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Anglo Anglo Anglo Anglo –––– Chinese School (Primary)Chinese School (Primary)Chinese School (Primary)Chinese School (Primary)

Welcome to Class 4A

Striving for the best

Striving to be like the ant

�Striving to be like the ant

�> Diligent (to be as industrious as an ant)as �> Goal-oriented

�> Patient

� > Consistent

� > Disciplined

� > United

http://schools.moe.edu.sg/acsp Anglo–Chinese School (Primary)

Class Rules in 4A

Focus on Character-building and HOPEFUL values

Be Attentive

Take initiative

Be Responsible

Be Patient

Be your best

Striving to build up a caring and learning environment

http://www.acspri.moe.edu.sg Anglo–Chinese School (Primary)

PRIMARY 4A

Mr adrian kum/ ms sheena risha/Mr adrian kum/ ms sheena risha/Mr adrian kum/ ms sheena risha/Mr adrian kum/ ms sheena risha/

Mr benedict yapMr benedict yapMr benedict yapMr benedict yap

Form/Co-form Teacher


Mr adrian kum/ ms sheena rishaMr adrian kum/ ms sheena rishaMr adrian kum/ ms sheena rishaMr adrian kum/ ms sheena risha

English

PRIMARY 4A


Mr Adrian kum/Mdm Celia/Ms Mazeedah/Mr Adrian kum/Mdm Celia/Ms Mazeedah/Mr Adrian kum/Mdm Celia/Ms Mazeedah/Mr Adrian kum/Mdm Celia/Ms Mazeedah/

Mr richard Goh/ Mdm Siti Nurjannah/Mr richard Goh/ Mdm Siti Nurjannah/Mr richard Goh/ Mdm Siti Nurjannah/Mr richard Goh/ Mdm Siti Nurjannah/

Mdm Vanessa limMdm Vanessa limMdm Vanessa limMdm Vanessa lim

Maths

PRIMARY 4A


Mr tan jian liangMr tan jian liangMr tan jian liangMr tan jian liang

Science

PRIMARY 4A


Mdm wendy tan/ mdm najuma/Mdm wendy tan/ mdm najuma/Mdm wendy tan/ mdm najuma/Mdm wendy tan/ mdm najuma/

mdm wong mei kuen / ms ho lim hwei/mdm wong mei kuen / ms ho lim hwei/mdm wong mei kuen / ms ho lim hwei/mdm wong mei kuen / ms ho lim hwei/

Mdm goh chwee suanMdm goh chwee suanMdm goh chwee suanMdm goh chwee suan

Mother-Tongue

PRIMARY 4A


Mr kelvin hoMr kelvin hoMr kelvin hoMr kelvin ho

Physical & Health Education

PRIMARY 4A


Mdm Dawn/Mr benedict yapMdm Dawn/Mr benedict yapMdm Dawn/Mr benedict yapMdm Dawn/Mr benedict yap

Music

PRIMARY 4A


Mr Yeo Wee HwaMr Yeo Wee HwaMr Yeo Wee HwaMr Yeo Wee Hwa

Art

PRIMARY 4A


Social Studies

Ms Florence tanMs Florence tanMs Florence tanMs Florence tan

PRIMARY 4A

AdministrationMatters

Administration� Do arrange for an appointment to meet the

teacher, via email or call (School line), should any

concern arises.

� Please ensure that reply slips from circulars such

as remedial/enrichment classes, learning

journeys, house meetings are:

� Signed by Parents/Guardians

� Returned on the following school day (Do not wait till

deadline)

� For compulsory matters, a NIL REPLY,

accompanied by a LETTER OF EXCUSE, is

required even if your child is not attending the

scheduled event

Administration

� School Diary

� Tool of communication

� Parents’ and pupils’

particulars

� Homework information

� Target setting

Homework Policy

1.Pupils will have to record homework in school diary.

2.Parents are advised to check their child’s diary daily.

3.Pupils have to hand in homework punctually.

4.Parents are to sign promptly when Parents’ Signature is required on the book / worksheet.

5.Files and books will be returned to the pupils before examination period for parents to sign and review.

Child on Medical Leave

HomeworkSubject teachers will compile the homework to be given to the pupilwhen he returns.

Should the pupil be on medical leave for more than 3 days, an arrangement can be made with the form teacher for parents to collect the homework from the General office.

