Tampines North Primary
Transcript of Tampines North Primary
Tampines North PrimaryP6 Parents Engagement
22 Feb 2019
to Primary 6.X
A warm
Teachers of Primary 6.X
Subject Teacher
English
MTL Chinese Language:Malay Language:Tamil Language:
Mathematics
Science
PE
Art
Music
Form Teacher 1 –Form Teacher 2 –
Activity
1. Learning Journeys
• Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (Sci)
Term2
• National Museum (SS) Term 4
• Zoo – Behind the scene Term 4
2. Senior Olympic Day Term 2
3. G4Lifetopia Term 4
4. Know your Secondary Sch Day Term 2
Enrichment Programmes
School Values
School Values Expected Behaviours
RespectI respect others and treat
them the way I want to be
treated.
Shows respect to others in words and
deeds.
Treats everyone fairly and respectfully
regardless of differences
Resilience
I have the ability to take on
challenges and do not give
up easily.
Finds ways to solve problems
Works persistently to overcome
problems
Gives his/her best in whatever he/she
does
School Values
Responsibility
I know and do what is
expected of me.
Carries out tasks assigned to him/her
to the best of his/her ability
Understands the importance and
value of participating in community
involvement activities. (NE)
Integrity
I am honest and have the
moral courage to stand up
for what is right.
Takes responsibility for his/her
actions
Has the moral courage to stand up
for what is right
Care
I take care of myself, my
friends and my school.
Helps others in the level or beyond
Advocate care for the school
environment
School Expectations
• Attendance• Punctuality – in school by 7.45 a.m.• School attire – personal grooming• Mobile Phone Usage• Student Discipline
Classroom Expectations
• Discipline• Self-discipline
- Personal timetable
Classroom Expectations
English
Classroom Expectations
Mathematics
• Commit multiplication tables of 2 to 12 to memory
• Speed and accuracy• Good habit to revise for 30 mins to 1 hour
per day• Practice makes perfect
Assessment Policy (Pri 6)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Type of Assessment
FormativeAssessment
SA 1 Prelim
Weighting 0% 100% 100%
Formative AssessmentLanguages(English and
Mother Tongue)
Math Science
Weekly Spelling
Targeted qualitative
feedback for
compositions
Qualitative feedback
for Reading Aloud
and Stimulus-based
Conversations
Bite-sized language
use tasks Grammar,
Vocabulary or
Comprehension
Self & Peer
Assessment
Heuristic Task
Formative Review
CPDD Diagnostic
Package
(Foundation)
Bite-sized tests
Qualitative feedback
for bite-sized
assessment
Formative Assessments @ P6
English LanguageComponent (For SA1, Prelims and PSLE) Marks
Paper 1 Situational WritingContinuous Writing
15 marks40 marks
Paper 2 Booklet A• Grammar & Vocab MCQ• Visual Text Comprehension
Booklet B• Grammar & Comprehension Cloze• Editing• Synthesis & Transformation• Comprehension Open-Ended
95 marks
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 20 marks
Paper 4 Reading AloudStimulus Based Conversation
10 marks20 marks
Mother Tongue Component (For SA1, Prelims and PSLE) Marks
Paper 1 Picture/Topical Composition 40 marks
Paper 2 Booklet A• Grammar & Vocab MCQ• Comprehension MCQ
Booklet B• Language usage• Comprehension Open-Ended 90 marks
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 20 marks
Paper 4 E-oral 50 marks
Higher Mother Tongue Component (For SA1, Prelims and PSLE) Marks
Paper 1 Topical/ Composition 40 marks
Paper 2 • Language usage• Comprehension Open-Ended 60 marks
Foundation Mother Tongue Component (For SA1, Prelims and PSLE) Marks
Paper 1 E-oral 55 marks
Paper 2 • Language usage MCQ• Comprehension MCQ 15 marks
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 30 marks
PSLE Exam Format 2019 (Standard Mathematics)Paper Booklet Item Type Number of
QuestionsNumber of marks per question
Marks Duration
1
A Multiple -Choice10 1 10
1 h5 2 10
B Short-Answer5 1 5
10 2 20
2
Short-Answer 5 2 10
1 h 30 min12 3, 4 or 5 45Structured/Long-
Answer
Total 47 - 100 2 h 30 min
* The use of SEAB-approved calculators is only allowed in Paper 2.
