1.P3 and P4 Dialogue Session with the PrincipalFriday, 9 April 2010 7.30 p.m. 9 p.m. EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL WELCOME

2.

Introduction of P3/P4 Teachers

School mission, vision and values

Schools focus for 2010

The schools expectation of

your child

Home Parental Support

The support the school provides to your child

Subject-based Banding

Curriculum Matters and Assessment

Agenda 3. P3 FORM TEACHERS Class Name 3 Care Mrs Tracy Lee (ALM) 3 Charity Mrs Tan Chia Suan 3 Faith Ms Juliana Teo (LM) 3 Grace Mrs Irene Ang 3 Hope Mdm Janet Chin (ALM) 3 Joy Mr Alfiyan 3 Love Ms Sally Tan 3 Mercy Mdm Isnarti 3 PatienceMdm Radin 4. P4 FORM TEACHERS Class Name 4 Care Mrs Low Kwee Huang (ALM) 4 Charity Mrs Hazel Low (ALM) 4 Faith Mdm Nornizah (LM) / Ms Rurhernie 4 Grace Mrs Celine Ong 4 Hope Mr Saravanan 4 Joy Ms Teo Tze Yee 4 Love Ms Teo Shi Hui 4 Mercy Mr Khairil 4 PatienceMr Alan Pillay (Acting LM) 5. School Mission, Vision and Values 6. School Mission Evergreen Primary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to meet the needs of a diverse student population in an environment of care and acceptance. Our students will be successfully prepared in their role as thinking and responsible citizens who find joy in learning and are pure in act. 7. School Vision Evergreen Primary School is a happy school where each child is able to realize his potential in an environment which is stimulating, challenging and supportive. 8.

School Values

Care and Concern

Graciousness

Honesty

Perseverance

Respect for self and others

Self Discipline

9.

Schools focus for 2010

Teaching and Learning

National Education

10. The schools expectation of your child 11. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GOOD RESULTS CARING TEACHERS CONCERNEDPARENTS HIGH EXPECTATIONS + CONSISTENT ATTENTION PAID TO DAILY WORK DILIGENTHIGHLY MOTIVATED GOOD SELF-DISCIPLINE PUPILS 1 2 3 4 12. Home Parental Support 13.

ParentsRole

Provide a study area; quiet, well-lit, free from

distractions.

Be realistic in the targets and goals you set

for your child.

Start a fixed study routine.

14.

Ensure your child completes assigned

homework and does consistent revision

on their own.

Assign work and guide your child in

areas he/she is weak in.

Ensure your child reads books,

newspapers and magazines to improve

their command of English language.

ParentsRole (cont) 15. The support the school provides to your child 16.

SCHOOLS ROLE

-towards a Holistic Development

of a child

Academic

Supplementary Lessons

Remedials

Motivate And Provide Guidance

Soft Skills

SEL Social and Emotional Learning

17.

Character Building

CCA

House System

Inter Class Games

Inter School Tournaments

(Syf, Zonal Championship, National

Championship)

Community Involvement Programme

18.

Student outcomes

Confident Person

Self-Directed Learner

Concerned Citizen

Active Contributor

19. Subject-based Banding NURTURING EVERY CHILD 20. What Subject-based Banding means for your child

Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his abilities

Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6

21. Why introduce Subject-based Banding?

To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects

To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths

22. Why introduce Subject-based Banding? We recognise different abilities... and help each student to proceed at a pace that he can manage. Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam Minister for Education 23. How does Subject-based Banding work? 24. How does Subject-based Banding work? 25. How does Subject-based Banding work? 26. How does Subject-based Banding work? 27. How does Subject-based Banding work? 28. How does Subject-based Banding work? 29. How does Subject-based Banding work? 30. How does Subject-based Banding work? 31. How does Subject-based Banding work? 32. CURRICULUM MATTERS 33. English Language 34. Weightage of Papers (Primary 3) Components Weightage Paper 1:Writing 20 marks (20%) Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension 50 marks (50%) Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 15 marks (15%) Paper 4: Oral Communication 15 marks (15%) 35. Weightage of Papers (Primary 4) Components Weightage Paper 1:Writing 20 marks (17%) Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension 65 marks (56%) Paper 3: Listening Comprehension 15 marks (13%) Paper 4: Oral Communication 16 marks (14%) 36. Paper 1 - Writing Paper 1 Guided Writing - Picture Series with helping words or phrases OR -Situational with outline** Choose 1 Question only 37. Paper 2 Language & Comprehension Component Grammar MCQ Grammar Cloze Synthesis Editing for Spelling & Grammar Vocabulary MCQ Vocabulary Cloze Comprehension Cloze P4 Comprehension MCQ Comprehension Open-Ended 38. Types of Questions

Reference Questions

Reference questions What does it in line 5 refer to?

Quotation Questions

Which sentence in the passage tells you that the boy was angry?

39.

Vocabulary Questions

(Meaning of words/ phrases)

What does the word inquisitive (line 12) tell you about Aaron as a child?

ParaphraseQuestions

(requires understanding of whole meaning of text, personal response)

Explain clearly what made the man run away

when the coupleclosed in on him (line 18).

40. Paper 3: Listening Comprehension

• Picture Matching

• Note-taking

• Dictation

41. Paper 4: Oral Communication

• Reading Aloud - assess on pupils ability topronounceandarticulate words clearly ;read fluentlywithappropriate expression & rhythm

• Pic Discussion- interpret the situationusing correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary

• Conversation -engage in conversationon a given topic(Primary 4)

42. Academic Programmes

School Supplementary lesson

Remedial/Enrichment lesson

Language Fiesta

Literature-in-class

Class Library & School Library

Little Red Dot

Learning Journeys

43. Language is more caughtthan taught. 44.

Expose your child to language through:

Print Media

• Newspapers articles e.g. Little Red Dot

• Kids Geographic magazines

• Readers Digest

Broadcast Media

• News on Channel NewsAsia

• 938 LIVE is Singapore's only English news and talk station.

45.

Reading Aloud

practise reading aloud diligently

for stories, readexpressively

not torush through the passage

Picture Discussion

provide pictures to your child( magazine/ commercially produced books)

Describethe setting, action and people

Interpretwith their own opinion

Explaintheir interpretation

46.

Conversation

Converse with your child in the language consistently

speak incomplete sentences

not to stop at Yesor Noin their answers

do not shrug your shoulders or give I dont knowanswers.

elaborate on responses without prompting from the examiners.

Composition

Read model composition

Enhance sentences with relevant phrases (e.g. apologised profusely, words fell on deaf ears, etc.)

Use relevant adjectives in sentences (e.g. I had to jostle with other passengers for space in the jam-packed MRT train.)

47. MATHEMATICS 48. P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination FormatThe examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A, B & C: Section Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting % Duration A Multiple choice 20 2 40 1 h 45 min B Short-answer 20 2 40 C Word Problems 5 420 Total 45 - 100 1 h 45 min 49.

Primary 3

• AREA AND PERIMETER

• PERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL LINES

• ANGLES

Primary 4

• FACTORS AND MULTIPLES

• RECTANGLES AND SQUARES

• SYMMETRY

• TESSELLATION

• TABLES AND LINE GRAPHS

New Topics Covered 50.

School Supplementary lesson

Remedial/Enrichment lesson

Tuition Programme (Self help group)

Activities For 2010:

- Primary 3

• MATH TELEMATCH (P1 TO P3)

• YOUNG MATHEMATICIAN BADGE (YMB)

• TLLM IGNITE

• SAIL

- Primary 4

• MATH & SCIENCE FAIR (P4 & P5)

• TLLM IGNITE

• SAIL

• MATH OLYMPIAD TRAINING

Academic Programmes 51.

Support from parents

Work closely with the staff for the benefit of the pupils

Ensure all homework are done punctually and attend all remedial or enrichment lessons

Parent-School Partnership 52.

Consistent revision

Daily practices

Time management when doing paper

Preparing for Examination 53. SCIENCE 54. Syllabus Framework

The Primary Science Syllabus comprises:

The knowledge, skills and attitudes that all students should acquire.

The freed up curriculum time, known as the white space, to enable teachers to use more engaging teaching and learning approaches to make learning more meaningful and enjoyable for their students.

55. An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus Focus on 5 broad themes: Syllabus Requirement Themes Lower Block(Primary 3 and 4) Upper Block (Primary 5 and 6) Diversity

Diversity of living and non-living things

(General characteristics and classification)

Diversity of materials

Cycles

Cycles in plants and animals

(Life Cycles)

Cycles in matter and water

(Matter)

Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction)

Cycles in matter and water

(Water)

56. An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus Syllabus Requirement Themes Lower Block(Primary 3 and 4) Upper Block (Primary 5 and 6) Systems

Plant system (Plant parts and functions)

Human system (Digestive system)

Plant system (Respiratory and circulatory system)

Human system (Respiratory and circulatory systems)

Cell system

Electrical system

Interactions

Interaction of forces

(Magnets)

Interaction of forces (Frictional force, gravitational force,force in springs )

Interaction within the environment

Energy

Energy forms and uses

(Light and Heat)

Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)

Energy conversion

57. Skills and Processes Skills The skill of . Observing using senses to gather information about objects or events. Also includes the use of instruments to extend the range of our senses. Comparing identifying the similarities and differences between two or more objects, concepts or processes. Classifying grouping objects or events based on common characteristics. Using apparatus and equipment knowing the functions and limitations of various apparatus, and developing the ability to select and handle them appropriately for various tasks.Communicating transmitting and receiving information presented in various forms verbal, pictorial, tabular or graphical. Inferring interpreting or explaning observations or pieces of data or information 58. Skills and Processes Skills The skill of . Predicting assessing the likelihood of an outcome based on prior knowledge of how things usually turn out. Analysing identifying the parts of objects, information or processes, and the patterns and relationships between these parts. Generating possibilities Exploring all the alternatives, possibilities and choices beyond the obvious or preferred one Evaluating Assessing the reasonableness, accuracy and quality of information, processes or ideas. Also assessing the quality and feasibility of objects Formulating hypothesis Making a general explanation for a related set of observations or events. It is an extension of inferring. 59.

All the skills and processes listed above are seen as part of the total process ofscientific inquiry.

Skills and Processes Processes Creative Problem Solving This is a process of analysing a problem and choosing an innovative and relevant solution in order to remedy or alter a problem situation Decision-Making Decision-making is the process of establishing and applying criteria to select from among seemingly equal alternatives. The process of establishing criteria involves consideration of the consequences and values. Investigation This involves formulating questions or hypothesis, devising fair methods and carrying out those methods to find out answers to the questions or to verify the hypothesis 60. Attitudes and Ethics Attitudes and Ethics Curiosity Desire to explore the environment and question what they find. Creativity Suggest innovative and relevant ways to solve problems. Integrity Handle and communicate data and information with integrity. Objectivity Seek data and information to validate observations and explanations objectively. Open-mindedness Accept all knowledge as tentative and willing to change their view if the evidence is convincing. Perseverance Pursue a problem until a satisfactory solution if found. Responsibility Show care and concern for living things and awareness of the responsibility they have for the quality of the environment. 61.

The examination assesses pupils attainment in Science with respect to the aims of the Primary Science Education as stated in the 2008 Science syllabus.

Purpose of the Examination 62. Assessment Objectives

The assessment objectives are as follows:

Knowledge with Understanding

Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientificfacts ,conceptsandprinciples.

Application of Knowledge and Process Skills

Pupils should be able to;

a .Apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations.

b. Use one or a combination of the followingbasic process skills :

Observing, Comparing, Classifying, Using apparatus and equipment,Communicating, Inferring, Predicting, Analysing, Generating possibilities, Evaluating, Formulating hypothesis.

63. Examination Format The examination consists of ONE written paper comprisingtwo booklets, Booklet A and Booklet B and a Practical Test: Booklet Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting % Duration A MultipleChoice 30 1 60 1 h30 min B Open-ended Questions 10 2 40 Total 40 - 100 20 min *Practical Test P3 (SA2) / P4 (SA1) 2/3 Stations 3 / 4 10 - 110 Marks will be converted to 100% 64. Tables of Specification The weighting for each of the assessment objectives is shown below Assessment Objectives *Weighting (%) Knowledge with Understanding 40 Application of Knowledge and Process Skills 60

Observing

Comparing

Classifying

Using apparatus and equipment

Communicating

Inferring

Predicting

Analyzing

Generating possibilities

Evaluating

Formulating hypothesis

Total 100 65. Academic Programmes

Inquiry-based lessons

Experiential Learning/ Hands-On Lessons

• • Life Cycle of Animals Rearing of Butterfly

• • Life Cycles of Plants -Taking care of plants

• • Light and Shadow Holiday Project

• • Hydroponics Project

• • Investigative Science Lesson

Supplementary /Remedial lessons

Enrichment Activities YSB, Sony Creative Toy, Elementz Competition, UNSW Examinations

Level Activities - P4 Math and Science Fair

66. Preparation for Examination

Support from parents.

Work closely with the science teachers for the benefit of the pupils.

Ensure all homework are done punctually and attend all remedial or supplementary lessons.

Consistent revision use of graphic organisers e.g concept map to consolidate concepts of a particular topic.

