p4 curriculum briefing 2016 · 2016. 7. 25. · 2013 – 2015 and beyond year portal ... beyond...
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Welcome to
P4
Curriculum Briefing 2016
Self-directed Learners, Compassionate Leaders & Responsible and Useful Citizens
Geylang Methodist School (Primary)
• Sharing on School Vision, Mission and Values
• Introduction to School Management Team and Level
Teachers
• Subject-Based Banding (SBB)
• Key Level Highlights
• Question and Answer (Q&A)
Programme
Self-Directed Learners, Compassionate Leaders
& Responsible and Useful Citizens
School Vision
School Mission : A school of excellence
where pupils and staff grow in wisdom,
stature and in favour with God and Man
(Adapted from Luke 2:52)
R: Respect
I: Integrity
C: Compassion
H: Honour God , Nation & School
T: Teamwork
P: Passion For Learning
Going from Strength to Strength
GMSP School Values
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Road Safety and Traffic Management
We would like to seek your cooperation on the following matters:
- Road crossing
Dismount from bicycles, scooters, etc
Continue to teach the children to observe safe crossing
- To queue and wait for the public bus and not push their way up.
Regular checks will be done by teachers and security officers
BUT children must own the responsibility
- Dropping off at Block 120
Prepare the child for prompt alighting
Keep schoolbags with the child and not in the boot, if possible
Attendance
• Pupils who are absent from school due to sickness must produce a medical certificate ( MC).
• If the reason is non-medical , (e.g. bereavement) , a letter is required.
• Inform the form teacher when child is unable to attend school (SMS, email).
• School does not encourage pupils to take leave of absence during term time to travel abroad. This is to ensure continuation and consistency of learning. Request has to be submitted to school leaders.
Examinations
• No marks will be given when a pupil is absent without medical certificate (MC) . A letter from the parent / guardian will not be accepted in this case.
• For pupils who do not produce an MC, a ZERO will be given for that subject.
• There will be no re-sitting of written examination papers for pupils. MC will be reflected in the result slip. For pupils who are absent with MC, marks will be pro-rated.
• An “MC “ will be reflected in the result slip. • Only valid reasons such as the death of closed
relatives( e.g. grandparents) will be accepted.
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Primary Four
Subject-Based Banding
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Retaining Key Tenets of
Ability-Driven Education
• School-based Examination at P4
• P4 Subject-Based Banding
• Parental choice at the end of P4
• Final Decision by School at end of P5
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• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects
• To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths
Why introduce Subject-Based Banding?
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• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
• Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities
(i.e. Standard or Foundation)
What Subject-Based Banding means
for your child
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Standard vs. Foundation Subject
• Foundation subjects put focus on mastery of core content and skills.
• These are pitched at a lower level as compared to the corresponding standard subject.
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
recommends
offered by school
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
( 4S + HMT)
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
( 4S)
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
( 4S)
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
(4F)
( 3S+ 1F)
( 2S+ 2F)
(1S+ 3F)
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How does Subject-Based Banding work?
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Profile of Pupils taking various Subject Combinations
Subject Combination Profile of Pupils
4 Standard Subjects + HMTL
Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & very strong in MTL
4 Standard Subjects Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & MTL.
Generally the majority of the cohort
Combination of Standard Subject(s) and Foundation Subject(s)
Pupils who are weak in certain subject(s) will take the subject(s) at foundation level
4 Foundation Subjects Pupils who are weak in 3 or more subjects
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Most Common Subject Combinations
Combinations Offered
Subjects Offered
4S1H English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science, Higher Mother Tongue Language
4S English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science
1S(MT)3F Mother Tongue Language, Foundation English, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science,
4F Foundation English, Foundation Mother Tongue Language, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science
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Subject Combinations
• Standard level for EL & Math for most pupils except for pupils doing 4 Foundation subjects
4S + HMT
4S( EL, Math, Sc, MT)
3S( EL, Math, Sc) + 1F( MT)
3S( EL, Math, MT) + 1F( Sc)
3S ( EL, Sc, MT) + 1F (Math)
1S( MT) + 3F( EL, Math, Sc)
4F( EL, Math, Sc, MT)
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Overall Assessment of Pupils at the end of P4
Examination Weighting
1st Semester SA1 - 40%
2nd Semester Alternative Assessment - 10% SA2 – 50%
Total 100%
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P4 Achievement Bands
Band Mark Range Brief Description
1 85 – 100 Is very good in the subject
2 70 – 84 Is good in the subject
3 50 – 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject
4 Below 50 Has not met minimum requirement of the subject
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P5 & P6 (Standard) Grading System
Grade Mark Range
Brief Description
A* 91 & above Has very good understanding of the subject
A 75 - 90 Has good understanding of the subject
B 60 - 74
C 50 - 59
D 35 - 49
E 20 - 34
U (Ungraded)
Below 20
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P5 & P6 (Foundation) Grading System
Grade Mark Range
Brief Description
1 85 - 100 Is very good at the subject at the foundation level
2 70 - 84 Is good at the subject at the foundation level
3 50 - 69 Has an adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level
4 30 - 49 Has an elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level
U (Ungraded)
Below 30 Has not met the requirements at the foundation level for the minimum grade
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What Parents Need to Know
• Scores in Foundation subjects would be lower compared to
Standard subjects as the PSLE score. Scores will take into
account the difference in content and demand of any foundation
subject(s) taken.
