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• 2016 PSLE Results
• School Motto, Vision, Mission and Values
• School Culture and Learning Environment
• School Plans
• PSLE
• Choosing A Secondary School
• Important Dates
• School Programmes
Content
Pupils taking 4 standard subjects
234 pupils
Pupils taking at least 1 foundation subject
47 pupils
Total – 281 pupils
2016 PSLE Results
School Indicator 2012 2016
% Eligible For Secondary School with MOE-
defined comparable school results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 96.86% 98.90%
MCS 97.26% 97.93%
% Eligible For Express Stream W/O (E/NA) 4S
with MOE-defined comparable school results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 47.33% 58.97%
MCS 48.86% 58.61%
% Eligible For Express Stream W/O (E/NA)
overall with MOE-defined comparable school
results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 37.11% 49.11%
MCS 40.89% 48.43%
2016 PSLE ResultsMCS represents MOE-Defined Comparable Schools
School Indicator 2012 2016
PSLE Mean aggregate score (4S) with MOE-defined
comparable school results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 197.21 204.60
MCS 199.09 206.36
PSLE Mean aggregate score (Overall) with MOE-
defined comparable school results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 183.92 194.28
MCS 188.68 195.29
Percentage of 4S pupils achieving a PSLE aggregate
score of 250 and above with MOE-defined comparable
school results
Target Above MCS Above MCS
Actual 4.28% 8.12%
MCS 5.10% 8.84%
2016 PSLE Results
SCHOOL MOTTO
Guidance to Wisdom
SCHOOL VISIONMotivated Learners
Critical Thinkers
Leaders of Character(Reviewed in 2013 and renewed to capture the 21CC outcomes )
SCHOOL VALUESWise, Enterprising
Gracious, Responsible
Resilient, Open(Reviewed in 2013 and concised based on SEM feedback and 21CC)
SCHOOL MISSIONTo nurture individuals into
lifelong learners and responsible
citizens through a well-rounded
education.
(Reviewed in 2013 and retained as it is still relevant)
School Culture
WE C4ARE IN GWPSWEll Being
Coaching
Compasssion
Commitment
Continuous Learning
Positive Attitude
HumouR
IntEgrity
INnovation
School Strategic Thrusts in Alignment with the Desired Outcomes of Education
Strategic Thrusts
Desired Outcomes of Education
ST 1 -Cognitive Development
• A confident person who has a strong sense of right and wrong and able to communicate effectively.
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST 2 – Personal Effectiveness
• A self-directed learner who takes responsibility for his own learning and perseveres in the pursuit of learning .
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST 3 –Character Development
• A concerned citizen who is rooted to Singapore, takes an active role to better the lives of others around him.
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST4 – Staff Excellence
ST5 – Service Excellence
THRUST
1 2 3 4 5
AREACOGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL
EFFECTIVENESSCHARACTER
DEVELOPMENTSTAFF
EXCELLENCESERVICE
EXCELLENCE
STRATEGIC GOALS (SG)
1.1 A school achievingabove comparableschools in theoverall school mean
1.2 Pupils with potentialare stretched toachieve anaggregate score ofat least 250 in PSLE
2.1 Every pupil is able toapply thinking toolsto create a conceptor product
Pupils are confident in self-leadership
Pupils are responsible citizens who contribute actively
Staff are positive, reflective, innovative and contribute actively to the pupils’ development in a nurturing and caring environment
Conducive learning environment where there is mutual respect and staff is proactive, prompt and think win/win in arriving at the best outcome together
School Plan
• Reflect the relative achievement level of pupils within their peers.
• Place pupils into different courses according to theiracademic ability
• Enable posting to secondary schools by merit and asfar as possible into a school of their choice.
