MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION SETTING EXPECTATIONS

MEET-THE-PARENTS SESSION SETTING EXPECTATIONS

Outline 1.English Language 2.Mathematics 3.Science 4.ICT 5.Meet-the-Parents Sessions & Holistic Assessment 6.How you can support your child at home 7.Math workshop 8.Forms of communication

Working towards: quality learning holistic development character development

English Language

English Language: P3 / 4 STELLAR (no textbooks & workbooks) Reading Texts & Learning Sheets P3 / 4 English Listening Comprehension & Oral Book Comprehension & Cloze Encounter Booklet

English Language (P3): Words & Phrases (Keep this book as reference) My Grammar Handbook (keep this book as reference) Reading of articles from Straits Times (by teacher) - keep pupils up to date with current affairs and happenings around the world ASKNLearn Portal

English Language (P4) Words & Phrases (Keep this book as reference) My Grammar Guide (P4 P6 Do not throw this book away) What s Up, CCPS! Blog - pupils are expected to give their comments/views about articles they have read in Straits Time ASKNLearn Portal

ENGLISH LANGUAGE STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language Children learn reading and writing using rich and interesting books, with discussions led by the teacher and express thoughts in oral and written forms

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English Language (Silent Reading in STELLAR): To promote the love of reading, pupils will do 10 minutes of silent reading at the start of some lessons.

P3 Exam Format

P3 EL SA items Listening Comprehension P3 Paper 3 No of Questions Marks Listening Comprehension 15 (6 MCQ + 7 FIB) 15

P3 EL SA items Writing P3 Paper 1 No of Questions Marks Continuous Writing 1 (at least 120 words) 20 Total - 20 Duration - 50 min

P3 EL SA items Oral Communication P3 Paper 4 (Oral) No of Questions Marks Reading Aloud 1 5 Stimulus-Based Conversation 1 10 Total 15 5-minute preparation time This component will be tested for SA1 & SA2. EL & MT SA1 & SA2 Oral exams are conducted on a weekday (after school)

P3 EL SA items Language Use & Comprehension P3 Paper 2 No of Questions Marks Grammar MCQ 10 10 Vocab MCQ 10 10 Grammar Cloze 10 (2 passages) 10 Comprehension OE 10 (2 passages) 20 Total - 50 Duration 1h

P4 Exam Format

P4 EL SA items Listening Comprehension P4 Paper 3 No of Questions Marks Listening Comprehension 12 (5 MCQ + 7 FIB) 14

P4 EL SA items Writing P4 Paper 1 No of Questions Marks Continuous Writing 1 (at least 120 words) 20 Total - 20 Duration - 50 min

P4 EL SA items Oral Communication P4 Paper 4 (Oral) No of Questions Marks Reading Aloud 1 6 Stimulus-Based Conversation 1 10 Total 16 5-minute preparation time This component will be tested for SA1 & SA2 EL & MT SA1 & SA2 Oral exams are conducted on a weekday (after school)

P4 EL SA items Language Use & Comprehension P4 Paper 2 (Booklet A) No of Questions Marks Grammar MCQ 8 8 Vocab MCQ 6 6 Total 14

P4 EL SA items Language Use & Comprehension P4 Paper 2 (Booklet B) No of Questions Marks Grammar Cloze 8 (2 passages) 8 Synthesis & Transformation 4 8 Comprehension OE 10 (2 passages) 20 Sub-total - 36 Total - 50 Duration 1h 15min

Calculation of marks SA1 & SA2 P3 & P4 Total Raw Marks 100 Marks reflected on Result Slips 100%

Mathematics Canossa Convent Primary School

Mathematics Framework: Mathematical Problem Solving Concepts Mathematical Problem Solving is central in the Mathematics Framework

Pedagogical Approach (to learn concepts): Concrete Pictorial Abstract Iinkage Iinkage

Pedagogical Approach (to solve word problems): George Polya s 4-stages of problem solving 1.Understand the problem 2.Devise a Plan 3.Execute the Plan 4.Check -Look Back

3I Strategy (to process information) Identify Underlining, circling or highlighting key information Interpret Drawing arrows or lines to show relationship or linkages in the information Infer Writing missing or hidden information

Presentation for Word Problems When solving word problems, pupils are to show: 1) model 2) equation 3) workings 4) answer with unit

Problem Sum (Section C) How to present your answer Model required for qns that state so and marks will be awarded S M 47 212-2 1 2 4 7 1 6 5 J? 212-47 = 165 165 5 = 33 Must show equations Show working at the side Ans: 33 cm Final answer with unit

Teaching resources P3 Math Textbook and Math Workbook Level worksheets, Topical Tests, Heuristic worksheets and supplementary worksheets to be filed in the blue Math file. Math in Literature (books on Math) are integrated in lessons. Problem-based learning (integrated with their Learning Journey) E.g. Addition/subtraction problem sums in Learning Journey booklet Activity-based learning with manipulatives from MOE s Rollout Programme

