Every Child, A Leader of Self and for Others, with a Passion for Excellence Parent Teacher Conference 2015 17 th January 2015
Agenda Teacher s contact details Subject & Exam matters P4 Subject-Based Banding After school activities (Remedial Classes) General work expectations Parents Involvement Administrative matters Character Matters Meet-The-Parents Session 2 Q & A session
Class Name of Teacher E-mail Address 4 Integrity Mrs Vijaya Shankar 4 Respect Ms Avonne Tan 4 Care Ms Surya Parvathi vijaya_shankar@moe.edu.sg avonne_tan_su_en@moe.edu.sg surya_parvathi_pillai@moe.edu.sg
Class Name of Teacher E-mail Address 4 Responsibility Mr Lee Tze Wei 4 Excellence Mr Murali Krishnan 4 Resilience Mr Rozario Christopher lee_tze_wei@moe.edu.sg murali_krishnan@moe.edu.sg rozario_christopher@moe.edu.sg
Holistic Assessment Holistic Assessment refers to the ongoing gathering of information on different facets of a child from various sources, with the aim of providing quantitative and qualitative feedback to support and guide the child s development. Formative feedback verbal/written via daily lessons, rubrics, checklists, peer feedback etc. Summative feedback grades/marks via Report Books
Balanced Modes of Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 CA 1 SA 1 CA 2 SA 2 (Non-graded) (30 marks) (10 marks) (60 marks)
English Language Primary Four
English STELLAR Curriculum Resources: - STELLAR Readers - STELLAR learning sheets - Red files (worksheets+ composition) - Revised Primary English - Composition - Word Bank book - Spelling quizzes - Free writing book
Reading Aloud Oral Component Stimulus-based conversation
Listening Component Picture Matching Note taking
Language Use and Comprehension (1 hour) Vocabulary MCQ (6 questions) Grammar MCQ (8 questions) Grammar Cloze (Fill-in-the-blanks) Personal Pronouns (4 questions) Subject-verb agreement (4 questions)
Language Use and Comprehension (1 hour) Comprehension cloze (4 questions) Synthesis (4 questions) Comprehension (2 passages) E.g. MCQ / Sequencing / Open-ended
Composition Component Guided writing with 3 pictures With prompts and helping words
Component Content Marks Oral Reading Aloud Stimulus-based conversation Listening Comprehension Picture matching, note-taking 14 16 Language Use and Comprehension Vocab MCQ 6 Grammar MCQ 8 Grammar Cloze (Fill-in-theblanks with helping words) -Personal pronouns -Subject-Verb Agreement Other non-basic items 8 Comprehension (2 passages) 4 4 10 marks each Continuous Writing Guided writing with picture prompts and helping words 20
Mathematics Primary Four
Mathematics Resources: Textbook 4A/4B (TB) Workbook 4A/4B (WB) Blue File (worksheets & test papers) Topical Worksheets 1 mental sums book (once a week) 1 exercise book for additional problem sums / mechanical sums
Exam Format Mathematics Section A (40 marks): 20 Multiple-Choice Questions Section B (40 marks): 16 Short-Answer Questions Section C (20 marks): 7 Word Problems
Science Primary Four
Science Resources: Textbook/Workbook Term Topic 1 System : Plant Systems, Human Systems 2 Cycle: Matter 3 Energy: Heat & Temperature 4 Energy: Light Green File Topical Worksheets/Practice Papers 1 Jotter book for Science Learning Outcomes/Concept maps/quiz
Exam Format Science Booklet A (60 marks): 30 Multiple-Choice Questions Booklet B (40 marks): 14 Open-ended questions * Some questions from the P3 topics will be included in the CAs/SAs as revision Please do not throw any Lower Block Science books as PSLE covers P3-P6 topics
Mother Tongue Primary Four
Assessment Format Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 CA1: SA1: CA2: SA2: - Paper 2 (Nongraded) Listening Comprehension Oral Examination - Paper 2 Listening Comprehension Oral Examination Composition Composition Paper 2 Paper 2
Exam Components for SA1 & SA2 Paper 1 (Composition) (15%) Listening Comprehension (10%) Oral Examination (30%) Paper 2 (Language & Comprehension) (45%)
Oral Examination(30marks) - Reading Aloud (10) - Picture Discussion (10) - Conversation (10)
Paper 1(15marks) Picture Composition - Write a composition based on 4 pictures - At least 80 words - 8 helping words will be given
Chinese Language
Chinese Language Paper 2(45 marks) Components No. of Questions Marks Choose the correct character 2 4 Choose the correct phrase 4 8 Phrase-matching 4 8 Sentence forming 2 4 Close passage 4 4 Dialogue Completion 4 4 MCQ Comprehension 2 4 Open Comprehension 5 9 Total marks 45
P4 Chinese Language Teachers Class Name of Teacher Email CL 4.1 Ms Tan Shu Jun tan_shu_jun@moe.edu.sg CL 4.2 Mdm Lum Hai Yean lum_hai_yean@moe.edu.sg CL 4.3 Mr Wu Wei Xiang wu_wei_xiang@moe.edu.sg CL 4.4 Mrs Tan Tay Kee tan_tay_kee@moe.edu.sg CL 4.5 Mdm Dai Siming dai_siming@moe.edu.sg Alternatively, you can call Ang Mo Kio Primary School at 64590247 to leave a message.
