Every Child, A Leader of Self and for Others, with a Passion for Excellence Parent Teacher Conference 2015 17 th January 2015
Agenda for the day Teacher s contact details Character Matters General Expectations of AMKP Students Administrative matters Subject matters
Agenda for the day Exam Matters Remedial Classes Meet-The-Parents Session 2 Q & A session
Teachers Contacts [Urgent Matters] Class Name of form teacher MOE Email Address 3 Integrity Pamela Tock tock_yan_qing_pamela@moe.edu.sg 3 Respect Nicholas Jex jex_nicholas_john_frederick@moe.edu.sg 3 Care Goh Leng Huat goh_leng_huat@moe.edu.sg 3 Responsibility Michelle Wong wong_ziwei_michelle@moe.edu.sg 3 Excellence Vincent Tan tan_peng_chuan_vincent@moe.edu.sg 3 Resilience Cynthia Chen chen_zhaochen@moe.edu.sg Level teacher Mdm Norsinah norsinah_suadi@moe.edu.sg Level teacher Mrs Wong Choo Lat wong_choo_lat@moe.edu.sg
Engaging the whole child for learning Every AMK pupil is a Self-Directed Learner who is a Morally Upright Citizen
Building Good Character
Care School Values We act with kindness and compassion for oneself, others and the environment.
School Values Responsibility We do what is expected of us and will not let others down.
Respect School Values We think and act in a way that show others that we care about their feelings and well-being.
Excellence School Values We pursue continuous improvement in our effort and the quality of our work, always doing our best.
Resilience School Values We will persevere in overcoming challenges.
Integrity School Values We choose to do right even when no one is watching.
2015 :Character Matters for Leaders EPIC approach Explicit Presentation Inquiry Commitment to practice Infusion of elements from Positive Education
Character Matters Programmes Character Matters Lesson (CML) FTGP (Time with Form & Co-Form Teachers) CCE (during Mother Tongue periods) Assembly Talks (based on school values and leadership) VIA (values-in-action)
S T I C K E R S
General Expectations of AMKP Students Attendance & Punctuality Be in school everyday unless with a valid reason (e.g., with medical certificate) Be in the hall by 7.25 a.m. every day Attire Look presentable with clean and neat uniform Girls should not have too many hair accessories [keep to black or brown clips/hairbands etc.]
General Expectations of AMKP Students Behaviour Follow school rules Complete all homework and assignments on time Be serious about learning Respect teachers, peers and themselves
Administrative Matters Make an appointment with the teacher if you wish to discuss matters pertaining to your child Character Agenda Book can be used as a form of communication between parents and teachers. Do check the contents regularly. Consent / information form will be issued for all after-school activities; Check with school when in doubt Submit important forms (travel forms, survey forms, etc) promptly..
SUBJECT MATTERS Quality Teaching & Learning Experience
English Language Language for Enjoyment Language for Skills Acquisition
English Language STELLAR curriculum School-based curriculum
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English STELLAR Curriculum - STELLAR Big Books - STELLAR learning sheets - Learning sheet booklets - Spelling quizzes
English School-based Curriculum - Oral packages [Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based conversation] - Revised Primary English (RPE) - Writing Package - Enrichment Worksheets - ReadFest!
Speaking Skills Big Book discussions (oral) Reading Aloud Activities Stimulus-based conversations (picturebased) 1 minute of sharing
Listening Skills Through Big Book Discussions Listening Comprehension Practices Daily interactions and activities
Reading Skills Shared Book Approach (SBA) Reading Aloud Passages Reading Comprehension Practices
Writing Skills Sentence Combining Free Writing Topics Continuous Writing Practice
Component Content Marks Oral Reading Aloud Stimulus-based conversation 6 10 Listening Comprehension Language Use and Comprehension Picture matching, sequencing, dictation, notetaking Vocab MCQ 6 14 Grammar MCQ 8 Grammar Cloze (Fill-in-theblanks with helping words) Other items e.g. editing, sentence combining Comprehension (2 passages) 8 12 16 Continuous Writing Guided writing with picture prompts and helping words 20 Total 100
Mathematics Primary Three
Mathematics Curriculum Based on C-P-A Approach Concrete Pictorial Abstract
Mathematics Curriculum Math textbook / workbook Math topical worksheets / SSM activity sheets Sustained Support in Mathematics (Manipulatives) Performance Tasks Speed Test [3 times a week] Maths Fiesta!
