Introduction of Staff P1 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING 26 January 2018 6.30 p.m. 7.30 p.m.
Vision: Global Learners, Discerning Citizens Mission: Nurturing Hearts and Minds All Jieminites will be able to: interact politely and effectively in a variety of situations using good social skills offer support and assist their peers whenever the need arises.
Primary 1: Every Jieminite is respectful and motivated. SE Competencies focus: Self-management, Relationship management, Self-awareness Social Skills Peer Support 1. Being prepared for class 2. Completing class work/homework well 3. Asking for help Peer Bonding: Foster bonds and a sense of belonging within the class Help-seeking: Identify social support (people they can go to for help in school and at home), Learn the 3 steps for seeking help
Primary 1: Every Jieminite is respectful and motivated. SE Competencies focus: Self-management, Relationship management, Self-awareness FTGP SEL Lessons Making new friends, Knowing my likes and dislikes, I love myself, Introduction to feelings Sad/Happy Times, Managing Sadness/Excitement, Stop! Think! Do!, Being a good listener, Taking Turns, Showing love to my family
Primary 1: Every Jieminite is respectful and motivated. SE Competencies focus: Self-management, Relationship management, Self-awareness Observable Outcomes I will greet my friends, teachers and school staff I will take turns during group work, playtime and when queuing up to buy food. I will seek permission to go to the toilet/ water cooler and dustbin. I will organise my schoolbag, books and stationery on my own. I will try my best in all subjects. I will come to school every day and enjoy learning.
Applied Learning Programme
JiM (Journalist-in-Making) Vision Pupils to become confident, creative and critical thinkers who can communicate and disseminate their thoughts and ideas through different modes of journalism.
Block 1 (P1 and P2) Learning Outcomes Pupils to be able to speak and present their thoughts confidently in front of an audience. Block 2 (P3 to P6) Pupils to not only speak and articulate their thoughts well but also be able to think critically and respond to different situations with confidence.
JiM Journalist-in Making P1 P2 P3 Presentation skills Writing skills Comprehension skills Infused in the curriculum such as the reading programme
ALP for Primary 1 Choral Reading Sessions during curriculum (Term 2, Weeks 1 and 2)
P1 CURRICULUM MATTERS
English Curriculum STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading A new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools in Singapore
The STELLAR Vision Children who Love reading and Have a strong foundation in the English Language
1.Shared Reading Experiences Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers. 2. Shared Writing Experiences The teacher models writing using children s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently.
Why Books? Books open up the world for children help children to think and wonder increase children s vocabulary and knowledge about the world around them provide good examples for reading and writing
STELLAR Needs Parents Support Role models read and write notes and messages in front of your child. Understanding English language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities rather than use of worksheets alone.
2018 P1 Assessment Plan for English (Aligned with 2015 syllabus) Components Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Listening (15%) - Sound Discrimination & Listening (5%) Listening & Spelling (10%) - Sound Discrimination & Specific Information - Sound Discrimination & - Sound Discrimination & Specific Information - Picture Association Specific Information Specific Information - Picture Association - Spelling - Picture Association - Picture Association - Spelling - Spelling Reading (5%) Reading Aloud Oral (5%) Show and Tell Speaking (10%) PRACTICE Show and Tell Reading Aloud Stimulus-Based Conversation Oral (10%) Reading Aloud Stimulus-Based Conversation Writing (15%) PRACTICE - *MLEA 1 - MLEA 2 - MLEA 3 PRACTICE - MLEA 1 - MLEA 2 - MLEA 3 MLEA (5%) - MLEA 1 - MLEA 2 - MLEA 3 Guided Writing (10%) Guided Writing Guided Writing Guided Writing Language Use and Comprehension (55%) *Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA) - Grammar Discrete - Vocabulary Discrete Common Test 1 (10%) - Word Order - Grammar Discrete - Vocabulary Discrete - Comprehension a variety of questions Common Test 2 (15%) - Visual Text Comprehension - Sentence Completion - Grammar Cloze - Personal Pronouns - Comprehension a variety of questions Common Test 3 (30%) - Visual Text Comprehension - Grammar Discrete - Vocabulary Discrete - Sentence Completion - Word Order - Grammar Cloze-Personal Pronouns - Comprehension a variety of questions Total (100%) 0% 20% 30% 50% No. of weighted - 3 3 3
Assessment Components for English Language Listening Sound Discrimination Picture Association Reading & Speaking Show and Tell Reading Aloud Writing Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA) Language Use & Comprehension Grammar Spelling Stimulus-Based Conversation Guided Writing (Individual Writing) Vocabulary Comprehension
Written Language Task Language items tested will be largely based on STELLAR Books, Grammar Booklet and Term Booklets.
