North View Primary School

Meet-the-Parents Session

25 Jan 2019

AGENDA

•2019 Highlights

•School Expectations

•Core Subjects Expectations

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019

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Level Activities

Primary 5 • NE Show• Art Learning Journey (Museum Based)• Science Learning Journey (Science Centre)• Overseas Immersion Programme (Hong Kong)• School Visits (Medan, Hong Kong schools)• Motivation Workshop• Maths Olympiad

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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

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objectives

Deepen conceptual understanding

Consolidate learning

Encourage independent learningDevelop good study habits

Involve in child’s learning

HOMEWORK POLICY

Retain knowledge better

HOMEWORK POLICY

LevelEstimated total amount of time spent on

homework daily

Upper Primary (P5-6)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

ATTENDANCE

• School attendance is compulsory. If a student is absent from school, the student must present a Medical Certificate or letter from parents/guardians to explain the absence upon returning to school.

• Flag raising ceremony will start at 7.30 a.m.

• All students are to be in school by 7.25 a.m.

• Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive at the school after 7.30 a.m.

• Students may be given disciplinary consequences if they are habitually late for school.

PUNCTUALITY

LUNCH PASS

• We DO NOT encourage our students to exit the school to have lunch if they have after-school activities.

• They can have their lunch at the school canteen.

• SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS and need to have their lunch at home can apply for lunch pass.

• If you would like to apply for Lunch Pass, please inform your child’s Form teacher.

HANDPHONE POLICY

NO USAGE OF MOBILE PHONE WITHIN SCHOOL COMPOUND

1. Not to take out their mobile phone and no usage of mobile phone AT ALL within the school premises

2. Strongly advised not to bring mobile phones to school.

3. Consequence: Mobile phones to be retained by teacher and return only to parent/guardian.

COMMUNICATION MODE

1.School circulars

2.School website

3.Students’ handbook – The Northviewan Diary

4.School email

5.Staff email

6.Class Dojo

Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them.

High level of parental involvement improved pupil learning, attendance and behaviour.

School alone cannot address all of a child’s development needs.

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IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

CORE SUBJECT EXPECTATIONS

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The STELLAR Curriculum

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

• It is an English Language curriculum for primary schools in Singapore.

• It hopes to develop children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language.

Other EL Programmes

•Web-based Reading Programme• Scholastic Literacy Pro

• Little Red Dot Newspaper• 20 issues throughout the year

• Will be used during curriculum time

•Remedial• For selected group of students

The Importance of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places

you'll go.”

Dr Seuss

How you can help your child

• Go to the library together

• Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home

• Allow your child to choose books to read and re-read

• Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)

• Talk about the books and characters read

• Get them to read for 20 to 30 minutes at home every day

Assessment Plan (SA1/SA2)Paper /

DurationContent

No. of Items

MarksWeighting

(%)Paper 1

Writing

(1 hr 10 min)

Situational Writing

Continuous Writing

1

1

1540

27.5%

Paper 2

Language Use and

Comprehension

(1 hr 50 min)

Booklet A

Section A : Grammar MCQ 10 10

47.5%

Section B : Vocabulary MCQ 5 5

Section C : Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5Section D : Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8Booklet B

Section E : Grammar Cloze 10 10Section F : Editing for Spelling and Grammar 12 12Section G : Comprehension Cloze 15 15Section H : Synthesis / Transformation 5 10Section I : Comprehension Up to 10 20

Paper 3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 20 10%Paper 4

Oral

Reading Aloud

Stimulus-based Conversation

11

1020

15%

TOTAL 200 100%

MathematicsEvery day, a learning day.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Numbers up to

10 millionRatio Properties of

TrianglesRate

Four operations of

whole numbers

Volume Decimals Average

Fractions Angles Percentage

Area of Triangles Heuristics

‘Group method /

Set method’

Parallelogram,

Rhombus,

Trapezium

Heuristics

‘Making

supposition’

Contents for the year (Math)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Numbers up to

10 millionFractions and

Mixed NumbersFractions-

Add / Subtract

Multiply

Solving up to 2-

step word

problem

Rate

Four operations of

whole numbers

Geometry-

*Perpendicular and

Parallel Lines

*Angles

*Rectangles and

squares

Decimals Tables

Factors and

Multiples

Time Perimeter

Area

Volume

Contents for the year (Foundation Math)

To inculcate good learning habits

Show clear equations and workings.

Anna has 3 times as much money as Belle.

Belle has $10.How much money does Anna have?

Anna

Ben

$10

? Matching Statement

To inculcate good learning habits

Draw clear models and write matching statements.

1 u $10

3 u 3 x $10

= $30

Internalise multiplication table

To facilitate problem solving,

1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster

2. An Exercise Book – Math working book

(for class practices)

3. An Exercise Book – Mental Sums

4. Scientific calculator,

Ruler, Set Squares, Protractor

5. Math File (blue)

Routine ( Stationery)

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Why calculator?

