Beginning of Year Parent-Teacher Meeting Primary 6 13 Jan 2017 Briefing on PSLE 1
Overview 2016 PSLE Results Expectations for 2017 Cohort Important Dates 2017 PSLE Information Posting to Secondary School Choosing a Secondary School 2
Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE) PSLE is a placement exam Gives relative standing of pupils Enables posting to secondary schools by merit Pupils placed in the most suitable stream based on results 3
Singapore System Think beyond the PSLE Greater diversity and expanded pathways: - Different streams: Express; Normal (Academic); Normal (Technical) - Special programmes e.g. Integrated Programme; Art /Music Elective Programmes - Direct School Admission (DSA) 4
Pathways
2016 PSLE Results 99.6% of students eligible for Secondary School 80.1% of students eligible for Express Stream 6
2016 PSLE: Subject Performance Subjects % Pass (A*- C) % Quality (A* & A) School National School National English Language 100 96.7 73.1 44.7 Mathematics 87.4 85.2 48.0 44.5 Science 92.9 90.6 45.1 42.3 7
2016 PSLE: Subject Performance Subjects % Pass % Quality (A* & A) School National School National Chinese Language Malay Language 96.4 96.6 67.3 70.0 100 98.1 88.2 70.8 Tamil Language 100 97.0 100 70.1 8
Expectations for 2017 Cohort School Targets: 100% eligible for secondary school Increase percentage eligible for the Express stream Improve percentage passes in CL Improve overall quality passes 9
Expectations for 2017 Cohort Home-School P: Ensure daily attendance in school and punctuality Ensure prompt completion and submission of school work Work on early and consistent preparation Draw up work schedule Set attainable but challenging targets - Identify gaps and work on them - Keep daughter in good health (physical & mental) 10
2017 School Schedule Supplementary lessons: from Term 1: Mon (EMS) & Wed (MTL) during June holidays: 29 to 31 May during September holidays: 7, 8 Sep from Term 3: additional lessons on Fri (EMS) No CCAs for all P6 girls in Semester 2 Critical revision period just before PSLE 11
2017 Common Test Dates (Term 1, Wk 9) English 27 Feb Mathematics Mother Tongue Science Higher Mother Tongue 28 Feb 1 March 2 March 3 March 12
2017 SA1 Dates (Term 2) EL / MT Oral 20 April (Wk 5) Composition: EL 25 April (Wk 6) MT 26 April (Wk 6) EL / MT Listening Compre 28 April (Wk 6) Written 2 8 May(Wk 7 & 8) Higher MT English: Mathematics Mother Tongue Science 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 May 8 May 13
2017 Preliminary Exam Dates Oral Exam Listening Compre Written English Mathematics Mother Tongue Science Higher MT 21 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 31 July 16 August 21 25 August 14
2017 PSLE Dates Oral Exam Listening Compre Written English Mathematics Mother Tongue Science Higher MT 28 Sep 29 Sep 2 Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 17 & 18 August 15 September 28 Sep 4 Oct 15
Absence from PSLE Official Medical Certificate, time of visit to doctor and diagnosis Make-up only for Oral Examinations (venue: SEAB) Absence from other papers: pupils preliminary results and even P6 SA1 and P5 SA1 & SA2 results taken into consideration Further details will be given in the PSLE information booklet for candidates 16
Release of PSLE Results EXPRESS APPRECIATE - Likely to be during 1 st week of the year-end holidays (20 24 Nov 2017) Release of Posting Results & Reporting to Sec School - Likely to be during the week before Christmas (18 22 Dec 2017) 17
PSLE Aggregate Score Subject grade reflects pupil s performance in each subject (A*- E, Ungraded) Aggregate score shows pupil s overall performance in the exam (e.g. 189, 242 ) Aggregate score = sum of T-Scores of 4 subjects Each of the 4 subjects carries the same weighting in the computation of the Aggregate score 18
What is T-Score? Aggregate Score = sum of T-Scores of 4 subjects Mark for each subject is converted to a transformed score - T - Score Reflects the pupil s standing relative to the other pupils in the subject The raw mark obtained in the exam only shows how good the pupil is in that subject, not how good she is as compared to others. 19
Calculation of T-Score T-score = 50 + 10 (x m) SD Where: x: pupil s mark for the subject m: average mark (mean) scored by all pupils SD: spread of marks around the average mark (standard deviation) 20
Example: Pupil s mark (x) in exam = 50.0 Average mark (m)scored by all pupils = 68.0 Spread of marks (SD) around the ave marks = 14.0 (50 68.0) T = 50 + 10 14.0 21
