P6Parents

Briefing31 Jan 2020

• Our team of teachers

• PSLE Matters

• Progression to Secondary Schools

• DSA for Secondary Schools

• Level Matters

• Tips for parents

Agenda

CLASS FORM TEACHER 1 FORM TEACHER 2

P6 SINCERITY (6S) MS JENNIFER TANG MR SARAVANAN &MDM ABIDAH

P6 PATIENCE (6P) MDM VERONICA NAH MS ONG SI HAN

P6 RESOURCEFULNESS (6R) MS TAN YEE HUI MS ONG BEE HUA

P6 INITIATIVE (6IN) MDM CHEW HWEE SHAN MR AZHAR &MS ANGELINA HUANG

P6 GENEROSITY (6G) MDM LEE SHIRUI MR MARK LIM

P6 DISCERNMENT (6D) MR JULIAN VICTOR MDM TENG YANG LING

P6 ALERTNESS (6A) MR ZULKARNAIN MDM CHRISTINE KWOK

Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLE)

Intent of PSLE

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INTENT of PSLE

Essentially a placement examination

Assigns students into different courses according to their academic strength

Enables posting to secondary schools by merit, and, as far as possible, school of choice

Takes into consideration students’ learning pace, ability and inclination

Mark Range Grade

91 and above A*

75 to 90 A

60 to 74 B

50 to 59 C

35 to 49 D

20 to 34 E

Below 20 U

Standard Subject

Grading

Foundation Subject

Grading

Mark Range Grade

85 and above G1

70 to 84 G2

50 to 69 G3

30 to 49 G4

Below 30 U

Mark Range Grade

80 and above Distinction

65 to 79 Merit

50 to 64 Pass

Below 50 Ungraded

HMT Grading

PSLE T-SCORE• T-Score is not the mark that a pupil obtains in the

examination; sum of the scores for the subjects taken

• T-Score gives the rank or position of a pupil’s performance

compared to all other pupils in that subject whereas the

mark obtained in the examination only shows how good

the pupil is in that subject

• All 4 / 3 subjects that the pupil offers carry equal weighting

PSLE T-SCOREHow is it calculated?

T = 50 + 10 [ (X – Y) / Z ]

X is the pupil’s mark for the subject

Y is the average mark (mean) scored by all the pupils

Z is the spread of the marks around the average mark

(standard deviation)

We have no way of ascertaining what the

Y and Z for any particular exam is

Pupils need to put in their best effort for all subjects

Progression to

Secondary School

Entering a secondary school

PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec

• Based on a student’s PSLE score• Most students enter secondary

schools this way

• Based on a diverse range of talents and achievements in specific academic subjects or non-academic areas, beyond what the PSLE recognises

• Allows students to access school programmes to develop their talents

Progression to SECONDARY School• Integrated Programme (IP) Course: 6-year programme

leading to the GCE A-Level Examination

• Express Course: 4-year programme leading to the GCE O-

Level Examination

• Normal (Academic) Course: 4-year programme leading to

the GCE N-Level Examination; A 5th year leading to the GCE

O-Level examination made available to N(A) students who

perform well in their GCE N-Levels

• Normal (Technical) Course: 4-year programme leading to

the GCE N-Level Examination; programme prepares

students for a technical-vocational education at the

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

Progression to SECONDARY School

Springdale

Primary SchoolExpress

4 years

Normal(Acad)

4 years

Normal(Tech)

4 years

‘O’ Level

‘N(T)’ Level

‘N(A)’ Level

Integrated Programme

6 years

PSLE

Sec 5N(A)

1 year

Junior Colleges/

Centralised Institute

2-3 years

Alternative

Qualifications

Polytechnic

3-4 years

‘A’ Level

Universities

3-5 years

Work

Secondary Schools

ITE

1-2 years

Primary6 years

Secondary4-5 years

Post-Secondary3-6 years

Diploma

PSLE Scores reflecting Standard Subjects only

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 T-SCORE STREAM

A A A A 229 EXPRESS

A* B B B 229 EXPRESS

A B B B 200 EXPRESS

B B B C 189 N(A)

B C C C 162 N(A)

PSLE Scores reflecting a mix of Standard and Foundation Subjects

or purely Foundation Subjects

Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4 T-SCORE STREAM

C 2 A 2 170 N(A)

2 1 1 1 165 N(A)

Targeted SUPPORT

For selected students on certain Tues & Thu

(1.35pm-2.35pm)

Starting from T1W5 (after CNY)

Direct School Admission for Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)

Changes to the DSA-Sec

All schools allowed to take in up to 20% of S1 non-IP intake

through DSA-Sec

All schools to stop using general academic ability tests to select

students

Schools may offer DSA-Sec in more areas

Schools may stop using general academic ability tests to select students

Online portal for DSA-Sec application

Students can apply online, through a single form

2018 DSA-Sec(2018 P6 Cohort)

From 2019 onwardsDSA-Sec

Moving to an improved DSA

More choices and opportunities for students

2017 DSA-Sec (2017 P6 Cohort)

Is the DSA-Sec right for my child?

