P5 and P6 Parent Dialogue Session

13 Feb 2015

SESSION OVERVIEW• Principal’s Address• Addressing Key Concerns

- Teaching and Learning

- Key Programmes

- Holistic Development• Preparation for PSLE

- Direct School Admission• Q & A• Breakout Session

Principal’s Address

Chongfu’s Torch:Visual

Representation of Strategic Map

Strategic Partnership

Strategic Partnership

Core Values

Highlights from PSLE 2014

• Overall pass rate is 99.3 % • Mean T-Score (all pupils) is 217.3• Exit rate to the various courses (E/N(A)/N(T))

remained stable as compared to the previous year

Highlights from PSLE 2014-Placement of Students

Courses 2014Express 83.0

N(A) 10.6N(T) 5.7

Repeat 0.7

Highlights from PSLE 2014-Distinctions

No. of Distinctions

2014

3A* 204A* 105A* 4

Highlights from PSLE 2014-Results by Subjects & Grades (Standard Stream)

A* - A % Pass %Subject CFS Nat’l CFS Nat’lEnglish 61.0 44.1 97.1 97.1

Mathematics 61.3 44.7 95.6 85.3Science 52.7 42.4 94.6 90.0Chinese 84.3 76.5 96.4 96.6Malay 85.7 74.1 92.9 97.4Tamil 70.0 76.2 90.0 97.7

Highlights from PSLE 2014-Results by Subjects & Grades

(HMT)

Distinction Pass %Subject CFS Nat’l CFS Nat’

lChinese 14.2 18.6 100 98.5

Malay 0 13.9 85.7 97.8Tamil 20.0 16.8 100 98.7

Highlights from PSLE 2014-Results by Subjects & Grades (Foundation Stream)

G1 % Pass %

Subject CFS Nat’l CFS Nat’l

Fn. English 0 3.1 100 97.2

Fn. Mathematics 0 7.5 87.5 84.4

Fn. Science 0 4.9 100 89.8

Fn. Chinese 0 14.3 100 95.8

Fn. Malay - - 100 98.3

Fn. Tamil - - 100 100

Student Well-being Modes of Communication Key Programmes

Asst Year Head/P5- Ms Filicia Yap

Addressing Key Concerns-Part 1

Student Well-being

Social and Emotional Support• Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)• Bonding Lunches/Teacher Student

Conference• Learning Series and Motivation Series • School Counsellor and Learning &

Behavioural Support Officer• Communication with Parents

How do we enhance the communication between teachers and parents?

Modes of Communication

• Student’s handbook/diary• Telephone• Email cfs@moe.edu.sg• Letters/emails from school• School newsletterSchool website: • http://www.chongfu.moe.edu.sg

Key Programmes-Values in Action

P5 P6

• Cleanest Class• Use your hands• Food & Toy Donation Drive

• SWAMI Home Visit

• CIP for MINDS • Give a Card Project

(KK Hospital)

P5 P6

• Camp iNspire – Outdoor Adventure

(24th & 25th Jun)• TIE Trip • National Education

Show (July)• Project Work • Learning Journey

• Camp iNspire – Motivation Camp (2nd & 3rd Jun)• Etiquette Course• 1-day Overseas

Trip

Key Programmes

Camp iNspire

Learning Focus

Caring for SelfCaring for Others

IndependenceResilience & Sportsmanship

Team Bonding & Decision Making

LeadershipG

RACIOU

SLY

P5 Project Work- Theme: SG50– Ways to promote loving Singapore more– What makes us Singaporean?

• Encourage deeper understanding of Singapore & her identity

P5 Internationalisation Programme• Cultural exchange• Promote global outlook

Could you share the selection criteria for Internationalisation Programme?

Academic Progress & Learning SupportPreparing for ExaminationPSLEDSAChoices of Secondary Schools

Year Head/Upper Pri –Mr Jason Ng

Addressing Key Concerns-Part 2

Academic Excellence & Learning SupportP5 P6

• Structured remedial • Recommendation for

subjects offered for PSLE – SBB Option

• External Competitions

• Structured remedial • Friends of Chongfu• Parent Support for Math• Self-directed Online

Learning• Holiday Supplementary

Class• HUG Programme

How would Chongfu help the students cope with the coming PSLE?

Holistic Assessment• Termly examinations• Alternative modes of assessments (AA)

Holistic ReportingStudent Portfolio• IP Development CardsAttitudes towards learning• PAM Development CardsLevel of skills attainment• CCE Development Cards

Can school could address the quantum of homework allocated to the child on a daily basis,

as the amount appears too much?

