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1 Xingnan Primary School Welcome Parents of P5 Pupils 22 JANUARY 2016

2 Our Team of Teachers.. Head of Level : Mrs Teo Sin Nee ( ng_sin_nee@moe.edu.sg) Ass. HoL : Mdm Claudia Wong ( wong_shi-lei@moe.edu.sg) Class Form Teacher Co-Form 5A MDM CLAUDIA WONG MS TAN HM 5B MS LIM PEI GEN MR ZHONG MQ 5C MR LEOMUND TEH MS TII SP 5D MS FRANCESCA WAH MDM SYAHIDA 5E MR FAHMI MRS TEO SN 5F MR STEPHEN MDM HAFIZA 5G(S) /(F) MR TIMOTHY MR WAHAB MS CHARLENE MDM ANG YP

3 Holistic Development of pupils through Modular CCAs for P5 Learn-a-Sport Cup-Stacking Hip-hop Dance Story-Telling

Interdisciplinary Project Work @ XNPS It enables pupils to practise creative and critical thinking skills, develop self-directed learning inquiry and

4 Interdisciplinary Project XNPS It enables pupils to practise creative and critical thinking skills, develop self-directed learning inquiry and life-long learning skills. It provides platform for pupils to foster collaborative skills and communicative skills. Term 3 Week 3 Facilitated by subject teachers

Pupils can use computers with internet access in school to do quizzes, research and learn online. School Cybercafe 2 p.m. 3 p.m. (Monday Friday) Technical difficulty using AsknLearn Email: lmssupport@asknlearn.

7 Pupils can use computers with internet access in school to do quizzes, research and learn online. School Cybercafe 2 p.m. 3 p.m. (Monday Friday) Technical difficulty using AsknLearn lmssupport@asknlearn.com Call: (Monday Friday; 9 a.m. 6 p.m.) School ICT trainer, Ms. Nabisah ( or )

8 P5 Calendar of Events

Schedule for After-school Programmes Time Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri 2.00 2.30 p.m. 2.30 3.00 p.m. HMT Lessons MT 3.00 3.30 p.m. English Science Math 3.

9 Schedule for After-school Programmes Time Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri p.m p.m. HMT Lessons MT p.m. English Science Math p.m. MT CCA p.m. CCA CCA More information will be shared in class. XNPS PARENTS BRIEFING 22 JAN 2016

10 P5 School Examination Dates Assessment Weighting Date Semestral Assessment 1 Continual Assessment 2 Semestral Assessment 2 30% Oral: Term 2 Week 6 Written: Term 2 Week 8 10% Term 3 Week 9 60% Oral: Term 4 Week 6 Written: Term 4 Week 9

11 P5 Events Event / Activities ICT Training Semestral Assessment 1 P5 Camp P5 PTM P5 NE show Continual Assessment 2 Semestral Assessment 2 Dates Term 1 ( on-going) Oral : Term 2 Week 6 Written : Term 2 Week 7 18 to 20 April 25 May ( Mid Year) 14 Nov ( Year End ) July ( Date to be confirmed) Term 3 Week 9 Oral : Term 4 Week 5 Written : Term 4 Week 7

12 Tips for Parents Be supportive of your child: value their effort and not results alone Give positive reinforcement Help them manage their time: supervision on computer usage Balance and manage tuition homework, enrichment, CCA Set realistic goals for them: academic and personal goals Work closely with teachers: ensure your child attends remedial sessions, supplementary School Information Service Parents in Education (PiE) website

13 Parent Involvement International research shows that: Parent involvement in children s learning is positively related to achievement More intensive parent s involvement in children s learning has more beneficial achievement effects. Most effective form of parent involvement are working directly with their children on learning activities in the home. XNPS PARENTS BRIEFING 22 JAN 2016

14 Briefing by Subject Teachers

15 Expectations Use of Standard English in speech and writing Neat work presentation Show workings for all math questions Write neatly and legibly File all worksheets and compositions neatly Prompt submission of work Completion of all corrections in green Read widely (books of various genres) Bring an English storybook to school every day Prepare well for the weekly Spelling/Dictation tests Bring mathematical instrument set and calculator for all Math lessons and exams Review daily assignments Target-setting in School Diary

16 Expectations Listen with understanding during lessons. Ask and seek information if in doubt. Use Stop, Think, Go! to answer MCQ and openended questions and practise process skills. Be Spot On! in answering open-ended questions. Use concept maps to Show your Thinking. Manage time wisely.

