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05 JANUARY 2018

P6

WELCOMETownsville Connects Day 2018

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMMES

TOWNSVILLE CONNECTS DAY 2018

A 2018 TVPS PRODUCTION

Head of Department

ENGLISH

Ms Rachel Kunnasekaran



Standard EL PSLE FORMATTOS from 2015

P6 FOUNDATION ENGLISH PSLE FORMATPaper Booklet Item Type Weighting Remarks

1Part 1

Part 2

Situational Writing26.7%

Items tested

are based on

the STELLAR

units covered

and supported

by the

instructional

packages

Continuous Writing

2

A (MCQ)

Grammar

Punctuation

Vocabulary

Visual Text -

Comprehension

40%

B

Form Filling

Editing for Grammar

Editing for Spelling

Comprehension

(Completion of

Sentences)

Synthesis

Comprehension Cloze

Comprehension Open-

Ended (2 passages)

3 - Listening Comprehension 13.3%

4 -Reading Aloud

Stimulus-based Conversation20%

CONTINUOUS WRITING –

Standard English

(40 marks)


Write a composition of at least 150 words about a wish. The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition:

What is the wish?

Why wish for that?

You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.

Now, let us have a look a sample question below.

Part 2 Continuous Writing

(40 marks)

Write a composition of at least 150

words about a challenge

The pictures are provided to help

you think about this topic.

Your composition should be based

on one or more of these pictures.

Consider the following points when

you plan your composition:

What was the challenge?

Why was it challenging?

1. Theme

2. Pictures

When you first look at the question, it is important to take note of

the theme and the three pictures given. For your composition,

you have to write about the theme based on one or more of the

pictures given.

To ensure that you are writing on track, we need to:

1. Unpack the theme and;

2. Identify the abstract/ literal interpretation of the pictures.

3. Choose at least one picture that connects with the theme

• Mark Range : 1-20

• Criteria for assessment of Content:

Relevant (theme/stimulus)

Interesting (use of theme/stimulus)

Developed (plot)


• Criteria for assessment of Language:

Accuracy in Grammar

Use of Vocabulary

Sentence Variety

Sequencing/Paragraphing

Stream Format

Foundation

(30 marks)

Pupils are to write a composition of at least 120

words based on a series of pictures.


Foundation: Continuous Writing – A series of picturesThe pictures below show what happened in your neighbourhood one evening.

Based on the pictures below, write a story of at least 120 words.

Give the story your own ending. You may use the given helping words and phrases. You may also include other details.

(a)

curious onlookers shop on fire black smoke

(b)

fire engine putting out the fire directing traffic

(c)

shouting for help rescued unconscious

(d)

?

WHAT IS SITUATIONAL WRITING?

Writing Task

(1) Message

(2) Diary

(3) Email (Formal/ Informal)

(4) Letter (Formal/ Informal)

(5) Journal / Diary


WHAT IS SITUATIONAL WRITING?

Writing Task

(6) Report

(7) Postcard

(8) Announcement (Verbal/ Written)

(9) Notice

(10) Instruction


Stimulus: Programme Booklet Situation: A short letter

MUSICAL NIGHT 2017

presented by:

National Primary School

15 August ♦ 7 p.m.

School Auditorium

Programme

Guests to be seated by 6.45 p.m.

Welcome speech by the Principal

Under the Sea – Drama Club

10 minute intermission

Rhythm & Blues – Dance Club

Medley of Songs – School Choir

Reception

Free Admission

Tickets issued on a first come first

served basis at the General Office

Tel: 6544 2122

Your Task

Imagine that you are Susan who has just returned

from her school Musical Night.

Write a short letter to your favourite cousin,

Jenny, telling her proudly of your school event

and your successful performance.

You should refer to the programme on the previous

page.

In your letter, include the following information:

• what the event was about

• when and where the event was held

• which item you were taking part in

• why you found it challenging

• how you felt about your performance

You may reorder the points. You should write in

complete sentences.

EXAMPLE

Revised PSLE Component


What she used Where the things were What she did

a torch in her backpack ___________________________

___________________________

_________________ on the tree made a rope/pulled at them to make a rope

tree trunk near the hole/in the forest ___________________________

___________________________

The table below shows that Alana was a resourceful girl who used things

in her surroundings to solve problems. Fill in the blanks with

information from the passage. [3m]

Revised PSLE Component


STIMULUS-BASED CONVERSATION

STIMULUS-BASED CONVERSATION

A) Look at the picture. Would you be interested to buy the biscuits?

Tell me why / why not?

• Why do you think a maze game is given on the biscuit box?

B) What kinds of food do you enjoy eating, and do you think your

diet is a healthy one?

• Are you influenced by what your friends and family eat?

C) Eating healthily is one example of healthy living. Exercising is

also a good way to have a healthy lifestyle. What sorts of

exercise do you like and why?

• Are there any forms of exercise that you have never done

before and would like to try?


