WELCOME P5 & 6 Principal’s Dialogue

cum Briefing Session Saturday, 24 January 2015

9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

Briefing Outline

Welcome Address by Principal

Introduction of Key Personnel and P5 & P6 Teachers

School Vision, Mission and Shared Values

School Focus

PSLE Matters

Curriculum Matters and Updates

AOB

SCHOOL LEADERS

Designation Name

Principal Ms Ong Lee Choo

Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Chue Lay Na

Vice-Principal (Acad) Mrs Pearlyn Wai

KEY PERSONNEL Subject / Area HOD SH / LH

School Staff Developer

Mdm Jin Pay

Year Head for P5 & 6

Mr Samy Lim

English Mrs May Tan

(covering HOD)

Mathematics Mrs Janice Chang

Miss Noraisha

Science Mdm Nornizah Said

Mr Yap Heng Yeow

Character & Citizenry

Education (CCE)

Mr Low Choon Siong

Aesthetics & CCA Miss Helen Tan

Information & Communications

Technology (ICT)

Miss Jaycee Tee Mr Alan Pillay

KEY PERSONNEL Subject / Area SH / LH

Chinese Language Mdm Linda Tan

Malay Language Mdm Elyyah

Tamil Language Mdm Saraswathy

Physical Education Mr Alfiyan

Visual Arts Mdm Radin

Student Leadership & Discipline Mdm Alison Yong

Pastoral Care & Career Guidance

Mrs Tina Eng

Citizenry Education &

Community Engagement

Mrs Tracy Lee

OUR P5 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

CLASS FORM TEACHER CO-FORM TEACHER

P5 Care Mdm Woo Sye Lai

(Level Manager)

Mdm Guan Minhang

P5 Charity Mrs Low Kwee Huang Mdm Alwiyah

P5 Faith Mdm Zawiah Mr Qamarul

P5 Grace Mr Rezuan

(Assistant Level Manager)

Mr Phua Soon Teck

P5 Hope Mr Alan Pillay Ms Siti Safura

P5 Joy Mrs Janette Lee Mrs Tan Kok Tong

OUR P6 FORM & CO-FORM TEACHERS

CLASS FORM TEACHER CO-FORM TEACHER

P6 Care Ms Koh Mui Noi Mdm Jin Pay

P6 Charity Mdm Joyce Bong

(Level Manager)

Mdm Saraswathy

P6 Faith Mrs Linden Ng Mr Samy Lim

P6 Grace Mrs Celine Ong Ms Helen Tan

P6 Hope Mrs Hazel Low

(Assistant Level Manager)

Mdm Alison Yong

P6 Joy Mr Saravanan Mdm Linda Tan

P6 Love 1 Mr James Seah Mr Low Choon Siong

P6 Love 2 Mr Yap Heng Yeow Mr Lee Jyh Kae

OUR P5 MT TEACHERS

CL ML TL

Miss Ang Ping Jun Mdm Norizawaty Ms Siti Safura

Mr Phua Soon Teck Mr Qamarul Ms Ratha (FTL)

Mdm Guan Minhang Mr Amirul (FML) Ms Thilagah (HTL)

Miss Cheung Hui Zhen Ms Jannah

Mdm Chen Qi (HCL)

Mdm Wei Lin (HCL)

Mdm Liu Dan Dan (FCL)

OUR P6 MT TEACHERS

CL ML TL

Mdm Linda Tan Mdm Elyyah

Mdm Saraswathy

Mdm Chong Shubao

Mdm Fatimah

Miss Ratha (HTL)

Mdm Kee Wai Ying

Mdm Lina Juliana

Miss Thilagah (FTL)

Mr Tan Tek Hing

Mdm Norashikin (HML)

Mdm Tan Yee Ying (HCL)

Mr Qamarul (FML)

Mr Lee Jyh Kae (FCL)