Mathematics
PSLE Exam Format 2019 (Standard Science)
Science
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Number of
marks per
question
Marks
A Multiple-
choice
28 2 56
B Open-ended 12-13 3, 4 or 5 44
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Science
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Booklet Item Type Number of
Questions
Number of
marks per
question
Marks
A Multiple-
choice
18 2 36
B Structured
Open-ended
6-7
5-6
2-3
3-4
14
20
PSLE Exam Format 2019 (Foundation Science)
Subject Focus
English Language
Developing Vocabulary• Read a wide genre of books• Pick up new words/good phrases and look up the
dictionary for the meaning of the words• Knowing the antonyms and synonyms of words
Developing Comprehension & Critical Thinking Skills• Little Red Dot articles• Reflections and responses to
the articles
Teaching and Learning Approaches• Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) Approach
Mathematics
For e.g. Dividing a proper fraction by a whole number𝟒
𝟓of a pizza is shared equally among 4 children. What fraction of the pizza does each
child get?
oncrete ictorial bstract
𝟒
𝟓
𝟒
𝟓÷ 𝟒
Fraction Discs
use of manipulatives forhands-on learning experience
relate hands-on experience to visual representations such as
diagrams and models
representing problems using mathematical notation
Teaching and Learning Approaches
• Polya’s 4 Steps Problem Solving
1 Understand
• Read• Identify key information and goals
2 Plan
• Choose a strategy (heuristics)
3 Do
• Carry out the Plan• Solve the Problem
4 Check
• Does my solution make sense?• Is my solution reasonable?• Can I solve it another way?
Mathematics
Teaching and Learning Approaches• Structured Teaching on the Types of Problem
Solving Strategies/Heuristics
Use a model Draw a picture
Use a formula Direct reasoning
Look for a pattern Guess and check
Make an orderly list Work backwards
Simplify the problem Before-after concept
Mathematics
Science
P6 Science Focus
Making connections
through process
skills and conceptual
understanding
Organising Scientific
info/concepts
Linking Scientific info/facts
Applying Scientific
info/facts to real life
Science
Learning Experience
To provide opportunity forstudents to apply theirknowledge and conceptualunderstanding, askquestions and solveproblems throughexperiential learning.
Science
Engaging our students to be
Scientific inquirers
Science
Science
Thinking Routine – RIA (3-step
approach)
• Read the question and highlight key words
• Identify topic(s) and scientific concept(s)
• Apply scientific concept(s) to question
Academic Support
Period Students
involved
Type of support Subjects
Terms 1 and
2
Targeted support Remedial English, Science
and Math (T2)
June holiday
(last week)
All P6 students Supplementary All subjects
Term 3 All P6 students SHINE All subjects
September
holiday (last
two days i.e.
Thurs and
Fri)
All P6 students Supplementary All subjects
Home-School Partnership
Communication with teachers
Modes of Communication
Parents’ GatewayApp
Phone Call
Student Handbook
Supporting Your Child
Parent-Child-Teacher Conference- Communication between parents, teacher and
the child
- Child shares and reflects on his/her learning
experiences in school
- Parents to affirm child’s effort and progress and
find out how you can support them
2019 PCTCThursday, 30 May 2019
8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Tips for Parents
Annual Student Health Declaration
• An annual exercise at start of a new school year
• Your child will receive a Student Medical Record Form from his/her Form Teacher
• Please provide the necessary information on your child’s medical condition to the best of your knowledge and attach medical documents from doctors/hospital where necessary
• These information will be collated, updated and maintained by the school yearly.
• Confidential