Tampines ines North th Prim imary ary P2 2 Par arents ents Eng ngagement ement 1 M 1 Mar arch h 20 2019 19
A warm to Primary 2
Enrichment Programmes Activity 1. Learning Journeys • Theatre Play Term 1 • PAL Eco Green Term 1 • PAL Mangrove Swamp Term 1 • Bird Park Term 2 2. Junior Olympic Day Term 4
School Values School ol Valu lues es Expected cted Behaviours aviours Respect Greets everyone they meet Speaks politely I respect others and treat Gets along well with others them the way I want to be treated. Resilience Wants to try even when faced with problems I have the ability to take on Seeks help when faced with challenges and do not give difficulties up easily.
School Values Responsibility Pays attention in class Follows instruction Responsible for his/her own belongings I know and do what is Takes pride in singing the National expected of me. Anthem and recites the National pledge (NE) Integrity Tells the truth Admits mistakes I am honest and have the moral courage to stand up for what is right. Care Takes care of himself/ herself (his emotions, well-being, physical health etc) I take care of myself, my Takes care of classroom environment friends and my school.
School Expectations • Attendance • Punctuality – in school by 7.45 • School attire – personal grooming • Mobile Phone Usage • Student Discipline
Assessment Policy (Pri 2) • No weighted assessments for Primary 1 & 2 • Formative assessments (FA) will be used to support students’ learning progress • Feedback on students’ progress – written feedback, rubrics or checklists • Current practices to gather information about students’ learning through checkpoints (i.e. class discussions, activities, homework and bite-sized assessments) will continue • These checkpoints will no longer • count towards an overall result.
Formative Assessments @ P2 Formative Assessment English Mother Math Tongue Self & Peer Weekly Spelling Weekly Spelling Reading Aloud Assessment Heuristic Task Qualitative feedback Qualitative feedback Formative Review for Speak on the for Show & Tell CPDD Diagnostic Spot Qualitative feedback Qualitative feedback Package (Foundation) for writing (MLEA for Reading Aloud and Guided Writing) and Stimulus-based Bite-sized language Conversations use tasks for Bite-sized language Grammar, Vocabulary and use tasks Grammar, Comprehension Vocabulary or Comprehension
Subject Focus
STELLAR Approach in teaching English STELLAR Vision: Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language
English Language MLEA (Modified Language Experience Approach) A shared experience that is related to the book they have read Shared experiences provide the context and content to practise the four language skills MLEA Experiences for Primary 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 • Bubbles-Blowing • Snail Race • Lifecycle of a butterfly
English Language Key Programmes Reading - Silent Reading & D.E.A.R sessions - Learning Support Programme (LSP) Drama-In-Action Lessons Speak on the Spot English Week Theatre Experience
English Language Developing Vocabulary • Read a wide genre of books. • Pick up new words and good phrases • Be a member of NLB! • E-book resources from NLB http://www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads/
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?
Mathematics Overview of P2 Maths Content Number and Measurement Statistics Algebra and Geometry Numbers up to Length, Mass & Picture Graphs 1000 Volume with Scales Addition and Time Subtraction (Up to 3 digits) Multiplication 2D Shapes Division 3D Shapes Fractions Money
Mathematics Focus for P2 Maths • Build up a strong foundation in basic concepts and skills; • Foster opportunities for small wins and early successes; • Get a head-start in solving word problems.
Mathematics Teaching and Learning Approaches • Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) Approach 2 + 1 = 3 oncrete bstract ictorial use of manipulatives relate hands-on representing for hands-on experience to visual problems using learning experience representations mathematical such as diagrams notation and models
Mathematics Teaching and Learning Approaches • Polya’s 4 Steps Problem Solving 1 Understand 2 Plan • Read • Choose a strategy (heuristics) • Identify key information and goals 3 Do 4 Check • Carry out the Plan • Does my solution make sense? • Solve the Problem • Is my solution reasonable? • Can I solve it another way?
Home-School Partnership
Communication with teachers Modes of Communication Parents’ Gateway App Phone Call Student Handbook Email
Supporting Your Child Paren rent-Child Child-Te Teacher acher Conferen nference - 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 PCTC Thursday, 30 May 2019 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Tips for Parents
Ann nnual ual St Stud udent ent He Health lth De Declar laration tion • 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. • Confidential
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