Networking@ Qifa Primary 4 (2016)
Holistic Assessment Assessment is an important aspect of teaching and learning and it should be effectively used to support the holistic development of our pupils. HA refers to the activities undertaken by teachers and pupils that provides information to be used as feedback to : Find out whether pupils have learned and how well they have learned Provide inputs to help learners improve
Learning Journey Experiential Learning, Authentic Task P4 Malacca Trip 2015
Learning with Concrete Materials or by doing Hands-On or Investigative Tasks
Performance Task
English
English Assessment English Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Stimulus-based conversation* Listening Comprehension * Writing* Review Test 1 SA1 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2 Stimulus-based conversation* Writing* Review Test 2 SA2 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2 *No weighting
Mathematics
The Mathematics curriculum aims to help students build strong foundation in primary Maths through a structured teaching sequence and supporting manipulatives and materials based on the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach. This is to provide learning activities that emphasise thinking skills and heuristics.
CDAC on Saturday for pupils who need more reinforcement Maths Olympiad Training and competitions for selected pupils (Term 2 to 3) (4 Diligence & 4 Exemplary) Calculator Discovery Programme at the end of Term 4 Mathematics +Venture Magazine subscription Pupils learn Math in a fun way beyond what is taught in the curriculum SOME LEARNING SUPPORT TO TAKE NOTE
Calculator Discovery Programme P4 MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME
Mathematics Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Holistic Assessment Holistic Assessment Review 1 Maths Journal (no weighting) SA1 Review 2 Performance Task (no weighting) ICT Maths (no weighting) Maths Trail (no weighting) SA2
Science
Science in Primary School Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue and Science PSLE expectations Content knowledge from P3 to P6 Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, explaining, evaluating) Spiral approach in the syllabus
Theme Life Science Physical Science Diversity Cycles General characteristics & classification of living things Life Cycles Reproduction General characteristics & classification of non-living things Materials Matter Water Systems Plant Systems Body Systems Human Systems (Digestive, Respiratory & Circulatory) Cell System Interactions Interactions with Environment (ecology, adaptation, man s impact) Electrical Systems Forces (magnets, friction, gravity, elastic spring) Energy Forms & Uses (Photosynthesis) Forms & Uses (Light, Heat, Potential, Kinetic, Elastic Energy) Energy Conversion
P4 Scope TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 Matter Introduction to Heat (Sources) Heat Energy Light Energy Body Systems Digestive System Practical Test (data collection, measurement) Review Test 1 SA1 Process Skills Test (graph, fair test) Review Test 2 SA 2
Distribution of Marks According to Assessment Objectives Knowledge with Understanding ~40% Application of Knowledge & Process Skills ~60%
Changes in Exam (SA) Format Book Item Types No. qtn Existing Format Mark s/qtn Total Mark s % No. qtn 2016 Format Mark s/qtn Total Mark s A MCQ 30 2 60 60 28 2 56 56 B OE 14 2-4 40 40 12-13 44 100 100 40-41 % 2-5 44 44 100 100
Read Science
Read Science Magazines Science Spy, Science Adventures, Young Scientists
Canteen Sales Watch out for the Subscription booths in the canteen on the following dates! NETWORKING DAY for P4, P5, P6! - 23 Jan 2016, Saturday, 8.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. - 25 Jan 2016, Monday, 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. - 26 Jan 2016, Tuesday, 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. NETWORKING DAY for P1, P2, P3! - 29 Jan 2016, Friday, 6.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m.
Mother Tongue Language
Work expected to be completed by the end of every chapter (1.5 weeks 2 weeks;2.5 weeks for Writing exercise Workbook activity TL) School-based worksheets Practices from subscribed magazines/newspaper Spelling Oral/Composition/Comprehension
MT assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Review Test 1 SA1 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2 Writing Review Test 2 SA2 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2
Reading Support Programme (ML) Selected pupils only Twice weekly morning sessions (7.30 a.m. 8 a.m.) To help pupils in word recognition To provide additional reading practices All Malay pupils undergo extensive reading programme during curriculum time
Reading Support Programme (CL and TL) Selected pupils only Twice weekly morning sessions (7.30 a.m. 8 a.m.) To help pupils in word recognition through games To provide additional reading practices
CL and ML pupils are banded to provided customized help to pupils
Higher Chinese (Year End Selection) From P1 to P3 The top 33-37 pupils in Chinese (Overall) will be selected to take higher Chinese in the following year The cut-off points to take Higher Chinese hence will depend on how well the cohort do. (Average score is 90 and above for pupils in P1 to P3) From P4 onwards Band 1 (85 and above) in Chinese and a minimum of 70 marks for the rest of the subjects
Higher Chinese (Requirements) Within the curriculum, the enrichment text ( 深广篇章 ) will be different. Exposed to more vocabulary, but will cover all vocabulary that appear in Standard Chinese Higher expectations in terms of writing, expect to keep weekly or fortnightly journals. P5-P6 HCL will take HCL as an additional subject in PSLE.
Homework Policy
Homework Policy Homework is an essential part of every child s learning experience. It is an extension of classroom instruction and it allows pupils to demonstrate what they have learnt. It provides parents timely information on the learning progress of their child.
Homework Parents Support Schedule a routine time for homework to be completed Give priority to school homework rather than tuition Provide conducive environment for studying and completion of homework Ensure that child completes his/her homework independently
Homework Parents Support Monitor the child s daily and/or weekly assignments Communicate with child s teacher when the child is unable to complete his/her homework Arrange with form teacher to secure child s homework when the child is unable to attend school Check that the child records his/her homework in the Pupil s Handbook
Class Expectations Form Teacher to modify: Class rules, class expectations
General information
Reporting Time Be seated in the hall before 7.40 am with a story book for silent reading If child is not in the hall by 7.40am, names will be recorded by prefects and action will be taken
Attendance Regular Attendance for school, supplementary/remedial classes and CCA Absence must be supported by medical certificate or parent s letter. Please call office to inform teachers of your child s absence. Exam Days must be supported by medical certificate if child is sick otherwise zero marks will be awarded. supporting documents must be given for special circumstances e.g. death of a relative
School Rules Neat school attire with name tags Respect teachers and school mates Proper handling of school property Handphone to be off during curriculum time and they can be used only in the canteen
Use of Mobile phones Only to be used for urgent calls. Calls can only be made in the canteen or the waiting area beside the Guard House after school hours. Mobile phones will be confiscated if being used in class or any other areas. Switch off your mobile phones totally (Do not put to silent mode) Parents will be contacted to collect any confiscated mobile phone. Repeated offenders will be banned from using the mobile phone totally.
Use of Mobile phones Mobile phones are not to be used for playing games, taking pictures or videos or listening to music while in school or out on excursions/competition. Take care of your mobile phone.
Communication
Communication with the teachers Write a note in the Pupils Handbook Leave a message at the General Office General Office: 67783085 Handphone:? Email at:?
Dates for Review Tests Week 9 7 March: English 2 March: Mathematics 3 March: Mother Tongue 4 March: Science