P3 Holistic Assessment Plan(2015) Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Math Journal Topical Test Numbers to 10 000 Division Addition & Subtraction of numbers within 10 000 Whole Numbers Nos. to 10000 Add & subtract within 10000 Multiplication tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 Multiplication & Division Topical Test Multiplication Measurement Money Length Mass Volume Time Area & perimeter Performance Task Money Performance Task Length, Mass and Volume Geometry Angles Perpendicular & parallel lines Topical Test Angles Perpendicular & Parallel lines Area & Perimeter Data Analysis Bar Graphs Fractions Topical Test Fractions Semestral Assessment 1 (80m 40%) Include topics in term 1 and 2 Semestral Assessment 2 (80m 60%) Include all topics No, of weighted assessment 1 1 Total (100%) 40% 60%

SA1 & SA2 Exam Format Section A: 17 Multiple Choice Max. Marks 34 26 Section B: 13 Open Ended (Short-Answer Questions) 20 Section C: 5 Problem Sums (Structured /Long-Answer Questions) 35 Questions : TOTAL (Marks) 80 Duration 1 hour 45 minutes

Teaching resources P4 Math Textbook and Math Workbook / Math Homework Book Level worksheets, Heuristic worksheets, Topical Tests and supplementary worksheets to be filed in the blue Math file.

SA1 & SA2 Exam Format Max. Marks Section A: 15 Multiple Choice 30 Section B: 21 Open Ended (Short-Answer Questions) 42 Section C: 8 Problem Sums 28 (Structured /Long-Answer Questions) 44 Questions : TOTAL (Marks) 100 Duration 1 hour 45 minutes

Formative Assessment Math Journal Topical Tests Canossa Convent Primary School

Home Support Endorse pupils work on a regular basis - You will be asked to sign your child s work upon completion of a topic / topical worksheet / test Help to reinforce the importance of completing corrections - Ready resource for independent revision Canossa Convent Primary School

Science Canossa Convent Primary School

Science P3 Textbooks Diversity, Systems and Cycles Workbook Use of graphic organizers (e.g. concept maps) to revise concepts Science Biology Book ASKNLearn Portal Canossa Convent Primary School

2014 Primary Science Syallabus (new)

SA1 Exam Format (half paper) Booklet A: 15 Multiple Choice Questions - 30% ( 2marks each) Booklet B: 7 Open ended Questions - 20%) ( 2, 3 or 4 marks each ) Pupils must attempt to answer all the questions. Pupils must be able to explain and spell key words. Duration: 1h 15min Total marks: 50 Canossa Convent Primary School

SA2 Exam Format Booklet A: 25 Multiple Choice Questions - 50% ( 2marks each) Booklet B: 7-9 Open ended Questions - 30% ( 2, 3 or 4 marks each ) Pupils must attempt to answer all the questions. Pupils must be able to explain and spell key words. Pupils are to revise all P3 topics and know the concepts at their fingertips. Duration: 1h 30min Total marks: 80

P3 Assessment 7) Discuss: Plan for Science Concept Map Tests Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Practical Test Performance -based Project 10 marks 10 marks Total for each semester SA1: 80% Alternative mode of assessment: 20% SA2: 80% Alternative mode of assessment: 20% Total Overall (100%) 40% 60%

Science P4 Textbooks Cycles, Energy and Interactions Workbook Use of graphic organizers (eg: concept maps) to revise concepts Science Biology Book PSLE Science Guide book revision of P3-P4 Science topics ASKNLearn Portal

Exam Format Booklet A: Part 1 (30 Multiple Choice Questions - 60% ( 2marks each) Booklet B: Part 2 (14 Open ended Questions - 40% ( 2, 3 or 4 marks each ) Pupils must attempt to answer all the questions. Pupils must be able to explain and spell key words. Pupils are to revise all P3 to P4 topics and know the concepts at their fingertips. Duration: 1h 30min

Assessment Written examination Alternative Modes of Assessment (eg: project, practical test, etc) Canossa Convent Primary School

P4 Assessment 7) Discuss: Plan for Science Concept Map Tests Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Performance -based Project Practical Test 10 marks 10 marks Total for each semester SA1: 80% Alternative mode of assessment: 20% SA2: 80% Alternative mode of assessment: 20% Total Overall (100%) 40% 60%

How to score in Science Must know how to spell all Science keywords Must answer in a scientific manner to show application of Science concepts Canossa Convent Primary School

Strategies T Identify Topic Which topic is this question from? C Identify concept What scientific concept is this question testing me? A Apply Eg: Elimination method

T I C K L Identify Topic Which topic is this question from? Important Information (highlight) What are the important information in this question? (eg: diagrams, headings of tables, etc) Identify concept What scientific concept is this question testing me? Keywords What are the keywords that I have learnt from this topic and concept? Link Answer to Question & Concept (use keywords) Did I write my answer according to the question and concept? Did I use the correct keywords? E *Not applicable to all Science questions Evaluate Check: Did I use TICKLE to write my answer correctly?

