PRIMARY 5

CURRICULUM BRIEFING

English Language

P5 Assessment (Standard)

P5 Assessment (Std)Item Marks

Oral (Reading Aloud and Stimulus-Based Conversations)

10 marks + 20 marks =30 marks

Listening Comprehension 20 marks

Paper 1 (Situational Writing and Composition)

15 marks + 40 marks = 55 marks

Paper 2 (Language Use) 95 marks

Total Marks for P5 (Std) 200 marks

Visual Text Comprehension (MCQ)

-Assesses Reading Comprehension which will require candidates to apply viewing skills

-visual materials used for candidates (e.g. flyer, web page)

- 1 A3 page or 2 A4 pages (change)

Sentence Manipulation (Synthesis & Transformation)

- Pupils would have learnt these connectors from the previous years. Pupils will also advance from synthesizing to transforming the words in P5.

P5 (Std) Oral

Reading Aloud (10 marks instead of 6 marks)

Stimulus-Based Conversation (20 marks instead of 10 marks)

-Given a stimulus and pupils need to express themselves clearly & effectively during a conversation

-Stimulus is a springboard for conversation

E.g. Pupils can use experiences they have encountered to engage the examiners.

Stimulus-Based Conversation

Example:

1) Look at the picture, would you buy this carton of milk? Why/Why not?

2) What kinds of beverages do you enjoy drinking?

3) If given a choice, what kinds of beverages would you recommend to your friends?

New to P5 Assessment

Situational Writing (15 marks)

- Understanding of context (6 marks)

- Organization & Language Use (9 marks) Tenses, sentence structures etc…

Composition

-Word count 150 words

-Given 3 pictures (not in sequence)

-Specific instructions to write a story

-Writing can be based on 1, 2 or all of the pictures

-Guiding questions will be provided

Composition (40 marks instead of 20)

-Developing of ideas & interesting pieces of writing (20 marks)

-Organization & Language Use (20 marks)

Tenses, Sentence Structures, Punctuation etc…

Comprehension (20 marks)

- 1 passage

- Testing a variety of items such as MCQ, Open-ended, sequencing …

- More questions as compared to P4 (can be up to 10 questions with each question carrying up to 3/4 marks).

Examples of ways questions can be tested:

True/

False

Reason

Amber had

performed

many times on

the Wayang

stage before

that day.

Synonyms

encouraging

praises

confident

P5 Assessment (Foundation)

P5 Assessment (Foundation)

Item Marks

Oral (Reading Aloud and Stimulus Based Conversations)

10 marks + 20 marks =30 marks

Listening Comprehension 20 marks

Paper 1 (Situational Writing and Composition)

10 marks + 30 marks = 40 marks

Paper 2 (Language Use) 60 marks

Total Marks for P5 (Foundation)

150 marks

Visual Text Comprehension (MCQ)

-Assesses Reading Comprehension which will require

candidates to apply viewing skills

-visual materials used for candidates (e.g. flyer, web page)

- 1 A4 page (no change)

Sentence Manipulation (Synthesis)

- Pupils would have learnt these connectors over the years.

P5 (FEL) Oral

Reading Aloud (10 marks instead of 6 marks)

Stimulus- Based Conversation

(20 marks instead of 10 marks)

-Given a stimulus and pupils need to express themselves clearly & effectively during a conversation

-Stimulus is a springboard for conversation

E.g. Pupils can use experiences they have encountered to engage the examiners.

New to P5 Assessment

Situational Writing (10 marks)

- Understanding of context (5 marks)

- Organization & Language Use (5 marks) Tenses, sentence structures etc…

Composition

- Word count 120 words

- Given 3 pictures with the 4th being a “?”.

- Pupils will have to write their own ending.

- Each box will have some helping

words/phrases to assist the pupils.

Composition (30 marks instead of 20)

-Developing of ideas & interesting pieces of writing (15 marks)

-Organization & Language Use (15 marks)

Tenses, Sentence Structures, Punctuation etc…

Comprehension (10 marks)

- 2 passages

- Testing a variety of items such as MCQ, Open-ended, sequencing …

Examples of ways questions can be tested:Which of the following statement(s) is/are True?Put a in the box beside your chosen answer. [2m]The water from the hot springs is free of charge now.

