2018 Networking
AGENDA 2018 Subject Teachers School Goals School Rules & Discipline Issues Attendance & Communication Homework Policy Assessment Details Subject Expectation
OUR GOALS To instill values in our pupils To equip pupils with academic and social skills To provide a supportive and caring environment To help pupils make new friends and discover new interests To develop pupils to become independent, creative and critical thinkers To promote collaborative learning in the classroom
SCHOOL RULES
SCHOOL RULES Neat school attire with school logo and name tags Attending school on time and regularly
SCHOOL RULES - ATTENDANCE Be seated in the hall before 7.40 am If child is not in the hall by 7.40am, names will be recorded by prefects and action will be taken. To report to the class WEDNESDAYs by 7.40am. Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers will conduct Form Teacher Guidance Period(FTGP) on Wednesdays
SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES Only to be used for urgent calls. Calls can only be made in the canteen or the waiting area beside the Guard House after school hours. Switch off your mobile phones totally (Do not put to silent mode) Mobile phones are not to be used for playing games, taking pictures or videos or listening to music while in school.
SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES Pupils are responsible to take care of your mobile phone Mobile phones will be confiscated if being used in class or any other areas. Parents will be called in to collect any confiscated mobile phone. Repeated offenders will be banned from using the mobile phone totally.
ATTENDANCE
REGULAR ATTENDANCE Regular attendance for school, supplementary/remedial classes and CCA. Absence must be supported by medical certificate or parent s letter. Parents will receive notification from SNAC if child is absent. Parents can respond via SNAC or call General Office (67783085) to inform the reason for child s absence.
ATTENDANCE DURING EXAM Absent during Exam Days, if child is sick medical certificate must be submitted to the office. Otherwise zero marks will be awarded. Other supporting documents must be given for special circumstances e.g. death of a relative
HOMEWORK POLICY
IMPORTANCE OF HOME WORK Homework is an essential part of every child s learning experience. It is an extension of classroom instruction and it allows pupils to demonstrate what they have learnt. It provides parents timely information on the learning progress of their child.
HOME WORK PARENTS SUPPORT Schedule a routine time for homework to be completed Give priority to school homework rather than tuition work Provide conducive environment for studying and completion of homework Ensure that child completes his/her homework independently
HOME WORK PARENTS SUPPORT Monitor the child s daily and/or weekly assignments Communicate with child s teacher when the child is unable to complete his/her homework Arrange with form teacher to collect child s homework when the child is unable to attend school Check that the child records his/her homework in the Pupil s Handbook
COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNAC
COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNAC SNAC is used to inform parents and attain response for: Notify school events Consent for Supplementary lesson/ Excursions/ Learning Journeys Response for Networking Session or Meet the Parent Session Parents/ Guardian have to acknowledge or select an option and submit.
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PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER Understanding their strength and aspirations Encouraging and supervising their homework Monitor and check their daily work Quality time to talk with them
EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER Communicating with school School handbook/ diary (messages from me or other subject teachers) Aware of school programmes and activities Volunteering in school
STUDY TIPS Reinforce what the teachers have taught Manage time - balance between study and play Set good routines with child..ie time/duration to do revision/homework or sleeping time Encourage them to be diligent and take pride in their work Monitor on online activities Manage stress level
ASSESSMENT Assessment Weightings CA1 10% SA1 30% SA2 60%
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
COMPONENTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER Paper 1: Continuous Writing (20 marks) - Write a composition about a given topic based on one, two or all three pictures given. Paper 2: Language Use & Reading Comprehension (50 marks) - Multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (14 marks) Paper 4: Oral Communication (16 marks) - Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based Conversation
SUPPLEMENTARY READING PROGRAMME Supplementary Reading materials includes What s Up newspaper, Discovery Box and National Geographic (Kids). Extensive reading for exposure to authentic use of language and vocabulary, as well as increase pupils general knowledge. Selected texts used in class for peer or group discussions/ sharing and reflection in journal entries.
