Bukit View Primary SchoolParent Engagement Session

Primary 5

12 January 2019

a) Holistic Assessment

b) Subject Matters

c) Important Dates (Term 1)

d) Remedial Lessons

e) Spelling Days

f) Homework Matters

g) Parental Support

h) Attendance matters

i) Modes of communication

j) Parents Gateway App

Briefing Overview

P5 Holistic Assessment

A series of formative assessments will be used to monitor your child’s learning progress.

Subjects: English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue( CL, ML and TL)

Marks in Holistic Assessment will not be included into the weighting for SA1 and SA2.

Teaching & Learning Resources

1) Targeting textbook & workbooks

(Star Publishing Pte Ltd)

2) BVPS Topical Worksheets

3) E-learning Portal - Student Learning Space (SLS)

4) E-learning Portal – Koobits (by end of Term 1)

Mathematics

Teaching & Learning Resources

• Scientific Calculator Casio 97 SGX or any

other MOE approved calculators

• The list of approved calculators is available on

SEAB’s website:

https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/approved-calculators

P5/P6 PSLE Exam Format

(Standard Mathematics)The examination consists of two written papers

comprising three booklets.

➘ Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of a

calculator is NOT ALLOWED (45 marks).

➘ Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of a

calculator is ALLOWED (55 marks).

➘ Both papers will be scheduled on the same day

with a break between the two papers.

P5/P6 PSLE Exam Format

(Foundation Mathematics)The examination consists of two written papers

comprising three booklets.

➘ Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of a

calculator is NOT ALLOWED (50 marks).

➘ Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of a

calculator is ALLOWED (40 marks).

➘ Both papers will be scheduled on the same day

with a break between the two papers.

Standard Mathematics Exam Format

Foundation Mathematics Exam Format

English

1) English Learning Sheets (Thematic)

2) Synthesis and Transformation Book

3) Listening Comprehension and Oral Book

4) e-learning Portal - Student Learning Space (SLS)

5) Quick Reference - Creative Writing

6) Spelling & Dictation List

7) English Journal Book

Teaching & Learning Resources

P5/P6/PSLE English Exam FormatThe examination consists of four papers

➘ Paper 1 comprises of two questions

- Question 1 : Situational Writing (Formal / Informal)

- Question 2: Continuous Writing (Composition)

➘ Paper 2

➘ Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension

➘ Paper 4 – Oral

(Reading and Stimulus-Based Conversation)

Standard English Exam FormatPAPER CONTENT ITEM

TYPENO. OF

ITEMS

MARKS

Oral

Reading Aloud Open-ended 1 passage 10

Stimulus-Based Conversation Open-ended 1 visual stimulus 20

Sub-total 30

ListeningListening Comprehension Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) 20 20

Paper 1

Situational Writing Open-ended 1 15

Continuous Writing

(Write a composition of at least 150 words based on a

topic, using any of the picture prompts given)

Open-ended 1 40

Sub-total 55

Paper 2

Booklet A

A. Grammar MCQ 10 10

B. Vocabulary MCQ 5 5

C. Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5

D. Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8

Booklet B

E. Grammar Cloze Open-ended 10 10

F. Editing for Spelling & Grammar Open-ended 12 12

G. Comprehension Cloze Open-ended

Fill in the blanks15 15

H. Synthesis/ Transformation Open-ended 5 10

I. Comprehension A variety of items e.g. sequencing,

checking, open-endedUp to 10 items (1 to 4m

each)

20

Sub-total 95TOTAL 200

100%

Foundation English Exam FormatPAPER CONTENT ITEM

TYPENO. OF

ITEMS

MARKS

Oral

Reading Aloud Open-ended 1 passage 10

Stimulus-Based Conversation Open-ended 1 visual stimulus 20

Sub-total 30

ListeningListening Comprehension Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) 20 20

Paper 1

Situational Writing Open-ended 1 10

Continuous Writing

(Write a composition of at least 120 words based on a

series of pictures with helping words).

Open-ended 1 30

Sub-total 40

Paper 2

Booklet A

A. Grammar MCQ 8 8

B. Punctuation MCQ 2 2

C. Vocabulary MCQ 5 5

D. Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 5 5

Booklet B

E. Form Filling Open-ended 5 5

F. Editing for Grammar Open-ended 6 6

G. Editing for Spelling Open-ended 6 6

H. Comprehension (Completion of Sentences) Open-ended 5 5

I. Synthesis Open-ended 3 3

J. Comprehension Cloze Open-ended 5 5

K. Comprehension Passage A A variety of items e.g. sequencing,

checking, open-ended3

(1 to 2m each)

10

K. Comprehension Passage B A variety of items e.g. sequencing,

checking, open-ended4

(1 to 2m each)

Sub-total 60TOTAL 150

100%

Science

1) Science textbooks

2) Science workbooks3) Science Revision Guide

(useful for revision of P3 to P6 topics)4) Teacher prepared Science topical worksheets and

process skills worksheets

5) e-learning Portal - Student Learning Space (SLS)

Teaching & Learning Resources

Foundation Science

1) Science textbooks

2) Science workbooks3) Science Revision Guide

(useful for revision of P3 to P6 topics)

4) Teacher prepared Science topical worksheets and

process skills worksheets

5) e-learning Portal - Student Learning Space (SLS)

Teaching & Learning Resources

Standard Science Exam Format

Section Number of

Questions

Marks Duration

A

(Multiple-

Choice)

28 MCQ 56 marks

B

(Open-

Ended)

12-13 OE 44 marks

Total 40-41 questions 100 marks 1h 45min

Foundation Science Exam Format

Section Number of

Questions

Marks Duration

A

(Multiple-

Choice)

18 MCQ 36 marks

B

(Open-

Ended)

6 structured

6 open-ended

34 marks

Total 30 questions 70 marks 1h 15 min

Highlights of Term 1 Calendar

Week 2 Start of Higher Mother Tongue

(HMT)

Week 3 Annual Prize Presentation

Week 4 Start of Remedial lessons

Week 4 Start of CCA

Week 5 (4 Feb) Chinese New Year Celebration (dismissal at 10.30am)

Week 5 (5-6 Feb) Chinese New Year Holiday

Week 10 TIE Programme (P5)* Selected pupils would be

informed

Remedial Lessons/Higher Mother Tongue

Mondays(2.15 pm to 4.15 pm)

English,Mathematics and Science

Fridays(2.15 pm to 3.15 pm)

Mother Tongue (CL and TL)

Fridays(2.15 pm to 3.15 pm)

Higher Mother Tongue( CL, ML and TL)

• For remedial lessons, consent forms will be given out toselected pupils.

• Parents are to make the necessary transport arrangementsfor their children to be fetched after the remedial lessons.

Spelling

Subject Day

English Thursday

Mother Tongue(CL, ML and TL)

Tuesday

• Please sign after every spelling exercise and ensurethat your child does his/her corrections.

• Should there be any changes, your child will beinformed accordingly

Homework Matters

Student Handbook

Pupils are to write down their reminders and homework in their handbook.

Books/files/worksheets sent home for checking are to be acknowledged and signed by parents.

Parental Support• Ensure regular attendance and class punctuality

• Pupils are encouraged to be in the class/hall

by 7.30 a.m.

• Monitor their work regularly

- complete and submit all homework on time

- neat and legible handwriting

• Encourage your child to read widely

• Monitor their emotional well-being

• Attendance in school is compulsory.

– Parents should not arrange for students to go on holidays during curriculum time.

– Should the need arises, permission must be sought from the Principal.

• Absence from school

– Medical Certificates or Letters from Parents must be produced when the student returns to school.

Attendance Matters

• Early Departure

– Students are not allowed to leave the school before dismissal without a valid reason.

– Permission must be sought from the form teacher.

– A student going home earlier must be accompanied by an adult family member.

Attendance Matters

School Info-links (Letters to parents)

School Website (http://bukitviewpri.moe.edu.sg/)

Student Handbook (Teacher/Parent

Memo)

Office Tel.: 6566 1980(Weekdays: 7.30a.m.

to 6p.m.)

Email addresses are on our

school website(3 working days for

response)

Communication Channels

• Student Handbook

– Parents can use the Teacher/Parent Memo in the Student Handbook.

– Please get your child to alert the teacher about the note.

• E-Mail

– Alternatively, parents can email the teacher directly.

– Teachers’ email addresses are available on the school website.

Modes of Communication

• Email

Email of Form Teachers can be obtained

from the school website

• Please inform the office at 6566 1980 if your

child is absent for the day.

Modes of Communication

Invitation to

onboard

PARENTS GATEWAY APPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=11&v=tW9jwyuovOo

How to sign up?

Download the app

directly from your

Play Store or App Store

Keyword search ‘Parents Gateway’

Supported OS Versions: Android 6.0 or later &

iOS 9.1 or later

Download the app directly from your

Play Store or App Store

Download the app directly from your

Play Store or App Store

• Download and install the

app onto your phone.

• Enable ‘Allow Notifications’

to receive push

notifications.

*Note: Supported OS Versions - Android 6.0 or

later & iOS 9.1 or later

How to sign up?

Login with

SingPass

If you have issues

signing in with

Singpass, you may

visit the SingPass

website or contact

their helpdesk at

6643-0555

SingPass Registration and 2FA Setup

SingPass 2-Step Verification (2FA) is required for on-

boarding. If you have not registered for a SingPass or

have not set up the 2FA, please visit the SingPass website

(https://www.singpass.gov.sg).

Should you require further assistance, please contact

SingPass Helpdesk at 6643-0555.

How to sign up?

Complete

your

On-boarding

Retrieve

your child’s

details and

verify the

information

to proceed.

How to sign up?

You should

now see your

newsfeed

which means

you’re done

FAQ

1. Who can access Parents Gateway?

• Parents Gateway contains sensitive information about students and their parents. Access to the mobile app is restricted to parents and legal guardians who are Singpass holders.

• Schools will continue to issue hardcopy letters and consent forms to parents and legal guardians until further notice.

FAQ

2. Must I pay for the app?

Parents Gateway is free-of-charge.

3. I have more than 1 child, do I require multiple accounts?

No, you do not need multiple accounts. You will be able to access all your children’s information through a single platform on Parents Gateway, even if your children are attending different schools.

FAQ

4. Can I receive information on both Parents Gateway and through hardcopy forms so that I can pin up the forms as reminders?

• Parents are encouraged to view the school announcements and consent forms using the app.

• For parents who wish to receive reminders on upcoming events, there is an “Add to Calendar” feature. Upon selection, the event would be synced with your phone calendar.

FAQ

5. Can I access Parents Gateway on the computer?Parents Gateway is only available as a mobile application. Supported OS Versions:Android 6.0 or later & iOS 9.1 or later.

FAQ

6. Are the access rights limited to one parent only?No, both parents can access their children’s information simultaneously from theirrespective Parents Gateway accounts

FAQ

7. Do both parents have to reply to consent forms?Only a single consent is required. Once consent has been given, it cannot be edited byeither parent. Should there be a change in decision, parents have to inform the schooldirectly.

FAQ

8. Can I communicate with my child’s teacher directly via the app?

This feature is not available at this point in time.

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