PSLE (A placement exam)
P6 DSA
Successful in PSLE
Normal Academic/Technical
4-year Course
Express
4-year Course
DSA
GCE N-level
S 5 N
GCE O-level
Ap
pre
nti
cesh
ip
Institute
of Technical
Education
PolytechnicsJunior
Colleges
Centralised
Institutes (MI)
GCE A-level
Universities
E M P L O Y M E N T
INTEGRATED
PROGRAMME
Express Course
4 years in Secondary School
May offer or opt to study HMT
Offer for HMT Top 10% of the cohort
Top 11 to 30% who meet language criteria
MT – A* or HMT – at least a Merit
Normal Academic Course
4 or 5 years in Secondary school
Sit for GCE (N)
Good results in Sec 1 and 2 will enable to
be transferred to the Express course
Decide to do GCE(O), join technical-
vocational education at ITE after GCE (N)
Normal Technical Course
4 to 5 years in Secondary school
Subjects offered are English, Basic MT
& a range of technical-oriented subjects
Sit for GCE (NT)
Good result in GCE (NT) enable pupils
to sit for GCE (N)
May join technical-vocational education at ITE
after GCE (NT)
Foundation Subjects
Foundation Mathematics, Foundation
English, Foundation Science
Basic Mother Tongue
Standard Subjects
English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics &
Science
Higher MT
Subjects That Are Being Tested
Subjects:
• English
• Mathematics
• Mother Tongue
• Science
Grades Marks Range
A * 91 and above
A 75 to 90
B 60 to 74
C 50 to 59
D 35 to 49
E 20 to 34
U below 20
PSLE Grading System –Standard Subjects
Grades
DistinctionMeritPass
Subject
•Higher Mother Tongue
PSLE Grading System –Higher Mother Tongue
Ungraded
1 85 and above
2 70 to 84
3 50 to 69
4 30 to 49
U below 30
Grades Marks RangeSubjects:
•Foundation English
•Foundation Mathematics
•Foundation Science
•Basic Mother Tongue
PSLE Grading System –Foundation Subjects
3 Stages Selection Stage Months of July and August
Exercise school preference Stage Month of October
Results Release Stage 3rd/4th Week of Nov 2017
Direct School Admission (DSA)
Overview of Posting Process
Pupil A will be considered first, then Pupil B, and finally Pupil C
For Pupil A, MOE will try to admit him/her to 1st choice school, if not
possible, then 2nd choice, if not then 3rd choice and so on…
until schools have filled up their vacancies
When PSLE result is released, all pupils will be ranked according to
their aggregate scores:
Example
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Pupil A (score = 240) Sch A Sch B Sch C Sch D Sch E Sch F
Pupil B (score = 239) Sch A Sch W Sch C Sch X Sch Y Sch Z
Pupil C (score = 220) Sch B Sch D Sch W Sch X Sch Z Sch Y
Unposted Pupils
Post to a school
within the same
Postal District that
still has vacancy
Post to a school
in a neighbouring
Postal District
that still has a
vacancy
Post to a school
anywhere in
Singapore that still
has a vacancy
• Application is done through DSA
• NUS High School of Mathematics and Science
• School of Science & Technology,
• School of the Arts and
• Singapore Sports School
• 2 GWPS Pupils have been posted to these schools
Specialised Schools
•Independent
•Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
•Autonomous
•Niche Programme Schools
•Specialised Schools
Types of Secondary Schools
Secondary School Course Option(For borderline cases)
Express / Normal Academic
Normal Academic / Normal Technical
Pupils in option bands must exercise course preference
•Since posting is done based on aggregate score first, it is important to choose schools that are comparable to your child’s academic ability
•Reference• School teachers’ assessment of child’s interests and talents
• Sec school’s cut-off scores in previous years
•The 6 choices should reflect a spread of academic standards
Factors to Consider when making an option
Besides school’s academic standard, there are other important factors to consider:
•Distance
•School Culture and Programmes
•Choose school that offer HMT if there is very good performance in HMT.
