P1 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING 25 January 2019 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Our Vision Global Learners, Discerning Citizens Our Mission Nurturing Hearts and Minds
Our Core Values Respect Resilience Responsibility Care Humility
A Better Balance between Rigour and Joy • Reduction of assessment load • Checking for pupils’ learning and progress through various modes: e.g. Pop Quiz, Spelling, Performance Tasks, bite- sized tests (non-weighted) • More time for pupils to master the fundamentals • To have a positive start that focuses on curiosity and growth
Assessment Changes at a Glance In the Past
Changes at a Glance In the Past
Changes at a Glance In the Past
Good Learning Dispositions • Teachers will observe the demonstration of positive traits in students like diligence, curiosity, collaboration, and enthusiasm through daily lessons and learning activities
Learning Dispositions • Active Learning • Resilience • Curiosity
As a result… • Interaction with pupils • Engaged learning
School Rules • Attendance - Punctuality ( seated in the hall by 7.30am ) • Conduct-Related - Attire & Appearance (Ensure shoelaces are tied, T shirts tucked in) - Handing in homework on time • Others – please refer to Student Handbook
Absence from school • If your child is sick, please call to inform the school. General Office (6758 6472) • MC or parent’s letter (valid reason) must be submitted the next day .
Absence from school due to private matters Recognised as valid reason: • Compassionate reasons • Pupil’s medical appointments (with doctor’s note) • External, non-school related examinations and competitions
Absence from school due to private matters Not recognised as valid reason: • overseas family vacation • birthday celebration
Safety & Security • Dismissal arrangement • Incidents within school • Arrangements on wet weather days • Use of traffic light crossing outside school
Homework • Essential part of child’s learning • Volume of homework • Submission date • Date has to be written for all pieces of work • Pupils will write their homework in Student Handbook
Other things to take note of • Daily snack break – pack finger food like nuts, biscuits, fruits • Birthday Celebrations – class will sing birthday song for the child • Cake and goodie bags are not allowed • Teachers’ Day gifts – handmade cards and/gifts only
Teacher’s Expectations • Hand in homework on time. • Bring thermometer to school every day. • Forms to be signed and submitted before/ on the stipulated date. • PE attire only on PAL and PE days.
Packing of school bags / Timetable • Pupils are expected to pack their school bags according to the timetable • Parents can help to check afterwards • Not more than 3.5kg • Trolley bags are discouraged
P1 CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT MATTERS
English Curriculum STELLAR: Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading
The STELLAR Vision Children who • love reading and • have a strong foundation in the English Language
English Curriculum 1. Shared Reading Experiences Children read storybooks with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers. 2. Shared Writing Experiences The teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently.
Why Books? Books • open up the world for children • help children to think and wonder • increase children’s vocabulary and knowledge about the world around them • provide good examples for reading and writing
STELLAR Needs Parents’ Support • Role models – read and write notes and messages in front of your child. • Understanding – English Language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities rather than use of worksheets alone.
Components for English Language Reading & Listening Writing Speaking Language Use & Comprehension Sound Modified Show and Tell discrimination & Language Specific Experience information Approach Grammar Reading (MLEA) Aloud Picture Association Vocabulary Guided Writing Stimulus-Based Conversation (Individual Spelling Writing) Comprehension
Language Items Learnt • Visual Text Comprehension • Grammar Discrete • Vocabulary Discrete • Sentence Completion • Word Order • Grammar Cloze-Personal Pronouns • Comprehension – a variety of questions
Writing Task 1) MLEA Hands-on experience Class Dictated Story Group Writing activities Individual writing For individual writing, students will be asked to write a piece of text that is in the same format as the class and group writing activities.
Writing Task 2) Guided Writing Write a story based on the 4 pictures given. The students may use the words and phrases below each box in their stories.
There will be no examinations for English in Primary 1 . Daily lessons, learning activities and experiences in class will enable teachers to have a holistic understanding of pupils’ progress by 1. observing pupils’ demonstration of positive learning dispositions. 2. supporting pupils’ acquisition of learning outcomes.
MATHEMATICS
The mathematics curriculum aims to enable our pupils to: 1. Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics; 2. Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving; 3. Build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.
We hope that our Primary 1 pupils will experience meaningful and effective Math learning through the various programmes. Mathematics Programmes @ Jiemin 1. Activity Based Lessons (ABL) In ABL, we provide opportunities for pupils to make use of the manipulatives to develop mathematical concepts and skills progressively from the concrete and pictorial levels to the abstract level.
2. Factual Fluency Pupils practice factual fluency to develop speed and accuracy in number facts like addition and subtraction within 20 . Factual Fluency is carried out through fun card games and online quizzes. 3. Heuristics Package We adopt a structured approach in teaching pupils problem solving skills. In Primary 1, pupils are taught to label the part-whole model correctly to solve word problems.
4. Learning Support Programme for Mathematics (LSM) LSM is an early intervention effort aimed at providing additional support to pupils who do not have foundational numeracy skills and knowledge to access the Primary 1 Math curriculum. Parents will be informed if their child is selected to be in the programme.
5. Math Recess Games To motivate pupils to master their basic Mathematics facts through interaction with their peers in a fun and non-threatening environment, reducing the fear of failures and errors. 6. Math Games Day Provide a platform for pupils to play competitively against their classmates. Through games, pupils are motivated to participate and develop positive attitudes towards Mathematics.
There will be NO EXAMS IN PRIMARY 1. Daily lessons and learning experiences in class will enable teachers to: 1. observe pupils’ demonstration of positive learning disposition. 2. support pupils’ acquisition of learning outcomes.
Parents can support their child’s learning by 1. Providing a positive environment. Always acknowledging your child’s effort. 2. Monitoring homework, asking questions that guide without telling the answers. 3. Playing mathematical games / quizzes that reinforce memorisation of basic addition and subtraction facts. 4. Encouraging your child to login to the Student Learning Space (More details will be given at a later date)
Mother Tongue Languages
2015 MTL Syllabus Focuses on: • Strengthening the teaching & learning of interaction skills; • A more systematic teaching of oral vocabulary & sentence structures; and • Greater use of information & communication technology (ICT) in teaching & learning of MTLs
2015 MTL Syllabus • Students will continue to be exposed to culture and values through the language.
School Programme: 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’.
As there is NO exam for P1, Teachers continue to monitor pupils’ learning by: • Checking their understanding on the Learning Outcomes • Observing pupils learning dispositions through daily classroom teaching and tasks • Providing constructive Feedback • Encouraging pupils to take ownership of their own learning
Self-directed learning website in line with the CL syllabus Teaching resources teachers use in classroom teaching
Jiemin Primary School Program for Active Learning (PAL)
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