Focusing on 10 years of quality basic education that goes beyond academics…

1. Broad and Inclusive Approach and Providing Each Child with a Broad and Holistic Education

2. Deep values, Deep Commitment to Singapore and Deep Foundation for Learning

3. Learning for Life and Lifelong learning

School Vision, Mission

and Shared Values

School Vision

A vibrant school which inspires passion

in learning and commitment towards

excellence

School Mission

To nurture thinking individuals who are

confident and self-directed learners with

shared values and are active

contributors to society

School Shared Values

I Integrity our Core

D Dare to Innovate

E Excellence Our Quest

A Ardent Pursuit of Learning

S Synergy For Success

School Motto:

Joy in Learning

Pure in Act

School Focus

SCHOOL FOCUS FOR 2015

• Holistic Development of the Child

(Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes)

• Culture of Continuous Improvement

PSLE Matters

PSLE – Placement Exam

Need to reflect the relative achievement

level of pupils within their peers.

Places pupils into different courses

according to their academic ability.

Enables posting to secondary schools by

merit and as far as possible into a school of

their choice.

PSLE T-SCORE

A need for standardization of the

raw scores in PSLE

Transformed

Score or T-Score

Calculation of PSLE T-Score

T-score = 50 +10(x – m)/SD

Where

x is the pupil’s mark (raw score);

m is the average mark scored by all

the pupils who sat for the subject;

SD is the standard deviation

Example : • Pupil A’s marks (X) in English exam = 80

• Average mark (m) scored

by all pupils = 68

• Spread of marks (SD) around

the average mark (m) = 14

T = 50 +

= 58.57

10 (80 – 68) 14

Example :

Subject

Raw Score

(100%)

T-Score

English 85 62.14

Mathematics 80 58.57

Science 85 62.14

Mother Tongue 90 65.71

Total 248.56

SECONDARY EDUCATION

4 Types of Courses

Integrated Programme (IP)

Express

Normal Academic

Normal Technical

Option Phase

- November (After PSLE Results)

- Choice of 6 Secondary Schools

School Posting Phase

- December

SEC 1 POSTING EXERCISE

20 Aug & 21 Aug

(Thurs & Fri)

Oral

English / Mother Tongue Language

18 Sep (Fri) Listening Comprehension

English / Mother Tongue Language

1 Oct (Thurs) Written paper

English Language / Foundation English Language

2 Oct (Fri) Written paper

Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics

5 Oct (Mon) Written paper

Mother Tongue/ Foundation Mother Tongue

6 Oct (Tue) Written paper

Science/ Foundation Science

7 Oct (Wed) Written paper

Higher Mother Tongue Language

IMPORTANT DATES PSLE 2015 (tentative)

9 Feb 2015

Access Arrangement (SAA)

9 March -

27 March 2015

PSLE Registration

Apr 2015

(tentative dates)

PSLE Fees Deduction through GIRO

1st week of Nov/Dec

holidays

(tentative dates)

Release of PSLE results

Dec 2015

(tentative dates)

Collection of PSLE Certificates

DATE EVENT

Important Dates – PSLE Matters

Direct School Admission

(DSA-Sec) Exercise

For Admission To

Sec One

In 2016

• DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced in 2004.

• The DSA-Sec Exercise was conceptualised to promote holistic education.

• Participating secondary schools have the autonomy to decide who to admit via DSA Exercise.

Steps in the DSA-Sec Exercise

*June – August

Stage 1: Selection Stage

*October

Stage 2: Exercise School

Preference Stage

*November

Stage 3: Results Release

Stage

Application

Check with school of interest for application

procedures

Selection by Sec School

Shortlisted student goes for selection

tests/interviews at the DSA Sec School

Selection Outcome

Student receives outcome of application from

DSA Sec School applied to, by Aug

School Preference Indication

Student may submit preference up to 3 DSA

Sec Schools

Results

Successful applicant collects DSA application

result together with PSLE results

Unsuccessful applicants in DSA to participate in

Sec 1 Posting Exercise

*Tentative Dates

Successful DSA Students

Successful DSA students will be informed of the DSA school they have been admitted to through their Primary School on PSLE results release day.