Seah Eng Keong set up the Singapore National Mineral

Hot Springs Company.

MINDEF opened the whole piece of land to the public

after the Singapore government had acquired it.

Which word in paragraph 1 shows that the distances that bats travel are amazing? (1 mark)

Thank You

MATHEMATICSSimilarity and differences between P4 & P5 exam paper formatSimilarity :

1) All Class Tests & SA papers have 3 sections :- Section A : Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) - Section B : Short-answer questions (SAQ)- Section C : Structured/Long-answer questions

(Structured/LAQ)

MATHEMATICSDifferences for SA papers:

P4 P5

1. Only has 1 paper : Booklet A & B

Paper 1 : Booklet A & B

Paper 2

2. No calculator is allowed

Calculator is allowed for Paper 2 only.

P4(Total : 100 marks)

P5 Standard(Total : 100 marks)

3. Weightage : MCQ – 40 % (20 qns)SAQ – 40 % (20 qns)Structured/LAQ – 20%

(5 qns)

Weightage : MCQ – 20 % (15 qns)SAQ – 35 % (20 qns)Structured/LAQ – 45%

(12 Qns)

4 Structured/LAQ-5 questions, 4 marks eachWeightage : 20%

Structured/LAQ-12 questions, 3 to 5 marks eachWeightage : 45%

P4(Total : 100 marks)

P5 Foundation (Total : 90 marks)

3. Weightage : MCQ – 40 % (20 qns)SAQ – 40 % (20 qns)Structured/LAQ – 20%

(5 qns)

Weightage : MCQ – 30 m (20 qns)SAQ – 40 m (20 qns)Structured/LAQ – 20m

(6 Qns)

4 Structured/LAQ-5 questions, 4 marks eachWeightage : 20%

Structured-6 questions, 3 to 4 marks eachWeightage : 20m

MATHEMATICS

Same exam format for :

P5 Standard SA1 & SA2

P6 Standard SA1, Prelim & PSLE

PaperBooklet / Item type

Number of questions

Marks per

question

Total marks

Duration

1Without

calculator

Booklet AMultiple-

choice

10 1 10

1h5 2 10

Booklet BShort-

answer

5 1 5

10 2 20

2With

calculator

Short-Answer 5 2 10

1h 30 minStructured/Long-answer

12 3, 4, 5 45

Total 47 - 100 2h 30 min

FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS

Same exam format for :

P5 Foundation SA1 & SA2

P6 Foundation SA1, Prelim & PSLE

PaperBooklet / Item type

Number of questions

Marks per

question

Total marks Duration

1Without

calculator

Booklet AMultiple-

choice

10 1 10

1 h10 2 20

Booklet BShort-

answer10 2 20

2With

calculator

Short-Answer 10 2 20

1h Structured 6 3 or 4 20

Total 46 - 90 2h

Some notes for P5 & P6 SA Math Paper• Both papers will be scheduled on the same day

with a break between the two papers

• Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed.

• Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.

What Parents Can Do to Help

• Check that your child is not using the calculator excessively.

Question 7 : Use of calculator is allowed.

Question 8 : Use of calculator is not allowed.

What Parents Can Do to Help

• Encourage your child to revise their multiplication facts & division facts

• Encourage your child to revise past years’ topics.

• Encourage your child to do his/her own work and corrections . Remind him/her not to copy anyone’s work.

• Practise, Practise & Practise

Thank You

Mother Tongue

MTL curriculumIs designed and taught to

• develop proficient users who can communicate effectively using the language in real life contexts

• apply it in inter-personal communication, listening and reading for comprehension

• presenting in spoken and written forms

writing

reading

speaking

listening

spoken interaction

written interaction

Interaction Skills

Interaction Skills

Taught using the 2015 syllabus

Show and TellRole playGroup discussion

BlogEmailShort messages

MTL curriculumStudents will continue to be exposed to cultureand values through the language.

MTL Fortnight (for all levels) - Term 1, Wk 6-7

Our Language, Our Culture

Objective :To provide platforms for pupils to actively learn MTL and the culture so as to experience MTL as ‘living languages’.

