Teaching and Learning

Holistic Assessment

English Language

Teaching and Learning

What is STELLAR?

STrategies for

English

Language

Learning

And

Reading

STELLAR

Pedagogic Framework at

Lower Primary

5

3

Shared experience followed by

Class Writing

4Group writing

5

Individual writing

1

Reading for

understanding

and enjoyment

2

Explicit teaching of

language items, structures

and skills

• word study & phonics

•grammar & vocabulary

• media & visual literacy

• speech & drama

Follow-up activities e.g.

• art, craft & music

Shared Book

Approach

6 Differentiated Learning through Learning Centres:

E.g. Reading Centre, Word Study Centre, Listening Centre

Modified Language

Experience Approach

STELLAR Programme

Shared Book Approach (SBA)

Read the Big Book for understanding & enjoyment

Explicit teaching of target vocabulary, language

items, structures, phonics & high frequency words

STELLAR Programme

Modified Language Experience Approach (MLEA)

Language Experience

Group Writing

Individual Writing

Class Writing

MLEA - Language Experiences

Sandwich Making

Group Writing

STELLAR Programme

Learning Centres (LC)

Consolidate all the learning for each Big Book

Different learning centres:

Word Study Centre, Reading Centre & Listening Centre

Learning Centres

Reading

Listening

Word Study

Holistic Assessment

Holistic Assessment: An OverviewTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Non-weighted

Assessments

Sound

Discrimination

Running Record

Mini Test

Non-weighted

Assessments

Poetry

Recitation

Non-weighted

Assessments

Show-and-Tell

Composition

Weighted

Assessments

Listening

Comprehension

Show-and-Tell

Composition

Mini Test

Weighted

Assessments

Listening

Comprehension

Running Record

Mini Test

Weighted

Assessments

Running Record

Mini Test

0% 20% 30% 50%

Speech & Drama• Term 1 to 2

• 20 weekly sessions

• Drama Showcase in Term 3

Key English Programmes

Read@SKGPS Programme:• Reading Logs (badges)

• Library Activities (NLB collaboration)

• Ranger Rick Jr magazine (6 issues)

• Silent Reading Programme (daily)

Learning Journeys:Singapore Zoo (Term 2)

Language Fiesta!• 1 week of engaging activities exploring

& celebrating EL & MTL

• E.g. language games, Spelling Bee

contest, poetry recitation, etc.

Learning Support ProgrammeDaily intervention programme for

pupils who need further support to

attain appropriate literacy level

Key English Programmes

Speech & Drama

Learning Journey

English Fiesta

The English Department aims to

develop confident and proficientusers of the language who have strong

foundation in and love for the

English Language.

We look forward to working with you to

develop your child’s interest in learning

English.

Thank you for your TIMEand INTEREST !

MathematicsTeaching & Assessment

BRIEFING FOR PARENTS 2018

PRIMARY 1

Mathematics FRAMEWORK

Teaching Approach

C-P-A

Pictorial AbstractConcrete

Overview of AssessmentTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

• Topical Exercise

• Review Exercise

• Self-assessment

• Topical Exercise

• Review Exercise

• Journal Writing

• Mini-test

• Topical Exercise

• ReviewExercise

• Self-assessment

• 2 x Mini-tests

• Topical Exercise

• PerformanceTask

• Review Exercise

• Mini-test

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

• Nil • Mini-test 1(30%)

• Mini-test 2 (20%)

• Mini-test 3(20%)

• Mini-test 4(30%)

0% 30% 40% 30%

Weighted Assessments

Non-weightedAssessments

Journal Writing

Different from English Language journal writing

Students to demonstrate understanding of a topic through drawing or writing short sentences.

Rubrics could be used to assess students’ work

Performance Task Involves hands-on materials or drawings.

Students will write down their answers on paper after performing the task required.

Use of manipulatives (concrete) in the classroom during lessons will help students in this assessment.

Topical Exercise Topical Exercise are not meant to be graded

These exercises can help teachers identify gaps and difficulties in students’ learning

Weakness and misconceptions can be identified

Provide teachers useful information on areas teachers need to address

Review Exercise To be conducted after completing a few topics

Questions will be obtained from the Workbook

Review of all topics taught

Self-assessment Often involves self-reflection

Students own reflection originates from their experience of learning mathematics

Useful to assess students’ appreciation and attitude towards mathematics

To understand learning habit and help them improve

Weighted Assessment

Mini-tests

Pencil and paper test

To assess students on the learning objectives that have been taught in class

Number of questions will increase as students progress

Overview of AssessmentTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

• Topical Exercise

• Review Exercise

• Self-assessment

• Topical Exercise

• Review Exercise

• Journal Writing

• Mini-test

• Topical Exercise

• ReviewExercise

• Self-assessment

• 2 x Mini-tests

• Topical Exercise

• PerformanceTask

• Review Exercise

• Mini-test

Math Events

Math Events for Students and Parents Math Carnival

Math Trail (part of Learning Journey)

Workshop for parents

Workshop for Parents Math workshop for Primary 1 & 2 parents in Term 1 Week 4 (2 Feb 2018)

C-P-A Approach

Model Drawing