Read Also<\/h2>\n\n- What Are Template Answers & Why Do They Matter?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- The CUE Method To Tackle Data-Based Questions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ultimate Science Practice Series: Energy (Practice Questions & Explainer Videos)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Primary school Science teachers tend to preach a lot of answering techniques.<\/p>\n
It is undoubtedly important to have the right answering structures, keywords and key phrases to ensure your child hit the right notes.<\/p>\n
However, there’s one thing that most students\u00a0tend to forget.<\/p>\n
Linking their answer back to the question asked.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, in today’s article, I’ll be sharing the importance of linking back to the question& how you can apply this technique to a question on the topic of “Energy<\/span>“.<\/p>\nQuestion<\/span><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/2015-P6-CA1-Rosyth-School-Question-37.png\")
<\/p>\n
Source: Rosyth School \u2013 2015 P6 CA1 Science Examination Paper [Q37]<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Explanation<\/span><\/h2>\nPlease refer to Part (b) of the question.<\/p>\n
This is a question testing students on the topic of Energy<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nI’ve seen many students who tend to lose marks in similar questions as the one above because they omitted a very important part of the structure – the link-back<\/span>.<\/p>\nBy linking the answer to the question asked, your child’s answer will be more coherent. More importantly, this\u00a0also helps to lower the likelihood of losing marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s How Most Students Would Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Unfortunately, their answer tends to end here.<\/p>\n
Analysing the question again, what it is asking is, “Why did the pendulum bob swing back to a lower height instead of the same height?”<\/span><\/p>\nAs such, the above answer is incomplete & this would cost them to lose marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s What Your Child Needs To Do<\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to achieve the full marks for this question,\u00a0your child needs to have these in his\/her answer:<\/p>\n
\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLINK BACK:<\/strong><\/p>\nThus, the pendulum bob will possess less kinetic energy, which is converted back to gravitational potential energy, causing it to reach a lower height at C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhen your child answers in such a manner, he\/she would have applied the template answer accurately<\/a> and linked his\/her answer to the question asked effectively.<\/p>\nOnly then will he\/she be awarded the full marks for this question \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I hope that I’ve managed to share with you the importance of linking back the answer to the question in this article. Remember to apply these to the examination questions to avoid losing vital marks!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":241549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/ACS-J-Question-1024x630.png\")
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Screenshot-2017-09-17-12.54.25-1024x547.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Example-of-a-Closed-Circuit-e1505630926957-1024x665.png\")
<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-1-e1506494508837-1024x543.png\")
<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Scenario-2-e1505630899322-1024x545.png\")
<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-A-748x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/thesmartstudent.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Circuit-B-940x1024.png\")
<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Primary school Science teachers tend to preach a lot of answering techniques.<\/p>\n
It is undoubtedly important to have the right answering structures, keywords and key phrases to ensure your child hit the right notes.<\/p>\n
However, there’s one thing that most students\u00a0tend to forget.<\/p>\n
Linking their answer back to the question asked.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nAs such, in today’s article, I’ll be sharing the importance of linking back to the question& how you can apply this technique to a question on the topic of “Energy<\/span>“.<\/p>\nQuestion<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Source: Rosyth School \u2013 2015 P6 CA1 Science Examination Paper [Q37]<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Explanation<\/span><\/h2>\nPlease refer to Part (b) of the question.<\/p>\n
This is a question testing students on the topic of Energy<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nI’ve seen many students who tend to lose marks in similar questions as the one above because they omitted a very important part of the structure – the link-back<\/span>.<\/p>\nBy linking the answer to the question asked, your child’s answer will be more coherent. More importantly, this\u00a0also helps to lower the likelihood of losing marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s How Most Students Would Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Unfortunately, their answer tends to end here.<\/p>\n
Analysing the question again, what it is asking is, “Why did the pendulum bob swing back to a lower height instead of the same height?”<\/span><\/p>\nAs such, the above answer is incomplete & this would cost them to lose marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s What Your Child Needs To Do<\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to achieve the full marks for this question,\u00a0your child needs to have these in his\/her answer:<\/p>\n