Time management when doing paperand always think Science when approaching a science question.

67. Chinese Language 68. P3 & P4 CL Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weighting Oral Oral PassagePicture ConversationConversation(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation) 1 1 1 10 10 5 25% Listening Comprehension (MCQ)10 10 10% Paper 1 SA1 P3: Write a paragraph P4: 4-Picture Composition SA2 P3: 4-Picture CompositionP4: 4-Picture Composition 1 20 20% Paper 2 45 45% Total 100 100% 69. P3 CL Paper 2 Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weighting

(1) Language Application

Hanyu Pinyin

Choose the correct character

Choose the correct phrase

Complete the sentence

Choose the correct sentence

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 10% (2) Cloze Passage 6 6 6% (3) Complete the conversation 5 5 5%

(4) Comprehension 1

Section A Advertisement

Section B Story

2 3 4 6 10% (5) Sentence Making 2 4 4%

(6) Comprehension 2

Passage

5 10 10% Total for Paper 2 45 45% 70. P4 CL Paper 2 Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weighting (1) Language Application 10 10 10% (2) Cloze Passage 7 7 7%

(3) Comprehension 1

Advertisement

Notice

Story

7 7 7% (4) Complete the conversation 5 5 5% (5) Sentence Making 2 4 4%

(6) Comprehension 2

Passage

6 12 12% Total for Paper 2 45 45% 71. Malay Language 72. P3 & P4 ML Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weightage Oral (Lisan) Oral Passage (Bacaan) Picture Conversation (Gambar) Conversation (Perbualan) (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation) 1 1 1 10 10 5 25% Listening Comprehension (MCQ) (Kefahaman Mendengar) 10 10 10% Paper 1 (Karangan) 4-Picture Composition 1 20 20% Paper 2 45 45% Total 100 100% 73. P3 ML Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks (1) Prefixes & Suffixes (Imbuhan) MCQ 5 5 (2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5 (3) Graphic Stimulus (Rangsangan Grafik) - Simple poster MCQ 5 5 (4) Adage/Proverbs (Peribahasa) FIB 5 5 (5) Cloze Passage (Golongan Kata) FIB 5 5 (6) Sentence Making (Bina ayat) OE 5 10 (7) Comprehension (Kefahaman) OE 5 10 Total for Paper 2 45 74. P4 ML Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks (1) Prefixes & Suffixes (Imbuhan) MCQ 5 5 (2) Graphic Stimulus (Rangsangan Grafik) - Simple poster MCQ 5 5 (3) Fill in phrases (Frasa) - Fill in the corresponding number, do not write the whole phrase FIB 5 5 (4) Adage/Proverbs (Peribahasa) FIB 5 5 (5) Collective Nouns (Penjodoh Bilangan) FIB (no helping words) 5 5 (6) Cloze Passage (Golongan Kata) OE 10 10 (7) Subjective Comprehension (Kefahaman Subjektif) OE 5 10 Total for Paper 2 45 75. Tamil Language 76. P3 & P4 Tamil Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weighting Oral Oral Passage( ) Picture Conversation( ) Conversation( ) (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation) 1 1 1 10 10 5 25% Listening Comprehension(MCQ)( ) 10 10 10% Paper 1 SA1 P3: 4-Picture Composition (10-12 sentences) P4: 4-Picture Composition (app. 60 words) SA2 P3: 4-Picture Composition (app. 50 words) P4: 4-Picture Composition (app. 70 words) 1 20 20% Paper 2 45 45% Total 100 100% 77. P3 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Qns Marks Paper 2 (1) Vocabulary( ) MCQ 5 5 (2) Poetry/Proverbs( / ) FIB 5 5 (3) Case Marker( ) FIB 5 5 (4) Subject Predicate( ) FIB 5 5 (5) Adjectives/Adverbs( / ) FIB 5 5 (6) Cloze Passage( ) FIB 5 10 (7) Comprehension( ) OE 5 10 Total for Paper 2 35 45 78. P4 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Qns Marks Paper 2 (1) Case Marker( ) MCQ 5 5 ( 2) Adjectives/Adverbs( / ) MCQ 5 5 (3) Comprehension, MCQ( ) MCQ 5 10 (4) Vocabulary( ) MCQ 5 5 (5) Comprehension, Cloze( ) FIB 5 5 (6) Poetry/Proverbs( / ) FIB 5 5 (7) Comprehension( ) OE 5 10 Total for Paper 2 35 45 79. Q & A 80. Thank You