P3 PARENTS BRIEFING 29 January 2016
OBJECTIVES To provide an opportunity for parents to interact with the school teachers to understand more about our school programmes and expectations of the pupils.
Absence from school: Message ( not whatsapp ) school at 98285617 by 7.30 a.m. Whatsapp form teacher by 7.30 a.m. Submit MCs / letter of excuse when child returns to school the next day.
Submission of forms and money: Ensure that pupils have files/ folders for keeping school notifications, forms and homework. When handing in forms, remind the child to write their register numbers on the top right hand corner of the form. For collection of money, place the exact amount of payment in a used envelope, with the name and class written on the envelope.
English Language
P3 English Curriculum 2016 STELLAR Instructional Programme Reading Programme Writing Programme Oral Communication Programme
STELLAR Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading A comprehensive EL curriculum that integrates all language skills. It develops in pupils oral confidence, grammar knowledge and a love for reading. Semester 1 Semester 2 Shared Book Approach -Modified Language Experience Approach -Examination-format Writing - Sustained Silent Reading Supported Reading -Writing Process Cycle -Examination-format Writing Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Manipulation, Oracy and Comprehension
STELLAR Resources Interesting story books of good literary standing are used in each STELLAR unit. Companion Booklets Essential English Grammar (P3 and P4) LONGMAN Active Study Dictionary
Reading To support students in acquiring a firm foundation in reading and comprehension skills critical to their attainment of academic excellence Instructional Reading Programme during curriculum time - Vocabulary and comprehension - Selected literature texts (novel appreciation) - Instructional Reading activity book Guided Reading Programme during term breaks - Reading of prescribed story books with book-related assignments Newspaper Reading on Tuesdays Little Red Dot - Practise reading aloud every day to build confidence and improve oral reading fluency
Writing To instil a love for writing in pupils STELLAR Unit Writing Writing Process Cycle Exam-format Writing (focus on BME) Writing Competitions (external and school-based) Display of writing pieces in the classroom Compilation of pupils good writing pieces
Oral Communication To improve pupils oral communication skills by addressing the dynamics of effective communication To raise the standard of spoken English by developing confidence and articulation in speech in our pupils Oral Skills Package - resource for oral exam practice - reading passages and conversation topics Speak Good English Activities - focusing on correct pronunciation and grammatically correct sentences
Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation Pupils will give their personal responses to a visual stimulus which is thematically linked to the passage for reading aloud. Pupils will then move on to discuss a related topic. EXAMPLE: Theme: Nature Reading Aloud: Gardening Stimulus-based Conversation 1) Personal responses to a visual stimulus: Plant-growing competition 2) Discussion: A trip to a park
Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation Pupils can no longer memorise the structure of their responses. They need to be able to talk about the given visual stimulus, make inferences, and give their own explanations.
Sample of Stimulus-based Conversation Plants to Grow Category A : Soya bean Category B : Sunflower Category C: Lady s fingers Prizes The winner for each category will win the following prizes: -$100 book voucher -a stationery hamper -a trophy The 2 nd to 5 th prize-winners will each receive a $50 book voucher.
EL Key Programmes Modular CCA - Show and Tell English Recovery Programme (post-exam) Focused EL Remedial Programme School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR) Specialised programme to support dyslexic pupils Reading Remediation Programme (RRP) Specialised programme to support non-dyslexic weak readers
Expectations Use of Standard English in speech and writing Neat work presentation Write neatly and legibly File all worksheets and compositions neatly Prompt submission of work Completion of all corrections Read widely (books of various genres) Bring an English storybook to school everyday Prepare well for the weekly Spelling on every Wednesday Review daily assignments Target-setting in School Diary
EL SA1 / SA2 Format Components Item Type Marks Oral - Reading Aloud - Picture Conversation OE 16 Listening Comprehension - Picture-Matching - Note-Taking Language Use - Vocabulary - Grammar - Sentence Synthesis MCQ & OE MCQ & OE Comprehension MCQ & OE 20 Composition - Guided Writing 14 30 OE 20
Resources to support learning Websites:
Math
P3 Math Topics Semester 1 Semester 2 Numbers to 10 000 Length, Mass and Volume (Part 2) Addition and Subtraction of Numbers within 10 000 Time Multiplication Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 Fractions Multiplication and Division Angles Money Length, Mass and Volume (Part 1) Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Perimeter and Area Bar Graphs
Math Learning Materials Targeting Mathematics Textbook Targeting Mathematics Workbook Topical worksheets Exam practice papers Heuristics worksheets Math notebook
Expectations in Math Learning Show all workings and answers clearly Check through work before submission Ask the Math teacher when in doubt Prompt submission of work Completion of all corrections File all worksheets in the Math file Revise daily assignments and previous years work Has the following items for Math lessons, tests and exams: Stationery (2B pencils, pens, ruler, erasers, etc) Mathematical set Targets in school diary
Key Programmes P3 Numero Challenge P3 Math Day (Term 4)
P3 Math Exam Format SA1 SA2 Section A (MCQ) 15 x 1 mark 5 x 1 mark 10 x 2 marks Section B (Short Answer Questions) Section C (Word Problems) 10 x 2 marks 20 x 2 marks 5 x 3 marks 5 x 3 marks Total 50 marks 80 marks
Item Types Multiple-choice Question For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the correct answer. A candidate has to choose one of the options as his/her correct answer. Short-answer Question For each question, a candidate has to write his/her answer in the space provided. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a candidate has to give his/her answer in that unit. Structured / Long-answer Question For each question, a candidate has to show his/her method of solution (working steps) clearly and write his/her answer(s) with the correct units (if any) in the space(s) provided.
