WELCOME TO ST. STEPHEN S SCHOOL Meet-the-Parents Session 22 January 2016 6.00-8.00 pm
Subject English Mathematics Science Subject Teachers Teacher Mdm Dianaros Ms Rozita Ms Nicole Anne Tan Mrs Nicole Venturi Mdm Hafiza Ms Eileen Leong Mr Thomas Foo Ms Haslinda Ms Amirah Mdm Hafiza Mdm Nadira Mrs Nyoman Mdm Yasmin Mrs Nicole Venturi Mdm Hafiza
Subject Mother Tongue Subject Teachers Teacher 5.1 Mr Lu Yiping (5N) 5.2 Ms Thia Lee Lian (5I) 5.3 Mrs Ming Loh (5P) 5.4 Mr Tom Lim (5E) 5.5 Mr Jiang Nan Hai (5A) 5.6 Mdm Yang Yiqun 5.7 (ML) Ms Amelia (5H) 5.8 (ML) Mdm Noraini (MT Room) 5.9 (TL) Mrs Sandran (Tamil Room)
Class Rules & Procedures Homework check pupil s diary daily Punctuality/Discipline (please refer to pupil s diary) Filing of assignments Parents acknowledgment PE attire (new design) Packing of bag according to timetable
Programmes & Activities Supplementary class (refer to letter) No classes in March
Programmes & Activities House Practices (Term 1) P5 Learning Journey to Changi Airport (1 June) NE Show (July, Term 3) SJI visit (Term 4)
Safety of Pupils Please note the following: 1)All pupils should only use round-edged scissors and keep them in the pencil case when not in use. 2)Parents should sign out for their child at the General Office if they need to take their child home during school hours. 3)Parents are not allowed to go to the canteen or classrooms at any time. 4)Please refer to page 24-32 of the pupils diary for matters pertaining to safety, security and discipline.
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS Oral 15% Listening Comprehension 10% Paper 1 Cont Writing & Situational Writing 27.5% Paper 2 Language Use & Comprehension 47.5% Duration: Paper I Paper II 1h 10 min 1h 50 min
The following materials will be used during EL lessons : STELLAR Readers Companion Booklets Spelling Exercise Book Listening Comprehension & Oral Book Supplementary Assessment Books (Sentence Synthesis & Transformation) Practice Papers
Parents can help with the following: ensure that: - your child is prepared for his weekly spelling - his spelling exercise book is signed at the end of each term - his yellow hardcover folder, yellow and purple plastic folder are organised and the content page is signed - the work assigned to be completed at home are done on time
Parents can help with the following: role-model reading daily provide opportunities for your child to read aloud discuss local issues and current affairs make frequent visits to public libraries and book stores provide varied experiences and talk about it with your child (eg; eating at hawker centres, taking public transport, visits to local places of interest)
Mathematics Supplementary Materials STEMS Practice Papers Red hardcover file & Pink plastic file Calculator used in Paper 2 only Casio 95SG PLUS (recommended) Recess break in between Paper 1 & 2
EXAMINATION FORMAT Paper Bklet Item Type No. of questions 1 A Multiple choice B Short answer No. of marks per question Wtg Duration 10 1 10% 50min 5 2 10% 10 1 10% 5 2 10% (No calculator allowed) 2 Short answer Structured / Long answer 5 2 10% 1h 40min 13 3, 4, 5 50% (calculator allowed) Total 48-100% 2h 30min
Note: Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is NOT allowed. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed. Adherence to MOE s approved calculators
MATH TIPS Check and aim for accuracy Break up problem sum comprehend question (highlight key information) Attempt all questions Be systematic in presentation of work Remember to include standard units Time management Practise, practise, practise!
Science Practical Test (10% for CA2) Teacher-prepared Worksheets Nature Study Book (Notes+ Concept mapping) Green hardcover file and plastic folder
SCIENCE Two sections Section A 28 MCQ (56 marks) Section B 12-13 Open-Ended (44 marks) Knowledge with Understanding 40% (KWU) Application of Knowledge 60% and Process Skills (AOK/PS) Duration of Paper: 1 h 45 min
SCIENCE TIPS Link questions to concepts. Use process skills when answering all questions Do not rush through the MCQ questions. (use process of elimination wherever possible) Time management Read Science magazines. Make connections science to real life scenarios.
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS ORAL 25% LISTENING COMPREHENSION 10% COMPOSITION 20% LANGUAGE 45%
Chinese Approved E-Dictionaries 1. Besta All Pass 1 Computerized Dictionary 2. Hans Vision Handheld Dictionary Model PX 2051 LIST OF APPROVED DICTIONARIES FOR USE IN 2016 PSLE www.seab.gov.sg For independent learning: http://xuele.moe.edu.sg/xuele/slot/u107/index.html
Further Enquiries: yang_yiqun@moe.edu.sg nurul_amelia_akhtiar@moe.edu.sg pakkiam_etti_goundan@moe.edu.sg
MALAY Approved Dictionaries (SEAB) KAMUS DEWAN ( 3 rd / 4 TH EDITION) - Publisher : Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka - KAMUS PELAJAR - Publisher : Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka - KAMUS KOMPREHENSIF BAHASA MELAYU - Publisher: Oxford Fajar Sdn Bhd (2014-2018)
TAMIL DICTIONARIES - RECOMMENDED BY SEAB 1.Kriyawin Tarkalat Tamil Akarathi 2.Tamil-Tamil Akara Muthali 3.Kazhagath Tamil Akarathi 4.Puthiya Tamil Akarathi
Examination Rules Please refer to the pupil s diary page 36-37
Grading System A* 91 Has very good understanding of the subject A 75-90 Has good understanding of the subject B 60-74 C D E U (ungraded) 50-59 Has adequate understanding of the subject 35-49 Has fair understanding of the subject 20-34 Has elementary understanding of the subject < 20 Has not met the requirements for the minimum grade
Examinations Semester 1 (30%) Semester 2 (70%) CA 1 (10%) SA 1 (20%) CA 2 (10%) SA 2 (60%)
Parent Support Encourage children to speak to family members in both MT and English Encourage your child to read good MT and English books Public libraries Books with attractive illustrations to start the child Audio books, electronic books Silent reading pre-assembly English book Mon to Wed MT book Thurs & Fri
Modes of Communication Letters School Diary Email: refer to school website School s Telephone: 62419513 Visit (with prior appointment) Meet-the-Parents Conferences Refer to school website regularly
Thank you for being here and we hope to work with you in bringing out the best in our children. God bless.