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School’s Sharing
for P6 Parents
2 Feb 2018
5 to 6.30 p.m.
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Time (p.m.) Event
5.00 – 5.45 Principal’s Sharing
5.45 – 6.10 Sharing by IP HODs
6.10 – 6.20 Sharing by YH P5 & 6
6.20 – 6.30 Q & A
Programme
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Our Journey in 2018
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Objectives of Session
3
Understanding the P6 journey of the student
PSLE and Subjects Expectation
Choosing a Secondary School
Guiding and Supporting my Child
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StreamT-Score
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PSLE – A Placement
Examination
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Understanding PSLE T-Score
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WHAT IS T-SCORE?
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Malay
Language
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Direct School Admission (DSA)
Niche AreasRegistration period from May -
1 JulOpen House of Secondary
Schools from AprilSpecialised Schools – SOTA,
Singapore Sports School, Crest, Spectra
Schools offering Integrated Programme IP
6 Years – A LevelsIB Programme
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Secondary One Posting
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Understanding the Posting
Process
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Mary (240) Alex (235)
Raffles Girls Secondary
School
Victoria Sec
St Nicholas Girls Yishun Town Secondary School
Cedar Girls Evergreen Secondary School
Anderson Secondary
School
Canberra Secondary School
Yishun Town Secondary
School
Woodlands Ring Secondary School
Woodlands Ring
Secondary
Marsiling Secondary School
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Multiple Pathways
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The Singapore Education Landscape
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Points to Note for Parents
PSLE is just a means not an end to a child’s schooling life
Choose a path that the child can cope and has interest inDiscuss choices with the childGuide him/her and support him/her Plan a routine and create a conducive environment for
the child
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Multiple pathways to better cater to different learning needs
Secondary
Schools
(4 – 5 years)
Integrated
Programme
Schools
(4 – 6 years)
University (3 – 4 years)
GCE A-Level / Other Qualifications
GCE O-Level / N-Level
Primary School Leaving Examination
Primary School (6 years)
Special
Education
ITE
(2-3 years)
Junior
College
(2 years)
Polytechnic
(3 years)
Specialised
Independent
Schools
(4 – 6 years)
Privately-
Funded
Schools
(4 – 6 years)
Work & Life CET
Specialised
Schools
(4 years)
Alternative
Qualifications
Diploma
Skill
Certs
Degree
Degree,
Diploma,
Skill Certs
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How can I Support my
child
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Positive Stress Negative Stress
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PSLE is NOT the END of the
child’s journey…
It is another milestone only.
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Mr Tan Jun Xiang, 22
PSLE score 181 points
Went to Normal Academic Course
• Top in cohort in Sec 5 at GCE O
levels
• Scored 9 points – SP Biomedical
Course
• Internship in hospital
• Only 2000 places in NUS medical
school
• Parents highest qualification –
Father O levels, Mother- N levels
"I tell others: Don't give up, just aim high and don't compare yourself to others. You will never know what may happen."
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Mr Zhang Zhirong EM3 stream (4
Foundation Subjects)
2000, he had a score of
105 for PSLE and
qualified only for the
Normal Technical stream
Struggled in the English
Language
Went to ITE and scored
GPA 4.0
Studied Architecture at
Spore Poly
Graduated from NUS
with Masters in
Architecture
I told myself that I was going to study hard, so people won't look down on me again.
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Nicholas Travis 30 • Nicolas Travis, founder of Allies of Skin
• Products found in Bloomingdale, Sephora and Barneys in New York
• PSLE score about 205-210• Average student. • middle-class parents got divorced
when he was in secondary school• Did Poly Course• Did part time jobs to save for degree• freelancing as a fashion writer and
blogger• Saved for masters degree• degree in biomedical science and
pharmaceutical science from Bradford University
• Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list• Earns 700 000 in 1st year with only 3
skincare products
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Know your child Know his/her strengths Understand their struggles andfrustrations
Show morale support Make the home conducive for Learning Support them to build on their dreams and aspirations It’s about relationship and
NOT results
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ENGLISH LANGUAGEP6 CURRICULUM BRIEFING 2018
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PAPER COMPONENT ITEM
TYPE
MARKS WEIGHTING DURATION
1 - Situational
Writing
- Continuous
Writing
OE 55 27.5% 1h 10 min
2 Language Use
and
Comprehension
OE/MCQ 95 47.5% 1h 50 min
3 Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 10% About 35
min
4 Oral
Communication
OE 30 15% About 10
min
Total 200 100%
How is my child assessed in English?