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT (HA) IN EL Term 1 (10%) Term 2 (30%) Term 3 (0%) Term 4 (60%) HA1 SA1 HA2 (feedback from teachers) SA2 Listening Comprehension Listening Comprehension Stimulus-Based Conversation* Listening Comprehension Spelling Oral : Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based Conversation Spelling* Oral : Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based Conversation Review Test 1 Paper 1 : Continuous Writing Individual Writing* Paper 1 : Continuous Writing Stimulus-based conversation* Paper 2 : Language Use & Reading Comprehension Review Test 2* Paper 2 : Language Use & Reading Comprehension *No weighting
HOW TO EXCEL IN EL Read widely Read to notice put into practice what they have read in WRITING always have a book in the schoolbag Express opinions & views
MATHEMATICS
THE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS BUILD STRONG FOUNDATION IN PRIMARY MATHS THROUGH A STRUCTURED TEACHING SEQUENCE AND SUPPORTING MANIPULATIVES AND MATERIALS BASED ON THE CONCRETE-PICTORIAL-ABSTRACT APPROACH. THIS IS TO PROVIDE LEARNING ACTIVITIES THAT EMPHASISE THINKING SKILLS AND HEURISTICS.
P4 MATHEMATICS When What and How Day to Day Short Term Long Term Hands-on activities Math Practices Eg: Textbook & Workbook Ex. Maths Worksheets Mental sums Factual Fluency Ex. Diagnostic tests Questioning & Feedback Maths Review Test Diagnostic tests Maths Quiz Maths Journal Performance Tasks Self & Peer Assessment Maths Trail / Experiential learning journey Semestral Assessments Why Purpose Learning Outcomes Concepts Processes
Mathematics Assessment Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Holistic Assessment Holistic Assessment Holistic Assessment Holistic Assessment Review Test 1 Maths Journal (no weighting) [Day to Day] Performance Task (WB) Maths Journal (WB) Performance Task (no weighting) Maths Trail (no weighting) ICT Maths (no weighting) SA1 SA2
Primary 4 Maths Topics & Weighting for SA2 Topics Proposed Weighting Whole Numbers 25% Decimals 20% Fractions 15% Geometry 15% Measurement 15% Data Analysis (Tables & Graphs) 10% Total 100%
Key Programmes in the Maths Curriculum Pull Out Maths (POM) for selected pupils Focus Group Teaching Maths Focused Problem Solving Teaching classes Mathematics Quiz /Fillers/GEM/Games/Board Games Mathematics Literature : +Venture Maths magazine/ Smart Mathematicians for self-directed learning
Key Programmes in the Maths Curriculum P4 Maths Enrichment Programme for selected P4 pupils (Term 3) Essential Maths to develop higher order thinking skills (4 Diligence & 4 Exemplary) Mathematics Olympiad Training for selected P4 pupils in Term 2 to 3 Enrichment Programme (E2K) for selected P4 pupils in Term 1 CDAC on Saturdays for pupils who need more reinforcements
Key Programmes in the Maths Curriculum CALCULATOR DISCOVERY PROGRAMME
SCIENCE
SCIENCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics, Mother Tongue and Science PSLE expectations Content knowledge from P3 to P6 Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, explaining, evaluating) Spiral approach in the syllabus
Theme Life Science Physical Science Diversity Cycles Systems Interactions Energy General characteristics & classification of living things Life Cycles Reproduction Plant Systems Body Systems Human Systems (Digestive, Respiratory & Circulatory) Cell System Interactions with Environment (ecology, adaptation, man s impact) Forms & Uses (Photosynthesis) General characteristics & classification of non-living things Materials Matter Water Electrical Systems Forces (magnets, friction, gravity, elastic spring) Forms & Uses (Light, Heat, Potential, Kinetic, Elastic Energy) Energy Conversion Primary 4 Primary 3 Upper Block
P4 SCOPE TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4 Matter & States of Matter Light Energy Introduction to Heat (Sources) Heat Energy Body Systems Digestive System Practical Test (data collection, measurement) Review Test 1 (Matter & States of Matter, P3: Living & Nonliving Things, Classification of Living Things, Classification of Plants & Animals) SA 1 (Matter, Light, P3: Classifications of Animals, Fungi & Bacteria, Materials) Process Skills Test (graph, fair test) Class Test 2 (Light and Heat) (non-weighted) SA 2 (All P3 and P4 topics)
Distribution of Marks According to Assessment Objectives Knowledge with Understanding ~40% Application of Knowledge & Process Skills ~60%
READ SCIENCE
P4 SCIENCE ENRICHMENT & REMEDIAL LESSONS School-based Enrichment Lessons To instil strong interest in Science 2 to 3 sessions in Term 2/3 [Details to be confirmed] Monday [2.15 to 4.15 p.m.] Conducted by external vendors
Science Centre Lessons 17 th April 2018 (4 Caring) 25 th April 2018 (4 Aspiring and 4 Fortitude) 27 th April 2018 (4 Gracious) 11 th May 2018 (4 Benevolent) 5 th October 2018 (4 Exemplary) 8 th October 2018 (4 Diligence) Remedial Lessons [Mon 2.15 to 4.15 p.m.] To help close the learning gaps in Science Only selected pupils will be required to attend.