They will not be allowed to make any school choices in the Sec 1 posting exercise.

Unsuccessful DSA Students

• Unsuccessful DSA students will be issued with a S1 Option Form, informing them that their DSA application were unsuccessful.

• They have to submit their school choices during the S1 Option period to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise.

2014 Successful DSA candidates Secondary School Number of

Successful

Candidates

DSA offered

NUS High School of Mathematics &

Science

1 Academic

School of Science & Technology,

Singapore

3 Academic

CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School – IP 1 Academic

National Junior College 1 Academic

Evergreen Secondary School 1 Academic

Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) 2 Chinese Orchestra

Bukit Panjang Government High 1 Chinese Orchestra

Riverside Secondary School 1 Chinese Dance

Yishun Town Secondary School 1 Table Tennis

Anderson Secondary School 4 Netball

CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) 1 Netball

Singapore Sports School 2 Netball

Singapore Sports School 1 Track & Field

20 32

Curriculum Matters

& Updates

A) Extended Curriculum Time

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

(1 period for FTGP, 1 period for PE & 2 periods for

Math )

Lunch break from Monday to Thursday

B) Supplementary Lessons

P5 Supplementary lessons

- Mondays for English/Science and Mathematics

- Thursdays for English/Science & Mother Tongue

P6 Supplementary lessons -

- Mondays for English/Science and Mathematics

- Thursdays for Mathematics & Mother Tongue

Special Programmes for P5 & P6

C) P5 June Holiday Classes

22 - 24 June

D) P6 Holiday Classes

22 – 26 June

7 – 9 Sep

E) Meet the Parents Session

P5 & 6 –13 March

F) Academic support organised by the Self- Help

Groups – MENDAKI, SINDA and CDAC

G) P6 Camp

Date: 16 to 18 March (Mon to Wed)

Venue: To be confirmed

Objective: To provide opportunities for the pupils to know their

strengths and develop their character and resilience.

H) Annual Health Screening

Date: 28 July to 6 August

Venue: School

Health screening will involve the following:

1. Medical examination

2. Immunization (P5 only)

HIGHLIGHTS 2015

SG 50 Art Exhibition Dream @ Evergreen

Keep Singapore Clean Movement

LEVEL SUBJECTS TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4

P5 EL/FEL, MA/FMA,

SC/FSC, MT/FMT

10%

(CA1)

30%

(SA1)

10%

(CA2)

50%

(SA2)

P6 EL/FEL, MA/FMA,

SC/FSC, MT/FMT

100%

(CA1)

100%

(SA1)

100%

(PRELIM)

100%

(PSLE)

ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING

FOR P5-P6 (2015)

School Homework Guidelines

Objectives of Homework -To reinforce student’s learning, provide feedback

on their progress and cultivate a healthy

disposition towards continual learning

Homework Guidelines for P5 & P6

-45 min per subject and not more than 2 hours for

all subjects

Single Session Updates

Morning Assembly Arrangement

Lunch & Recess Arrangement

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri

Assembly

Area

Hall Parade

Square

Parade

Square

Parade

Square

Parade

Square

*Pupils are to assemble by 7.20 a.m. daily

*In the event of inclement weather, pupils are to assemble in the

classrooms from Tue to Fri.

Recess Lunch

P5 10.00 – 10.30 a.m. daily Mon to Thur 12.30 – 1.00 p.m.

P6 9.00 – 9.30 a.m. daily Mon to Thur 12.00 – 12.30 p.m.

