31 January 2015 Primary 6 Outline 1) About the teachers - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Parents’ Briefing 31 January 2015 Primary 6

Outline 1) About the teachers • Introduction • Preferred mode of communication • Class rules/ Procedures 2) About the school • Address by Principal (Video) • General School Matters 3) Character Development • Character Development Programme • FTGP • P6 Motivational Workshop

Outline 4) Important Dates • School exam dates • PSLE dates 5) Examination Format 6) Additional Support from school • Supplementary Lessons • Mock exam papers 7) PSLE Matters • Grading • Streaming • Posting • DSA 8) How you can support your child

2015

GENERAL SCHOOL MATTERS

Reporting and Dismissal Time AM session Reporting time: • 7.10 a.m. Dismissal Time: • 1.30 p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Absence from School • Contact the school if child is absent from school or unable to attend any activity such as supplementary or remedial • Call the General Office. (Tel : 67600178) • Submit the medical certificate/ parent’s letter of excuse to the teacher when child returns

Absence from Formal Assessments • There is no make-up paper for all subjects • Submit the medical certificate to the teacher when child returns – Children’s well-being comes first

P6 Motivational workshop • Increase self-esteem & motivation • Gain effective learning strategies & study skills • Improve relationship with friends & family for better support

Moral HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Character Development Journey Leadership Citizenship Moral • Class • Learning Journey • Character and Leaders Citizenship • Service Learning Trip Education • Community * Cultural • Prefectorial Involvement Immersion Board * Project Care Programme * Recycling • CCA Thursdays • CIRA Reward leaders * School Cleanliness Programme Duty • CCE lesson

CIRA Reward Programme Has your child talk to you about the CIRA rewards or his/her experiences in school with you? • Be a good listener • Ask your child to share his/her experiences in school  Don’t just ask “Any homework today?” “How is school?”  Good starting questions eg “What did you like about school today?” “What good thing have you done today?”

CIRA Reward Programme CIRA reward programme aims to encourage pupils to exhibit the school value and they are rewarded by CIRA stamps for doing so

Physical HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Oral Health Status • Percentage of our P1 to P6 pupils who has 1 or more decayed teeth is HIGH • Parents are encouraged to remind their children to brush their teeth after every meal

Physical Activity • It is recommended that children should perform physical activities for at least 60 minutes daily How many of you think that your child performs physical activities for at least 60 minutes daily?

Parental Support • Accompany children to perform more physical activities as a family like – brisk walking, climbing the stairs instead of taking the lift, cycling at the park, swimming, hiking, in-line skating etc.

School Bag • Bring minimal stationery • Carry only the required books and essential items to school • Pack the bags according to the timetable daily

Financial HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Pocket Money • Right amount of pocket money  Teach children important budgeting lessons  Children learn how to spend  Instil the good habit of saving • Healthy Meals in Schools Programme  Healthy set meals incorporate food from 4 main food groups – rice / noodles + meat + vegetables + fruit  Set meal (medium) - $1.50 • Encourage pupils to drink plain water

Cognitive HOLISTIC EDUCATION

Homework Guidelines

Definition of Homework • Homework is any learning activity that students are expected to complete outside of school hours • This includes assignments, projects, revision of school work, studying for spelling and tests, and preparation for discussion due on the next day

Purpose of Homework For the Child • reinforce learning and deepen understanding of lessons taught • allow students to regularly practise, and apply skills and concepts taught • develop good study skills and habits • encourage greater ownership and responsibility for independent learning

Purpose of Homework For the Parents • timely information on the learning progress of their child; and • opportunity to be involved in the child’s learning How long does your child spend his/her time doing homework every day?

School Support • To ensure optimal learning, the amount of homework given will be coordinated amongst teachers. 2 hours per day (30 minutes per subject)

Homework and Spelling Homework Spelling English Friday Mathematics Everyday Mother Tuesday Tongue

Parental Support • create a home environment conducive for studying • supervise and provide support for child’s learning • reinforce good study habits and attitudes • be mindful of the stresses arising from school homework and out-of-school activities, and help their children prioritise their time among these activities • work in partnership with teachers to support child’s learning and development

Filing Assignments/Worksheets • Files will be returned before examinations for revision • Parents to acknowledge by signing the worksheets that are marked

4) Important Dates PSLE dates

PSLE DATES Oral Examination (EL & MT) Dates: 20 - 21 Aug (Thurs/Fri) Timing: 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Listening Comprehension Date: 18 Sep (Fri) MT/FMT: 9 - 9.40 a.m. EL/FEL: 11.15 - 11.50 a.m.

