PSLE 2019 Schedule. Thursday, 15 Aug Friday, 16 Aug PSLE ORAL PSLE LISTENING COMPREHENSION. Friday, 20 Sep. Thursday, 26 Sep to Wednesday, 2 Oct

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1 PSLE 2019 Schedule PSLE ORAL Thursday, 15 Aug Friday, 16 Aug PSLE LISTENING COMPREHENSION Friday, 20 Sep PSLE WRITTEN Thursday, 26 Sep to Wednesday, 2 Oct

2 English Language Examination Format ( P6) Paper 1 Situational Writing Duration Marks Weightage 1 h 10min % Continuous Writing Paper 2 Booklet A 1 h 50min % Multiple Choice Questions Booklet B Open-Ended Questions Oral Reading Aloud 10 to 15min 30 25% Stimulus-based Conversation Listening Multiple Choice 45min 20 Comprehension Questions Total %

3 Foundation English Language Examination Format (P6) Duration Marks Weightage Paper 1 Situational Writing 1 h 10min % Paper 2 Continuous Writing Booklet A Multiple Choice Questions 1 h 20min 60 40% Booklet B Open-Ended Questions Oral Reading Aloud About 10 min % Stimulus-based Conversation Listening Multiple Choice 35min 20 Comprehension Questions Total %

4 Mother Tongue Language Examination Format (P6) Duration Marks Weightage Paper 1 Composition 50min 40 20% Paper 2 Oral Booklet A Multiple Choice Questions Booklet B Open-Ended Questions Reading Aloud Conversation Watch a video clip. Student will engage in a conversation with the Oral examiners. Multiple Choice Questions 1h 40min 90 45% 10min 50 25% Listening 30 min 20 10% Comprehension Total %

5 Foundation Mother Tongue Language Examination Format (P6) Paper 1 Oral Listening Comprehension Multiple Choice & Open-Ended Questions Reading Aloud Conversation Watch a video clip. Student will engage in a conversation with the Oral examiners. Multiple Choice Questions Duration Marks Weightage 40 min 15 15% 10min 55 55% 30min 30 30% Total %

6 Mathematics Examination Format (P6) Paper 1 * No calculators allowed Paper 2 * Calculators allowed 15 MCQ 15 SAQ 5 SAQ 12 LAQ Duration Marks Weightag e 1 hour 45 45% 1 hour 30min 55 55% Total % Note MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions SAQ - Short Answer Questions LAQ Long Answer Questions

7 Foundation Mathematics Examination Format (P6) Paper 1 * No calculators allowed Paper 2 * Calculators allowed 20 MCQ 10 SAQ 10 SAQ 6 LAQ Duration Marks Weightag e 1 hour 50 50% 1 hour 40 40% Total 90 90% Note MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions SAQ - Short Answer Questions LAQ Long Answer Questions

8 Science Examination Format (P6) Booklet A Booklet B Booklet A 28 MCQ Booklet B 12 to 13 OEQ Duration Marks Weightage 1hour 45min 56 56% 44 44% Total % Note MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions OEQ Open Ended Questions

9 Foundation Science Examination Format (P6) Booklet A Booklet B Booklet A 18 MCQ Booklet B 6 to 7 SQ 5 to 6 OEQ Duration Marks Weightage 1hour 15min 36 36% 34 34% Total 70 70% Note MCQ - Multiple Choice Questions SQ Structured Questions OEQ Open Ended Questions

10 SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

11 Different Pathways

12 Sources of Information MOE s School Information Service Secondary school websites Secondary school Open House events Secondary school information booklets (distributed Sept-Oct)

13 Information Booklets to Guide You in Your Selection of Schools

14 Types of Programmes Offered Mainstream Secondary Education GCE O & N level exams Integrated Programme (IP) Specialized Independent Schools Elective Programmes (Art/ Music/ Foreign Language) AEP/MEP Specialized Schools for Normal Technical

15 Integrated Programme (IP) Students need not sit for GCE O Level examination and can progress to JC 1 and 2 Students will sit for GCE A Level examination or International Baccalaureate (IB) at Year 6 Only some schools offer IP

16 Integrated Programme School Programme Offered JC Partner Catholic High School A Levels CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls School A Levels Singapore Chinese Girls School Nanyang Girls High School Hwa Chong Institution (Secondary) Raffles Girls School Raffles Institution (Secondary) Victoria School Cedar Girls Secondary School Methodist Girls School A Levels A Levels A Levels A Levels A Levels International Baccalaureate Eunoia JC Hwa Chong Institution Raffles Institution Victoria Junior College Anglo Chinese School (Independent)

17 Integrated Programme School Programme Offered Length of Programme Dunman High School A Levels 6 Years Hwa Chong Institution (Secondary) National Junior College A Levels 6 Years River Valley High School A Levels 6 Years Temasek Junior College (Extend downwards to Sec 1-2) Anglo Chinese School (Independent) A Levels 6 years from 2013 International Baccalaureate 6 years St Joseph s Institution International Baccalaureate 6 years NUS High School NUS High School Diploma 6 years