\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLINK BACK:<\/strong><\/p>\nThus, the pendulum bob will possess less kinetic energy, which is converted back to gravitational potential energy, causing it to reach a lower height at C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhen your child answers in such a manner, he\/she would have applied the template answer accurately<\/a> and linked his\/her answer to the question asked effectively.<\/p>\nOnly then will he\/she be awarded the full marks for this question \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I hope that I’ve managed to share with you the importance of linking back the answer to the question in this article. Remember to apply these to the examination questions to avoid losing vital marks!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
Question<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Source: Rosyth School \u2013 2015 P6 CA1 Science Examination Paper [Q37]<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Explanation<\/span><\/h2>\nPlease refer to Part (b) of the question.<\/p>\n
This is a question testing students on the topic of Energy<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nI’ve seen many students who tend to lose marks in similar questions as the one above because they omitted a very important part of the structure – the link-back<\/span>.<\/p>\nBy linking the answer to the question asked, your child’s answer will be more coherent. More importantly, this\u00a0also helps to lower the likelihood of losing marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s How Most Students Would Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Unfortunately, their answer tends to end here.<\/p>\n
Analysing the question again, what it is asking is, “Why did the pendulum bob swing back to a lower height instead of the same height?”<\/span><\/p>\nAs such, the above answer is incomplete & this would cost them to lose marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s What Your Child Needs To Do<\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to achieve the full marks for this question,\u00a0your child needs to have these in his\/her answer:<\/p>\n
\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLINK BACK:<\/strong><\/p>\nThus, the pendulum bob will possess less kinetic energy, which is converted back to gravitational potential energy, causing it to reach a lower height at C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhen your child answers in such a manner, he\/she would have applied the template answer accurately<\/a> and linked his\/her answer to the question asked effectively.<\/p>\nOnly then will he\/she be awarded the full marks for this question \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I hope that I’ve managed to share with you the importance of linking back the answer to the question in this article. Remember to apply these to the examination questions to avoid losing vital marks!<\/p>\n
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<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Explanation<\/span><\/h2>\nPlease refer to Part (b) of the question.<\/p>\n
This is a question testing students on the topic of Energy<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\nI’ve seen many students who tend to lose marks in similar questions as the one above because they omitted a very important part of the structure – the link-back<\/span>.<\/p>\nBy linking the answer to the question asked, your child’s answer will be more coherent. More importantly, this\u00a0also helps to lower the likelihood of losing marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s How Most Students Would Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Unfortunately, their answer tends to end here.<\/p>\n
Analysing the question again, what it is asking is, “Why did the pendulum bob swing back to a lower height instead of the same height?”<\/span><\/p>\nAs such, the above answer is incomplete & this would cost them to lose marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Here’s What Your Child Needs To Do<\/span><\/h2>\nIn order to achieve the full marks for this question,\u00a0your child needs to have these in his\/her answer:<\/p>\n
\nSome of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLINK BACK:<\/strong><\/p>\nThus, the pendulum bob will possess less kinetic energy, which is converted back to gravitational potential energy, causing it to reach a lower height at C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nWhen your child answers in such a manner, he\/she would have applied the template answer accurately<\/a> and linked his\/her answer to the question asked effectively.<\/p>\nOnly then will he\/she be awarded the full marks for this question \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
I hope that I’ve managed to share with you the importance of linking back the answer to the question in this article. Remember to apply these to the examination questions to avoid losing vital marks!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":241549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHow Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\nThe following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/a>\r\nExample of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\nCircuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\nCircuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\nCircuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n
