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Assessment is an important aspect of teaching and learning and it should be effectively used to support the holistic development of our pupils
We want to focus our assessment practices beyond summative evaluation and move towards a more holistic approach
Holistic Assessment to support learning Essentially, 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
With these feedback, it will also enable parents to support their children s development and growth
A range of assessment strategies used such as questioning, giving of feedback, peer and self assessment, pen and paper assessment to support pupils learning
Learning with Concrete Materials or by doing Hands-On or Investigative Tasks Measurement of Length Counting with money Hands-On Task
Performance Task Hands On Learning Experiences
Science Practical Test
Show N Tell
Learning Journey Experiential Learning, Authentic Task
Four Main Components for Languages Listening Speaking Reading Writing
P3 HA ENGLISH LANGUAGE When What and How Day to Day STELLAR Resources / Packages (4 components) Companion Booklets Casco Grammar Short Term Show and Tell Journal Writing Reading (oral) Listening (LC) Why Skill-based Speaking & Listening Writing & Representing Reading & Viewing Language Use Long Term Progress Cards Learning Journey (inter-disciplinary) Semestral Assessments
English Language Holistic Assessment Schedule Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Listening (Informal Assessment- Written task) Reading (Informal Assessment) Semestral Assessment 1 Listening (Informal Assessment- Written task) Show and Tell (Informal Assessment) Reading (Informal Assessment) Semestral Assessment 2 Individual Writing (Informal Assessment) Individual Writing (Informal Assessment) Review Test 1 Review Test 2
P3 HA MATHEMATICS When What and How Why Day to Day Hands-on activities Math Practices Eg: Textbook & Workbook Ex. Maths Worksheets Mental sums Factual Fluency Ex. Diagnostic tests Questioning & Feedback Short Term Maths Reviews Diagnostic tests Maths Journal Performance Tasks Self & Peer Assessment Long Term Progress Cards Maths Trail Semestral Assessments Purpose Learning Outcomes Concepts Processes
Maths Journal (Not graded) Mathematics Holistic Assessment Schedule Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 2-step problem sums Performance Task Hands on Maths (Measurement) ICT Maths (Not graded) Review Test 1 Semestral Assessment 1 Review Test 2 Semestral Assessment 2
P3 HA SCIENCE When What and How Day to Day Science Workbook Activities / Experiments (Hands-on sessions) Vitamindz Worksheets Teachers Productions Worksheets Topical Worksheets Short Term Review Tests Process Skills Test Practical Test Why Assess understanding of Science concepts and attainment of process skills Long Term (all subjects) Progress Cards Learning Journey (inter-disciplinary) Semestral Assessments
Science Holistic Assessment Schedule Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Living & Non-Living Things Classification of Living Things Classification of Plants Classification of Animals Fungi & Bacteria Diversity of Materials Magnets Plant Systems Life Cycles of Animals Life Cycles of Plants Process Skills Test Review Test 1 SA1 Practical Test Review Test 2 SA2
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 TL) Writing exercise Workbook activity School-based worksheets Practices from subscribed magazines/newspaper Spelling Oral/Composition/Comprehension
Mother Tongue Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Listening Comprehension Review Test 1 SA1 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2 Writing Review Test 2 SA2 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2
Reading Support Programme 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 Tr Venue HCL Ms Han Mengshi 3E CL Mdm Wong Chun 3F CL Liu Yumeng PAL1 CL Ms Jiang Shu/Heck Ling 3C CL Mdm Yu Kun Len 3G CL Mr Meng Xian Min 3D ML Ms Azizah 3A ML Mdm Nafisah/RT 3B ML Mdm Latifah WED&THUR 3B TL Parvathi CL Room
General Reminders 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
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
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 or the waiting area next to Guard House
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.
Class Rules
Gifted Programme The GEP seeks to provide opportunities to develop suitable pupils with high intellectual potential in an educational environment that is designed to stimulate intellectual growth. Pupils for the GEP are identified through the two stages of the GEP Identification Exercise. More information will be given in August 2016. GEP Identification Exercise GEP Screening (English Language and Mathematics) Date(s) 26 August 2016 Friday Shortlisted pupils are invited to participate in the Selection Exercise. GEP Selection (English Language, Mathematics and General Ability) 18 & 19 October 2016 Tuesday & Wednesday
Communication with the teachers Write a note in the Pupils Handbook Leave a message at the General Office General Office: 67783085 Handphone: email at: