Post on 23-Aug-2020
P6Parents
Briefing31 Jan 2020
• Our team of teachers
• PSLE Matters
• Progression to Secondary Schools
• DSA for Secondary Schools
• Level Matters
• Tips for parents
Agenda
CLASS FORM TEACHER 1 FORM TEACHER 2
P6 SINCERITY (6S) MS JENNIFER TANG MR SARAVANAN &MDM ABIDAH
P6 PATIENCE (6P) MDM VERONICA NAH MS ONG SI HAN
P6 RESOURCEFULNESS (6R) MS TAN YEE HUI MS ONG BEE HUA
P6 INITIATIVE (6IN) MDM CHEW HWEE SHAN MR AZHAR &MS ANGELINA HUANG
P6 GENEROSITY (6G) MDM LEE SHIRUI MR MARK LIM
P6 DISCERNMENT (6D) MR JULIAN VICTOR MDM TENG YANG LING
P6 ALERTNESS (6A) MR ZULKARNAIN MDM CHRISTINE KWOK
Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE)
Intent of PSLE
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INTENT of PSLE
Essentially a placement examination
Assigns students into different courses according to their academic strength
Enables posting to secondary schools by merit, and, as far as possible, school of choice
Takes into consideration students’ learning pace, ability and inclination
Mark Range Grade
91 and above A*
75 to 90 A
60 to 74 B
50 to 59 C
35 to 49 D
20 to 34 E
Below 20 U
Standard Subject
Grading
Foundation Subject
Grading
Mark Range Grade
85 and above G1
70 to 84 G2
50 to 69 G3
30 to 49 G4
Below 30 U
Mark Range Grade
80 and above Distinction
65 to 79 Merit
50 to 64 Pass
Below 50 Ungraded
HMT Grading
PSLE T-SCORE• T-Score is not the mark that a pupil obtains in the
examination; sum of the scores for the subjects taken
• T-Score gives the rank or position of a pupil’s performance
compared to all other pupils in that subject whereas the
mark obtained in the examination only shows how good
the pupil is in that subject
• All 4 / 3 subjects that the pupil offers carry equal weighting
PSLE T-SCOREHow is it calculated?
T = 50 + 10 [ (X – Y) / Z ]
X is the pupil’s mark for the subject
Y is the average mark (mean) scored by all the pupils
Z is the spread of the marks around the average mark
(standard deviation)
We have no way of ascertaining what the
Y and Z for any particular exam is
Pupils need to put in their best effort for all subjects
Progression to
Secondary School
Entering a secondary school
PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec
• Based on a student’s PSLE score• Most students enter secondary
schools this way
• Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises
• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents
Progression to SECONDARY School• Integrated Programme (IP) Course: 6-year programme
leading to the GCE A-Level Examination
• Express Course: 4-year programme leading to the GCE O-
Level Examination
• Normal (Academic) Course: 4-year programme leading to
the GCE N-Level Examination; A 5th year leading to the GCE
O-Level examination made available to N(A) students who
perform well in their GCE N-Levels
• Normal (Technical) Course: 4-year programme leading to
the GCE N-Level Examination; programme prepares
students for a technical-vocational education at the
Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Progression to SECONDARY School
Springdale
Primary SchoolExpress
4 years
Normal(Acad)
4 years
Normal(Tech)
4 years
‘O’ Level
‘N(T)’ Level
‘N(A)’ Level
Integrated Programme
6 years
PSLE
Sec 5N(A)
1 year
Junior Colleges/
Centralised Institute
2-3 years
Alternative
Qualifications
Polytechnic
3-4 years
‘A’ Level
Universities
3-5 years
Work
Secondary Schools
ITE
1-2 years
Primary6 years
Secondary4-5 years
Post-Secondary3-6 years
Diploma
PSLE Scores reflecting Standard Subjects only
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 T-SCORE STREAM
A A A A 229 EXPRESS
A* B B B 229 EXPRESS
A B B B 200 EXPRESS
B B B C 189 N(A)
B C C C 162 N(A)
PSLE Scores reflecting a mix of Standard and Foundation Subjects
or purely Foundation Subjects
Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 T-SCORE STREAM
C 2 A 2 170 N(A)
2 1 1 1 165 N(A)
Targeted SUPPORT
For selected students on certain Tues & Thu
(1.35pm-2.35pm)
Starting from T1W5 (after CNY)
Direct School Admission for Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)
Changes to the DSA-Sec
All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake
through DSA-Sec
All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select
students
Schools may offer DSA-Sec in more areas
Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select students
Online portal for DSA-Sec application
Students can apply online, through a single form
2018 DSA-Sec(2018 P6 Cohort)
From 2019 onwardsDSA-Sec
Moving to an improved DSA
More choices and opportunities for students
2017 DSA-Sec (2017 P6 Cohort)
Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?