18 Specialized Independent Schools School of the Arts (SOTA) School of Science & Technology (SST)

19 Specialized Independent Schools NUS High School for Maths and Science Singapore Sports School

20 Special Programmes in Art & Music At the Secondary level All Rights Reserved Student Development Curriculum Division. Arts Education Branch. Integrity, the Foundation People, our Focus Learning, our Passion Excellence, our Pursuit

21 WHAT MAKES THESE PROGRAMMES SPECIAL? EAP EMP AEP MEP Introduced by MOE to nurture students with passion and talent in art or music so that they can further enhance their knowledge, skills and appreciation in these areas

22 Enhanced Art Programme (EAP) EAP is a 2-year art programme offered at Secondary 3 & 4 in select schools Visit the website for more information:

23 Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) EMP is a 2-year music programme offered at Secondary 3 & 4 in select schools Visit the website for more information:

24 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF EAP/EMP? Gain entry into EAP/EMP schools Good in making and presenting art; performing and creating music Keen interest and willingness to commit to two year study in Art or Music at the Upper Secondary level Pass school-based selection exercise at the end of Sec 2

25 Art Elective Programme (AEP) AEP is a 4-year art programme offered from secondary 1 in select schools Visit the website for more information:

26 Music Elective Programme (MEP) MEP is a 4-year music programme offered from Secondary 1 in select schools Visit the website for more information:

27 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF AEP? Qualify for Express stream Good in making and presenting art Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Art or Music Pass selection exercise, e.g. Draw from life/imagination Create original object(s)/image(s) Present a Portfolio Talk/write about artworks/images Work with others to create artworks

28 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP? Qualify for Express stream Good in performing and creating music Keen interest and willingness to commit to four years of in-depth study in Music Have attained the following qualifications: a pass in Grade Three Practical and Theory/Practical Musicianship exams of the ABRSM or the equivalent standard from other exam boards OR in the absence of the above qualifications, a pass in both the Selection Test and Practical Audition on an instrument (e.g. piano, rebab, erhu, sitar)

29 WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS OF MEP? Students have to sit for the MEP Selection Exercise if i. They are applying for the MEP Centres; OR ii. Demand exceeds the number of MEP places available in MEP schools The Selection Exercise comprises the following: Music Listening and Analysis Music Theory Practical Audition (2 contrasting pieces on an instrument/voice in any style of a total duration of 5 min) Interview

30 ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR CHILD? Consider the following: 1. Curriculum EAP/EMP How Long? Two-year programme (Sec 3-4) What would you learn? More about Art and Music in real life and in the real world situation Any examination? School-based exams each year and the GCE O-Level Art/Music Examination at the end of Secondary 4

31 ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR CHILD? Consider the following: 1. Curriculum AEP/MEP How Long? Four-year programme (Sec 1 4) What would you learn? In-depth study in Art/Music making, performing, theory and history What else? Not having to take Food and Consumer Education and Design & Technology at the Lower Secondary Any examination? School-based exams each year and the GCE O-Level Higher Art/Music Examination at the end of Secondary 4

32 ARE THESE PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR CHILD? Consider the following: 2. Time Management and commitment Coping with extended lessons, additional projects and assignments 3. Distance Travelling to schools ( especially for external AEP/MEP students)

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34 FIND OUT! Visit the respective websites to find out more! AEP EAP MEP EMP secondary/other/enhanced-musicprogramme

35 Specialised Schools for Normal Technical

36 Spectra Secondary School & Crest Secondary School

37 Curriculum Offered Lower Secondary

38 Curriculum Offered Upper Secondary

39 POSTING METHOD

40 Factors to Consider Distance from home Child s personality/ character School programmes o School values and culture o Special programmes o CCA

41 Posting Method By Merit By Choice

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43 Direct School Admission (DSA)

44 Entering a secondary school PSLE/S1 Posting Exercise Based on a student s PSLE score Most students enter secondary schools this way DSA Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents 44

45 Is the DSA right for your child? Talent Yes, if your child has talent in an area which a school offers the DSA in Commitment Passion And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strength in that area in that school 45

46 Which school should your child apply to? DSA APPLICATION Look for a school whose programmes matches your child s interests and talents Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can develop further. Get the latest information about what each school offers by: Visiting the MOE s DSA website (will be updated by April 2019): Visiting school websites Attending schools Open Houses 46

47 Other important questions to ask DSA APPLICATION Is your child able to cope with the school s academic curriculum? Learn more about the school s academic standards Consult primary school teachers How many schools should your child apply to? Instead of applying to many DSA schools, what matters more is choosing 1 or 2 schools that are just right for your child. Remember every application takes time and effort. 9 out of 10 students participating in the DSA apply to fewer than 3 schools. 47

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58 How to support your child on his PSLE journey? Academic Support Prepare Effectively Understand your child s learning style Create a study timetable together Provide a conducive study environment Start early Revise Together Parental Support Make face time a priority Celebrate Milestones Be involved Reassure your child Be Kind Lend a listening ear