Administration� Leave of absence ( during school days )

� Seek permission from Principal, Mr

Arene Koh (in advance)

Early Dismissal

� Parents are to fetch pupils from

General Office

� Parents are to send an email to form /

co-form teachers

�Letter (for class 4A only)

� Letter of Commendation (for certain kind acts or display of good values)

� Reminder letter/email (to complete homework)

• 1st time: School diary

• 2nd time: Email/Note

• 3rd time: Call Parent

• Letter /email on misbehaviour


4A Class Blog

� http://acs4a2014.weebly.com/

� homework reminders (by Saturday 10am) – only

for EL weekend homework

� Homework reminders for pupils who have yet to

hand in their work ( index numbers to be stated)

� important things to bring on specific days

� Note: Class blog will be used only for EL homework announcements/ reminders & Form Class adminstrative matters.

� Please email the relevant subject teachers for matters concerning the various subjects

EnglishICT

� Use of McOnline �Online posting ( in response to given

topics )

� Uploading of online lessons/ quizzes/ answer keys

Use of Microsoft Word and email (Composition ) ([email protected])

�Thumbdrive (2GB)

�All pupils to create an personal email account (Parents to assist in this)

Daily Reminders for the boys:

(1)Pack his Bag (2)Check his school diary (3)English Clear folder to be brought to school daily

For class 4A only: • Well-Done board

• Class Duty Roster

• Best conduct boy (3 boys per month )

• Best Works

• Goal setting forms

Subjects

Examination

Work

Filing

P4 English


English• Spelling

� Exercise book (A5 exercise book)

Writing

� ACS Examination Pad

� Writing Book ( A4 exercise book, Model Composition, Simple Writing )

� Journal writing ( Jotter Book)

•Language experience

� Stellar worksheets

� Synthesis and Transformation Book

� Companion Booklets (5)

� Clear Folder (20 Pockets ) –(Only for 4A students)

Standardised Requirement


English• Reading

� Uninterrupted Silent Reading

� Book review ( one review to be done during the

school holidays)

� Reading Aloud

� Frindle book (P4 EL Guided Literature

Programme)

• Enrichment programme ( EP )

� Odyssey of the Mind ( OM )

� Storytelling

�

P4 English File Dividers

1) Writing (Composition )

3) Language (eg Companion Booklets and

Stellar worksheets )

5) Others (OM,News Education)

4) Exam/tests/SA practice papers

2) Comprehension

� Composition

� relevant ideas

�ideas thoroughly developed

�sequencing and linking of ideas

�paragraphing

�appropriate use of vocabulary

�accurate language (spelling, grammar and punctuation )


Item Mark

Composition ( Guided Writing with picture prompts and

helping words)

20

Language Use

1) Vocabulary ( MCQ) 6 ( 1 mark x 6 questions )

2) Grammar ( MCQ ) 8 ( 1 mark x 8 questions )

3) Visual Text Comprehension 4 ( 1 mark x 4 questions)

4) Synthesis and Transformation 4 ( 1 mark x 4 questions )

5) Grammar Cloze ( two short passages) 8

( 4 marks x 2 passages )

6) Sentence-combining 4 ( 1 mark x 4 questions )

7) Comprehension 1 10

8) Comprehension 2 10

Listening Comprehension 14

Oral ( Reading aloud and Stimulus-based

Conversation )

16

TOTAL 100



Mathematics


Standardised Requirement

• 1) Shaping Math� Course Book & Activity Book

2) Topical Worksheets

3) Problem Solving

4) Process Skills

5) Exercise book

Mathematics


File1 BLUE Ring File with 6 Dividers

1) Term 12) Term 23) Term 34) Term 45) Revision/Examinations Papers6) Others

Mathematics


Assessment

� Topical Tests: 25 marks

Mathematics


SA1/SA2 Exam Format

Section A

MCQ : 15 Questions 30%(Qn 1-15)

Section B

Short-answer : 20 Questions 40%(Qn 16-35)

Section C

Problem Sums: 8 Questions 30%(Qn 36-43)

Total 100%

Mathematics

Anglo–Chinese School (Primary)


Science


ScienceP4 Science Teachers

�4A: Mr Tan Jian Liang

�4B: Mr Benny Lau

�4C: Mr Benny Lau

�4D: Mr Benny Lau / Ms Siti Nurjannah

�4E: Ms Adeline Goh

�4F: Ms Wong Way Lin


Standardised RequirementScience

� My Pals Are Here! 2nd Edition

� Course Books (Cycles, Energy)

� Activity Books

� PSLE Revision Guide

�Science Reflection Exercise Book

� Topical Notes and Worksheets:

MC Online


GREEN Ring File

- No dividers required- A contents page will be provided

The following items are to be filed:- Process Skills Worksheets- Topical Tests- Science Resource Kit- Revision Papers- Exam Papers

Science


Science Exam Format

Science

�Section A – 60%

30 MCQs

�Section B – 40%

14 Open-ended Questions

(2 / 3 / 4 marks per question)

Time allowed: 1 h 45 min


Schedule for the Year

Science

Term 1: Cycles

1.What is Matter?