Science
Contents of Syllabus Lower Block (P3 and P4) Diversity Variety & Characteristics of Living Things Materials Cycles Systems Life Cycles of Plants & Animals Plant Parts & Functions Matter Digestive System P3 P4 Interaction Magnets Energy Light Heat
Contents of Syllabus - Skill Coverage Skills Observation Comparing Classifying Using apparatus and equipment Communicating (verbal, pictorial) Communicating (tabular) Inferring Predicting Analysing Lower Block (P3&P4)
Contents of the Syllabus - Attitude Coverage Curiosity Creativity Integrity Objectivity Open-mindedness Perseverance Responsibility Lower Block (P3 and P4)
Science Programmes LEVEL PROGRAMMES P3 Science Remedial Lessons Science Supplementary Lessons Lessons at Science Centre Science Entrée ICAS Competitions
BOOKS RESOURCES Themes - Cycles, Diversity & Interactions Textbook & Workbook Science of Success
Recommended Resources Young Scientist Magazines National Geographic Kids Asknlearn (Online)
Tips to help your child in Science Motivate & Praise Relate real-life situations to Science Ensure your child can spell the key words Ensure your child does his/her homework promptly & accurately Encourage your child to have an inquiring mind by asking questions when in doubt
SCIENCE SA1 FORMAT PRIMARY 3 (80 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min Section A: MCQ -24 questions: 2 marks each, total- 48 marks Section B: Open-ended -10 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 32 marks
SCIENCE SA2 FORMAT PRIMARY 3 (100 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min Section A: MCQ -30 questions: 2 marks each, total- 60 marks Section B: Open-ended -14 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 40 marks
SCIENCE PERFORMANCE TASK PRIMARY 3 (10 marks) During curriculum time Term 3 2 stations Process skills to be tested
For More Information.. Subject syllabuses (MOE Website) http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/ Examination syllabuses (SEAB website) http://www.seab.gov.sg
MOTHER TONGUE
Remedial and Supplementary Classes Every Thursday afternoon, 1400 to 1530 Consent forms will be provided by respective MT teachers in due cause
Enrichment Programmes Every Wednesday afternoon, 1400 to 1530 Chinese Language - -Creative Writing Malay Language - Drama Workshop Tamil Language - -Speech and Drama Consent forms will be provided by respective MT teachers or programme vendors
Parents Support We appreciate your kind co-operation in the following areas: 1. Check your child s School Diary on daily basis 2. Monitor your child s punctual completion of homework 3. Memorise exemplary phrases/sentences and apply them in daily writing
Parents Support 4. Foster your child s extracurricular reading habit: Select fun and informative reading material for meaningful exposure to MT language 5. Encourage and support your child to learn MT language: Set practical MT learning goals and praise as and when goals are achieved Converse with your child in MT language daily to convey to them the necessity and importance of MT
Useful Websites Chinese Language 学乐 http://xuele.edumall.sg 语文游戏乐翻天 http://game.iflashbook.com 听说 e 乐园 http://eland.edumall.sg Tamil Language Namnaadi: http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg Malay Language NADI: http://tinta.moe.edu.sg
Assessment
Term 1 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Language Use Class Test 1 Math Whole Nos. - Addition Diagnostic Test / Topical Whole Nos. - Subtraction Whole Nos. - Multiplication Whole Nos. - Division Whole Numbers Whole Nos. Chapters 1 & 2 Diagnostic Test/ Topical Diagnostic Test / Topical Diagnostic Test / Topical Topical Test Class Test 1 Sc Diversity Living Things Performance Task (sort it out ) Diversity (Classification) Class Test 1 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Term 2 : SA 1 Weightings 30 % Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Paper 1 - Writing Paper 2 Language Use SA1 SA1 Oral SA1 Math Money Diagnostic Test Money Chapters 1 to 5 Topical Test SA1 Sc Diversity of Materials Performance Task (Making A Boat) Term 1 & 2 Work SA1 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test Oral Paper 1 - Writing Paper 2 Language Use SA1 SA1 SA1
Term 3 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Language Use Class Test 2 Math Time Diagnostic / Topical Length Mass Volume Diagnostic / Topical Diagnostic / Topical Diagnostic / Topical Chapter 6 to 9 Class Test 2 Sc Life cycles of animals & plants Performance Task (individual task) Performance Task (Practical Test) Life cycles of animals & plants Class Test 2 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Term 4: SA2 Weightings 70% Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Paper 1 - Writing Paper 2 Language Use SA2 SA2 Oral SA2 Math Angles Diagnostic / Topical Parallel & Perpendicular lines Fractions Term 1 to Term 4 topics Diagnostic / Topical Performance Test SA2 Sc Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test Oral SA2 Paper 1 - Writing Paper 2 Language Use Listening comprehension SA2 SA2 SA2
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