Standard
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PAPER COMPONENT ITEM
TYPE
MARKS WEIGHTING DURATION
1 - Situational
Writing
- Continuous
Writing
OE 40 26.7% 1h 10 min
2 Language Use
and
Comprehension
OE/MCQ 60 40% 1h 20 min
3 Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 13.3% About 35
min
4 Oral
Communication
OE 30 15% About 10
min
Total 150 100%
How is my child assessed in English?
Foundation
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Areas that your child will be assessed in
Paper Component Requirements
1 Situational Writing
Continuous
Writing
• Write a short functional piece to suit
Purpose, Audience & Context
• Write a composition on a given topic
2 Language Use
and
Comprehension
• Use language correctly
• Comprehend visual & textual
information
3 Listening
Comprehension
• Understand spoken English
• Different forms (news,
announcements)
4 Oral
Communication
• Pronounce & Articulate words clearly
• Engage in a conversation
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How does my child learn English?
Strong Foundation Rich Language
● Grammar & Vocabulary
● Oral Communication● Idea Generation ● Perspective Taking ● Questioning
● Print & Non Print● Literary &
Informational Texts● Extensive Reading ● Authentic Situation
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MATHEMATICSP6 CURRICULUM BRIEFING 2018
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What does my
child learn in
Math?
How does my
child learn
Math?
How is my child
assessed in
Math?
How can I
support my
child in learning
Math?
Why does
my child
learn
Math?
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What does my child learn in Math?
Content Strand Topics Topics covered earlier
Numbers and Algebra Whole Numbers
Fractions
Decimals
Percentage
Rate and Speed
Algebra
Factors and Multiples
(P4)
Rounding (P4)
Money (P2)
Measurement and
Geometry
Length, mass and
volume
Time
Area and perimeter
Angles
Nets
Symmetry (P4)
Perpendicular and
parallel lines (P3)
Statistics Pie charts
Average
Tables, bar, line graphs
Mathematical
Processes
Reasoning, communication and connections,
applications, and thinking skills and heuristics
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How does my child learn Math?
PHASE DESCRIPTION
Factual Fluency To recap simple concepts consistently
Readiness Prior knowledge
Motivating contexts
Learning environment
Engagement Activity-based learning (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract)
Teacher-directed inquiry
Direct Instruction
Reasoning and Communication
Mastery Motivated practice
Extended learning
Consolidation Reflective Review
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Exam Format (Standard Math)
Approved calculators are allowed for Paper 2 but not Paper 1.
How is my child assessed in Math?
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Exam Format (Foundation Math)
Approved calculators are allowed for Paper 2 but not Paper 1.
How is my child assessed in Math?
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How can I support my child in learning
Math?
HABITUAL PRACTICES
Partner the Math teachers
Keep a consistent approach in school
and at home
- Annotation of word problems using CUBE
strategy.
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Regular spiral revision of topics.
Focus on topics which your child is weak in
Highlight or Box the keywords and phrases when reading
Set realistic expectations or progressive targets
Growth Mindset.- Praise effort
- Praise persistence
- Praise the variables which are within the control of your child
- Praise specific behaviours
HOME SUPPORT
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Speed in recalling basic addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division. Especially important for
Paper 1.
Keeping tab on time on spent on different questions.
- Maximum of 2 min per question for 1 or 2 mark
questions
- Maximum of 6 min per question for 3 to 5 mark
questions
Annotation and model drawing for word problems.
HOME SUPPORT
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SCIENCEP6 CURRICULUM BRIEFING 2018
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What does my
child learn in
science?