2.The Three States of Matter

3.Heat and Temperature* (if there is enough time)

Term 2: Energy

1.Heat and Temperature

2.Effects of Heat

Term 3: Energy

1.Light and Shadows

Term 4: Cycles

1.Life Cycles

2.Life Cycles of Some animals

3.Life Cycles of Plants

Semester 1

Semester 2


Weighting of SA1

Exam Weightings

of Marks

TOPICS COVERED

1st

Half

Year

Work

Work

from

Other

Levels

P3 Topics P4 Topics

P4

SA1

60% 40% My Pals are Here

(Lower Block)

Diversity : Chapters 1 to 7

Interactions: Chapters 1 to 3

Systems : Chapters 1 to 4

My Pals are Here

(Lower Block)

Cycles: Chapters 4 and 5

(Matter)

Energy: Chapter 2

(Heat and Temperature)


Weighting of SA2

Exam Weightings of

Marks

TOPICS COVERED

1st Half

Year

Work

2nd

Half

Year

Work

Work

from

Other

Level

P3 Topics P4 Topics

P4

SA2

30% 50% 20% My Pals are Here

(Lower Block)

Diversity : Chapters 1 to 7

Interactions: Chapters 1 to 3

Systems : Chapters 1 to 4

My Pals are Here

(Lower Block)

Cycles: Chapters 1 to 5

Energy: Chapters 1 to 3


Overall Science Grade: Percentage Breakdown

Science

SA1 - 30%

SA2 - 50%

Practical Test Assessment - 10%

(Details of assessment will be informed at a later date.)

Alternative Assessment – 10%

(Details of this assessment will be informed at a

later date.)


Science

� Young Physicist Card

� PET Rocket Enrichment Program (optional)

� Science Corner Quiz

� Science Trail

� Data Logger

� Recess Activity

� Lessons on Exam techniques

� E-Learning

� Science Remedial lessons

� Science Games Fair

� Lesson @ Science Centre Singapore

(Learning Journey)

Programmes to support pupils’ learning



Mother Tongue


Mother Tongue 华文华文华文华文

�Paper 1 作文作文作文作文 15%

�Paper 2 语文应用语文应用语文应用语文应用 45%

�Oral 口试口试口试口试 30%

�Listening 听力听力听力听力 10%

�Total 总分总分总分总分 100%

Chinese Language


Chinese LanguageWriting Practice 习字习字习字习字 After every

chapter

Activity Book 活动本活动本活动本活动本 After every chapter

Worksheet for every Chapter / MC Online

课文填充课文填充课文填充课文填充 After every chapter

Spelling 听写听写听写听写 Weekly

Comprehension 理解问答理解问答理解问答理解问答 1-2 per term

Cloze Passage 短文填充短文填充短文填充短文填充 1-2 per term

Composition 作文作文作文作文 2 -3 per term

Oral 口试手册口试手册口试手册口试手册


File1 Yellow Plastic Folder

1) Comprehension Worksheets

2) Cloze passage Worksheets

3) Fill in the blanks (FIB) Worksheets

4) Tests / Revision / Examinations Papers

5) Others

Chinese Language


Dictionary/electronic dictionaryComposition & composition

examination� Besta All Pass-1 Computerized

Dictionary� Creative� Refer to school website for MOE-

approved dictionarySemester 1: 4A textbookSemester 2: 4B textbook

Chinese Language

P4 Chinese Teachers

www.anglochineseprimary.net Anglo–Chinese School (Primary)

4B –Goh Chwee Suan

(Mdm)

4A –Wong Mei Kuen

(Mdm)

4D–Lee Kam Har

(Ms)

4E–Daniel Chua

(Mr)

Intermingling -Zhang Cong

(Mdm)

4ABC –Wendy Tan

(Mdm)

4F–Goh Chwee

Suan(Mdm)

4DEF –Leong Li Lian

(Mdm)

4C –Ho Lim Hwei

(Ms)

Parental support


�Parental support

Ensure your PC at home can input Chinese Characters

Ensure your PC at home is capable of audio recording

You need an external microphone if your computer does not have a built-in microphone

Chinese Language

Parent Volunteers

Parent Volunteers would be required in various school events (i.e. Learning Journeys etc)

Please alert the teacher if you are willing to volunteer for any upcoming events

It takes a village to raise a child

Mr Adrian: [email protected] Sheena: [email protected]

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