Levels Mon – Thurs, School Days

P1 – P2P3 – P4P5 – P6

1 hour per day1.5 hours per day2.5 hours per day

Levels Fri – Sun, Weekends

P1 – P6 3 hours per weekend

Homework Policy

Important Dates to note

What are the examination dates?

The school will register our P6 students for PSLE from 9 March to 27 March 2015

• Students’ subject combinations (Foundation and/or Standard) take into consideration their respective levels of mastery of content knowledge and skills

• Students are therefore strongly discouraged from changing their subject combinations after PSLE registration

PSLE Registration

2015 P5 Examination Schedule

Exam DateCA 1 Term 1 Week 9

SA 1 Term 2 Week 5 (Oral) Term 2 Week 6 & 7

CA 2 Term 3 Week 9

SA 2 Term 4 Week 5, 6 & 10

What are the examination dates?

2015 P6 Examination ScheduleExam Date

CA 1 Term 1 Week 9

SA 1 Term 2 Week 5 (Oral) Term 2 Week 6 & 7

Preliminary Exam Term 3 Week 5 & 6

Mock Exam Term 3 Week 9 & 10

P6 Simulated Oral Exam

Term 3 Week 3 (18/7 Sat)

What is the Preliminary Exam and PSLE date?

2015 PSLE Exam Timetable Exam Date

PSLE Oral Exam Term 3 Week 8(20/8 and 21/8)

Thursday & Friday

PSLE Listening Comprehension

Term 4 Week 1 (18/9)Friday

PSLE Written Exam

Term 4 Week 2 & 3(25/9 to 1/10)

Thursday to Wednesday

2015 P6 Supplementary Classes School Holidays Date*

June (1st week)-Overnight

Motivation Camp

2/6 to 3/6

June (4th Week) 22/6 to 24/68.00 to 12.30 pm

(Monday to Wednesday)

September (1st Week)

7/9 to 9/98.00 to 12.30 pm

(Monday to Wednesday)

Will there be remedial classes for P6 students during June holidays?

Direct School Admission – Secondary

(DSA-Sec) 2015

Please provide the details of DSA application procedures and timeline.

Direct School Admission• Participating secondary schools have

flexibility to select a percentage of their students for admission via their own selection criteria

• Selection criteria can include diverse academic and non-academic achievements and talents

• DSA schools to publish selection criteria (deadlines differ from school to school)

Direct School Admission

• Specialised independent schools that admit students entirely or almost entirely through DSA

– NUS High School of Maths and Science–School of the Arts (SOTA)–School of Science and Technology–Singapore Sports School

The 3 stages of DSA-Sec are:• Selection Stage (May to August)Tests /camps /interviews and outcome of selection

• Exercise School Preference Stage (October)If selected, student submits preference for up to 3 DSA schools• Results Release Stage (November)Student collects result of DSA school allocated together with PSLE results

Direct School Admission

Think carefully before accepting a Confirmed Offer or Waiting List

Once your child has exercised his/ her school preference, and is accepted, he/ she will not be allowed to make any school selection in the centralised S1 Posting Exercise, regardless of how well he/ she may have performed in the PSLE.

DSA-Sec Exercise

For more information regarding the DSA-Sec Exercise, please refer to the MOE website at:

www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec

Post PSLE Important Dates

Key Event Tentative Dates*

Release of PSLE results to candidates

21 Nov

Submission of S1 Option Form for choice of secondary schools

21 Nov to 27 Nov

Release of School Posting Results 3rd week of Dec

Students to report to Secondary Schools for Registration

3rd week of Dec

Sec One (S1) Posting Exercise 2015

Secondary School Streaming GuideStandard Stream

Express – 200 and aboveExpress/Normal Academic – 188 to 199

Normal Academic – 160 to 187Normal Academic/Normal Tech – 152 to 159

Normal Technical – 152 and below

Foundation StreamBelow 113 and obtain Grade 4 or better in FEL,

FMA and FMT

• Make your choices wisely

• Posting is done based on aggregate score first, choose schools that are comparable to your child’s academic ability

• Choose schools that are a good ‘fit’ for your child

(strengths, interests, disposition)

• Consider

–school culture

–school niches and programmes

–school’s PSLE cut-off point

Factors to Consider when making an option

sis.moe.gov.sg

English

Ideal Learner

• Active Listener• Confident Speaker• Avid Reader• Proficient Writer

STrategies for English Language Learning And Reading

Children Who Love Reading and Have a Strong Foundation in the English Language

STELLAR

• Supported Reading – Text Deconstruction

• KWL (Know – Want to Know – Learn)

• Writing Cycle

Teaching Strategies

Holistic AssessmentStudents are given opportunities to listen, read, view, speak, write and represent to demonstrate their language competence.

