IB PYP 6 Science
Ancourage Academy · IB PYP · PYP 6
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
IB PYP 6 Science tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers small groups of 3-6 learners, aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to develop independent investigation, scientific reporting, and global issues awareness through hands-on inquiry. "PYP Science cultivates young scientists who observe, question, and discover," observes our academic specialists. Our structured approach helps children understand sustainability, technological applications, and scientific methodology for smooth MYP Sciences transition.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Planned retrieval practice at expanding intervals — weekly topic quizzes, monthly mixed reviews, and term revision cycles — timed to strengthen memory just before it weakens, so knowledge stays accessible under exam pressure.
Socratic Questioning
Probing questions that surface each student's reasoning — 'Why did you choose that method?' and 'What if the question changed this detail?' — revealing gaps in understanding early so misconceptions are corrected before they compound.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Graduated support from fully guided to fully independent — tutors first model the solution, then prompt during practice, then observe silently — systematically building competence while ensuring students do not develop reliance on hints.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
1.5 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Scientific inquiry skills — Designing fair tests, forming hypotheses, collecting and analysing data, and evaluating results.
- ✓Living things — Understanding body systems, interdependence of organisms, and human impacts on biodiversity.
- ✓Materials and matter — Investigating chemical and physical changes, mixtures, solutions, and conservation of mass.
- ✓Earth and environment — Studying Earth systems, climate, natural resources, and sustainability challenges.
- ✓Forces and energy — Exploring motion, forces, simple machines, electricity, and renewable energy.
- ✓Hands-on experimentation — Planning and carrying out investigations safely; recording and presenting results with accuracy.
- ✓Connections to PYP themes — Integrating science with transdisciplinary units such as How the World Works and Sharing the Planet.
- ✓Transition readiness — Building inquiry, reasoning, and communication skills to ensure a smooth progression into the IB MYP Science curriculum.
What PYP 6 Science students commonly work on
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Exhibition research — designing and conducting scientific investigations for PYP Exhibition projects
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Independent inquiry — planning experiments with minimal scaffolding and evaluating reliability of results
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Scientific communication — presenting findings with precision using appropriate scientific terminology and formats
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Global connections — linking scientific concepts to sustainability, climate, and real-world environmental challenges
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MYP readiness — preparing for criterion-based assessment across Knowing, Inquiring, Processing, and Reflecting
Learning Progression
Builds On
PYP 5 experimental design and evidence-based reasoning
Prepares For
IB MYP Sciences with formal hypothesis testing, data analysis, and scientific report writing
Key Transition
PYP 6 is the capstone year — students apply all inquiry skills to independent Exhibition research while preparing for MYP scientific rigour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many Exhibition projects involve scientific inquiry. PYP 6 students apply experimental design, data collection and analysis, and scientific communication skills to investigate real-world issues and present evidence-based conclusions to their audience.
PYP 6 represents the culmination of scientific learning in PYP. Students independently design and conduct investigations with minimal scaffolding, evaluate the reliability of their results, and connect findings to global issues like sustainability and climate.
PYP 6 develops the formal hypothesis testing, data analysis, and scientific report writing skills MYP Sciences requires. Students become familiar with criterion-based assessment (Knowing, Inquiring, Processing, Reflecting) and scientific rigour.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 1.5 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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