North View Primary School Meet-the-Parents Session 25 Jan 2019
AGENDA 2019 Highlights School Expectations Core Subjects Expectations
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 3
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019 Level Activities Primary 5 NE Show Art Learning Journey (Museum Based) Science Learning Journey (Science Centre) Overseas Immersion Programme (Hong Kong) School Visits (Medan, Hong Kong schools) Motivation Workshop Maths Olympiad 4
SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS 5
HOMEWORK POLICY Develop good study habits Encourage independent learning Retain knowledge better objectives Consolidate learning Involve in child s learning Deepen conceptual understanding
HOMEWORK POLICY Level Upper Primary (P5-6) Estimated total amount of time spent on homework daily 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
ATTENDANCE School attendance is compulsory. If a student is absent from school, the student must present a Medical Certificate or letter from parents/guardians to explain the absence upon returning to school. PUNCTUALITY Flag raising ceremony will start at 7.30 a.m. All students are to be in school by 7.25 a.m. Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive at the school after 7.30 a.m. Students may be given disciplinary consequences if they are habitually late for school.
LUNCH PASS We DO NOT encourage our students to exit the school to have lunch if they have after-school activities. They can have their lunch at the school canteen. SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS and need to have their lunch at home can apply for lunch pass. If you would like to apply for Lunch Pass, please inform your child s Form teacher.
HANDPHONE POLICY 1. Not to take out their mobile phone and no usage of mobile phone AT ALL within the school premises 2. Strongly advised not to bring mobile phones to school. 3. Consequence: Mobile phones to be retained by teacher and return only to parent/guardian. NO USAGE OF MOBILE PHONE WITHIN SCHOOL COMPOUND
COMMUNICATION MODE 1.School circulars 2.School website 3.Students handbook The Northviewan Diary 4.School email 5.Staff email 6.Class Dojo
IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them. High level of parental involvement improved pupil learning, attendance and behaviour. School alone cannot address all of a child s development needs. 12
CORE SUBJECT EXPECTATIONS 13
ENGLISH LANGUAGE The STELLAR Curriculum Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading It is an English Language curriculum for primary schools in Singapore. It hopes to develop children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language.
Other EL Programmes Web-based Reading Programme Scholastic Literacy Pro Little Red Dot Newspaper 20 issues throughout the year Will be used during curriculum time Remedial For selected group of students
The Importance of Reading The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. Dr Seuss
How you can help your child Go to the library together Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home Allow your child to choose books to read and reread Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you) Talk about the books and characters read Get them to read for 20 to 30 minutes at home every day
Assessment Plan (SA1/SA2) Paper / Duration Paper 1 Writing (1 hr 10 min) Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension (1 hr 50 min) Situational Writing Content Continuous Writing Booklet A No. of Items 1 1 Marks Section A : Grammar MCQ 10 10 Section B : Vocabulary MCQ 5 5 Section C : Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5 Section D : Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8 Booklet B 15 40 Weighting (%) 27.5% 47.5% Section E : Grammar Cloze 10 10 Section F : Editing for Spelling and Grammar 12 12 Section G : Comprehension Cloze 15 15 Section H : Synthesis / Transformation 5 10 Section I : Comprehension Up to 10 20 Paper 3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 20 10% Paper 4 Oral Reading Aloud Stimulus-based Conversation 1 1 10 20 15%
Mathematics Every day, a learning day.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Numbers up to 10 million Contents for the year (Math) Ratio Properties of Triangles Rate Four operations of whole numbers Volume Decimals Average Fractions Angles Percentage Area of Triangles Heuristics Making supposition Heuristics Group method / Set method Parallelogram, Rhombus, Trapezium
Contents for the year (Foundation Math) Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Numbers up to 10 million Four operations of whole numbers Factors and Multiples Fractions and Mixed Numbers Geometry- *Perpendicular and Parallel Lines *Angles *Rectangles and squares Time Fractions- Add / Subtract Multiply Solving up to 2- step word problem Decimals Perimeter Area Volume Rate Tables
To inculcate good learning habits Show clear equations and workings.