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

Weighting of Papers

(P5 and P6 - Standard)

Components Weighting

Paper 1:

Writing

-Situational Writing

-Continuous Writing

55 marks

(27.5%)

Paper 2:

Language Use and Comprehension

95 marks

(47.5%)

Paper 3:

Listening Comprehension

20 marks

(10%)

Paper 4:

Oral Communication

- Reading Aloud

- Stimulus-based Conversation

30 marks

(15%)

PAPER 2 (P5 and P6 Standard)

Component –

Language Use

Component -

Comprehension

Grammar MCQ Visual Text Comprehension

Grammar Cloze Comprehension Open-ended

Synthesis/Transformation Comprehension Cloze

Editing for Spelling &

Grammar

Vocabulary MCQ

Vocabulary Cloze (MCQ)

Components Weightage

Paper 1: Writing -Situational Writing -Continuous Writing

40 marks

(26.7%)

Paper 2:

Language Use and Comprehension

60 marks

(40%)

Paper 3:

Listening Comprehension

20 marks

(13.3%)

Paper 4:

Oral Communication

30 marks

(20%)

Weighting of Papers

(P5 and P6 Foundation)

PAPER 2 (P5 and P6 Foundation)

Component –

Language Use

Component -

Comprehension

Grammar MCQ

Grammar Cloze

Editing for Spelling &

Grammar

Synthesis/Transformation

Vocabulary MCQ

Vocabulary Cloze (MCQ)

Form-Filling

Graphic Stimulus

Completion of sentences

Comprehension (A variety of

question types)

Comprehension Cloze

Preparing for Examination

Give ample practices

Speak the language

Expose child to the language

Create a conducive

environment

Encourage reading

MATHEMATICS

Content Weighting

1. Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals 30%

2. Measurement 25%

3. Data Analysis 10%

4. Geometry 15%

5. Speed 4%

6. Ratio; Percentage 12%

7. Algebra 4%

Total 100%

Table of Specifications PSLE (P6 Standard)

Table of Specifications PSLE (P6 Foundation)

Content Weighting

1. Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals 36%

2. Measurement 28%

3. Data Analysis 14%

4. Geometry 12%

5. Percentage 10%

Total 100%

Cognitive Level

P6 Fdn

Weighting

P6 Std

Weighting

Knowledge 35% 25%

Comprehension 40% 35%

Application &

Analysis

25% 40%

Total 100% 100%

Cognitive Levels

Knowledge • Recall specific mathematical

facts, concepts, rules &

formulae, and perform

straightforward computations

Comprehension • Interpret data and use

mathematical concepts, rules &

formulae to solve routine or

familiar mathematical problems

Application and

Analysis

• Analyse data and/or apply

mathematical concepts, rules &

formulae in a complex situation,

and solve unfamiliar problems

Cognitive Levels

TYPES OF CALCULATORS

Only calculators that are approved by the Singapore

Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) will be allowed in

the examination.

The list of calculators is available on SEAB’s website:

http://www.seab.gov.sg

To maintain continuity from primary to secondary education,

these calculators can also be used at the secondary level.

School using – Casio FX 82 AU, Casio FX 95 SG Plus &

Sharp ELW531S

Use of Calculators in Primary

Mathematics

MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION FORMAT - STANDARD

Paper Booklet Item

Type

Number

of

Questions

Number

of marks

per

question

Weighting% Duration

1

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

The examination consists of TWO written papers comprising Paper 1 (Booklet A

& B) and Paper 2:

MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION FORMAT - FOUNDATION

Paper Booklet Item

Type

Number

of

Questions

Number

of marks

per

question

Weighting% Duration

1

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/

Long-answer 8 3,4,5 30

Total 48 - 100 2 h

15 min

The examination consists of TWO written papers comprising Paper 1 (Booklet A

& B) and Paper 2:

MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION FORMAT

Notes:

- Both papers will be scheduled on the same day

with a break of 1 hour between the two papers.

- Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of

calculators is not allowed.

- Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of

calculators is allowed.

COORDINATED LAST MATH TOPICS TO BE TAUGHT AT P6

P6 SMA Topics P6 FMA Topics

Speed Geometry

Volume Pie Charts

Pie Charts Volume (Last topic)

Solid Figures & Nets

(Last topic)

KEY PROGRAMMES

Math Banding

SPA@Math

Math Olympiad Training

Math Fair

PREPARING FOR EXAMINATION

Consistent revision

Practise good time management

SCIENCE

PSLE Examination Format - Standard

Booklet Item Type Number of questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting (%)

A Multiple-choice 30 2 60

B Open-ended 14 2,3,4 40

The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two

booklets, Booklet A and Booklet B.