• Based on performance at PSLE, pupils taking 4 Standard
subjects may be posted to: Express , Normal Academic, Normal
Technical.
• Pupils offering at least 2 Foundation subjects will most likely be
channelled to Normal Academic stream in secondary school.
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What Parents Need to Know
• Pupils taking 3 Foundation subjects and 1
Standard subject could qualify for
Normal Academic course if they do very well.
• Pupils taking Foundation and Standard
subjects could be in the same class.
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Pupil Placement Issues
• Current policies will apply for ad hoc transfers and admissions
• Subject combination a pupil takes at receiving school will be determined jointly by school and parents
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Selection Criteria
• Based on P4 mid-year and end-of-the year examination data
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How does Subject-Based Banding work?
• At P4 – Pupil sits for school-based exams
Based on pupil’s results, school
recommends a subject combination.
Parents fill up option form indicating
preferred combination.
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Parental Option
• When exercising your option WITH your
child, please opt wisely…
• For a subject combination that matches your child’s
capability,
NOT
• What your other children were capable of
• What you want of your child
• Where your child’s preferences are
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Parental Option
• Opt for the course and not the class as the
school decides on your child’s class based on
their results and not the course.
• Submit your option form on time.
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English Language
• Revisions to PSLE English exam format from 2015
• The changes in the PSLE English Language examination syllabuses are aligned with the teaching syllabus
• Rationale: to equip our pupils with the skills they need for life and work in the 21st century
• Teachers have implemented the teaching and examination syllabuses in the curriculum
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Mother Tongue
• Will be implemented in 2017
• P4 pupils will be affected by the change
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Mother Tongue
• Written & Interactive skills will be assessed in
Paper 2 during SA1 & SA2.
• New Oral Format will be tested from 2016
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Mother Tongue
• No change in weightage for the various components:
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Bonus points for taking Higher Mother Tongue Language
• ONLY applicable if your child is going to a
Special Assistance Programme (SAP)
secondary school.
• Distinction – 3 points
• Merit – 2 points
• Pass – 1 point
Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of Mother Tongue Languages (MTLs)
and English Language (EL) Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The ICT applications in the iMTL and EL Portals support teaching, learning and assessment of these languages as they are specifically designed: •To develop 21st century competencies of communication, collaboration and information •To be aligned with the syllabi for the MTLs and EL •To deliver curriculum content as part of textbooks and other instructional materials
The iMTL Portal
Implementation: 2013 – 2015 and beyond
Year Portal
2013 2014 2015 and beyond
iMTL P4-P6 (For
MTLs – CL, ML and TL only)
Pri 4 Pri 4 – 5
(All)
Pri 4 – 6
(All)
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New PE Syllabus (for P3 and P4)
A report on child’s progress and achievement in the Learning Areas will be provided at year-end.
Learning Areas
Athletics, Games & Sports, Gymnastics, Dance, Outdoor Education, Physical Heath and Fitness
Authentic platform to demonstrate learning via Inter-Class Tournaments
CCA@GMSP Holistic Education Experience
• Nurture interest
• Develop talent
• Cultivate zest for life
• Strengthen friendship
• Build character
A platform for
Direct School Admission (DSA)
CCA Programme
Sports and Games
Performing Arts
Clubs and Societies
Uniform Groups
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Netball
Skipping
Soccer
Choir
Cultural Dance
ELDS
Guzheng
Handbells
Art Club
Environment
Club
Library
Media Club
Iculture Club
Boys' Brigade
Girls' Brigade
P3 to P6 pupils are to take up one CCA.