If your child has specific talents which a school offers the DSA-Sec in

And is passionate about and committed to developing his/her strengths and interests

Talent

PassionCommit-

ment

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DSA-Sec can support his/her development in that talent area.

Which school should my child apply to? • Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s

strengths and interests• Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they

can develop further. • Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall

range of programmes

• Get the latest information about what each school offers by:• Visiting schools’ websites• Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments

and cultures• Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website

DSA-SEC APPLICATION

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DSA-Sec Application Portal

• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process has been simplified.

• Students will apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.

DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

What is the timeline for 2020 DSA-Sec?

Early May - Early June(4 weeks)

Apply for DSA-Sec through DSA-Sec Application Portal.

Mid June - Late August

Shortlisting and selection by secondary schools. Each secondary school has different selection criteria for its categories and programmes. Schools will inform you of the selection outcome by Aug.

Rank your offers, if you receive offers from multiple schools

Late-October

You will know whether you have been allocated to a school through the DSA-Sec, at the same time you receive your PSLE results.

Late-November

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Features of the DSA-Sec Portal1. Centralised online applications

• Applications will be centralised across all participating secondary schools

• The form will be easy to fill – you only have to key in contact details and your school and talent choices

Optional: The portal will also allow you to indicate any non-school-based achievements and activities related to the talent areas you applied for.

• You do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents to the secondary school during application.

2. Application using Singpass

• Parents can access the Portal via their SingPass login. Only one parent’s SingPass login is required.

• Parents who are unable to access their SingPass can approach the primary school for assistance.

3. No application fees

• No fees charged for DSA-Sec application and selection.

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DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

4. Making choices in the DSA-Sec portal• Through the portal, you can easily identify schools that offer programmes for your child’s talent area.

• You can indicate up to three choices. For each choice, you will need to choose a secondary school and a talent area from that school.

• The order of the choices does not matter during application.

• Of the three choices, up to two choices may be used to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school. This is to cater to your child’s multiple interests, and allow your child to choose different schools which can develop his/her strengths and interests.

• You and your child are encouraged to consider your choices carefully, and manage the time and effort participating in multiple trials and interviews.

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Features of the DSA-Sec Portal

Note. Students can apply separately to School of the Arts and Singapore Sports School, on top of the DSA-Sec choices made through the DSA-Sec Portal.

DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

Examples of Possible Choice Combinations

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Your child can apply to up to three different schools, with no restrictions on the talent areas.

If your child chooses two areas in one school, he/she can apply to two different schools only,

Your child cannot use all three choices on one school. He/she can leave the third choice blank or choose another school.

DSA-SEC APPLICATION PORTAL

EXAMPLE 1

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

Choir School B

Choir School C

EXAMPLE 2

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

String Orchestra School A

Choir School B

EXAMPLE 3(Not allowed)

Talent(s) School(s)

Choir School A

String Orchestra School A

Mathematics School A

What are schools looking for?

DSA-SEC SELECTION

• Schools have updated their selection practices, which are based ona common set of student-centric principles, with more emphasison looking for sound fundamentals and potential in particulartalent areas.

• The DSA-Sec selection process remains objective and talent-specific.

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What are schools looking for?

DSA-SEC SELECTION

Talent, passion, commitment

• Schools may look at achievements and participation(e.g. in Junior Sports Academy).

• Schools may also conduct tests, trials or selection camps to identify students with strengths, or sound fundamentals and potential, in particular areas.

Strong personal qualities

• Schools may look at CCA records and VIA participation.

• Schools may also conduct interviews.

Good academic fit

• Schools may look at primary school results to ensure students can benefit from the school’s pace of learning.

Students, be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself –if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.

• The selection process differs across schools, and across different DSA-Seccategories.

• Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:

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What are the possible DSA-Sec outcomes?

• Confirmed Offer (CO) Your child has a place reserved in the school, as long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).

• Wait List (WL) Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait List.

• Unsuccessful Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

How are DSA-Sec places allocated?

Example: Confirmed Offer vs Wait List

Hani is given Confirmed Offer by Courage Secondary. Haniselected Courage Secondary as her 2nd choice.

