PSLE Science Revision Schedule: 12-Week Plan Guide
Why a Revision Schedule Helps
By the time most families begin thinking about PSLE science seriously, it’s already halfway through the year. Unlike English or Maths, where skills build steadily over time, science is often memorised in large chunks and forgotten just as fast.
That’s where a structured, week-by-week revision plan can make all the difference.
We’ve worked with hundreds of PSLE students across Singapore, and we’ve seen how a good schedule helps reduce stress, improve retention, and boost confidence. It gives students clarity on what to study each week — and gives parents peace of mind knowing that no topic is being left behind.
If your child struggles with science MCQs, open-ended questions, or just doesn’t know how to start revising, this post will guide you through exactly what to do.
Your 12-Week PSLE Science Study Plan
Here’s a week-by-week breakdown of what your child should focus on in the final 3 months before the PSLE. It assumes your child already has a basic understanding of all P3–P6 science topics, and is now entering the revision phase.
⏰ Tip: If you’ve got more than 12 weeks, extend the early consolidation and practise more mock papers in the final weeks.
🗓️ Weeks 1–4: Consolidate Concepts by Theme
Focus on topic groups rather than jumping randomly between lessons. Use visuals, notes, and simple summaries to rebuild understanding.
Week 1: Diversity & Cycles (e.g., Classification of Living Things, Life Cycles)
Week 2: Systems (e.g., Human Body Systems, Electrical Systems)
Week 3: Interactions (e.g., Forces, Magnets, Man and Environment)
Week 4: Energy (e.g., Heat, Light, Photosynthesis, Energy Conversion)
By the end of Week 4, your child should have a clear big-picture view of the syllabus and recall core facts confidently.
🗓️ Weeks 5–8: Practise by Question Type
Now shift from content review to application. Use topical practice papers and focus on common question types.
Week 5: Multiple Choic Questions — focus on speed, accuracy, and traps
Week 6: Open Ended Questions — learn how to explain clearly and use keywords
Week 7: Data Analysis & Experimental Questions — practise interpreting graphs, variables, and setups
Week 8: Mixed-format Revision Paper — simulate full Paper 1 + Paper 2 under time conditions
Start tracking which topics or formats your child struggles with, and build a bank of mistakes for them to revisit.
🗓️ Weeks 9–12: Final Exam Preparation
The final phase is all about real-time application, exam readiness, and mindset.
Week 9: Identify weak topics and re-teach them (e.g., photosynthesis, heat transfer)
Week 10: Review all mistakes — redo marked questions and refine answers
Week 11: Sit at least 2 full mock papers with exam-like timings.
Week 12: Final recap, confidence-building, and rest before the exam
This is also the time to revisit exam skills — highlight keywords in questions, manage time properly, avoid careless errors, and stay calm under pressure.
Must-Cover Topics (MOE PSLE Syllabus)
No matter what revision schedule you follow, make sure your child does not skip the following high-frequency topics:
☑️ Heat energy and transfer
☑️ Forces (push, pull, friction, gravity)
☑️ Water cycle and states of matter
☑️ Plant reproduction and photosynthesis
☑️ Adaptations and environmental changes
☑️ Electricity and circuits
☑️ Magnetism and materials
You can find a breakdown of question types and topic weightings inside our PSLE science tuition courses, where we help students master key concepts through weekly online classes and marking.
How To Make It Stick
Repetition alone isn’t enough. The goal is for your child to retain, understand, and apply science concepts — not just memorise definitions.
Here’s how to help at home:
Use spaced repetition: Revisit notes and questions multiple times over several weeks instead of cramming.
Make visual notes: Flowcharts, concept maps, and labelled diagrams help with memory and exam recall.
Explain out loud: Get your child to “teach” you the topic — it’s a powerful way to check understanding.
Practice answering in full sentences: Especially for open-ended questions, where phrasing and keyword use can affect marks.
And perhaps most importantly, review mistakes intentionally. If your child consistently gets 2-mark open-ended questions wrong due to incomplete answers, focus there. Ask: What was missing? What keyword should have been used? Was the explanation too vague?
Tips for Parents Supporting at Home
You don’t need to be a science expert to help — but you do need to help with the structure.
Set a visible 12-week calendar with goals for each week.
Track progress together, not just results.
Help source good practice material (our free paper library is a great place to start).
Join a support class if needed — especially if your child still struggles to grasp certain concepts.