How parents can help in Chinese Language 1. Monitor your child s work (E.g. Spelling, activity book, preparation for tests and examinations) 2. Cultivate their interest in the subject by: - Exposing them to relevant books, daily games and videos - Exploring the various interesting learning platform: http://xuele.edumall.sg http://www.lead.com.sg (password required) http://www.imtl.sg http://www.ezhishi.net (password required) (password required)
Malay Language
Cikgu Fazilah (Primary 4EF) 1. Handbook 2. Telephone (64590247 / 64520794) 3. Email : fazilah_yaakop@moe.edu.sg
Cikgu Zarina (Primary 4ABCD) 1.Handbook 2. Telephone (64590247 / 64520794) 3. Emel : zarina_sidik@moe.edu.sg
S/N ITEM No of Qn Marks 01 Reading 01 10 02 Picture Description 01 10 03 Conversation 01 10 03 Listening Comprehension 10 10 04 Composition 01 15 05 Language and Comprehension 23 45 Jumlah 100
Composition 4 pictures Write a story about the picture Use at least 100 words 12 helping words provided Content must be interesting, logical and coherent Standard Malay Language
1. Prefix and Suffix 5 qn 10 marks 2. Idioms 4 qn 8 marks 3. Prosedure Cloze 5 qn 10 marks 4. Comprehension (Objektif ) 4 qn 8 marks 5. Comprehension (Subjektif) 5 qn 9 marks 6. Total 23 qn 45 marks
Mock Assessment Mid-Year exam CA2 End-of Year examination
For selected pupils (Information form has been given through the MT teacher) When? Every Thursday, 1.45 2.45 pm
ensure that all pupils have all required books and materials Books and files are well-taken care of Check their handbook, to check homework and communication with teacher Spelling list (Ejaan) has been given out
Provide moral support Monitor their work/homework Read with them Encourage them to read storybooks, newspaper and appropriate magazines.
Tamil Language
Name of Teacher Miss Gayathree Email a_gayathree@moe.edu.sg Staff room: 64590247
Assessment Format Exemption of CA1 Holistic assessment - Performance tasks a)reading port folio: Role play (Term 1) b)making mini storybook c)story-telling Term 3 - Mini-tests SA1, CA2, SA2 examination. No CA1. - Composition - Language paper - Listening comprehension - Oral SA1 & SA2 only
Note to Parents Revise on performance tasks Spoken Tamil is accepted for Oral Tamil conversations on a daily basis (at least 10 minutes) Ensure homework is done Check pupils handbook
Nurturing Every Child
Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his abilities Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths
4S 1H Possible subject combinations 4S 3S 1F(FMT) 2S 2F (FMA & FSC) 2S 2F (FMA & FMT) 1S(MT) 3F 4F
Pupils will be placed in the various subject combinations according to : * Subject-based Banding criteria * Professional input from teachers and senior leaders of the school
Semestral Assessment (1) 20 April to 21 April : English Oral 27 April to 28 April : Mother Tongue Oral 4 May : English & Mother Tongue Paper 1 8 May : English & Mother Tongue LC 14 May : English Paper 2 15 May : Mathematics 18 May : Mother Tongue 19 May : Science
Continual Assessment (2) 24 August : English Paper 2 25 August : Mathematics 26 August : Mother Tongue Paper 2 27 August : Science
Semestral Assessment (2) 21 Sept to 22 Sept : English Oral 28 Sept to 29 Sept : Mother Tongue Oral 13 October : English & Mother Tongue Paper 1 16 October : English & Mother Tongue LC 29 October : English Paper 2 30 October : Mathematics 27 October : Mother Tongue paper 2 3 November : Science
Other Matters
Remedial Lessons Mathematics (Starting Week Term 1, week 3, 19 Jan) Every Tuesday 2.15 3.15 p.m. Science (Starting Week Term 2, week 1, 23 Jan) Every Friday 1.45 2.45 p.m. Chinese (Starting Week 3, 22 Jan) Every Thursday 1.45 2.45 p.m. English (Starting Term 2) Every Monday 2.15 3.15 p.m. Compulsory for selected pupils
After school activities Pupils will be issued a consent form/ information form should they need to stay back after school.
General work expectations All assigned homework must be done independently. Assignments given are to be completed and submitted the following day unless otherwise stated. All spellings and test papers are to be signed by the parent/guardian. Books and files will be sent home for parents /guardian s signature during Week 7 or 8.
Parents Involvement Communicate with your child. Give your child encouragement. Check the Character Matters (CM) Book regularly. Use the CM book as an extra avenue of communication with the teachers Provide reading materials at home.
Administrative Matters Pupils must report to school everyday Medical certificates/ *parent s letter must be produced if the pupil is absent from school. Pupils are to attend school till the last day of the school term.
Character Matters
School Values Care We act with kindness and compassion for oneself, others and the environment.
School Values Respect We think and act in a way that show others that we care about their feelings and well-being.
School Values Responsibility We do what is expected of us and will not let others down.
School Values Excellence We pursue continuous improvement in our effort and the quality of our work, always doing our best.
School Values Resilience We will persevere in overcoming challenges.
Integrity We choose to do right even when no one is watching. School Values
Character Matters Lesson Explicit teaching of values Internalization Application Students voice
Character Agenda
Character Agenda Character of the month He or she represents the value of that month.
Character Agenda Monthly overview Test dates Events
2015 :Character Matters for Leaders EPIC approach Explicit Presentation Inquiry Commitment to practice Infusion of elements from Positive Education
S T I C K E R S
Meet-The-Parents Session 2 2 June (Tues) or 3 June (Wed) One-to-One session School Holidays