How does my
child learn
science?
How is my child
assessed in
science?
How can I
support my
child in learning
science?
Why does
my child
learn
science?
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What does my child learn in science?
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ENGAGE
EXPLORE
EXPLAIN
EVALUATE
ELABORATE
● Stories● Questioning● Concept
Cartoons
● Object-based Inquiry (OBI)
● Teacher’s Demonstration
● Investigation● Hands-on
● Questioning
● Concept mapping
● Concept cartoons
● Science Writing (Reflection)
● Questioning● Feedback
How does my child learn science?
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Exam Format (Standard Science)
The Science Paper is a 1 hour 45 minute paper with two main
sections, A and B.
How is my child assessed in science?
Item Type No. of
questions
No. of marks
per question
Weighting
(%)
A Multiple-
Choice
28 2 56%
B Open-Ended 12-13 2-5 44%
Assessment Objectives
Knowledge with Understanding
Application of Knowledge and Process Skills
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Exam Format (Foundation Science)
The Science Paper is a 1 hour 15 minute paper with two main
sections, A and B.
How is my child assessed in science?
Item Type No. of
questions
No. of marks
per question
Raw Scores
A Multiple-
Choice
18 2 36
B Structured
Open-Ended
6-7
5-6
2-3
2-4
14
20
Assessment Objectives
Knowledge with Understanding
Application of Knowledge and Process Skills
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How can I support my child in learning
science?SCIENCE HABITUAL PRACTICES
Partner the Science teachers
Keep a consistent approach in school and at home
ENCOURAGE SCIENCE WRITING
Reflection through Thinking Routine
- I used to think…..but now I think/know….
- What makes you say that?
- How is the concept learnt today are seen in my daily lives?
ANSWERING SCIENCE QUESTIONS
ReACT
- HAE
- CER-com
Annotation Pictures
Diagrams
Graphs
Charts
Question
Stem
1-2
Keywords/
Key Phrases
Multiple-
Choice
Questions
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Regular spiral revision of P3-P6 topics
Focus on concepts which your child is weak in
Highlight the keywords and phrases when reading
Set realistic expectations or progressive targets
Relate science concepts to daily lives
HOME SUPPORT
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Mother TongueP6 CURRICULUM BRIEFING 2018
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Exam Format (Standard)Paper Component Item
Type
Marks Weighting Duration
1 Composition OE 40 20% 50 min
2 Language use and
comprehension
OE/MCQ 90 45% 1 hr 40
min
3 Oral
- Reading Aloud
- Conversation with
video stimulus
OE 50
35%
About 10
min
4. Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 30 min
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Exam Format (Foundation)Paper Component Item
Type
Marks Weighting Duration
1 Language use and
reading comprehension
MCQ/OE 15 15% 40 min
2 Oral
- Reading Aloud
- Conversation with
video stimulus
OE 70 55% About 10
min
3 Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 30 30% 35 min
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Higher Mother TonguePaper Component Item
Type
Marks Weighting Duration
1 Composition OE 40 40% 50 min
2 Language Application and
Comprehension
OE 60 60% 1 hr 20
min
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Questioning Skills
Systematicinstruction of grammar and vocabulary
Writing skills and strategies
for idea generation
Extensive Reading
Literary and informational
texts
Oral Communication
How does my child learn MTL?
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Sharing by P5 & 6 YH
(Student Well-being)
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Post PSLE
‘Pay It Forward’ Initiative
VIA Project
OLJ to Melaka (TBC)
Graduation Ceremony
13 Nov 10.30 a.m. (TBC)
Term 1
Character Placemats
MMP Module 1 –
Becoming a Better and
Smarter Learner
Term 3
Rebanding of students – targeted
coaching
PSLE
*Oral Exams - 16 & 17 Aug
*Listening Compre - 14 Sep
*Written Papers - 27 Sep to 3 Oct
*(Dates are tentative)
Term 2
MMP Module 2 –
Sports & Games
Our P6 Journey
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Character
Placemats
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MMP Term 158
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Pay It Forward
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Graduation
Ceremony
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