Example of tasks:Crossword Puzzle (Spelling)

Language Items

Comprehending Short Texts

Situational Writing

Listening Comprehension

Plot Structure

KEY PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIESENGLISH LANGUAGE

Reading • I Read Programme• Little Red Dot

Speaking • Air time• ICT-based lessons

Writing • Journals• ICT-based lessons

Listening • Podcasting• ICT-based lessons

Enrichment • Theatrical Experience & Exposure

Support • Structured Remedial Programme

Writing Workshop (P5)

Date : 27 February 2015Time : 7 p.m. – 8.30p.m.Venue : Tan Kah Kee Hall

Outline of Workshop • Background and Rationale for Changes• Main changes in EL assessment• Tackling the new components

MATHEMATICS

LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents are able to solve mathematical problems using : Concepts and skills : 4 operations Heuristic skills :

Use a diagram/model Use before-after conceptLook for pattern(s) Work backwardsGuess & Check Make a systematic listSimplifying the Problem Make suppositionsUse equations

MATHEMATICSHEURISTICS SKILLS:

• Use a diagram / model• Make a systematic list• Look for pattern(s)• Work backwards• Use before after concept• Use guess and check• Simplifying the Problem• Make suppositions• Use equations

MATHS PROGRAMMES & ACTIVITIES

MATHEMATICS Maths Games Day:- Numero- Maths Warrior- TangramsEngaged Teaching & Learning: - Hands on activities (Manipulatives)

MATHEMATICS – HOLISTIC ASSESSMENTIndoor Performance

TasksOutdoor Performance

TasksStructured Maths

JournalHeuristics ReviewOnline TestDiagnostic Test

STRATEGIES• Maximise Score- Every question matters (Don’t leave blanks)- Method marks are more important than Answer mark

• Minimise Losses- Remember to write the correct units- Remember to label your work correctly- Remember to shade correctly

• SEM(Skills, Exposure and Motivation)- Master all conceptual and heuristic skills- Pupils have been exposed to all types of questions from

various sources- Develop good exam skills and Be resilient

What : Mathematics Workshop

When : 25 April 2015, Saturday

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where : TKK Hall

WORKSHOP FOR P5 PARENTS

Science

Learning Outcomes• Primary Science Syllabus (2008)http://moe.edu.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/science-primary-2008.pdf

Level Themes Skills / ProcessesP5 Systems

CyclesEnergy

• Investigation• Decision-making• Creative problem

solving• Communicating –

written, verbal, pictorial, tabular & graphical

P6 Interactions

Support for Learning• Encourage your child to read and take notes.

Remember the Science facts and concepts• Employ the RISE Strategy:

Read the question and highlight clues in the stem.Identify main concepts and list keywords.

Select the answer (MCQ) or determine the structure to use for answering the question. Evaluate your answer by ensuring the keywords are written down.

Key IP Programmes and Activities

• Lab lessons• ICT-based lessons• Outdoor Learning• Learning Journey to Singapore

Science Centre : - Electric Carnival (P5) - Aquatic Plants and Animals (P6)

Science Workshop for P5 Parents

Objective:To provide parents with an understanding of the current types of questions tested in the PSLE and how to answer them

Date: 27 March 2015 (Friday)Venue: Tan Kah Kee HallTime: 7pm to 830pmRegistration via LMS

普通华文校内／小学离校考试

高级华文校内／小学离校考试

语文理解与运用60%

（60分）

作文40%

（40分）

作文

语文理解 与运用

校内全方位评估（普通华文）

第一学段 第二学段 第三学段次数  2  2 3

周次 6, 8 2, 8 2, 4, 6

五年级

第一学段 第二学段次数 1 1

周次 8 2

六年级

选修高华的政策

• 四年级　　五年级

• 五年级　　六年级　

校方经过专业判断，向家长提出建议。家长有决定权

校方在考虑了学生的整体成绩后决定是否让学生继续修读高华

课程强化活动1.班级图书

2. 线上练习（ LMS Portal ）

3.“ 乐学善用”平台　（ iMTL Portal ）

“ 乐学善用”平台 iMTL Portal

提升学生的口语表达能力

老师及同侪评估

2013 2014 2015

四年级 四、五年级 四至六年级

“ 乐学善用”平台 iMTL Portal实施： 2013 － 2015

• 多用华语与家人或同学交谈

• 认真听课• 听广播、新闻

听 说读写

• 写字认真，保持字　 体端正• 认真做好每一份作业• 阅读范文

• 多阅读华文故事书及报纸

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