SA1 & CA2 Mathematics Exam Format Math Paper Type Total no. Total marks Section A MCQ 20 40 Section B Short answer 20 40 Section C Word Problems 5 20 Total 100
SA2 Mathematics Exam Format Math Paper Type Total no. Total marks Section A MCQ 15 30 Section B Short answer 15 30 Section C Word Problems 10 40 Total 100
Science Primary Three
Science Curriculum Based on 5E Inquiry Model Approach Engage Explore Explain Elaborate Evaluate
Topics Term 1 : Diversity Diversity of Plants & Animals Term 2 : Diversity Diversity of Materials Term 3 : Cycles Life Cycles Term 4: Interaction Magnets
Science Curriculum Science Textbook & Activity books Science topical worksheets Science Jotter Book (for recording learning outcomes, notes and concept maps) Science spelling quiz (Science key words for each chapter) Science Fiesta!
Science Exam Format Science Paper Type Total no. Total marks Section A MCQ 30 60 Section B Open-Ended 12 40 Total 100
Gentle Reminders! Same set of textbooks & workbooks will be used in P3 P4. Please do not throw them away! All Science topics taught from P3 to P6 will be tested in PSLE. The topics will be re-tested every year from P4-P6. Please keep all Science books and files for their yearly exam revision.
Mother Tongue Curriculum Chinese Language - Based on modular approach Malay Language / Tamil Language - Based on differentiated instruction approach
Mother Tongue Exam Format Component Content Marks Oral Reading Aloud Picture Discussion Conversation 10 10 10 Listening Comprehension Language Use and Comprehension Picture matching Note-taking Choose the correct character 5 5 45 Choose the correct phrase Phrase-matching Sentence forming Close passage Dialogue Completion MCQ Comprehension Open Comprehension Continuous Writing 4-picture series 15 Total 100
P3 Chinese Teachers Class Name of Teacher Email CL3.1 Ms Lee Mei Xuan lee_mei_xuan@moe.edu.sg CL3.2 Mdm Lee Giak Choo lee_giak_choo@moe.edu.sg CL3.3 Ms Wang Xinlin wang_xinlin@moe.edu.sg CL3.4 Mdm Soh Ping Ling soh_ping_ling@moe.edu.sg CL3.5 Ms Vanessa Tan vanessa_tan_suan_yen@moe.edu.sg
P3 Malay Teachers Class Name of Teacher Email Primary 3EF Primary 3ABCD Cikgu Iskandar Cikgu Adawiyah iskandar_dzulkarnain_b_isnin@moe.edu.sg nur_adawiyah_rosli@moe.edu.sg P3 Tamil Teachers Class Name of Teacher Email TL Room Miss Valli komalavalli_algasamy@moe.edu.sg
Alternatively, you can call Ang Mo Kio Primary School at 6459 0247 to leave a message.
Exam Matters Term 1 : NO CA1 Term 2 : SA1 Term 3 : CA2 Term 4 : SA2
Remedial Classes Subject ENGLISH MATH SCIENCE MOTHER TONGUE Starting Date Starting in Term 2 20 th January 2015 Starting in Term 2 23 rd January 2015 Frequency Every Monday Every Tuesday Every Thursday Every Friday Duration 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.45 p.m. COMPULSORY for selected students
SOME TIPS
How you can help your child Read with your child Expose him/her to English / Mother Tongue language books and programmes Communicate regularly in English and Mother Tongue Encourage the use of the dictionary Monitor his/her homework Encourage regular revision of all subjects at home Help him/her with the multiplication tables
How you can help your child Show your child why Mathematics is important in our daily lives Show your child how Science is all around us Provide moral support to your child, especially when he/she is under great stress.
Meet-The-Parents Session 2 2 nd June (Tue) or 3 rd June (Wed) One-to-One session to review child s holistic progress [Post-SA1] Letters will be given out for notification
Hand in Hand To get the best out of your child