•Affiliated schools
•
Other Factors to consider
Independent Schools
8 GWPS Pupils have been posted to these schools
Independent Schools
Express(Based on 2015 cut-off scores)
Hwa Chong Institution 260 - 275
Nanyang Girls’ High 264 - 279
Raffles Girls School 260 - 278
Raffles Institution 261 - 276
St. Joseph Institution 246 - 263
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
16 GWPS Pupils have been posted to these schools
SAP Schools Express(Based on 2015 cut-off scores)
Catholic High 251 - 263
CHIJ St. Nicholas 253 - 280
Cheung Cheng High School (Main)
239 - 266
Maris Stella 235 - 253
Nan Chiau High 243 - 266
Nan Hua High 245 - 261
River Valley High 253 - 272
Autonomous Schools
16 GWPS Pupils have been posted to these schools
Express(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
NA(Based on 2015 cut-
off scores)
NT(Based on 2015 cut-
off scores)
Anderson Sec 247 - 266 186 - 199 139 - 159
Bukit Panjang GovtHigh
247 - 272 190 - 199 146 - 158
Cedar Girls School 250 - 263 - -
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
247 - 255 184 - 199 109 - 143
Tanjong KatongGirls School
236 - 258 - -
Yishun Town Sec 237 - 262 187 - 199 145 - 159
Schools around Woodlands that GWPS pupils are also posted to
Express(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
NA(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
NT(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
Admiralty Sec 196 - 240 167 - 198 120 - 159
Christ Church Sec 199 - 245 165 - 197 107 - 151
Evergreen Sec 225 - 256 180 - 198 132 - 157
Fuchun Sec 188 - 252 152 - 192 113 - 151
Marsiling Sec 188 - 247 152 - 182 122 - 156
Schools around Woodlands that GWPS pupils are also posted to
Express(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
NA(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
NT(Based on 2015 cut-off
scores)
Riverside Sec 232 - 253 185 - 199 142 - 158
Woodgrove Sec 204 - 230 171 - 199 139 - 158
Woodlands Ring Sec
215 - 237 172 - 198 126 - 156
Woodlands Sec 188 - 219 152 - 185 129 - 159
Admission to Northlight School (NLS) and Assumption Pathway School (APS)
Category of students APS NLS
Admission Criteria
1st Time PSLE Failures(Not over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS directly with Primary School Principal’s recommendation and be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
• Alternatively, pupils can repeat PSLE
2nd Time PSLE Failures(Not over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS or repeat PSLE.• Can submit application forms to APS or NLS. By
default, pupils who do not make a choice will repeat PSLE.
3rd Time PSLE Failure(Over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS by submitting application forms to APS or NLS.
• APS or NLS will contact students who do not make the choice.
Written Exam
EL/MA/MT/SC/HMT
15/9/17
28/9, 29/9
2/10, 3/10 & 4/10
17/8/17 - 18/8/17
Listening
Comprehension
Oral
Examination
Exam Dates
Release of Results: Between 20 Nov and 24 Nov 2017
Exercising 0f Secondary School Options is done after the release of the PSLE results via
• Online Submission through School• 5 working days starting from the release of PSLE results
• 12 noon to 3 pm on the first day
• 9 am to 3 pm on the other day
• Via S1 Internet System (S1-IS)• 7 calendar day starting from the release of PSLE results
• S1-IS is accessible 24 hours
• Starting 12 noon on the first day till 3 pm on the last day
Release of Results
•Update of latest home addresses of PSLE pupils and mobile
numbers by end Oct 2017
•Appointment of proxies if parents need to travel overseas during critical dates (Proxy must be at least 21 years old)
Important Points to Note
Secondary One Posting Results
Dec 2017Online
Interactive Voice Response System
Dec 2017Pupils to report to the secondary
school
Holistic Education Programmes for P6Strategic Thrusts
Instructional Programmes Co-Curriculum Programme
ST 1 -Cognitive Development
• Supplementary• Remedial• STAR Heuristic• Process Skills Package • Values in the Woods
• ICAS Competition (English, Math, Science)
• Olympiad (Math)
ST 2 –Personal Effectiveness
• Life-skills Lessons (FTGP, Leader in Me and Financial Literacy)
• Thematic and Modular Approach for Aesthetic
• Art Elective Programme• Motivation and Stress
Management Programme
• P6 Graduation Dinner and Personal Etiquette Workshop
• CCAs• Cyber Wellness
Holistic Education Programmes for P6Strategic Thrusts
Instructional Programmes Co-Curriculum Programme
ST 3 –Character Development
• CareIn Programme• Assembly Programmes on
Values Education
• Values-In-Action (VIA) withKTPH
• CCAs: Sports and Games,Uniformed Groups, Performing Arts, Clubs and Societies
• Bowling Enrichment
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Philosophy
Provide opportunities for pupils to be exposed to various thinking skills to promote critical and inventive thinking
Develop pupils with core values and give them the moral compass to be rooted to Singapore through a values-based customised curriculum
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Approach
Driven through Strategic Thrust 2 and 3oCareIn ProgrammeoProject WorkoValues in the WoodsoLife-skills ProgrammeoEnchanting Experience in collaboration with ACMoVIA in collaboration with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Thinking Skills
Appreciative Inquiry (AI)
Four Player Model
Systems Thinking
6 Thinking Hats
PDCA Cycle(Plan, Do, Check, Action)
Innowits Protocol
Design Thinking
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Be Proactive Begin with an end in Mind Put First Thing First Think Win Win Seek to Understand before
being Understood Synergy Sharpen the Saw
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Values in Action (VIA)Applying the Thinking Skills and School Values to contribute to the Community
ACM
KTPH
HDB Project
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Desired Outcomes
At the end of six years, the Greenwood Pupil is:1. A Wise pupil who follows school rules and is able to
distinguish right from wrong.2. An Enterprising pupil who is resourceful and willing to try
different ideas and experiences.3. A Gracious pupil who respects and cares for people, and is
able to work well with others.4. A Responsible pupil who is reflective and strives to always be
the best that he can be.5. A Resilient pupil who is able to face challenges with
confidence. 6. An Open pupil who understands and accepts the different
racial and religious background of people, and has a strong sense of civic mindedness.
LLP - Lifeskills
• Lessons are aimed at building self-leadership in pupils
• Comprises of : Leader in Me lessons School-based curriculum centred on the 7 Habits of
Highly Effective People Financial Literacy lessons School-based curriculum aimed at building financial
literacy in pupils FTGP lessons
LLP - CareIn
• Lessons are aimed at building Character and Citizenry in pupils
• News in Class (NIC) clips are used to bring current affairs and issues around the world that have a bearing on Singapore into the classroom.
• NIC is used to engage the pupils and give them a better understanding of citizenry issues.
• Three pedagogies were selected: Appreciative Inquiry Four Player Model Systems Thinking
ALP – BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIation Student Series
Aligning to GWPS vision of nurturing pupils to be Motivated Learners, Critical Thinkers and Leaders of Character, and mission of nurturing individuals to be lifelong learners, we have planned a literature appreciation programme for our Primary 1 to Primary 6 pupils.
Pupils will be introduced and required to practise Socratic Questioning and Philosophy for Children to develop 21st century skills such as inventive and critical thinking, collaborative and information skills, communication and constructing meaning and opinions relating to the real world.
Socratic Questioning
Focus on fundamental concepts, principles, theories, issues or problems
Illuminate the importance of questioning in learning
Teach the pupils to dig beneath the surface of ideas
Teach the pupils the value of developing questioning minds in cultivating deep learning.
Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Teach reasoning and argumentative skills
Enable thinking about the relationships between facts and values; means and ends
Set learning in the context of experience as a whole and against a horizon of questions that matter - questions about central human concerns such as fairness, justice, truth, freedom, responsibility, right and wrong
ALP – BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIationStudent Series
GWPS believes that through Socratic Questioning and P4C, our pupils are able to:
relate children literature to our School Values
apply reasoning and argumentative skills to construct meaning and opinions
connect to societal concerns in the real world
ALP – BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIationStudent Series
The story is about the relationship of a tree and a boy. They were great friends. The tree gave everything that it had to the boy.
When the boy was young, he used to visit the tree everyday, gathered its leaves to make into crown, climb up the trunk, swing from its branches and eat the apples it produced.
When he was tired, he would sleep in its shade.
The boy loved the tree very much and the tree was happy.
But when the boy grew older, the tree was often alone.
One day, the boy returned.
The tree said, “Come, boy, come and climb up my trunk, eat the apples and play in my shade”
But the boy said that he was too big to climb and play. He want to buy things and have fun.
The tree suggested to him to pluck the apples and sell them in city. Then he would have money and be happy. So the boy collected the apples and carried them away.
The tree was happy.
But the boy stayed away for a long time.
One day, the boy came back. The tree said, “Welcome back boy. Come and climb my branches and play in my leaves and be happy!” But the boy replied, “I am too busy to climb tree! I need a house so that I can start a family. Can you give me a house?” The tree said, “ I have no house. But you may cut off my branches to build a house and have a family, then you can be happy. ” So the boy cut down it branches and left once more.
The tree was happy.
The boy stayed away for a long time…… and the tree
was sad. And when he came back, the tree was so
happy that it whispered, “Come, boy, come and play.”
“I am too old and sad to play,” said the boy. “I want a
boat that will take me away from here. Can you give me
a boat?”
