P5 Decoding Open Ended Questions Masterclass
- Total Duration: 6 hrs
- Focus: Answering Technique
Why Attend This Masterclass?
Most P5 students will experience some challenges bridging the increase in level of difficulty in answering science open ended questions geared towards PSLE. Applying answering techniques and methodologies require time for each child to develop. It is essential to start as early as possible in order to 1) have sufficient exposure to question requirements 2) identify the features and characteristics of question types. Here are some core frustrations we have observed from decades of helping students answer open ended questions:
Your child tends to read the question and start writing out the answers immediately.
Your child cannot seem to answer according to what the question demands.
He/She cannot write answers to satisfy the full awarding of marks.
How This Masterclass Can Help
Discover the Edge to Answer Science OEQ Confidently!
Designed by PSLE Science Specialist and experienced former PSLE Science Marker, Mr Jayce Or, Germinate’s PEAK™ Science Heuristics methodology has helped many students unlock the tools for understanding and processing questions at a glance, while identifying blindspots. Covering a comprehensive framework of various distinctive question types in the Science exam paper, students are guided with a complete framework of how to process questions intuitively so that answering the questions becomes a breeze.
This methodology aims to help students achieve their PEAK performance in PSLE Science by demystifying OEQ Questions:
P- Processing the Question Intent
E- Evaluating Question Types
A- Applying Answering Techniques
K- Knowing the Keys to Science Mastery
How Our Masterclasses Have Made a Positive Impact!
Key Benefits of Attending This Masterclass
Learn to Write SMART Science Answers in Open Ended Questions
P5 Science Masterclass “Gear Up in SMART Answering Strategies!” specifically helps P5 students sharpen and hone their answering techniques in approaching Open Ended Questions in Paper 2 of Primary Science.
Learn how to craft SMART SCIENCE ANSWERS!
S- Learn the difference between SCIENTIFIC answers and answers which miss out scientific concepts.
M– Learn the foundational METHODOLOGY and building blocks of answering Open Ended Questions.
A– Discover the ART of explaining your answers clearly and concisely.
R– REALISE how easy it is to find clues to meet the question requirements.
T– TRAIN yourself to minimize errors to achieve your targets.
In this 6 hour masterclass, the programme outline is as follows:
Part 1: Decoding SMART Science Techniques
- Nail the fundamentals in science answering techniques especially how to formulate SCIENTIFIC answers.
- Learn a systematic method of science heuristics that can help you to decode ANY science question.
- Be exposed to a range of essential question types commonly seen in P5 science papers and learn what to expect of them.
- Train your eye to spot important clues and question requirements in any exam paper.
Part 2: Writing SMART Science Answers
- Guided and targeted practice of SMART Science Techniques on questions classified according to different levels of difficulty.
- Receive expert feedback on answers and clear explanations on WHY answers can or cannot make the cut!
- Minimize pitfalls to incomplete answers that will lead to losing marks in the Science paper!
- Correct conceptual errors to improve on the accuracy of writing answers.
Teacher Jayce Or
Read ProfileTeacher Jayce Or
- Founder & Principal of Germinate Learning Pte Ltd, PSLE Science Strategist, Author of P5/6 Marshall Cavendish Science Test X-Tra, former experienced PSLE Science marker with more than 20 years of Science Coaching in both MOE & private industry.
- Knows the ins and out of PSLE Science. Coached thousands of parents & students on how to dissect HOW Science questions are formulated and feel less intimidated on what is expected in the PSLE Science Exam and recent question types in PSLE papers.
- Affectionately known as Science Dad Sg, Jayce is a father of 6 kids and teacher to many more students. He believes in empowering parents to support their children in understanding the demands and requirements of primary science to better journey with them.
- Teaches children Heart Science not just Hard Science. His passion is impacting his students to grow a deep interest and love for the subject…beyond merely just grades alone!
Masterclass Run Dates & Times
P5 Decoding Open Ended Questions Masterclass
Fee: $298
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Germinate reserves the right to change the venue and timing.
- Germinate requires a minimum of 6 participants for class to commence.
- Slot can only be confirmed when payment has been made on a first come first served basis.
- All participants need a confirmation email of payment received from Germinate.
- For online event, only one login is allowed for each confirmed signup. We will send you the zoom login details and softcopy handouts 3-7 days before the date.
- For onsite event, hardcopy handouts will be provided in class.
- There will be no refund 14 days prior to event. For any refund, the amount returned will be less processing fees charged.
- If participant fails to turn up on actual day, there will be no refund or makeup.
- If the masterclass/holiday programme is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances or if the minimum quorum is not reached, all participants will be informed via email or whatsapp. Full refund of fees will be made.
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- Founder & Principal of Germinate Learning Pte Ltd, PSLE Science Strategist, Author of P5/6 Marshall Cavendish Science Test X-Tra, former experienced PSLE Science marker with more than 20 years of Science Coaching in both MOE & private industry.
- Knows the ins and out of PSLE Science. Coached thousands of parents & students on how to dissect HOW Science questions are formulated and feel less intimidated on what is expected in the PSLE Science Exam and recent question types in PSLE papers.
- Affectionately known as Science Dad Sg, Jayce is a father of 6 kids and teacher to many more students. He believes in empowering parents to support their children in understanding the demands and requirements of primary science to better journey with them.
- Teaches children Heart Science not just Hard Science. His passion is impacting his students to grow a deep interest and love for the subject…beyond merely just grades alone!
