Science
Science
Introduction
BDS Science curriculum aims to provide every student with the opportunity to ignite their passion for inquiry-based learning through well-designed experiments and hands-on activities, while developing values, ethics and attitudes relevant to Science as a way of thinking and doing. Through varied learner-centered teaching strategies, self-directed learning, enrichment programmes and competitions, students are engaged in authentic learning experiences within and beyond the Science classroom, to acquire skills that will help them to make informed decisions about Science-related issues in their everyday life.
Student Outcomes
Students will acquire and develop scientific knowledge, skills, values, ethics and attitudes that will allow them to
- Be Inspired by Science and enjoy learning as they develop scientific literacy to explain phenomena in daily lives
- Inquire like scientists as they engage in the Practices of Science to learn inquiry and Science process skills
- Innovate using Science as they use their knowledge to solve real-world problems and show care for the local and global environment
Approach & Pedagogy
Inquiry-based learning through e-Pedagogy, constructivist and cooperative learning strategies on platforms such as Student Learning Space (SLS) to
- Engage students’ curiosity
- Explore the practices of scientific inquiry through hands-on experiments, data loggers or simulations
- Explain and critically discuss scientific concepts in relation to experimental results
- Elaborate and connect scientific understanding to new experiences
- Evaluate and demonstrate their understanding in varied ways
Subjects Offered
Lower Secondary Science - Thematic curriculum
Thematic curriculum that is aligned to the Primary Science Syllabus
Upper Secondary
Subject disciplines include
Pure Chemistry, Pure Physics, Pure Biology
Combined Science (Chemistry, Physics)
Assessment Criteria
Lower Secondary Science Examination Format
| Level / Stream | Duration | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec 1 G3 / G2 | 2 h | Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free response questions |
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| Sec 1 G1 | 1 h 30 min | Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions |
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| Sec 2 Express / Normal (Academic) | 2 h | Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free Response Questions |
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| Sec 2 Normal (Technical) | 1 h 30 min | Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions |
Upper Secondary Science Examination Format
| Level / Stream | Subject | Duration | Format | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sec 3 Express | 6091 Physics 6092 Chemistry 6093 Biology |
2 h 15 min | Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free Response questions |
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| Sec 3 Express | 5086 Science (Chemistry /Physics) 5088 Science (Chemistry,Biology) |
1 h 30 min (Chemistry) 1 h 30 min (Physics) 1 h 30 min (Chemistry) 1 h 30 min (Biology) |
Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free Response Questions |
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| Sec 3 Normal (Academic) | 5105 Science (Chemistry, Physics) |
1 h 15 min (Chemistry) 1 h 15 min (Physics) |
Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free response questions |
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| Sec 3 Normal Technical | 5148 Science |
1 h 15 min 1 h |
Paper 1: e-Assessment Paper 2: Structured questions |
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| Sec 4 Express | 6091 Physics 6092 Chemistry 6093 Biology |
1 h 1 h 45 min 1 h 50 min |
Paper 1 : Multiple Choice Paper 2: Structured and free response questions Paper 3: Practical |
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| Sec 4 Express Sec 5 Normal (Academic) |
5086 Science (Chemistry, Physics) |
1h 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 30 min |
Paper 1: Multiple Choice Paper 2 (Physics): Structured and free response questions Paper 3 (Chemistry): Structured and free response questions Paper 5: Physics and Chemistry Practical |
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| Sec 4 Express | 5088 Science (Chemistry, Biology) |
1h 1 h 15 min 1 h 15 min 1 h 30 min |
Paper 1: Multiple Choice Paper 3 (Chemistry): Structured and free response questions Paper 4 (Biology): Structured and free response questions Paper 5: Chemistry and Biology Practical |
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| Sec 4 Normal (Academic) | 5105 Science (Chemistry, Physics) |
1 h 15 min (Chemistry) 1 h 15 min (Physics) |
Section A: Multiple Choice Section B: Structured questions Section C: Free response questions |
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| Sec 4 Normal (Technical) | 5148 Science |
1 h 15 min 1 h |
Paper 1: e-Assessment Paper 2: Structured questions |
Examination Syllabuses (Examined in 2024)
Tips for Parents
To enjoy learning Science, it is important for you to encourage your child to:
1. Be an active and inquisitive learner in the classroom to participate in activities and ask questions when in doubt.
2. Understand the scientific concepts instead of memorising them without understanding. This will help in applying these concepts to novel questions and in interpreting data such as graphs or tables.
3. Practice questions consistently and actively seek feedback from teachers.