“ Cut down my trunk and make a boat,” said the tree.
The boy cut down its trunk and made a boat and sailed
away.
And the tree was happy…..
The tree was alone for many years.
Many years later, the boy came back. The tree was happy to see him but it told the boy that it has nothing left to give him.
The boy said, “I am much too old and tired to play now. All I want is a place to sit and to rest.”
The tree said, “Well, an old stump is good for
sitting and resting. Come, boy, sit down and
rest”. And the boy did.
And the tree was happy.
• Why did the boy go to the tree when he was
young ?
• How did the tree feel when it was with the
child? Please give evidences to support your
answer.
• Did their relationship change when the child
grew up? Please elaborate on your answer.
Comprehension (SQ) cum P4C Discussion
• When the boy grows up, how could the boy
have treated the tree differently
• How would you describe their relationship?
Explain your answer.
• Can you think of any people in your life who
care for you just like the tree care for the boy?
• What have you learnt from the story?
Comprehension (SQ) cum P4C Discussion
Components for PSLE English (w.e.f 2015)
PAPER COMPONENT ITEM TYPE MARKS WEIGHTING DURATION
1 Situational WritingContinuous Writing
Open Ended 4015
27.5% 1h 10 min
2 Language Use & Comprehension Open EndedMCQ
95 47.5% 1h 50 min
3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 10% About 35 min
4 Oral Communication Open Ended 30 15% About 10-15 min (5 min prep time, 10 mins exam time)
Total 200 100%
Changes in Components (Writing : w.e.f 2015)GWPS- PRELIM 2016 P6- EL Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 marks) 2. Write a composition of at least 150 words about a frightening experience.
The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.
Your composition should be based on one or more of
these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
What was the frightening experience?
Why was it frightening? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. End of paper
• Pictures are no longer given in sequence. Pupils need to be able to develop and sequence their stories independently
• Pupils must be able to use at least 1 of the pictures to develop their story according to the theme ( eg frightening experience)
Changes in Components(w.e.f 2015) – Stimulus Based Conversation (20 marks)
• Pupils have to respond to a stimulus given• Stimulus could be a picture of a poster,
flyer or even object.• Questions will be asked by the teacher
based on a theme linked to the stimulus.
Sample Prompts
Prompts for Stimulus-Based Conversation
1) Look at the picture. Which one of the activities is the most fun/interesting for you to do? Why?
• What kind of person do you think Adam is?
2) Do you have a favourite activity that you enjoy doing? Tell me about it.
3) What kind of activities would you notwant to take part in? Why?
• Would you try a new activity that your friends may recommend to you?
Singapore Mathematics Framework
Increasing prevalence of questions requiring thinking skills and heuristics. More non-routine questions
Examination Format (Mainstream)
Paper Booklet Item Type No of qns
Marksper qn
Weighting Duration
1(Calculators not allowed)
A Multiple-choice 10 1 10% 50 min
5 2 10%
B Short-answer 10 1 10%
5 2 10%
2 Short-answer 5 2 10% 1 h 40 min
Structured / Long-answer
13 3, 4, 5 50%
Total 48 - 100% 2 h 30 min
Examination Format (Foundation)
Paper Booklet Item Type No of qns
Marksper qn
Weighting Duration
1(Calculators not allowed)
A Multiple-choice 10 1 10% 1 h
10 2 20%
B Short-answer 10 2 20%
2 Short-answer 10 2 20% 1 h 15 min
Structured 8 3, 4, 5 30%
Total 48 - 100% 2 h 15 min
Sample Question – Reasoning and/or Heuristics (listing)
1) 24
2) 26
3) 28
4) 30
A string of beads on a table is partly covered by a piece of cloth as shown. There are 2 white beads between every 2 black beads. Altogether, there are 14 black beads. What is the total number of white beads?
Sample Question – Thinking skill and Reasoning
The average of three different 2-digit numbers is 25. Of the three numbers, find the largest possible number.
Changes in Assessment (2017 PSLE )Questions are more applicative in nature and pupils are expected to understand and apply Science concepts learnt and will be required to demonstrate their mastery of a set of skills and processes.
Knowledge withUnderstanding
Application of knowledgeand Process Skills
40% 60%
Exam MCQ Open-ended
Main Stream
Foundation
56 marks
(28 questions)
36 marks
(18 questions)
44marks
34 marks
• Pupils take the new syllabus examination where there are 28 MCQs instead of 30.