If your child has specific talents which a school offers the DSA-Sec in
And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strengths and interests
Talent
PassionCommit-
ment
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DSA-Sec can support his/her development in that talent area.
Which school should my child apply to? • Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s
strengths and interests• Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they
can develop further. • Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall
range of programmes
• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:• Visiting schools’ websites• Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments
and cultures• Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website
DSA-SEC APPLICATION
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DSA-Sec Application Portal
• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process has been simplified.
• Students will apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.
DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL
What is the timeline for 2020 DSA-Sec?
Early May - Early June(4 weeks)
Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec Application Portal.
Mid June - Late August
Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes. Schools will inform you of the selection outcome by Aug.
Rank your offers, if you receive offers from multiple schools
Late-October
You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec, at the same time you receive your PSLE results.
Late-November
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Features of the DSA-Sec Portal1. Centralised online applications
• Applications will be centralised across all participating secondary schools
• The form will be easy to fill – you only have to key in contact details and your school and talent choices
Optional: The portal will also allow you to indicate any non-school-based achievements and activities related to the talent areas you applied for.
• You do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents to the secondary school during application.
2. Application using Singpass
• Parents can access the Portal via their SingPass login. Only one parent’s SingPass login is required.
• Parents who are unable to access their SingPass can approach the primary school for assistance.
3. No application fees
• No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.
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DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL
4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal• Through the portal, you can easily identify schools that offer programmes for your child’s talent area.
• You can indicate up to three choices. For each choice, you will need to choose a secondary school and a talent area from that school.
• The order of the choices does not matter during application.
• Of the three choices, up to two choices may be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school. This is to cater to your child’s multiple interests, and allow your child to choose different schools which can develop his/her strengths and interests.
• You and your child are encouraged to consider your choices carefully, and manage the time and effort participating in multiple trials and interviews.
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Features of the DSA-Sec Portal
Note. Students can apply separately to School of the Arts and Singapore Sports School, on top of the DSA-Sec choices made through the DSA-Sec Portal.
DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL
Examples of Possible Choice Combinations
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Your child can apply to up to three different schools, with no restrictions on the talent areas.
If your child chooses two areas in one school, he/she can apply to two different schools only,
Your child cannot use all three choices on one school. He/she can leave the third choice blank or choose another school.
DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL
EXAMPLE 1
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
Choir School B
Choir School C
EXAMPLE 2
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
String Orchestra School A
Choir School B
EXAMPLE 3(Not allowed)
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
String Orchestra School A
Mathematics School A
What are schools looking for?
DSA-SEC SELECTION
• Schools have updated their selection practices, which are based ona common set of student-centric principles, with more emphasison looking for sound fundamentals and potential in particulartalent areas.
• The DSA-Sec selection process remains objective and talent-specific.
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What are schools looking for?
DSA-SEC SELECTION
Talent, passion, commitment
• Schools may look at achievements and participation(e.g. in Junior Sports Academy).
• Schools may also conduct tests, trials or selection camps to identify students with strengths, or sound fundamentals and potential, in particular areas.
Strong personal qualities
• Schools may look at CCA records and VIA participation.
• Schools may also conduct interviews.
Good academic fit
• Schools may look at primary school results to ensure students can benefit from the school’s pace of learning.
Students, be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself –if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.
• The selection process differs across schools, and across different DSA-Seccategories.
• Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:
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What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?
• Confirmed Offer (CO) Your child has a place reserved in the school, as long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).
• Wait List (WL) Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait List.
• Unsuccessful Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.
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SELECTION OUTCOME
How are DSA-Sec places allocated?
Example: Confirmed Offer vs Wait List
Hani is given Confirmed Offer by Courage Secondary. Haniselected Courage Secondary as her 2nd choice.
Victor is offered a Wait List by Courage Secondary. Victor selectedCourage Secondary as his 1st choice.
Who will be considered for a place in Courage Secondary first?
Hani will be considered for a DSA-Sec place in Courage Secondarybefore Victor, as she has a Confirmed Offer.
