GREENRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL Primary 4 Parent-Teacher Meeting 29 January 2016
Programme Subject Based Banding by Principal Year Head Briefing Question & Answer Session Parent-Teacher Meeting Session
PARENT TEACHER MEETING PRIMARY 4 2016 LEVEL VISION A responsible and confident decision maker.
PRIMARY 4 TEACHERS Class Form Teacher Co Form Teacher P4 Courage P4 Diligence Ms Shireen Ms Loh Shi Ting Mdm Li Hong Ying / Mdm Lyana Mdm Ain / Mdm Gao Qijie P4 Honesty Ms Sharon Tan Mr Lee Wei Yang P4 Humility P4 Kindness P4 Loyalty Ms Ong Ai Leng / Ms Nicole Wong Mr Chua Teck Yong Mdm Jayarani Mr Alfred Ong Mr Iskandar / Mdm Nur Faezah Mrs Shanthi Ruane / Mdm Yvonne Kek P4 Respect Mdm Deborah Mdm Jannah
Content Page English Math Science Mother Tongue ICT CCA PWBD PE/HE Aesthetics CCE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Reading and Viewing Listening and Viewing Speaking and Representing Writing and Representing Language Use Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension
ASSESSMENT FORMAT Term 1 (10%) Continual Assessment 1 Term 2 (25%) Semestral Assessment 1 Term 3 (15%) Continual Assessment 2 Term 4 (50%) Semestral Assessment 2 Writing and Representing Reading and Viewing Writing and Representing English SA2 Reflective Journaling (Newspaper article) Language Use and Comprehension Paper 2: Grammar, Vocabulary (30 marks) Paper 2: MCQ & OE Comprehension (20 marks) Total: 50 marks Oral -Reading Aloud (Rubrics) -Stimulus-based Conversation ( Rubrics ) English SA1 Paper 1- (20 marks) Paper 2- Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension (50 marks) Paper 3- Listening Comprehension (14 marks) Total: 84 marks (To be converted to 100%) Reflective Journaling (Newspaper article) Reading and Viewing Characterisation Charlotte s Web) Language Use and Comprehension Paper 2: Grammar, Vocabulary (30 marks) Paper 2: MCQ & OE Comprehension (20 marks) Total: 50 marks Paper 1- Guided Writing (20 marks) Paper 2- Grammar, Vocabulary & Comprehension (50 marks) Paper 3- Listening Comprehension (14 marks) Paper 4- Oral (16 marks) Total: 100 marks
English Programmes Programmes Literature Programme Play Appreciation Reflective Journaling The Little Red Dot
Mathematics Framework
P4 Math Assessment Plan
P4 Math End of Year Exam Format Section A B C Item type Multiple Choice Qns Short Answer Qns Long Answer Qns No. of questions No. of marks per question Weighting 18 2 36% 18 2 36% 8 3/4 28% Total 44-100% Duration: 1h 45min
Math Programmes Activities Date Math & Science Week Term 2 Math & Science Enrichment Terms 2 & 3 Calculator Workshop Term 4 (Post exam) - TBC Math Quiz End of each term
Science Syllabus Themes Lower Block (Primary 3 and 4) Diversity Cycles Systems Diversity of living and non-living things Diversity of materials Cycles in plants and animals Cycles in matter Human system (Digestive system) Plant system (Plant parts and functions) Interactions Interaction of forces (Magnets) Energy Energy forms and uses (Light and Heat)
Assessment Format CA1 / CA2 (1 hour paper) Booklet Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting (%) A 15 2 30 B Multiplechoice Openended 7 2,3,4 20
Booklet A Assessment Format SA1 (1 hour 30 mins paper) Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting (%) 25 2 50 B Open-ended 10 2,3,4 30 SA2 (1 hour 45 mins paper) Booklet A Item Type Multiplechoice Multiplechoice Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting (%) 30 2 60 B Open-ended 14 2,3,4 40
Science Programmes Activities Date Sony Toys Creative Term 1 to Term 2 Young Botanist Cards Term 1 to Term 3 Math & Science Week Term 2 Math & Science Olympiad Term 2 to Term 3 Practical Test Term 3
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVES
ASSESSMENT FORMAT Components Listening Weighting 10 marks Oral Paper 1 (Composition) Reading: 10 marks Picture: 10 marks Conversation: 10 marks Total: 30 marks 15 marks Paper 2 (Language Components) 45 marks
Programmes Extensive Reading Programme (ERP) SSR (Every Thursday and Friday) Structured Reading Period weekly Buddy reading programme / Reading Clinic Concurrent sessions during PTM Parent-Child Reading Programme
Programmes Extensive Reading Programme (ERP) Level CL ML TL P1 Thumbs Up Junior / Reading is Fun package P2 Thumbs Up Junior / Reading is Fun package Small readers/ Story books based on recommended genre Small readers/ story boks based on recommended genre Tamilosai Small reader Tamilosai Small reader P3 Thumbs Up / Reading is Fun package School and NLB books Tamilosai Small reader Vaanavil magazine P4 Thumbs Up / Reading is Fun Package School and NLB books Tamilosai Small reader Vaanavil magazine P5 Thumbs up / Reading is Fun package Sch or NLB books /Berita Harian Tamilosai Small reader Tamil Murasu P6 Thumbs up / Reading is Fun package Sch or NLB books/ Berita Harian Tamilosai Small reader Tamil Murasu
Mother Tongue Language Programmes Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Fortnight To introduce pupils to the different aspects of the Mother Tongue culture through literature, hands on activities on traditional crafts, character building during MTL Fortnight. 1) Character building: 2) Literature: 3) Traditional crafts
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE) VISION: Keep Fit Stay Healthy Be Happy MISSION: To nurture pupils to be healthy and active individuals through Physical, Health Education & Sports
P3 & P4 PE PROGRAMMES KEEP FIT STAY HEALTHY BE HAPPY PE Curriculum: Dance Gymnastics Sports & Games Outdoor Education Physical Health & Fitness Athletics P4 NAPFA (Apr) P4 Camp (Sept) P3 Swim Safer Mass Aerobics Play @ Recess Assembly Lower Primary Sports (P3) Upper Primary Sports (P4) Junior Sports Academy (P4)
Art Programme & Learning Outcomes P3 P4 Primary 3 4 identify and differentiate visual qualities Seeing Expressing Appreciating gather information from visuals and what they see Exposure: Mixed Media Exposure: Digital Art (SG50) share ideas and experiences in artworks and through art making explore and experiment different ways to use art materials and media take pride in their own art making discuss artworks using basic art vocabulary (elements of art and principles of design)
Music Programme & Learning Outcomes P3 P4 Enrichment: Choral Singing Enrichment: Ukulele
Assessment Music Art Art Project 40 % Art Discussion 20 % Class work 40 % Total 100 % Class Work 20 % P3: Orff Percussion Instruments & Singing P4: Playing tuned Instruments 40 % Music Discussion/Appreciation/Theory 40 % Total 100 %
CO-CURRICULAR (CCA) VISION: Talented Pupil Good Character MISSION: To develop pupils Talents, Character and Leadership
CCA @ GRPS Personal Growth Talent Discipline Leadership Confidence Social Growth Care Respect Interaction Responsibility All P3 to P6 pupils are strongly encouraged to have a CCA. A minimum of 90% attendance per term is required.