• More weightage given to section B where there would be 1 or 2, 5marks question
• Focus would be on real life application questions
• Foundation pupils will have more MCQs, 18 instead of 16.
Recall vs Concept Question
Which of the following is
not an insect?
(1) Grasshopper
(2) Cockroach
(3) Spider
(4) BeeThis is a recall question that requires pupils to have specific knowledge.
Answer: 3
Which of the following is an insect?
Does it have a pair of wings?
Does it lay eggs?
Does it have three body
parts?
Does its young resemble the
adult?
(1) Yes No Yes No
(2) Yes Yes No No
(3) No Yes Yes Yes
(4) No No No Yes
Answer: 3 This is a concept question that requires pupils to apply concepts they have learnt.
Recall Question : How is a shadow formed?
A shadow is formed when the path of light is blocked.
Concept Question : An overhead projector is used to project pictures
from a transparency onto a screen. The diagram below shows this set-up.
Recall vs Concept Question
mirror
light
bulb
transparency
During an investigation, a group of pupils noticed when a blue box was placed on the overhead projector, the image appeared black on the screen. Why was this so?
The light from the light bulb was blocked by the blue box forming a
shadow of the box which is seen on the screen and hence it is black.
This is a recall question that requires pupils to have specific knowledge.
This is a concept question that requires pupils to apply concepts they have learnt.
P6 Inquiry-based Learning Package• Only Textbook used, No Activity book
• Teachers provided with Lesson Package comprising of lesson plans and activity sheets
• Alternative Assessments (Practical) included for CA
• More hands on experiences and self directed learningopportunities.
• Gives pupils richer learning experience.
• Enable more opportunity to infuse inquiry based lessons and real life application questions.
• Cultivate curiosity and creativity in our pupils
• Get pupils to be responsible for their own
learning
2017 PSLE Assessment ( Mother Tongue)Paper Content Item Type Marks/
Weightage
1 Composition
20%
(50 min)
Topic Essay OE 40/20%
Picture Essay
2 Language usage
and
Comprehension
45%
( 1 hr 40 min)
Booklet A
Language Application & Comprehension
MCQ 50/25%
Booklet B
Language Application & Comprehension
OE 40/20%
3 Listening
Comprehension
10%
(approx. 30 min)
Listening Comprehension MCQ 20/10%
4 Oral
25%
(Approx 10 min)
Reading aloud OE 20/10%
Conversation OE 30/15%
Total 200/100%
Higher Mother Tongue
Paper 1 Composition 20%
(50 min)
Topic Essay OE 40/40%
Picture Essay
Paper 2 Language usage
and Comprehension 60%
( 1 hr 40 min)
Language Application &
Comprehension
MCQ/ OE 20/20%
Comprehension 1 & 2 OE 40/40%
Total 100/100%
Foundation Mother Tongue
Paper 1 Language usage
and Comprehension 15%
(40 min)
Language Application MCQ 5/5%
Reading Comprehension MCQ/ OE 10/10%
Paper 2 Oral 55%
(Approx 10 min)
Reading aloud OE 15/10%
Conversation OE 40/40%
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 10%
(approx. 30 min)
Listening Comprehension MCQ 30/30%
Total 100/100%
Changes in Exams format Objectives
Written Paper Testing of written interaction
skills
Pupils can communicate through
email or simple personal letters,
describing events related to familiar
contexts and expressing feelings and
ideas
Oral Video stimuli for oral
examinations
Pupils can engage in conversations
on topics familiar to students, asking
for clarifications when unsure. Can
exchange simple ideas with others in
discussion.
Question 1: Describe a good deed shown in the video
Question 2: Other than the good deed shown in the video, describe a good deed that you have
encountered.
Question 3: In your opinion, do you think the school should conduct a ‘ Act of kindness week’ ?
Requirement
Question 1 & 2: Make use of 5W1H to describe the good deed as shown in
the picture and your personal experiences
Skills: Recall, Reorganise ( Qn 1)
Recall , Relate, Reorganise ( Qn 2)
Question 3: Apply the thinking skills to make a moral judgment on the
current issue and justify your answers with valid reasoning
Skills: Critical thinking - Exposure, Explain (with Moral reasoning),
Elaborate with example