e-Science Partner: A Complete Guide To Upper Block Science 5/6
e-Science Partner: A Complete Guide To Upper Block Science 5/6

Author: Angeline Tan

Publisher: Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Ltd

Published: 2010-05-27

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9814387134

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Apart from the textbooks that students use in school, Science Partner: A Complete Guide to Upper Block Science plays a significant role as a resource book for them. Topics under each theme (Cycles, Systems, Interactions and Energy) are covered in detail based on the latest primary science syllabus for primary 5 and 6. The language used in this book is simple and easy to understand so that students can easily and effectively learn and understand the concepts of science. A variety of examples and illustrations are found within each topic to generate the interest of the students. In addition, four different types of pictorial icons are used in the book. They point out to students to pay attention to the important information that is given. Example - provide examples and explanations. Alert - bring to students’ attention a concept, term or information that they need to fully and consciously understand. This has been added because it is found that many students have a common misconception of an idea, term or concept in science and it should be rectified. Extra - indicate that more information on the topic is given so that students can increase their knowledge of the subject matter. Experiment - indicate to students the relevant experiments that need to be conducted so as to build knowledge and understanding of a concept. Important points are listed out at the end of each topic under a titled box ‘What I Have Learnt In This Chapter’ for quick and easy reference before the examinations. Students will find that this resource book helps make studying science an enjoyable journey for them. It is hoped that through this book, a student’s learning of science concepts is further enhanced and his interest level in science is increased.

e-Science Partner: A Complete Guide To Lower Block Science 3/4
e-Science Partner: A Complete Guide To Lower Block Science 3/4

Author: Angeline Tan

Publisher: Singapore Asia Publishers Pte Ltd

Published: 2012-03-06

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9814387126

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Apart from the textbooks that students use in school, Science Partner: A Complete Guide to Lower Block Science plays a significant role as a resource book for them. Topics under each theme (Diversity, Systems, Cycles, Energy and Interactions) are covered in detail based on the latest primary science syllabus for primary 3 and 4. The language used in this book is simple and easy to understand so that students can easily and effectively learn and understand the concepts of science. A variety of examples and illustrations are found within each topic to generate the interest of the students. In addition, four different types of pictorial icons are used in the book. They point out to students to pay attention to the important information that is given. Example - provide examples and explanations. Alert - bring to students’ attention a concept, term or information that they need to fully and consciously understand. This has been added because it is found that many students have a common misconception of an idea, term or concept in science and it should be rectified. Extra - indicate that more information on the topic is given so that students can increase their knowledge of the subject matter. Experiment - indicate to students the relevant experiments that need to be conducted so as to build knowledge and understanding of a concept. Important points are listed out at the end of each topic under a titled box ‘What I Have Learnt In This Chapter’ for quick and easy reference before the examinations. Students will find that this resource book helps make studying science an enjoyable journey for them. It is hoped that through this book, a student’s learning of science concepts is further enhanced and his interest level in science is increased.

School, Family, and Community Partnerships
School, Family, and Community Partnerships

Author: Joyce L. Epstein

Publisher: Corwin Press

Published: 2018-07-19

Total Pages: 508

ISBN-13: 1483320014

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Strengthen programs of family and community engagement to promote equity and increase student success! When schools, families, and communities collaborate and share responsibility for students′ education, more students succeed in school. Based on 30 years of research and fieldwork, the fourth edition of the bestseller School, Family, and Community Partnerships: Your Handbook for Action, presents tools and guidelines to help develop more effective and more equitable programs of family and community engagement. Written by a team of well-known experts, it provides a theory and framework of six types of involvement for action; up-to-date research on school, family, and community collaboration; and new materials for professional development and on-going technical assistance. Readers also will find: Examples of best practices on the six types of involvement from preschools, and elementary, middle, and high schools Checklists, templates, and evaluations to plan goal-linked partnership programs and assess progress CD-ROM with slides and notes for two presentations: A new awareness session to orient colleagues on the major components of a research-based partnership program, and a full One-Day Team Training Workshop to prepare school teams to develop their partnership programs. As a foundational text, this handbook demonstrates a proven approach to implement and sustain inclusive, goal-linked programs of partnership. It shows how a good partnership program is an essential component of good school organization and school improvement for student success. This book will help every district and all schools strengthen and continually improve their programs of family and community engagement.

Cracking the code
Cracking the code

Author: UNESCO

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 2017-09-04

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9231002333

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This report aims to 'crack the code' by deciphering the factors that hinder and facilitate girls' and women's participation, achievement and continuation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and, in particular, what the education sector can do to promote girls' and women's interest in and engagement with STEM education and ultimately STEM careers.