PSLE DATES Written Exam 1 Oct (Thur) - English/Fdn English 2 Oct (Fri) – Math/Fdn Math 5 Oct (Mon) - MT/Fdn MT 6 Oct (Tue) - Science/Fdn Science 7 Oct (Wed) - Higher MT

5) Examination Format

English

English (P6 Foundation) COMPONENT CONTENT Marks (DURATION) - Reading Aloud 10 ORAL - Stimulus – based 20 Conversation - MCQ LISTENING 20 LANGUAGE USE - Language Use 50 Comprehension (1 h 20 min) COMPOSITION - Situational Writing 10 and SITUATIONAL - Continuous Writing 30 WRITING (1 h 10 min) TOTAL 150

English (P6 Standard) COMPONENT CONTENT Marks (DURATION) - Reading Aloud 10 ORAL - Stimulus – based 20 Conversation - MCQ LISTENING 20 LANGUAGE USE - Language Use 95 Comprehension (1 h 50 min) COMPOSITION - Situational Writing 15 and SITUATIONAL - Continuous Writing 40 WRITING (1 h 10 min) TOTAL 200

Activities for Primary 6 • Library & Reading Programme

Mathematics

ASSESSMENT PLAN Level/ Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term P6 CA1 Mid-Year Prelim PSLE (100%)

EXAM FORMAT (Standard) Part Item Type No. of Marks per Duration Qns Section Paper 1 Multiple 15 20 choice 50 min 15 20 Short answer Total 30 40 Paper 2 Short answer 5 10 1 hr 40 min Structured/ 13 50 Long-answer Total 18 60

EXAM FORMAT (Foundation) Part Item Type No. of Marks per Duration Qns Section Paper 1 Multiple 20 30 choice 1 hr 10 20 Short answer Total 30 50 Paper 2 Short answer 10 20 1 hr 15 min Structured/ 8 30 Long-answer Total 18 50

PROGRAMMES Primary 6 • Math Olympiad Workshop Competitions • Singapore and ASEAN Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) • Raffles Institution’s Primary Mathematics World Contest (RIPMW) • Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary School (SMOPS)

Science

Standard Science Examination Format Booklet Item Type Number Number Weighting of of marks questions per questions A MCQ 30 2 60% B Open-ended 14 2,3,4 40% Total 100% Duration of Paper : 1 hr 45 mins

Foundation Science Examination Format Booklet Item Type Number Number Weighting of of marks questions per questions A MCQ 16 2 32% B Structured 6-8 2-3 14% Open-ended 6-8 2-4 24% Total 70% Duration of Paper : 1 hr 15 mins

Science Programmes Primary 6  Support Programme: Banded Groups for Standard Science 6A to 6C (Group 1 to Group 4)  Enrichment lessons @ Science Centre  Science Creative Toy Competition  Young Scientists @ Work (during recess, 3-4 sessions per term)

Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue (P6 Standard) COMPONENT CONTENT Marks (DURATION) - Reading Aloud 20 - Picture Description ORAL 20 Conversation 10 - MCQ LISTENING 20 LANGUAGE USE - Language Use 90 Comprehension (1 h 40 min) Topic Writing 40 COMPOSITION OR (50 min) Picture Writing (5 pic + 1 question mark) TOTAL 200

Mother Tongue (P6 Foundation) COMPONENT CONTENT Marks (DURATION) - Reading Aloud 20 - Picture Description ORAL 20 Conversation 20 - MCQ LISTENING 30 Reading - MCQ Comprehension 10 (30 min) TOTAL 100

Strategies Mother Tongue 1) Listening : songs, news, TV programmes 2) Speaking: Converse in the Mother Tongue language with your child whenever possible. 3) Reading: let the child read to you for 10 min everyday ( textbooks, storybooks, model essays.) 4) Writing: encourage your child to write, do not be afraid to write.

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