• Change in the Primary 4 test items

- to include items which test spoken interaction (e.g MCQ Rejoinder tested in Listening Comprehension)

- written interaction skills in comprehension

section

Alignment between curriculum and assessment

Table of specification

Primary 5 Standard Mother TonguePaper(Time)

Component Marks (Weighting)

Paper 1(50 min)

1. Based on topic OR2. Picture Composition (choose ONE)

40 (20%)

Paper 2(1 hr 40 min)

Booklet A & Booklet B: Language Use & Comprehension 90 (45%)

Paper 3(15 min)

Oral and Listening ComprehensionOral : Read Aloud & Video Stimulus-based ConversationListening Comprehension

70 (35%)

Total 200 (100%)

Primary 5 Higher Mother TonguePaper(Time)

Component Marks (Weighting)

Paper 1(50 min)

Composition1. Based on topic and scenario provided OR2. Based on intro provided (choose ONE)

40 (40%)

Paper 2(1 hr 20 min)

Language Use & Comprehension 60 (60%)

Total 100 (100%)

Primary 5 Foundation Mother TonguePaper(Time)

Component Marks (Weighting)

Paper 1(40 min) Language Use & Comprehension 15 (15%)

Paper 2(15min)

Oral :1) Read Aloud2) Video Stimulus-based Conversation

55 (55%)

Paper 3(30min) Listening Comprehension 30 (30%)

Total 100 (100%)

Use of Dictionary/E-dictionary

• Primary 5 pupils are allowed to use dictionaries (ML,CL & TL) /e-dictionaries (CL&ML) that are approved by MOE for their Paper 1 (Composition) Examination.

• Approved Dictionary list, please visit https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/approved-dictionaries

Self-directed learning website in line with the CL syllabus

Teaching resources teachers use in classroom teaching

Thank You

• Reference : Primary Science Syllabus (2014)(can download from MOE Internet)

Mode of Testing : (1) Multiple Choice Questions (2) Open-ended Questions

Knowledge with Understanding Application of Knowledge and Process Skills

Science Curriculum

Downloadable at www.moe.gov.sg

Learning of Science

5 themes that pupils can relate to in their everyday experiences and commonly observed phenomena in nature/around them (e.g. drying of dishes)

To appreciate the links between different topics & themes (making connections)

Spiral approach : Revisiting of concepts and skills at different levels and with increasing depth

Exam Format

Booklet Foundation Standard

A – MCQ 18 28

B – Structured 6-7 -

B – OE Questions 5-6 12 - 13

Total Marks 70 100

Duration 1hr 15 min 1hr 45 min

Difference between PSLE Standard and Foundation Science

Learning of

Science through Inquiry

Process Skills• Observing

• Comparing

• Classifying

• Using apparatus and equipment

• Communicating* (throughout)• Inferring

• Formulating hypothesis

• Predicting

• Analysing

• Generating possibilities

• Evaluating

P3

P5

P6

P3 – P6

Line GraphData (Trend)

TableBar Graph

Line Graph(R/S , C&E)

Pie ChartData (Trend)

Data Analysis

P4

2. The table below shows 4 types of fruits.

A B C D

Which of the following correctly shows the method of dispersal of their seeds/fruits?

A B C D

(1) Water Wind Animals Splitting

(2) Wind Water Splitting Animals

(3) Wind Water Animals Splitting

(4) Splitting Animals Wind Water

Simple Process Skills … are Also Very Important

Key Concept Words affect Meaning :

Suresh and Nadia are drying their wet towels in the garden as shown below.

Both their towels are identical. Whose towel will dry faster? Explain your answer. [1]

Ans:- Nadia’s towel will dry faster. Her towel has a bigger exposed surface area than Suresh.

(must make comparison)

Application of Concept: Factors affecting rate of evaporation (Exposed Surface Area)

What Parents Can Do to Help :

Show an interest in your child’s progress and be engaged in their journey of learning Science (ask questions)

Encourage your child to revise the previous year concepts on a regular basis

Try not to overload your child with unnecessary information. Questions tested will adhere to the 2014 Primary Science Syllabus.

Encourage your child to read widely, especially non-fiction books (Libraries)

Thank You