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P4 Supporting Programmes
Programmes Term
High Progress Learning Programme (Math Olympiad, Sci E2K) Eng, Math, Sci Remediation 1-1 Apple Computing Mass Leadership Camp PRAISE@My Singapura SwimSafer
On-going On-going On-going Term 1-3 Term 2 and 3 Term 2 and 3
Remedial classes Calculator workshop Road Safety Park Visit
Jun/Sep Holidays Term 4 Term 4
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Level Highlights (P4)
PRAISE@My Singapura is an interdisciplinary programme that integrates Art and Crafts, Social Studies and English together with Museum appreciation skills. P.R.A.I.S.E stands for Praise, Reflect, Appreciate, Integrate, Seek (Knowledge) and E3 (Explore, Experience & Excite). Pupils will deliver their thoughts, findings and artistic abilities though their art lessons and presentation.
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Level Highlights (P4)
This programme consists of 4 modules: Module 1: Museum Visits Module 2: Learning Journey to Singapore River Module 3: Junior Urban Sketching – Singapore River Module 4: Oracy & Presentation PRAISE@My Singapura aims to guide and mould our pupils to be self-directed and inquisitive learners who are rooted in Singapore.
Assessment : SA1 2016 Dates Subject
25 & 28 April EL and MT Oral
4 May ( Wed ) EL Paper 1 and EL Listening Comprehension
5 May ( Thu ) MT Paper 1 and MT Listening Comprehension
9 May ( Mon ) EL Paper 2
10 May ( Tue ) Math Paper 1 and 2
11 May ( Wed) MT Paper 2
12 May ( Thu ) Science
Meet The Parents’ Session
26 May 2016 Thursday
(In this session , parents will get to meet form teachers
on an individual basis. It will be E-learning day for
pupils.)
SUPPORT From PARENTS
a) Role model good Values and Citizenship
b) Share good stories with children at home
Examples:
Use of newspaper articles,
story books, movies & everyday experiences
c) Show interest in your child’s life-
Examples-
Studies, CCAs, Social life, Physical Health
Encourage & Build good habits in your child
in words, thoughts and actions always!
SUPPORT From PARENTS
Sunday Times, July 21, 2013
Wan Bao, March 17, 2013
Sunday Times, Jan 13, 2014
The New Paper, March 17, 2013
The New Paper, March 17, 2013
Straits Times, October 18, 2013
Channels of Communication
Pupil’s Handbook
Email : [email protected]
Teachers’email : Pupil’s Handbook
Letters from school
Monthly memo
Semestral Newsletters
School website: http://www.geylangmethodistpri.moe. edu.sg/
Telephone 6748 6746 (O)
Parents’ Portal - Introduction
What is the Parents’ Portal?
Portal for the Parents
Allows for ease of communication from school to parents
Parents can use the features within the Portal to track their children's
progress
Features:
Important Announcements from GMSP
Travel Declaration online
Notification of child’s ongoing tasks
Parents’ Portal App - Announcements
Announcement
New feature: Push Notifications will be sent out (*will only work if
parents stay logged in to the App).
Parents can click “I have read this Notification” - acknowledgement
Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the Portal: Tools Travel Declaration
Parents’ Portal App – Child’s Attendance Report
Travel Declaration
Submit Travel Plans via the App
Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children
eReports
Parents’ Portal – Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Child’s Ongoing Tasks
Track the activities that have been assigned to the children
Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Download the Asknlearn App from iTunes or Play Store
Launch the app. Key in the school name.
Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Details:
User ID: Your Child’s BC Number
Password (for first time Login): parents
Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Once you have logged in, kindly fill in the mandatory information to register.
Parents’ Portal App – Logging In
Click on the “Back” button to login to the Parent Portal using your new password. You can start using the App.
LMS Technical Support (Helpdesk)
Getting Help and Support URL: lms.asknlearn.com/gmps
Every Student, an Engaged Learner
Every School, a Good School
Every Teacher, a Caring Educator
Every Parent, a Supportive Partner
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‘ Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old ,
he will not turn from it ’ Proverbs 22:6
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Please complete the Parents’ Feedback Form and
return it to the teachers
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Thank You!
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