I Booklet A consists of 30 multiple-choice questions.

Each multiple –choice question carries 2 marks.

II Booklet B consists of 14 open-ended questions.

Each open-ended question carries 2,3 or 4 marks.

Duration of Paper

The duration of the paper is 1 hour 45 min

Tables of Specification - Standard

Theme Life Science Physical Science Weighting (%)

Diversity Diversity of living things Diversity of non-living things

Diversity of materials

5 - 10%

Cycles Cycles in plants and

animals

(Life cycles and reproduction)

Cycles in matter and water 20 - 25%

Systems Plant systems

(Plant parts and functions,

respiratory and circulatory

systems)

Human systems

(Digestive, respiratory and

circulatory systems)

Cell System

Electrical systems

15 - 25%

Interactions Interaction within the

environment

Interaction of forces

(magnets, frictional force,

gravitational force, force in

springs)

25 -30 %

Energy Energy forms and uses

(Photosynthesis)

Energy forms and uses

(Light and Heat)

Energy conversion

15 – 20%

Weighting (%) 45 – 55% 45 – 55% 100%

The weighting for each of the five themes of the syllabus and the weighting for Life Science and

Physical Science are shown below:

PSLE Examination Format - Foundation

Booklet Item Type Number of

questions

Number of marks

per question

Weighting

(%)

A Multiple-choice 16 2 32

B

Structured

Open-ended

6-8

6-8

2-3

2-4

14

24

The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklet A and

Booklet B.

I Booklet A consists of 16 multiple-choice questions with three options.

Each multiple –choice question carries 2 marks.

II Booklet B consists of two parts.

The first part consists of 6-8 structured questions.

e.g. ‘Fill in the blanks’, ‘Matching’

Each question carries 2-3 marks

The second part consists of 6-8 open-ended questions with

varying mark allocation. (2-4 marks)

Duration of Paper

The duration of the paper is 1 hour 15 min

Tables of Specification - Foundation

Theme Life Science Physical Science

Diversity Diversity of living things Diversity of non-living things

Diversity of materials

Cycles Cycles in plants and animals Cycles in matter and water

Electrical system

Systems Plant Systems

Human systems

Electrical system

Interactions Interaction within the

environment

Interaction of forces

Energy Energy forms and uses Energy forms and uses

Weighting (%) 40 -60 % 40 -60 %

The content and skills to be assessed are based on the Primary Foundation Science Syllabus.

The weightings are stated below

Provision of Word List

The Foundation Science paper focuses on assessing students’ grasp of basic scientific

knowledge. A word list is provided during the exam to allow students to display

knowledge and understanding without being unduly disadvantaged by their weakness

in the English language. However the list is not exhaustive.

Assessment

Objectives

Weighting

(Standard)

%

Weighting

(Foundation)

%

Knowledge with

Understanding

40 50

Application of

Knowledge and

Process Skills

60 50

Total 100 100

Weighting for each

assessment objectives

Assessment

Objective DESCRIPTORS

Knowledge With

Understanding

Demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of scientific facts,

concepts and principles

Application of

Knowledge

Apply scientific facts, concepts and

principles to new situations

Application of

Process Skills

Use one or a combination of the basic

process skills such as observing,

comparing, classifying, using

apparatus and equipment,

communicating, inferring, predicting,

analysing, generating possibilities,

evaluating and formulating hypothesis

KEY PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

P5 My Garden Project

P5 DNA Lessons @ Science Centre

P6 Green Wall Project

P6 PET Rocket Enrichment

P2 Science Camp (planned by the P6 pupils)

Excel in Science

Science Olympiad and Science Elementz

Competition

Preparation for Examination

Relating science concepts to everyday life

Encourage reading through exposure to

science magazines and science articles

Consistent revision – use of graphic

organisers e.g concept map to consolidate

concepts of a particular topic or theme

Use of proper scientific terms

Time management

Q & A Session

Thank You