Tampines North PrimaryP5 Parents Engagement

22 Feb 2019

to Primary 5.X

A warm

Teachers of Primary 5.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

• Chinatown (NESS) Term2

• NE Show (NESS) Term 3

• Asian Civilisation Museum (NESS) Term 3

• Sungei Buloh Mangrove Swamp (Sci)

Term 4

2. G4Lifetopia Term 4

3. Senior Olympic 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• School attire – personal grooming• Mobile Phone Usage• Student Discipline

Classroom Expectations

Assessment Policy (Pri 5)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Type of Assessment

FormativeAssessment

SA 1 Prelim

Weighting 0% 30% 70%

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 test

Qualitative feedback

on bite-sized

assessment

Formative Assessments @ P5

Subject Focus

English LanguageShift from P4 to P5

Primary 4 Primary 5Writing- Continuous Writing

Writing- Continuous Writing- Situational Writing

Language Use- Grammar MCQ and Cloze- Vocab MCQ- Synthesis & Transformation- Comprehension Open-Ended

Language Use- Grammar MCQ and Cloze- Vocab MCQ- Editing - Comprehension Cloze- Visual Text Comprehension- Synthesis & Transformation- Comprehension Open-Ended

* Length and difficulty of cloze and comprehension passages have increased

English LanguageComponent (For SA1, SA2) 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

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

English Language

Developing Oracy & Critical Thinking Skills• Use authentic materials (E.g. posters, brochures) and

ask them to state and justify their preferences~ Will you buy this item? Why/Why not?

P5 Maths Content • Mathematics is largely hierarchical in nature.• A spiral approach is adopted in the building up of content

across the levels.

• The P5 concepts and skills build on the P1 to 4 Maths syllabus.

1. Whole Numbers

2. Fractions

3. Decimals

4. Measurement

5. Geometry

6. Average

7. Ratio

8. Percentage

9. Rate

Mathematics

Extension of P1-4 topics

New topics at P5

P5 Exam Format 2019 – PSLE Exam FormatPaper 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

Teaching and Learning Approaches• Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) Approach

Mathematics

For e.g. Division of Whole Numbers as Fractions1 pizza is shared equally among 5 children. What fraction of a pizza does each child get?

oncrete ictorial bstract

𝟏 𝐩𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐚

𝟏 ÷ 𝟓 =𝟏

𝟓

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

How can I support my child?1. Ensure strong fundamentals.

2. Talk about Math with your child as used in everyday life.

3. Monitor your child to ensure that he/she has completed his/her

homework.

4. Encourage your child to show his/her workings clearly and neatly in

his/her daily work.

5. Encourage your child to do basic computations in his daily work

without the use of a calculator.

6. Set aside time for daily revision.

7. Help your child identify different methods/strategies in solving the

problem instead of providing him/her with the answer.

Mathematics

Science

P5 Science Focus

Enhancing Scientific Literacy

Read Science

Write Science

Talk Science

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

Standard Science – Exam format

Duration: 1 h 45 min

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

Science

Foundation Science – Exam format

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

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

Mother Tongue Component (For SA1, SA2) 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, SA2) Marks

Paper 1 Topical/ Composition 40 marks

Paper 2 • Language usage• Comprehension Open-Ended 60 marks

Home-School Partnership

Communication with teachers

Modes of Communication

Parents’ GatewayApp

Phone Call

Student Handbook

Email

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.

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