Use of Calculators in the Curriculum

The introduction of calculators at Primary 5 and Primary 6 aims to enhance the

teaching and learning of mathematics at the primary level in two ways.

First, calculators facilitate the use of more exploratory approaches in learning

mathematical concepts, some of which may require repeated computations,

or computations with large numbers or decimals. With a calculator, students

can perform these tasks and better focus on discovering patterns and making

generalisations without worrying about computational accuracy.

Second, the use of calculators also enables teachers to use resources from

everyday life, such as supermarket advertisements, to set real-life problems with

real-life numbers that may be difficult for pupils to work with without a

calculator. Pupils would hence be better able to see the connection between

mathematics and the world around them.

Introduction to SciencePrimary 5 / 5 Foundation

An Overview of Primary 5 Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction)

• Cycles in matter and water(Water)

Systems • Plant system(Respiratory and circulatory systems)

• Human system(Respiratory and circulatory systems)

• Cell system• Electrical system

An Overview of Primary 5 Foundation Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Cycles • Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction)

• Cycles in matter and water(Water)

Systems • Plant system(Respiratory and circulatory systems)

• Human system(Respiratory and circulatory systems)

• Electrical system

Science File

Items that students must

have:

Marshall Cavendish Activity books & Textbooks on Cycles and Systems

Notes +Process Skills Worksheets

Format for Checkpoints and ExaminationsLevel Section Duration No & Type of

Questions

Subtotal Total

Checkpoints

(Term 1 & 3)

5 -- 45 min 15 MCQ 30 50

Open-ended Questions 20

Science

Practical Test

5 -- 25 min -- 10 10

Examinations

SA1 & SA2

5 A 1 hr 45

min28 MCQ 56 100

B 12 – 13 Open-ended

Questions

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Format for Checkpoints and Examinations (Foundation)

Level Section Duratio

n

No & Type of

Questions

Subtot

al

Total

Checkpoints

(Term 1 & 3)

5 FDN -- 45 min 12 MCQ 24 40

Structured Questions 6

Open-ended Questions 10

Examinations

SA1 & SA2

5 FDN A 1 hr 15 min 18 MCQ 36 70

B 6 – 7 Structured Questions 14

5 – 6 Open-ended

Questions

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How do we develop your child?

Focused Remediation

Learning Journey to Science Centre (5 – 8 Mar)

Mind mapping

Process Skills

Problem-Based / Investigative Learning

Answering Techniques

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Exploring Science with Your Children

Science is all around us and children are constantly observing their surroundings. Help your children make sense of the world around them by showing them science phenomena that occur in everyday activities.

Check out some of these online educational resources which you can try out together with your children:

• http://www.science.edu.sg/resources/Pages/SCBResourcesHome.aspxTry out these simple experiments with your children .

• http://www.scientificamerican.com/section.cfm?id=bring-science-homeLook through this online repository for activities that explain simple science concepts.

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z2pfb9qWatch video clips illustrating science concepts.

• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/Find interesting facts, videos, games and quizzes.

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Learning Science through Questioning

Examples of living things around us Examples of questions

Observing living things: An example of a living thing – Fish

How would you describe this animal? Which animal group does it belong to? What do fishes have in common?

Sometimes, we may encounter challenging questions that you do not have an answer to. Don’t be worried or afraid, we don’t have to be a walking encyclopaedia to guide our children.

Invite them to learn together. For example, you could say, “That’s an interesting question. Let’s find out together!” Acknowledge your children’s efforts in asking questions and guide them as they look for an answer.

Engage your children by inviting them to ask questions or by asking them questions. They learn best this way!

Mother Tongue

Languages

An Active Learner &

A Confident Speaker

An Active Learner & Confident Speaker

•iMTL Portal

•Oral guideListening and

Speaking

•Structured Reading Programme

•Online resources Reading and

Writing

•MTL Fortnight activities

•Competitions

Authentic & Relevant

Experiences

Assessment Plan for MTL (SA1 & SA2)

Component Weighting

Oral

(A) Reading Aloud 10%

(B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 15%

Listening Comprehension 10%

Language Use and Comprehension 45%

Writing 20%

Assessment Plan for FMTL (SA1 & SA2)

Component Weighting

Oral

(A) Reading Aloud 15%

(B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 40%

Listening Comprehension 30%

Language Use and Comprehension 15%

Assessment Plan for HMTL (SA1 & SA2)

Component Weighting

Composition Writing 40%

Language Use and Comprehension

60%

How you can support your child

• Encourage your child to read at home. •Audio books, electronic books• E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx•Newspaper Articles

•Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest • Television• Radio• Internet

• e 知识eMagazine(www.ezhishi.net)

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https://xuele.moe.edu.sg/

Chinese Language Online Applications

• Pintar Kata

• Pintar Peribahasa

Bitara Kata

Cerita Rakyat Nusantara

Lagenda Singapura

Handphone App for Malay Language(download from Play Store)

https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/

Tamil Language Online Applications

Seithi Mediacorp(APP)

THANK YOU