Calculation of Aggregate Score The aggregate score is calculated by adding the T- Scores of the 4 subjects. Subject Raw Score Mean Std Dev T-Score EL 80 50 20 65 Maths 90 50 19 71 Science 90 60 15 70 MT (CL) 80 60 15 63 Aggregate Score = 269 22
Computation of Aggregate Score The aggregate score does not include Higher Mother Tongue. Computation of the aggregate score takes into account: - the difference in demand between Standard and Foundation subjects - the number of examinable subjects taken 23
Posting to Secondary School By Merit All pupils are ranked according to their aggregate scores 285 284 263 240 24
Posting to Secondary School 285 284 Schools are allocated based on pupils choice in order of their rank 263 FULL FULL 25
After 6 choices... Neighbouring Postal District Postal District 26
Choosing a Secondary School Independent schools Autonomous schools Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools Niche Programme schools Specialised schools e.g. - - Singapore Sports School - NUS High School of Maths & Science - School of the Arts (SOTA) - School of Science & Technology (SST) - Crest Secondary & Spectra Secondary 27
Choosing a Secondary School Courses offered Express Exp Normal Academic N(A) Normal Technical N(T) Programmes offered Language programmes e.g. Third Languages Elective programmes e.g. Art & Music Integrated Programme- 4 or 6 years
Choosing a Secondary School Consider the 3P s Personal Characteristics of your child Practicalities Programmes that school offers 29
Choosing a Secondary School Consider the 3P s 1 Personal Characteristics How does the school bring out the best in my child? Does the school place emphasis on a particular area that my child would be interested in/ would benefit from? What are my child s learning styles and are they aligned with the school s approach? How does the school support children who have academic, social or emotional difficulties?
Choosing a Secondary School Consider the 3P s 2 Practicalities How far is the school from my home? Is it easily accessible for my child? Will she be able to go to school by bus or MRT? Based on my child s results, which schools can my child select (refer to previous year s posting aggregate range)? Is there a school affiliated to my child s current school?
Choosing a Secondary School Consider the 3P s 3 Programmes offered by the school What kinds of programmes does the school offer that will help develop my child in his/her strengths, interests (e.g. Niche Programmes; CCAs)? Will there be opportunities for my child to take a more demanding subject/course in areas he/she is strong in? What options or opportunities would be open to my child after graduation? 32
CHIJ Affiliation Policy CHIJ (Katong) Primary is affiliated to CHIJ Katong Convent (KC) To enjoy affiliation, - KC must be indicated as first choice - Child must have an aggregate score of 200 and above to be eligible for the Express stream in KC - If child has aggregate score below 200, please opt for Normal(Academic) stream to enjoy affiliation priority 33
Direct School Admission Understand daughter s strengths and talents Do the necessary homework: check school s website or call for admission criteria Prepare early: photocopy results; get teachers / coaches to write testimonials (only if required by the school); prepare portfolios Timeline - Apr Press Release & Letter - May DSA sec schs publish selection criteria - Jun Aug Selection - Oct Exercise school preference - Nov Results release www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec 34
Choosing a Secondary School Option form given on PSLE results day Options: - choice of 6 schools - programmes e.g. MEP, AEP - courses i.e. E/NA, NA/NT Submission either through primary school or online 35
Choosing a Secondary School Explore More opportunities secondary schools with your child: to show learning Parents Briefings or Talks, School Open Houses Schools websites Choosing your Secondary Schools booklet MOE Websites Caters to wider range of learning styles - Secondary http://moe.gov.sg/education/secondary/ - Secondary 1 Posting Exercise http://moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/ Regular and timely feedback Enhanced School Information Service (SIS) http://sis.moe.gov.sg/ and Career Guidance Web Portal 36
and Career Guidance Web Portal Features to help guide your child in selecting schools - Explore the Singapore Landscape - Explore schools, find favourite schools (search by criteria); compare schools Teachers will be familiarising pupils with the portal during the Form Teacher Guidance Periods (Term 2). 37
Briefing Slides will be uploaded on our school s website and MCOnline Thank You & Have a good evening 38