17 P5 After School Support Programmes Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri EL MT MT Science Math Debate Training Storytelling & Dramatisation Supplementary / Remedial lessons Information will be given in later slides Scientific Thinking Supplementary / Remedial lessons Math A* Math Olympiad Supplementary / Remedial lessons

18 Assessments and Weighting Term 1 Class Test (non-weighted) Term 2 Semestral Assessment 1 (30%) Term 3 Continual Assessment (10%) Term 4 Semestral Assessment 2 (60%)

19 ENGLISH Every Pupil A Confident and Competent User of the English Language P5 English Language Curriculum 2016 STELLAR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMME READING PROGRAMME WRITING PROGRAMME ORAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAMME

20 STELLAR STELLAR Core Curriculum Language skills instruction: Receptive skills : listening, and reading and viewing Productive skills: speaking, and writing and representing Sustained Silent Reading (10 min reading of EL books / educational magazines every lesson) STELLAR Texts and Workbooks (for teaching Grammar, Vocabulary and Sentence Manipulation) Other books to supplement STELLAR: Companion Book (for teaching Comprehension and Oracy) Synthesis and Grammar books

21 Reading Programme Writing Programme To support pupils in acquiring a firm foundation in reading and comprehension skills, which are critical to their attainment of academic excellence. Instructional Reading Programme (during curriculum time) Guided Reading Programme (during term breaks) Newspaper Reading (Every Tuesday) To instill a love for writing in pupils. STELLAR Unit Writing Process Cycle Examination-format Writing Writing Competitions (external and school-based) Compilation of pupils good writing pieces for the annual publication, Literary Expressions Writing Packages

22 Oral Communication Programme To improve pupils oral communication skills by addressing the dynamics of effective communication. To raise the standard of spoken English by developing confidence and articulation in speech in our pupils. Oral Skills Package Speak Good English Activities Listening Comprehension Packages

23 P5 English Exam Format Examination Format EL Paper 1 Writing 27.5% Paper 2 Language Use & Comprehension 47.5% Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 10% Paper 4 Oral Communication 15% Total: 100%

24 Paper 1 - Writing Part 1 - Situational Writing EL (15 marks) (Revised format) Write a response with the given stimulus. Pupils will use the given prompts in the stimulus. - awareness of purpose, audience and context - correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation Part 2 - Continuous Writing EL (40 marks) (Revised format) Write a composition of at least 150 words on a given topic. Pupils may base their compositions on one, two, or all of the pictures. - relevancy, adequacy and thorough development of ideas - use of wide and appropriate vocabulary - correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation

25 Paper 2 - Language Use & Comprehension Booklet A (includes revised sections) EL (28 marks) Grammar Vocabulary Vocabulary Cloze Visual Text Comprehension Booklet B (includes revised sections) EL (67 marks) Grammar Cloze Editing for Spelling & Grammar Comprehension Cloze Synthesis/Transformation Comprehension with varied items Paper 3 Listening Comprehension Revised format consisting of more graphical representation EL (20 marks) Picture Matching Texts Tests pupils ability to understand spoken English Listening texts may be presented in the form of news items, speeches, announcements, instructions, conversations, stories, advertisements and telephone conversations.

26 Paper 4 Oral Communication Includes revised segment EL (30 marks) Reading Aloud Stimulus-based Conversation Reading aloud - pronounce and articulate words clearly, and read fluently with expression. Stimulus-based conversation use the visual stimulus to engage in a conversation about related topics; ensure appropriate body language and the use of grammatically correct, Standard English when speaking.

27 Key Programmes (For selected pupils) Talent Development Programme Debate Training Storytelling and Dramatisation Other learning programmes Drama as a Springboard to Writing English Recovery Programme (Post-SA1 Examamination)

28 Mathematics Every pupil who is confident and creative at solving problems Semester 1 Semester 2 Whole Numbers up to 10 million Fractions Area of Triangle Ratio Decimals Measurements Average Percentage Angles Properties of Triangles Four-sided Figures Geometrical Constructions Volume of Cube & Cuboid

29 Key Learning Programmes Talent Development Programme (For selected pupils only) Math Olympiad Programme A* Math Achievers Programme External Competitions Other Programmes Math Booster Programme (Term 3 and Term 4 for selected pupils) Other Activities Math@Recess Numero Game Cards