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SELECTION OUTCOME
If my child have a DSA-Sec Confirmed Offer, does it mean that his/her PSLE results will not matter?
• Your child’s PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary school course he/she is eligible for (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical))
• Even if he/she has a Confirmed Offer, he/she must qualify for a course offered by the school to be admitted to the DSA-Sec school.
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SELECTION OUTCOME
Example: Leo has a Confirmed Offer from Courage Secondary, which offers the Express Course only. However, Leo’s PSLE results qualify him for the Normal (Academic) course. Hence, Leo will not be able to go to Courage Secondary through DSA-Sec. If he is not allocated a place in another DSA-Sec school whose CO/WL offer he had accepted at the School Preference stage, he will participate in the S1 Posting.
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Where can I find more information on the 2020 DSA-Sec?
• Check the MOE DSA-Sec website for important dates and timelines, and for information on how DSA-Sec will be conducted.
• The updated 2020 DSA-Sec information will be published around April 2020.
• The MOE DSA-Sec website also contains information on DSA categories and secondary schools offering them.
MORE INFORMATION
• Around Oct-Nov: Receipt of Sec
1 Posting Info Booklet
• 1st week of Nov School Hols:
Release of PSLE Results
• 7 Calendar Days after Release of
Results: S1 Option Phase
• Dec School Hols: Release of
Posting Results
Secondary 1 Posting
Level Matters
SignatureProgrammes
Our
3 Signature Programmes
Learning for Life Programme (LLP)
Character Development Programme (CDP)
Student
Leadership
Character
Development
Applied Learning Programme (ALP)
Critical &
Inventive
Thinking
Student
Leadership
Character
Development
Critical & Inventive
Thinking
• Develop your problem-solving skills
• Enhance your level of confidence, empathy & resilience
• Develop your personal mastery
• Develop your motivation to lead, advocate and serve the community
• Raise your awareness of issues facing Singapore
• Consider how each of us can play our part
Signature Programmes
Signature Programmes Approach
• WHEN: Wednesdays first period
• HOW:
Focus on one of the signature programmes at any one time
Through class discussions, stories, role play and other activities
Creativity
Confidence
Care-nectedness
Cope-abilityCohesion
Secure Individual
Leader of Self-WorthSignificant Citizen
Level HIGHLIGHTS- Learning Journeys (Term 2 & Term 4)- Education and Career Guidance- PSLE Supplementary Class (24/6,
25/6 and 10/9, 11/9)- Post-PSLE enrichment activities- P6 Graduation/Farewell
Level HIGHLIGHTS• Education and Career Guidance
• MySkillsFuture Portal
https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/primary.html
- a one-stop portal that helps students make informed education and career choices
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IMPORTANT DATES
Event Dates
PSLE Registration 09 Mar -23 Mar
PSLE Oral Thu 13 & Fri 14 Aug
PSLE LC Fri 18 Sep
Written Papers Thu 01 Oct – Wed 07
Oct
PSLE Results & S1 Posting First week of Nov hols
https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/examination-timetable/2019_examcalendar_psle.pdf
Communication
with School
Communication PLATFORMS• Student Handbook
• Parents Outreach
• Letters to Parents
• Parents Gateway
• Termly Newsletter
Get in touch with:
• FTs and subject teachers
• Year Head
Tips for PARENTS• Providing your child a balanced lifestyle – exercise
and recreation time should also be factored in his/her work schedule
• Communicating with your child about and involvement in other aspects of his/her life
• Setting realistic and positive target for and with your child
Tips for PARENTS• Ensuring that the children spend their time wisely and
do monitor their stress level
• Role modelling so that the children have a more positive attitude to reading and the use of Standard English and Standard Mother Tongue
• Monitoring external sources of help (if any) and check that they are value-adding to your child’s learning
Working with YOU• Update us on what is happening to your child at
home so that we can provide the necessary support
• We will do our best to support your child academically and where possible emotionally and would appreciate your support and understanding
• Be consistent in our messaging
Conclusion
• We intend to work with and build up your child’s capacity over the years
• We appreciate their active participation during and regular attendance of lessons
• We continue to strive to partner you in realisingyour child’s potential
Upper Primary (P5 & P6)
Year Head: Mdm Abidah Bibi MarikarEmail: abidah_bibi_marikar@moe.edu.sgTel: 63157600 ext 221
To include Name & Email
THANK YOU!