How to help your child Use questions (either from you or from your child) to engage their minds Use the questions as a springboard to uncover new things together Try an experiment and discuss with your child to form new knowledge Monitor your child s work make sure they refer to the PSLE Science guide if they are unsure how to answer the questions in their homework Test the spelling of key words found at the end of each chapter in the Science textbook

Mother Tongue Languages Canossa Convent Primary School

P3 & 4 Mother Tongue Languages Modular Curriculum Structure (a differentiated approach) The new modular structure caters to the unique needs and abilities of the child All pupils will take the core module. Only the core module will be tested in SA.

Reading Programme To promote the love of reading, pupils will purchase a Chinese book each. Teachers will conduct post-reading activities with the pupils.

Assessment Mock Test 1 (End of Term 1) Semestral Assessment 1 (End of Term 2) Mock Test 2 (End of Term 3) Semestral Assessment 2 (Term 4)

P3&P4 Exam Format

Assessment Listening Comprehension P3 & 4 No of Questions Marks Listening Comprehension Duration 10 10 20min

Assessment Writing P3 & 4 No of Questions Marks Picture Composition 1 20 Total - 20 Duration - 40 min

Assessment Oral P3 & 4 No of Questions Marks Reading Aloud 1 10 Picture Discussion 1 10 Dialogue Discussion 1 10 Total 30 5-minute preparation time This component will be tested for SA1 & SA2. EL & MT SA1 & SA2 Oral exams are conducted on a weekday (after school)

Assessment Language Use & Comprehension P3 Paper 2 No of Questions Marks MCQ 18 30 Comprehension 5 10 Total - 40 Duration 1h

Email addresses of P3 MT teachers P3-1 CL: Mdm Yow [Email: chua_boon_ling@moe.edu.sg] P3-2 CL: Mdm Ang Lay Hoon [Email: ang_lay_hoon@moe.edu.sg] P3-3 CL: Mrs Alice Goh [Email: goh_alice@moe.edu.sg] P3-4 CL: Ms Catherine Sim [Email: sim_beng_hui_catherine@moe.edu.sg] P3 ML: Ms Noorhidah [Email: noorhidah_syed_yusof_shah@moe.edu.sg] P3 TL: Mdm Latchimi [Email: muthulatchimi_rasappan@moe.edu.sg]

Email addresses of P4 MT teachers P4-1 CL: Mdm Choo WK [Email: choo_watt_kian@moe.edu.sg] P4-2 CL: Mdm Lim Sin Li [Email: lim_sin_li@moe.edu.sg] P4-3 CL: Ms Tong Siew Poh [Email: tong_siew_poh@moe.edu.sg] P4 ML: Mdm Aliaj (to contact via Ms Noorhidah) [Email: noorhidah_syed_yusof_shah@moe.edu.sg] P4 TL: Ms Gunavathy [Email: gunavathy_ponniah@moe.edu.sg]

Grading Achievement Band Mark Range Brief Description 1 85 and above 2 70 84 3 50 69 4 Below 50 Is very good at the subject Is good at the subject Has adequate grasp at the subject Has not met the minimum requirements for the subject

ICT Examples of ICT used in class: English (AskNLearn website and Oral Companion on ASKNLearn) Mathematics (Mult-E-Math Toolbox) Please help to familiarise your child with the logging in to ASKNLearn portal. (ID and Password birth certificate number)

ICT Objectives of elearning Exercise: To establish elearning as a mode of learning during school closure To familiarise pupils with the structure of elearning outside of school

Meet-The-Parents Sessions & Holistic Assessment One-to-one MTP session for all parents: Term 1 Week 10 One-to-one MTP session for selected parents: Term 2 Week 10 Feedback given to parents through formative assessments throughout the year. Summative assessments at SA1 and SA2

Supporting your child at home Interact with her daily and ask her about her day. Let her express herself and ask her opinions about things she sees and feels. Cultivate a good reading habit for your child: Go through her Reading Sheet together. Read aloud books to and with her. Make frequent visits to the NLB for books on the topics she is learning.

Supporting your child at home Help her with her homework (which should be written in her handbook). Help her in learning her spelling. Spelling strategy: look, copy, cover, spell, check Check her bag and handbook every day. Important announcements e.g. homework, test dates and things to bring will be written in there. Emphasize the importance of neat handwriting (e.g. 1 l, open 4 and 9, 9 and a, 0 and 6, b and d, s and 5 and reversal) and good listening skills.

Supporting your child at home Monitor her hygiene, grooming habits and health. Help her develop social skills to interact with different people and thinking skills to solve problems she might face in school. Please read and send back forms promptly.

Math workshop Date: 14 March 2015 (Saturday) Term 1 Week 10 Programme Outline 11.30am-1.30pm: Mathematics Workshop on Model Drawing for P1-P4 Parents (Registration form will be given nearer the date)

Forms of communication You can communicate with the teachers in the following ways: Letter / note Handbook (please remind your child to show the teacher/s your note in her handbook) Call [tel no.: 68441418 (office)] Email (email addresses are found on the school website)

Safety of pupils going home via Gate 4 Please do not park at the car park lots just outside the pathway (along Merpati Road) so that pupils can walk towards the bus stop safely. Park here Park here Park here GATE 4

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