active voice to passive voice

2)      The maid was negligent. The baby fell down.

          Due to the maid's ____________________________________________________
  
         Ans: Due to the maid's negligence, the baby fell down.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (negligent) to noun (negligence)

3)      Ben was disobedient. He was caned.

          As a result of Ben's __________________________________________________

 Ans: As a result of Ben's disobedience, he was caned.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (disobedient) to noun (disobedience)

4)     Ben was sarcastic when he commented on the painting.

        ___________________________________________ with _____________________

Ans: Ben commented on the painting with sarcasm.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from adjective (sarcastic) to noun (sarcasm)

5)     Pete and Tom are no longer friends. They argued heatedly over a minor issue.

         ______________________________________ because of  _____________________

Ans: Pete and Tom are no longer friends because of a heated argument over a minor issue.

Comment: (a) Transformation of word from verb (argued) to noun (argument). Do note that the word "argument" is a commonly misspelt word.

        

        

Update on 2016 classes...

Dear parents,

We received several enquiries about our 2016 classes.  Here's an update on our classes. For those who are keen to be placed on our waitlist for 2017 classes, please complete the online registration form to indicate your interest. We will start the 2017 registration exercise for our existing pupils this weekend. Details of the classes will be out soon.

Classes Conducted by Mrs Teo (ex-Math Head of Department):
(a) P4 Science (FULL)
Wednesday 7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.

(b) P5 Math (FULL)
Sunday 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m.

(c) P6 Math (FULL)
Sunday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Classes Conducted by Ms Hayati (ex-English Head of Department):
(a) P5 English Paper 2 (LIMITED VACANCIES)
Friday 4.45 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.

(b) P6 English Paper 2 (FULL)
Saturday 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

(c) P6 Writer's Craft (FULL)
Friday 7.15 p.m. to 9.15 p.m.

Classes Conducted by Teacher Serena (ex-Science Subject Head):
(a) P5 Science
Saturday 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (FULL)
Sunday 10.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. (FULL)

(b) P5 Writer's Craft (FULL)
Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(c) P6 Science
Sunday 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. (FULL)
Sunday 1.15 p.m to 3.15 p.m.(FULL)

(d) P6 Writer's Craft(FULL)
Wednesday 4.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

PSLE Oral: Stimulus-based Conversation (Part 2)

As this cohort of P6 pupils is the second batch to be tested with the new PSLE Oral Format, there are very few commercial resources on stimulus-bsed conversation available in the market. Here are a few Stimulus-based Conversation topics that my tutees were tested on in school:

(A) Theme: Physical Activities / Sports
Picture: Poster showing different activities during PE lessons (gymnastics, ball games, rock climbing)
Question 1: Which activity will you choose? Why?
Question 2: You have a friend who do not like to take part in physical activities. How can you persuade your friend to take part in some physical activities?
Question 3: How do you keep fit?

(B) Theme: Reading
Picture: Magazine on fun facts about animals
Question 1: Will you be interested to buy this magazine? Why or why not?
Question 2: What is your hobby?
Question 3: Why do you think reading is important?

(C) Theme: Bullying
Stimulus: Letter to Aunt from victim who is bullied in school
Question 1: Have you been bullied before in school?
Question 2: Do you think bullying is a wrong act?
Question 3: If you have a friend who is bullied in school, what will you do?

(D) Theme: Food
Picture: Advertisement on Instant Chicken Rice
Question 1: Would you like to buy this? Why or why not?
Question 2: Would you buy it for family members who live overseas?
Question 3: What other food would you recommend to a friend who is from overseas?