Victor is offered a Wait List by Courage Secondary. Victor selectedCourage Secondary as his 1st choice.

Who will be considered for a place in Courage Secondary first?

Hani will be considered for a DSA-Sec place in Courage Secondarybefore Victor, as she has a Confirmed Offer.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

If my child have a DSA-Sec Confirmed Offer, does it mean that his/her PSLE results will not matter?

• Your child’s PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary school course he/she is eligible for (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical))

• Even if he/she has a Confirmed Offer, he/she must qualify for a course offered by the school to be admitted to the DSA-Sec school.

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SELECTION OUTCOME

Example: Leo has a Confirmed Offer from Courage Secondary, which offers the Express Course only. However, Leo’s PSLE results qualify him for the Normal (Academic) course. Hence, Leo will not be able to go to Courage Secondary through DSA-Sec. If he is not allocated a place in another DSA-Sec school whose CO/WL offer he had accepted at the School Preference stage, he will participate in the S1 Posting.

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Where can I find more information on the 2020 DSA-Sec?

• Check the MOE DSA-Sec website for important dates and timelines, and for information on how DSA-Sec will be conducted.

• The updated 2020 DSA-Sec information will be published around April 2020.

• The MOE DSA-Sec website also contains information on DSA categories and secondary schools offering them.

MORE INFORMATION

• Around Oct-Nov: Receipt of Sec

1 Posting Info Booklet

• 1st week of Nov School Hols:

Release of PSLE Results

• 7 Calendar Days after Release of

Results: S1 Option Phase

• Dec School Hols: Release of

Posting Results

Secondary 1 Posting

Level Matters

SignatureProgrammes

Our

3 Signature Programmes

Learning for Life Programme (LLP)

Character Development Programme (CDP)

Student

Leadership

Character

Development

Applied Learning Programme (ALP)

Critical &

Inventive

Thinking

Student

Leadership

Character

Development

Critical & Inventive

Thinking

• Develop your problem-solving skills

• Enhance your level of confidence, empathy & resilience

• Develop your personal mastery

• Develop your motivation to lead, advocate and serve the community

• Raise your awareness of issues facing Singapore

• Consider how each of us can play our part

Signature Programmes

Signature Programmes Approach

• WHEN: Wednesdays first period

• HOW:

Focus on one of the signature programmes at any one time

Through class discussions, stories, role play and other activities

Creativity

Confidence

Care-nectedness

Cope-abilityCohesion

Secure Individual

Leader of Self-WorthSignificant Citizen

Level HIGHLIGHTS- Learning Journeys (Term 2 & Term 4)- Education and Career Guidance- PSLE Supplementary Class (24/6,

25/6 and 10/9, 11/9)- Post-PSLE enrichment activities- P6 Graduation/Farewell

Level HIGHLIGHTS• Education and Career Guidance

• MySkillsFuture Portal

https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/student/en/primary.html

- a one-stop portal that helps students make informed education and career choices

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IMPORTANT DATES

Event Dates

PSLE Registration 09 Mar -23 Mar

PSLE Oral Thu 13 & Fri 14 Aug

PSLE LC Fri 18 Sep

Written Papers Thu 01 Oct – Wed 07

Oct

PSLE Results & S1 Posting First week of Nov hols

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/examination-timetable/2019_examcalendar_psle.pdf

Communication

with School

Communication PLATFORMS• Student Handbook

• Parents Outreach

• Letters to Parents

• Parents Gateway

• Termly Newsletter

Get in touch with:

• FTs and subject teachers

• Year Head

Tips for PARENTS• Providing your child a balanced lifestyle – exercise

and recreation time should also be factored in his/her work schedule

• Communicating with your child about and involvement in other aspects of his/her life

• Setting realistic and positive target for and with your child

Tips for PARENTS• Ensuring that the children spend their time wisely and

do monitor their stress level

• Role modelling so that the children have a more positive attitude to reading and the use of Standard English and Standard Mother Tongue

• Monitoring external sources of help (if any) and check that they are value-adding to your child’s learning

Working with YOU• Update us on what is happening to your child at

home so that we can provide the necessary support

• We will do our best to support your child academically and where possible emotionally and would appreciate your support and understanding

• Be consistent in our messaging

Conclusion

• We intend to work with and build up your child’s capacity over the years

• We appreciate their active participation during and regular attendance of lessons

• We continue to strive to partner you in realisingyour child’s potential

Upper Primary (P5 & P6)

Year Head: Mdm Abidah Bibi MarikarEmail: abidah_bibi_marikar@moe.edu.sgTel: 63157600 ext 221

To include Name & Email

THANK YOU!