I’ve seen many students who tend to lose marks in similar questions as the one above because they omitted a very important part of the structure – the link-back<\/span>.<\/p>\n By linking the answer to the question asked, your child’s answer will be more coherent. More importantly, this\u00a0also helps to lower the likelihood of losing marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Some of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Unfortunately, their answer tends to end here.<\/p>\n Analysing the question again, what it is asking is, “Why did the pendulum bob swing back to a lower height instead of the same height?”<\/span><\/p>\n As such, the above answer is incomplete & this would cost them to lose marks unnecessarily.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In order to achieve the full marks for this question,\u00a0your child needs to have these in his\/her answer:<\/p>\n Some of the kinetic energy of the pendulum bob was converted to heat energy and sound energy due to air resistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n LINK BACK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Thus, the pendulum bob will possess less kinetic energy, which is converted back to gravitational potential energy, causing it to reach a lower height at C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When your child answers in such a manner, he\/she would have applied the template answer accurately<\/a> and linked his\/her answer to the question asked effectively.<\/p>\n Only then will he\/she be awarded the full marks for this question \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n I hope that I’ve managed to share with you the importance of linking back the answer to the question in this article. Remember to apply these to the examination questions to avoid losing vital marks!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”CCI” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”0px||” custom_padding=”0px||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#898989″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/thepiquelab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-Pique-Lab-CCI-Science-Course-CTA.png” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”CCI” _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#333333″ text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you like our methodology, we’ve some upcoming workshops:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”geomanist-medium||||||||” text_text_color=”#f44a4a” text_font_size=”18px” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n P4 Complete Concept Integration\u2122 Science Course<\/strong><\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":241549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Students learn<\/span> the topic of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0at Primary 5 and many of them find the concepts to be confusing, especially when they are first exposed to this topic.\r\n\r\nAs such, over the next few blog posts, I will be sharing more about the concepts of Electricity<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0that are commonly tested during examinations.\r\n\r\nIn today\u2019s blog post, I will be focusing on the arrangement of the wires in a bulb and relate it to how a bulb should be connected in a circuit.\r\n The following question is commonly encountered by students during tests.<\/p>\r\n Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal tip<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal tip of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nScenario #2: Both wires are connected to the metal casing<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n Circuit A<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit B<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n Circuit C<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\nHere’s How Most Students Would Answer<\/span><\/h2>\n
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P6 Complete Concept Integration\u2122 Science Course<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nToday\u2019s Question:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n
How Should The Bulb Be Connected To The Circuit For It To Light Up?<\/strong><\/span><\/blockquote>\r\n
<\/a>Question Credit: Anglo Chinese School (Junior)\/ 2015 Primary 5 SA1\/ Question 18<\/em><\/p>\r\nWe can see that the key difference between the four options is the connection of the bulb(s) in the circuit.\r\nRequirements Needed for a Bulb to Light Up<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n\r\nOne wire is connected to the metal casing & one wire is connected to the metal tip<\/u><\/strong>\r\n\r\n\u00a0\r\n<\/a>Example of a closed circuit<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen the wires in the circuit are connected to the metal casing and metal tip of the bulb, there is a closed (or complete) circuit with the bulb. Electricity will be able to flow through the filament, causing the bulb to light up.\r\nWhat Happens When Both Wires Are Connected To The Metal Tip\/Metal Casing?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\nScenario #1: Both wires are connected to the metal tip<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\n
<\/a>\r\n<\/a>Example of a circuit when the wires are connected only to the metal casing<\/em><\/p>\r\nWhen both wires are connected to the metal casing of the bulb, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n\r\nNow, let us now take a look at the question again.\r\nAnalysis Of The Options<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nWhen analysing the circuits, students need to take note of one key point:\r\nHow is the bulb connected to the circuit?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\r\nIn the following analysis, I have traced the pathway that electricity flows through (in red) as well so that it is easier to understand why the bulb lights up.\r\n
<\/a>\r\n\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the bulb are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filament, allowing the bulb to light up.\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nOnly the tip is connected to the circuit. Thus, electricity is unable to flow through the filament, preventing the bulb from lighting up.\r\n
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<\/a><\/p>\r\nBoth the metal casing and tip of the two bulbs are connected to the circuit, forming a closed circuit. Thus, electricity is able to flow through the wires in the circuit to the filaments, allowing the bulbs to light up.\r\n\r\nAs the bulbs in circuits A and D will light up, the correct answer is option 4.\r\n