Written Language Task (Terms 2-4) Visual Text Comprehension Grammar Discrete Vocabulary Discrete Sentence Completion Word Order Grammar Cloze- Personal Pronouns Comprehension a variety of questions
Term 3 - MLEA Assessment for Writing Task Hands-on experience Class Dictated Story Group Writing activities Individual writing For the individual writing, the students will be asked to write a piece of text that is in the same format as the class and group writing activities. Term 4 - Guided Writing Write a story based on the pictures given. The students may use the words and phrases below each box in their stories.
Mathematics Curriculum
P1 Mathematics curriculum in Jiemin Aims to enable pupils to: acquire and apply mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning; develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving; build positive attitudes towards mathematics
Mathematics Content curriculum Primary in 1 Jiemin Whole Numbers Money Measurement Numbers up to 100 Addition and Subtraction (up to 2-digit) Counting Comparing Adding and subtracting Length Time Geometry Data representation 2D shapes Picture graphs
Teaching Approaches Concrete Pictorial Abstract Concrete manipulatives and pictorial representations were used to scaffold pupils learning of Mathematics. Effective Communication in Mathematics Teachers develop pupils mathematical language through group work and classroom discussion. Making Thinking Visible Teachers adopt a systematic approach to solve problems and think aloud strategy to make the problem solving processes visible to pupils.
Types of Assessments Non-weighted assessments Provides feedback to teachers on pupils progress and teaching approaches. Speed Test Diagnostic Test Performance Task Pop Quiz Math Journal
Weighted assessment Types of Assessments Marks from the tests will be added up towards pupils overall result at the end of the year. Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Common Test 1 Common Test 2 Common Test 3
Types of Assessments Format of the paper Section A Multiple Choice Questions Section B Short Answer Questions Section C Long Answer Questions ( )
Parents as Partners in Education Provide a positive environment Encourage and praise your child s effort. Follow up on homework Ask questions that guide without telling them the answer. Play mathematical games / quizzes that reinforce memorisation of addition and subtraction facts within 20 Encourage your child to login to the Math Online Portal ( )
Features of the MTL Curriculum Greater emphasis on spoken & written interaction skills; Greater focus on authentic activities to better engage students and develop their communication skills; and Continue to expose students to culture & values through MTL learning.
MTL Fortnight Mother Tongue Language Fortnight (12 Feb 28 Feb 2018) Theme : Our Language, Our Culture Objective :To provide platforms for pupils to actively learn MTL and the culture so as to experience MTL as living languages.
Formative Assessment On-going Formative Assessment Strategies will be used in class to monitor pupils learning to provide on-going feedback. These strategies will help pupils to identify their strengths and weaknesses. e.g. Clarifying, sharing and understanding learning attentions Teacher s observation on activities and tasks that elicit evidence of learning Provide constructive feedback Activating pupils as owners of their own learning
Assessment Weighting Primary 1 Term 1 (0%) Term 2 (20%) Term 3 (30%) Term 4 (50%) For more information about the topics and dates, please refer to the Assessment Plan that the Form Teacher has given you.
Homework Policy Essential part of child s learning Volume of homework Submission date Monitoring at home Date has to be written for all pieces of work Homework written in Student Handbook
School Rules & Discipline Attendance - Punctuality (seated in the hall by 7.30am) Conduct-Related - Attire & Appearance - Handing in homework on time Others please refer to Student Handbook
Safety & Security Dismissal arrangement Incidents within school Arrangements on wet weather days Use of traffic light crossing outside school
Packing of school bags / Timetable Pupils are expected to pack their school bags according to the timetable Parents can help to check afterwards Not more than 3.5kg
Things to bring every day: Water bottle Pencil box (pencils, eraser, ruler, glue) Coloured pencils Student handbook Math textbook Mother Tongue textbook Storybook (Mon-Wed = English; Thurs & Fri = MT) HOMEWORK
Communication Student Handbook - notes to Form teachers / Subject teachers Phone calls to leave message with the office staff. Teacher to return call once he or she is able to. Number to call: 6758 6472 Turnaround period 2 to 3 days Class chat group via Tok Tok Weekly Memo
Absenteeism If your child is sick, please call to inform the school. General Office (6758 6472) or Staff Room (6752 0970) MC or parent s letter (valid reason) must be submitted the next day. MC for common tests and EOY examination. No MC = 0 mark for the test and examination.
New Implementation What? When? Why? Parents Support Breakfast Time Monday & Tuesday 7.30 a.m. to 7.45 a.m. Promote pupils well-being Strengthen Teacher- Pupil relationship Pack sandwich or biscuit. Snack Break Daily 12.05 p.m. to 12. 15 p.m. PAL (11.30 a.m.) Studies have shown that pupils have smaller stomachs that are unable to retain sufficient energy to meet their high energy Pack dry finger food, such as, nuts and biscuits. Wednesdays are dedicated as Fruits Day
THANK YOU! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TOGETHER WITH YOU!