READ SCIENCE Magazines Science Spy, Science Adventures, Young Scientists
P4 Mother Tongue Language
SIX IMPORTANT DOMAINS Listening Reading Interactive Speaking Interactive Writing Speaking Writing
WORK EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER (1.5 WEEKS 2 WEEKS;2.5 WEEKS FOR TL) Workbook activity( 活动本 ) School-based worksheets ( 补充练习 往年考卷 互动写作练习 ) Practices from subscribed magazines( 新天地 ) (CL only) Spelling ( 听写 ) Oral/Composition/Comprehension ( 口试 / 作文 / 阅读理解 )
MT ASSESSMENT Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Review Test 1 SA1 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2 Formative Assessment in the form of Paper 2 SA2 Oral Listening Comprehension Composition Paper 2
UPDATES TO THE CURRICULUM Interactive Speaking Interactive Writing Aim: Pupils will be able to communicate effectively with others through both interactive writing and oral conversation
INTERACTIVE WRITING Includes letter, note, email Practices available Chinese subscribed magazines ( 新天地 ) Interactive writing worksheets ( 互动练习 )
INTERACTIVE SPEAKING Video Conversation Video related to a topic, e.g. Care for environment Three questions will be asked Further questions can be asked by Oral examiners Examples Qn 1)Based on the video, tell us what did the little girl do? Qn 2)Apart from using the bin as shown in the video, what are some other ways to keep the environment clean? Qn 3)How can your school encourage pupils to care for the environment?
CL AND ML PUPILS ARE BANDED TO PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED HELP TO PUPILS Teacher Enrolment Venue HCL Ms Yap Kar Wei 36 4E CL Mdm Yu Kuon Len/ Ms Shi 31 Wenjie 4D CL Mdm Wong Chun 28 4C CL Ms Jiangshu/Mr Kenny Ng 25 4G CL Mr Tan KC 23 4F CL Mdm Lim Yi Hui 12 Study Room CME CL Mr Kenny Ng ML Ms Amalina 17 4A ML Mdm Latifah 28 4B ML CCE Ms Azizah 26 4B TL Mdm Parvathi 20 Study Room TL Mrs Rajoo Study Room EL CCE Mrs Thena 8 Study room HINDI Rupali 3 CCA Rm
LEVEL ACTIVITIES
P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES Subject Programmes Term English Effective Communication Programme: Public Speaking 1 Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4 Mathematics MAth Problem Solving (MAPS) Workshop 3 Calculator Discovery Programme 4 Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4 Science Singapore Science Centre Lessons Engaging Journey Of Yearning for Science (EnJOY Science) Lessons Enrichment Lessons 2, 3 & 4 2 & 3
P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES Subject Programmes Term CCE/NE Interactive Heritage Trail to Kampong Glam / Chinatown / Little India 2 Design Game Booths for Mid-Autumn Celebration 2 & 3 MT Buddy Reading 1 to 4 ICT Fun with Photoshop 3 - Overseas Immersion Programme - Melaka 2
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