P2 PARENTS’ DIALOGUE 2016 - MOE...Components of Exam Papers SA2 EL & MT Main Paper Oral &...

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Friday, 29 January 2016

P2 PARENTS’ DIALOGUE 2016



Developmental Stage of Your Child



Developmental stage at 8 to 9 years old• Want to know the reasons for things

• Often overestimate his/her own ability

• Tend to dramatize everything

• Very sensitive



Developmental stage at 8 – 9 years old

• Enjoy school, does not like to be absent, and tend to talk more about it

• Value friends greatly and makes them an increasingly important part of life

• Kind and helpful



Developmental stages at 8 – 9 years old

• Begin to understand the concept of masking emotions and can vary his/her use of coping strategies to deal with challenging situations

• May blame someone else when something goes wrong

• Generally compliant as he/she is still accustomed to adult-directed play and rule setting



How can you support your child’s learning … …

1. Keep tabs on your child’s progress

2. Communicate with your child’s teacher



1. Keep tabs on your child’s progress

Revisit how he/she successfully

manage changes

Turn worry into action

Involve him/her in relaxing activities

Break goals into smaller steps

Provide a listening ear



2. Communicate with your child’s teacher

Establish clear understanding of how

each party should work together

• Language used

• How & when to contact

• Inform on strengths/ weaknesses/

interest

• Share issues/concerns



Working Together … …



P2 Level Events and Programmes



Learning Experiences beyond the Classrooms



Programme DateSingapore Philatelic MuseumTo allow students to develop an understanding of postal stamps and discover the heritage of Singapore and other countries.

Term 1, Wk9

Learning Journey to ChangiAirportTo engage students in an authentic experience at Changi Airport and learn beyond their classrooms.

25 May 2016



Programme DateMaths Workout CampTo encourage team play and sportsmanship through telematches.

31 Aug 2016



Programme DateProgramme for Active Learning (PAL)To help pupils to balance the acquisition of knowledge with skills and values for a well-rounded education in the following modules:• Visual Arts• Sports and Games• Performing Arts (Music, Dance)• Outdoor Education

Term 1 toTerm 4



Curriculum and Assessment



Assessment @ P2CT1 SA1 CT2 SA2

Primary 2 Alternative Assessments (AAs)



Components of Exam Papers

SA2

EL & MT Main PaperOral & Listening Comprehension

Maths Main Paper



English



Key Strategies • Oracy to develop fluency and confidence weekly sessions using thinking routine and sentence frames Teacher models process Students practice responses with a partner

using structures taught



Key strategies

• Learning of grammar explicit teaching written exercises to consolidate learning apply rules in speaking and writing



Key Strategies• STELLAR Shared Book Approach (SBA)

(includes reading strategies like prediction, questioning and connecting with text)

Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA) Learning Centres



Mathematics



Department Focus• Laying A Strong FoundationoProblem solving techniques (Heuristics)oLearning beyond the classroom

(Mathematics around us)oMathematics Reasoning (Oral & written)



Key Pedagogies• Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA)

Approach



Key Pedagogies• Applying Thinking Skills & Heuristics

P2 – Act it out, Looking for Pattern, Draw a Diagram and Make a List

UPSC

• 4-Step Problem Solving Skills (UPSC)



Key Strategies to enhance Teaching & Learning

• Using the correct Mathematics term (technical language)



Key Strategies to enhance Teaching & Learning

• Using multiplication songs to reinforce learning of multiplication tables (lower primary)



Science



Science Teaching Around STELLAR (STarS)

- Science teaching is infused into STELLAR- Learning experiences are created for

Science exploration in English lesson- STELLAR Texts used:

Magnetic MaxBubble Trouble A Butterfly is Born



Mother Tongue



New Primary School Mother Tongue Languages (MTL) Curriculum

(introduced in 2015)



Key Strategies to Enhance Teaching and Learning

• Writing Sentence structure recognition and

practice Sentence construction Paragraph writing




• Reading Extensive Reading Programme Big book reading Sight words recognition




• Listening Listening to songs such as nursery

rhymes Authentic listening tasks




• Oral Focused practice in picture

description Authentic interactive tasks Show and Tell



CCE



CCE

• Character building is fundamental to the development of an educated individual

• School-wide effort

• Weaved into activities and programmes



CCE Booklet & Reflective Journal



Values in Action @ Primary Two

Donation TermMILK Donation Drive Term 1Sharity Donation Drive Term 4School-based VIAClass Duties Term 1-4Use Your Hands Day Term 2, Term 4



Discipline with A Heart



Discipline PolicyMinor Offences- Attendance & Punctuality- Attire & Grooming- Classroom Behaviour- General Misconduct



Discipline PolicyMajor Offences- Truancy- Dishonesty- Open Defiance- Serious Misconduct



Possible Actions Taken by The School- Verbal Warning- Counselling- Informing Parents- Corrective Work e.g. Gardening, General Cleaning- Detention- Downgrading of Conduct Grade- Giving student a ‘Fair’ for Conduct Grade for that

semester- Caning- Suspension from school



How Parents Can Support The School?- Work closely with the teachers to manage

your child’s behaviour- Supervise your child’s behaviour and update

teachers regularly on home behaviour- Set and manage expectations of good

behaviour- Parents can help to reinforce discipline at

home- Collaboration on overall conduct of your

child’s behaviour



Learning Management System



https://www.mconline.sgStudents’ Login

Login ID: Child’s BC No

Password: mconline1

School: ESPS

https://www.mconline.sg



Password Requirement

Due to MOE’s new security policy, your child’s password will require the following:

• Minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters (or at least one letter and one numeral)

• Password to be changed every 90 days.• No reusing of old passwords.



Parents’ Login

Login ID: p_child’s BC No

Password: learning

School: ESPS



Change Password

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