Character Education 1) Values Education Values education is done through assembly/pre-assembly, CCE lessons and hands-on experiences 2) Journey to a True Heart (JTTH) P1 P4 recognition platform for displaying positive behaviours and values. Pupils are awarded bear sticker to praise them for the good act they have done. 3) Values-in-Action Programme (P1 Buddy & Clean Spore Learning Trail) a structured programme where children are taught to contribute to the community they live in. In Primary 3, pupils learn to keep the restroom clean and create posters to advocate for clean restrooms.
Citizenship Education 1) Social Studies National education is delivered to Social Studies. Assessment Quiz, Activity Book & Performance Task 2) Field-based Learning (Civic District) allows the pupils to contextualise their learning experience in an authentic real-world setting. P4 FbL Civic District 3) Funtastick Harmony (Theme: History & Art) A school-based programme where pupils are given different experiences to celebrate our uniqueness in a fun and engaging way.
Baseline ICT Programmes ICT Programmes Subject Skill Areas Using twiddla for collaboration Science Learning with Communication Tools Dataloggers Science Learning with Data Collection Tools Excel Maths Learning with Spreadsheet Email English Learning with Communication Tools Typing using Microsoft word/ powerpoint Chinese & Malay Learning with Text imtl Mother Tongue Learning with Data Collection Tools Cultural itrail Mother Tongue Learning with Data Collection Tools Touch Typing Tamil Basic Operations
CYBERWELLNESS PROGRAMMES Assembly Talks on Cyberwellness & Safer Internet Day Theme would be on Cyber Use and how not to be a cyber game addict Incorporated into FTGP lessons Video from MOE Cyberwellness Portal, Lost in the Kingdom of Vorg
PARENTS INVOLVEMENT Learning Management System http://www.mconline.sg snaapp Ministry of Education Cyber wellness portal http://ict.moe.edu.sg/cyberwellness/ Mobile apps for cyber wellness; notanoobie
STUDENT WELL-BEING Positive Psychology PERMA Model (Martin Seligman) Well-Being Programmes (P1 to P4) Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) Teacher Pupil Interaction Time (TPIT) PRAISE MAIL Positive Emotions - Pleasant Life Engagement - Good Life Relationships - Connected Life Meaning - Purposeful Life Accomplishment - Contented Life Energy Bus Activities Assembly Talks P1 to P4 Pre-Assembly Social Skills New Pupil Buddy Programme International Student Integration Programme P4 & P5 Rise & Shine Programme
STUDENT DISCIPLINE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE Jane Nelson Mutual Respect Identifying the belief behind the behaviour Effective communication and problem solving skills Discipline that teaches Neither Permissive nor Punitive Focusing on solutions instead of punishment Encouragement instead of praise Discipline Programmes Reflection Form Behavioural Counselling Conferencing with Parents Police Assembly Talks Conduct Spot Checks
STUDENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Student Leadership Challenge (Kouzes & Posner) 5 Exemplary Leadership Practices Model the Way Inspire a Shared Vision Challenge the Process Enable Others to Act Encourage the Heart Leadership Opportunities Class Committee CCA Leadership Positions Prefectorial Board P4 and P5 Personal Leadership Workshops P5 ExCEL Student Leaders Programme EAGLES Award Leadership Practices Inventory Prototype
Parent -Teacher Meeting (PTM) Slides & Feedback The slides will be made available on the school website from 1 February 2016 onwards. www.greenridgepri.moe.edu.sg
QUESTION & ANSWER
CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS VENUE SCHOOL LEADERS DIALOGUE VENUE P3 & P4 Science Bringing Your Child Closer To Science Science Hub P5 & P6 Mother Tongue Excel In Writing P1 & P2 Math Problem Solving & Model Drawing P3 & P4 Mother Tongue Promoting Reading P5 & P6 Math Introduction to Thinking Math P1 & P2 English Strategies for Lower Primary English CL : SEED Room ML : 4 KI 2 Class TL : SBB Room Science Hub CL : SEED Room ML : 4 KI 2 Class TL : SBB Room SBB / LSP Room SEED Room P1 to P6 10 AM to 11.30 AM Library