-: PhiLOsoPhy Of SciEnCe EduCaTioN:-

The Malaysian science curriculum comprises three core science subjects and four elective science subjects. The core subjects are Science at primary school level, Science at lower secondary level and Science at upper secondary level. Elective science subjects are offered at the upper secondary level and consist of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Additional Science.The core science subjects for the primary and lower secondary levels are designed to provide students with basic science knowledge, prepare students to be literate in science, and enable students to continue their science education at the upper secondary level. Core Science at the upper secondary level is designed to produce students who are literate in science, innovative, and able to apply scientific knowledge in decision-making and problem solving in everyday life.

Here is the National Science Education Philosophy.

In consonance with the National Education Philosophy, science education in Malaysia nurtures a Science and Technology Culture by focusing on the development of individuals who are competitive, dynamic, robust and resilient and able to master scientific knowledge and technological competency.

Science education need many kinds of skill and one of that is Science Process Skills. Hopefully with these skill mentioned below will be able help us in deepth understanding about science.

Science process skills enable students to formulate their questions and find out the answers systematically. Descriptions of the science process skills are as follows:
Observing: Using the sense of hearing, touch,smell, taste and sight to collect information about an object or a phenomenon.

A) Classifying: Using observations to group objects or events according to similarities or differences.

B) Measuring and Using Numbers :Making quantitative observations using numbers and tools with standardised units. Measuring makes observation more accurate.
Inferring: Using past experiences or previously collected data to draw conclusions and make explanations of events.

C) Predicting: Stating the outcome of a future event based on prior knowledge gained through experiences or collected data.

D) Communicating: Using words or graphic symbols such as tables, graphs, figures or models to describe an action, object or event.

E) Using Space-Time Relationship: Describing changes in parameter with time. Examples of parameters are location, direction, shape, size, volume, weight and mass.

F) Interpreting Data: Giving rational explanations about an object, event or pattern derived from collected data.

G) Defining Operationally: Defining concepts by describing what
must be done and what should be observed.

H) Controlling Variables: Identifying the fixed variable, manipulated variable, and responding variable in an investigation. The manipulated variable is changed to observe its relationship with the responding variable. At the same time, the fixed variable is kept constant.

I) Hypothesizing: Making a general statement about the relationship between a manipulated variable and a responding variable in order to explain an event or observation. This statement can be tested to determine its validity.

J)Experimenting: Planning and conducting activities to test a certain hypothesis. These activities include collecting, analyzing and interpreting data and making conclusions.