PARENTS BRIEFING PRIMARY 4 09 Feb 2018
Outline of Briefing Our School Character Development Curriculum & Assessment Subject-based Banding Portfolio Supporting Your Child Parent- Teacher Communication Evaluation
Our School Vision A vibrant institution of excellence Mission Every child to be developed holistically, have global awareness, love Singapore and love to learn Philosophy Bringing out the Best in Every Child, Together Values Care, Integrity, Responsibility, Resilience Motto Excel With Character
Holistic Education Social Emotional Cognitive Moral Physical Aesthetics 4
Character & Citizenship Education COMPONENTS DELIVERY mcce Lessons 2 periods per week, by Mother Tongue teachers Conducted in English for Non-MT students School-based CCE Value-based Assembly Programme Outdoor Adventure Education (OAE) Just-in-Time lessons on current affairs Student Leadership development Commemoration of NE events Co-Curricular Activities within curriculum time (CCA) (P3-P6) Overseas Learning Journey (P5-P6)
Character & Citizenship Education COMPONENTS DELIVERY Values-in-Action Use Your Hand Campaign Classroom Cleanliness Campaign Learning Journey Social Studies lessons Teaching of values on citizenship Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) Explicit teaching of values & Social Emotional Competencies Interaction between teachers and students One-to-one conversations with FT/Co-FT to identify students needs Classroom based activities to strengthen teacher-student relationship
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Learning Areas: Games and Sports Gymnastics Dance Outdoor Education Athletics NAPFA Programmes: OAE Enrichment Inter-class Championship Sports Carnival ACES Day P4 Artificial Caving Activity
AESTHETICS Key programmes: Digital Music Mixing P4 Art & Music modules HGP Got Talent Young Artists Showcase
Subject-based Banding Nurturing Every Child Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
Why subject-based banding? To provide more flexibility to students with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects To encourage greater interaction among students with different strengths
How does subject-based banding work?
How does subject-based banding work?
How does subject-based banding work?
How does subject-based banding work?
How does subject-based banding work? End of P5 Students take a subject combination determined by the school Students who pass or do well Continue with the same subject combination
How does subject-based banding work? End of P5 Students take a subject combination determined by the school Students who do not meet expectations Switch some subjects to foundation level
How does subject-based banding work? End of P5 Students take a subject combination determined by the school Students who pass or do well Students who do not meet expectations Continue with the same subject combination Switch some subjects to foundation level End of P6 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)
Semester Examination Weighting 1 Mid-Year 40% 2 End-of-Year 60%
English Language Components Weighting Oral 16% Listening Comprehension 14% Written Expression (Composition) 20% Written Paper 50%
English Language Oral Examination (16%) Reading Aloud Stimulus-based Conversation Listening Comprehension (14%) Picture Matching Picture Sequencing Note-taking Comprehension Weighting 6 marks 10 marks Weighting 2 marks 4 marks 5 marks 3 marks
English Language Booklet A (MCQ) Vocabulary MCQ Grammar MCQ Booklet B Grammar Cloze (2 passages) Vocabulary Cloze Sentence Combining Comprehension (2 passages) Weighting 6 marks 8 marks Weighting 8 marks 4 marks 4 marks 10 marks each
English Language STELLAR Programme Consolidated worksheets School-based Worksheets (e.g. Comprehension, Synthesis, etc) Composition Writing Spelling / Dictation (Every Thurs/Fri) Class Library Books/SSR Oral Communication and Listening Comprehension Practice
Mathematics Duration 1h 45 min Booklet A: 20 Questions x 2 marks = 40 marks Booklet B: 20 Questions x 2 marks = 40 marks 5 Questions x 4 marks = 20 marks Total = 100 marks
ICAN (Improving Confidence And Achievement In Numeracy) Raise confidence and improve Mathematics achievement of low progress learners Early intervention at primary level Support for low progress learners in Mathematics extension programme of LSM for identified P3 and P4 students Maximum class size: 15
Mathematics Worksheets Consolidated worksheets Unit Worksheets Speed Test - Multiplication and Division Challenge Short- Answer Questions Focused Skills Worksheets Practice papers
Science Duration 1h 45 min Booklet A (MCQ) 28 questions x 2 marks (56 marks) Booklet B (short-answer questions) 13 to 14 questions (44 marks) Total = 100 marks
P4 Science Curriculum Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Life Matter Energy Energy Cycles (Heat & (Heat & Light) Light)
Teaching & Learning Resources Consolidated worksheets Not weighted Holistic Assessment Task - Not weighted Topical Worksheets Mental Science Science Lower Block Notes Practice papers Learning Journeys
PORTFOLIO From P3 onwards, your child should use it to keep track of his/her achievements and successes and leave his/her portfolio at home. (If he/she has lost this black file, any file will do.) He/she can collect his/her awards/ badges/certificates and file them neatly. He/she can easily retrieve documents for the application to secondary school in P6 for Direct School Admission.
YOU CAN PUT INTO THE PORTFOLIO: Certificates/ Awards Academic achievement certificates, enrichment courses certificates, swimming/piano/dance exam certificates, competition certificates/awards, Edusave award certificates etc Commendation from teachers and parents - Letters/Certificates or notes of praises, encouragement and commendations Letter of Appointment - Monitors, EL Ambassadors etc Value in Action - Documents that provides evidence of involvement in community work outside school
Supporting Your Child
1. Moral Support Encourage him/her, be there for him/her SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD 2. Supervision Make sure he/she revises for tests. Make sure all homework is done on time and independently. Check for circulars/notes from school
3. Consistent and regular revision Set daily (bite-size) revision Set reasonable targets SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD 4. Healthy lifestyle Ensure child takes his/her breakfast every day. Get him/her to sleep early Allow him/her to have time for relaxation, play and exercise (Not computer games)
5. Good Habits Encourage child to read newspapers, story books and non-fiction books Limit computer usage to avoid addiction to games and social media websites Ensure that child visits only safe websites SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD 6. Be firm with love Instill a sense of responsibility in child
7. For more information on education news, school features and tips, parents can visit Schoolbag.sg, an online publication by MOE. https://www.schoolbag.sg/features/parentpartnership
8. Reinforcing Cyber Wellness at Home Show your children how to be safe, responsible and respectful online. The values that guide everyday interactions are applicable online. Practise asking for consent before posting photos, videos, and details online. Be mindful of your digital media use (or over-use). Set rules and reduce them progressively as your children grow older.
DIFFERENT MODES OF COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS Email Handbook For students to record their homework For messages between teachers and parents Contact the office at 6489 7445 and leave a message
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