P4 Science
Ancourage Academy · Primary · P4
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
P4 Science tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers small-group classes of 3-6 students, following Singapore's MOE syllabus. Weekly 1.5-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to build systems thinking, scientific inquiry, and application skills. "Science learning accelerates when students connect classroom concepts to real-world observations," according to our educators. Our structured approach helps children master digestive, circulatory, and matter concepts.
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 process skills: Observation, classification, measurement, comparison, and communication of findings.
- ✓Systems: Understanding the human digestive and circulatory systems, as well as plant transport systems.
- ✓Cycles: Exploring cycles of matter and life, including plant and animal reproduction.
- ✓Interactions: Studying forces, magnetism, and interactions between living and non-living things.
- ✓Matter and materials: Investigating states of matter and changes such as evaporation and condensation.
- ✓Experiments and inquiry: Hands-on investigations that spark curiosity, accuracy, and logical reasoning.
What P4 students commonly work on
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Linking concepts — connecting ideas across different topics like energy and matter
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Explaining processes — describing step-by-step how things work (digestion, photosynthesis)
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Experimental design — understanding what makes a fair test and why controls matter
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Using scientific vocabulary — expressing ideas using correct terminology
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Novel problem-solving — transferring learnt concepts to everyday situations and unfamiliar examples
Learning Progression
Builds On
P3 Science with basic life cycles, diversity of living things, and scientific inquiry skills
Prepares For
P5 Science with cycles (reproduction, water), cell and electrical systems, and PSLE-style application questions
Key Transition
Systems thinking takes root in P4 Science — students analyse how components interact within the human body, plant structures, and physical systems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
P4 introduces systems thinking — understanding how the digestive, circulatory, and plant systems work. Students also learn about matter and heat concepts. The focus shifts from individual facts to understanding connections and processes.
We teach students to understand concepts rather than just memorise. Through hands-on experiments, real-world examples, and practice with application questions, students learn to apply their knowledge to new and unfamiliar scenarios.
We focus on understanding scientific concepts deeply, using correct terminology, and structuring answers clearly. Students practise explaining processes step-by-step and learn to address all parts of open-ended questions for full marks.
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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