To inculcate good learning habits Draw clear models and write matching statements. Anna has 3 times as much money as Belle. Belle has $10. How much money does Anna have? Anna Ben? Matching Statement 1 u $10 3 u 3 x $10 $10 = $30
To facilitate problem solving, Internalise multiplication table
1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster 2. An Exercise Book Math working book (for class practices) 3. An Exercise Book Mental Sums 4. Scientific calculator, Ruler, Set Squares, Protractor 5. Math File (blue) Routine ( Stationery)
Why calculator? Use of Calculators in the Curriculum The introduction of calculators at Primary 5 and Primary 6 aims to enhance the teaching and learning of mathematics at the primary level in two ways. First, calculators facilitate the use of more exploratory approaches in learning mathematical concepts, some of which may require repeated computations, or computations with large numbers or decimals. With a calculator, students can perform these tasks and better focus on discovering patterns and making generalisations without worrying about computational accuracy. Second, the use of calculators also enables teachers to use resources from everyday life, such as supermarket advertisements, to set real-life problems with real-life numbers that may be difficult for pupils to work with without a calculator. Pupils would hence be better able to see the connection between mathematics and the world around them. 26
Introduction to Science Primary 5 / 5 Foundation
An Overview of Primary 5 Science Syllabus Themes Cycles Systems Topics Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction) Cycles in matter and water (Water) Plant system (Respiratory and circulatory systems) Human system (Respiratory and circulatory systems) Cell system Electrical system
An Overview of Primary 5 Foundation Science Syllabus Themes Cycles Systems Topics Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction) Cycles in matter and water (Water) Plant system (Respiratory and circulatory systems) Human system (Respiratory and circulatory systems) Electrical system
Items that students must have: Science File Marshall Cavendish Activity books & Textbooks on Cycles and Systems Notes + Process Skills Worksheets
Format for Checkpoints and Examinations Level Section Duration No & Type of Questions Subtotal Total Checkpoints (Term 1 & 3) Science Practical Test 5 -- 45 min 15 MCQ 30 50 Open-ended Questions 20 5 -- 25 min -- 10 10 Examinations SA1 & SA2 5 A 1 hr 45 min B 28 MCQ 56 100 12 13 Open-ended 44 Questions
Format for Checkpoints and Examinations (Foundation) Level Section Duratio n No & Type of Questions Subtot al Total Checkpoints (Term 1 & 3) 5 FDN -- 45 min 12 MCQ 24 40 Structured Questions 6 Open-ended Questions 10 Examinations SA1 & SA2 5 FDN A 1 hr 15 min 18 MCQ 36 70 B 6 7 Structured Questions 14 5 6 Open-ended 20 Questions
How do we develop your child? Focused Remediation Learning Journey to Science Centre (5 8 Mar) Mind mapping Process Skills Problem-Based / Investigative Learning Answering Techniques
Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science Exploring Science with Your Children Science is all around us and children are constantly observing their surroundings. Help your children make sense of the world around them by showing them science phenomena that occur in everyday activities. Check out some of these online educational resources which you can try out together with your children: http://www.science.edu.sg/resources/pages/scbresourceshome.aspx Try out these simple experiments with your children. http://www.scientificamerican.com/section.cfm?id=bring-science-home Look through this online repository for activities that explain simple science concepts. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z2pfb9q Watch video clips illustrating science concepts. http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/ Find interesting facts, videos, games and quizzes.
Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science Learning Science through Questioning Examples of living things around us Observing living things: An example of a living thing Fish Examples of questions How would you describe this animal? Which animal group does it belong to? What do fishes have in common? Engage your children by inviting them to ask questions or by asking them questions. They learn best this way! Sometimes, we may encounter challenging questions that you do not have an answer to. Don t be worried or afraid, we don t have to be a walking encyclopaedia to guide our children. Invite them to learn together. For example, you could say, That s an interesting question. Let s find out together! Acknowledge your children s efforts in asking questions and guide them as they look for an answer.
Mother Tongue Languages An Active Learner & A Confident Speaker
An Active Learner & Confident Speaker Listening and Speaking imtl Portal Oral guide Reading and Writing Structured Reading Programme Online resources Authentic & Relevant Experiences MTL Fortnight activities Competitions
Assessment Plan for MTL (SA1 & SA2) Component Weighting Oral (A) Reading Aloud 10% (B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 15% Listening Comprehension 10% Language Use and Comprehension 45% Writing 20%
Assessment Plan for FMTL (SA1 & SA2) Component Weighting Oral (A) Reading Aloud 15% (B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 40% Listening Comprehension 30% Language Use and Comprehension 15%
Assessment Plan for HMTL (SA1 & SA2) Component Composition Writing 40% Language Use and Comprehension Weighting 60%
How you can support your child Encourage your child to read at home. Audio books, electronic books E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx Newspaper Articles Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest Television Radio Internet
Chinese Language Online Applications e 知识 emagazine (www.ezhishi.net) https://xuele.moe.edu.sg/ 42
Handphone App for Malay Language (download from Play Store) Pintar Kata Bitara Kata Pintar Peribahasa Cerita Rakyat Nusantara Lagenda Singapura
Tamil Language Online Applications https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/ Seithi Mediacorp(APP)
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