Our Methodology

The MetaQuest Learning Cycle

Essential Science Skills™

1.

Reality

Check

2.

Class

ACTivity

3.

The

Big Idea

4.

Topical Key Phrases

5.

Concept to Application

1. Reality Check

Goal: Comprehensive delivery of key concepts to spark student’s curiosity and for them to develop a discerning eye for the world around them

Content:

Interactive notes and engaging teacher demonstrations
The stimulating classroom setting utilises SMARTboards and game tools to promote interactive discussions

This programme was interesting and the teachers were engaging. The experiments conducted were relevant and reinforced what was learnt during the lesson.

Karen, Mother of Audrey Chia, P6, Woodgrove Primary School

2. Class ACTivity

Goal: Fun hands-on experiments to stimulate inquisitive minds in learning the scientific method

Content:

MetaQuest students perform experiments like real scientists

The idea of participating in hands-on experiments was something I wanted for him. I thought it would help him improve his attitude towards Science in school.

Barbara, Grandparent of Bessarion Sih, P3, Tao Nan School

3. The Big Idea

Goal: Consolidate observations and knowledge into the understanding of scientific concepts

Content:

Use of mind-maps, diagrams and tables to reinforce learning

The Big Idea helps students summarise everything they’ve learnt for the topic, which makes the material effective study notes!

Mr Alex Sim

4. Topical Key Phrases

Goal: Gain skills and techniques to apply key phrases in answering Open-Ended Questions (OEQs)

Content:

Scaffolding and highlighting common pitfalls
Students learn to conquer various types of OEQs confidently

In this component, we analyse familiar techniques and highlight frequent pitfalls, which helps to build up students’ confidence in tackling exam questions.

Ms Young Wong

5. Concept to Application

Goal: Assess the understanding of concepts, reinforce learning and clarify misconceptions

Content:

Structured practice questions aligned with school and MOE requirements
Carefully designed by MQ’s in-house Curriculum Team

We study the questions tested at PSLE and develop new situations and contexts in our worksheets. Via targeted practice, students learn to be flexible in applying answering strategies in different question settings.

Mr Sixtus Goh

6. Essential Science Skills™

Goal: Impart skills and techniques to identify and tackle different types of Open-Ended Questions across a range of topics

Content:

Each skill set is carefully timed to match the learning cycle
Learn to answer examination questions with precision across different topics

(Receive special in-house notes!)

The skill sets were developed after analysing past PSLE papers. Students will find them useful and effective for use in answering a diverse range of examination questions.

Mr Sixtus Goh