30 P5 Standard Math Examination Format Paper Booklet Item Type No. of Questions 1 2 A B Multiple Choice Qn Short Answer Qn Short Answer Qn Structured/ Long Answer Qn No. of Marks per Question Weightings % % % % % 13 3, 4, 5 50% Total % Duration 50 min 1 h 40 min 2 h 30 min

31 Item Types Multiple-choice Question Four options are provided. Pupil has to choose one of it as his/her answer. Short-answer Question Any unit required in an answer is provided. Pupil has to give his/her answer in that unit. Structured / Long-answer Question For each question, pupil has to show his/her method of solution clearly and write his/her answer(s) in the space(s) provided.

32 Science Purpose of the PSLE Science Paper The PSLE Science Paper assesses pupils attainment in Science with respect to the aims of Primary Science Education as stated in the 2014 Science (Primary) syllabus. The assessment includes recall of scientific facts, concepts and principles, and the application of process skills in various contexts.

33 Assessment Objectives (Science) The objectives describe the skills and abilities which pupils are expected to demonstrate. 1. Knowledge with Understanding - scientific facts, concepts and principles. 2. Application of Knowledge and Process Skills apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations. Use one or a combination of the following basic process skills: -Observing -Comparing -Classifying -Using apparatus and equipment -Communicating -Inferring - Predicting - Analysing - Generating possibilities - Evaluating - Formulating hypothesis

34 P5 Science Examination Format Duration: 1h 45 min Booklet Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Total Marks A Multiple-choice B Open-ended 13 2, 3, 4,5 44

35 Science Programmes for P5 (Selected pupils) Scientific Thinking Workshop Begins in February. Trains pupils on how to carry out scientific experimentations with the proper report writing procedure. Seashore Ecology Research Study with Field Trip Post-exam activity (After SA2). Let pupils experience carrying out scientific research using scientific methods at the beach intertidal zone.

36 Science programmes for P5 Science Booster Programme (selected pupils) To be conducted in Term 2 Helps weaker pupils to tackle examination questions Lessons at Science Centre for selected classes Engage pupils with more hands-on learning so that they may understand better.

37 Mother Tongue Languages Tests: Spelling every Tuesday Assessments: Term 1 ( Non-weighted) Topic Component Assessment Item Base Mark Duration Timeframe Language Usage Diagnostic Test min T1 W5 Language Usage Class Test min T1 W9 Assessments: Term 2 (30%) Topic Component Assessment Item Weighting Base Mark Duration Timeframe Language Usage Diagnostic Test min T2 W4 Oral 50 N.A. T2 W5 Paper min SA1 30% Paper min T2 W8 Listening Compre min T2 W8

38 Mother Tongue Languages Assessments: Term 3 (10%) Topic Component Assessment Item Weighting Base Mark Duration Timeframe Language Usage Diagnostic Test min T3 W5 Paper min Paper 2 CA 10% min T3 W8&9 Assessments: Term 4 (60%) Topic Component Assessment Item Weighting Base Mark Duration Timeframe Language Usage Diagnostic Test min T4 W4 Oral 50 N.A. T4 W5 Paper min Paper 2 SA2 60% min T4 W7 Listening Compre min

39 Enrichment Programmes HCL: HCL lessons on Tuesday afternoons Creative Writing on Wednesday afternoons (2 to 3.30 p.m.) CL: Creative Writing on Tuesday afternoons (2 to 3.30 p.m.) ML Emcee enrichment programme (to be confirmed) TL Creative Writing lessons (to be confirmed) Consent forms will be provided by respective MT teachers or programme vendors

40 Parental Support We seek your support in the following areas: Inform the school should your child be absent (iwall: ) Check your child s School Diary on a daily basis Monitor your child s homework and ensure that your child completes them on time Ensure that your child is prepared for examinations

41 Thank you for attending the Primary 5 Parent-Teacher Briefing

42 Thank you! 谢谢 Terima kasih நன ற

WELCOME. P5 & 6 Principal s Dialogue cum Briefing Session Saturday, 24 January a.m. to a.m.

WELCOME. P5 & 6 Principal s Dialogue cum Briefing Session Saturday, 24 January a.m. to a.m. WELCOME P5 & 6 Principal s Dialogue cum Briefing Session Saturday, 24 January 2015 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Briefing Outline Welcome Address by Principal Introduction of Key Personnel and P5 & P6 Teachers