• There are 3 criteria for

assessment:

Personal Response

Clarity of Expression

Engagement in Conversation

How you can help your child…


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/languages-and-

literature/

English syllabuses can be obtained from:

PSLE information can be obtained from:

http://www.seab.gov.sg/psle/psle.html


http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/languages-and-literature/

THANK YOU

Head of Department

MATHEMATICS

Mrs Lee Peck Har

TEACHING & LEARNING

@ TOWNSVILLE

ASSESSMENT

Topics Old

Format

New

Format

Whole Numbers, Fractions,

Decimals

30% 25%

Measurement 25% 20%

Geometry 15% 20%

Ratio, Percentage 12% 10%

Statistics 10% 15%

Rate; Speed 4% 5%

Algebra 4% 5%

SMA - For Cohort talking PSLE in 2018

Topics Old

Format

New

Format

Whole Numbers, Fractions,

Decimals

36% 30%

Percentage 10% 10%

Measurement 28% 25%

Geometry 12% 15%

Statistics 14% 15%

Rate 5%

FMA - For Cohort talking PSLE in 2018

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES (2018 PSLE)

Cognitive Levels Standard Math Weightage

AO1 Recall mathematical facts, concepts, rules

and formulae; perform straightforward computations and algebraic procedures

25%

AO2 Interpret information; understand and apply

mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of contexts

40%

AO3 Reason mathematically; analyse information

and make inferences; select strategies to solve problems

35%

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES (2018 PSLE)

Cognitive Levels Foundation Math Weightage

AO1 Recall mathematical facts, concepts, rules

and formulae; perform straightforward computations and algebraic procedures

35%

AO2 Interpret information; understand and apply

mathematical concepts and skills in a variety of simple contexts

50%

AO3 Reason mathematically; analyse information and make inferences in simple situations.

15%

FORMAT OF PAPERS

P6 STANDARD MATH PAPER

36

P6 FOUNDATION MATH PAPER

37

Areas of Concern:

- Speed and Accuracy for Basic

Computation

- Reading and Understanding of

Questions

- Application of Concepts

- Presentation of Answers

Speed and Accuracy for Basic

Computation

2018: 1) Factual & Procedural Fluency

Facts: Number facts, Unit conversions,

formulae etc

Fluency : effortless recall to free working

memory to focus on problem

solving

2) Speed Test

- Reading and Understanding of

Questions

- Application of Concepts

(2018 Heuristics Package)

- An Example:

-Presentation of Answers

Common Mistakes

30 + 5 x 3 ÷3 – 1

= 30 + 15

= 15 ÷3

= 30 +5

=35 – 1

= 34

3 pm + 2 h 40 min = 5.40pm

3 + 2.25 = 5.25 kg

Our Expectation of a TVPS Student

Attendance

Attend school

regulary

Attention

Being present in

body and mind

Assignment

Handing in work on

time/ being neat /

taking pride

Attitude

Willing to learn,

Clarify doubts

Workshop for P5 & P6 Parents

Date: 7th April 2018

Time : 8 30 to 11am

Venue: Townsville Primary School

(PAL Room)

THANK YOU

Love Math

Love Learning Math

Level Head

SCIENCE

Mdm Suhaizan Talib



MOE Science Curriculum Framework

The Three ‘E’s in T&L of Science@TVPS

Engage

(Why)

Know the current state

Capture interests

Arouse curiosity

Raise questions

Explore

(How)

Play

Discover

Hands-on / Investigative work

Ideas and Possibilities

Experience

(What)

Making connections to prior knowledge

Apply understanding to a new situation

Able to draw reasonable conclusions

Deepening their understanding of

concepts

Overview of Primary Science Syllabus

5

3

Assessment Objectives

1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of

scientific facts, concepts and principles.

(Knowledge with Understanding)

2. apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to

new situations. (Application of Knowledge)

3. use one of a combination of the following basic

process skills:

Observing, comparing, classifying,

communicating, analysing, generating and

evaluating.

(Application of Process Skills)

Standard Science

Duration is 1h 45 min

54


Booklet Type No. Marks Weighting

A MCQ 28 2 56%

B Open-

ended

12 - 13 2-5 44%

Examination Format

Foundation Science

Duration of paper is 1h 15 min

55


Section Type No. Marks Total (70

marks)

A MCQ 18 36 51%

B Fill-in-

the-

blank

6 - 7 14 49%

Open-

ended

5 - 6 20

Examination Format

An example of a change in open-

ended questions

6

Foundation Science Booklet A - MCQ

Foundation Science Booklet B

Fill In the Blanks (FIB)

Foundation Science Booklet B

Open Ended

Standard Science Booklet A

MCQ

Standard Science Booklet B

Open Ended

Answering Open-ended Questions

Use TCCR


T Topic e.g Magnets

C Clues highlight or underline the key

words in the question

C Concept/ Key

Ideas

eg a magnet has 2 poles

R Reasoning Frame an answer that links the

keywords/concepts to a logical

reasoning

* Can also be used for MCQ questions

1. Do more practices? Check purpose

2. Recall system

3. Identification of topic and concept(s) /

key ideas

4. Plan revision schedule early

5. Go beyond existing knowledge

Some tips...

Primary Science syllabus can be obtained from:

https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/

document/education/syllabuses/sciences/files/

science-primary-2014.pdf

References

THANK YOU

Ignite Curiosity

Nurture Scientific inquirers

Head of Department

MOTHER TONGUE

Mdm Lye Choon Hwan


Mother Tongue Department

PSLE Briefing 2018Chinese

Higher Chinese

Foundation Chinese

华文试卷

Chinese Language

2018 PSLE Chinese Paper

Components of Mother Tongue paper

Paper Marks %

Paper 1 Composition 40 20

Paper 2 Language Use and

Comprehension

90 45

Paper 3 Oral 50 25

Listening 20 10

Total 200 100


Paper 1: Composition

Question Duration Marks Remarks

(1) Title

Composition

命题作文

50 min40

(20%)

Choose any 1

question

Dictionary is allowed

At least 100 words in

length

Last picture is a

question mark

(2) Picture

Composition

看图作文

作文样例（第一题）


Title Composition 命题作文 A title as well as the guiding questions will be

provided

Pay attention to the information provided and do not

write out of point


Picture Composition 看图作文 6 pictures including 1 blank picture with a question mark

8 words or phrases are given

作文样例（第二题）


Points to note for Composition

Picture Composition 看图作文 Study the picture carefully

Plan the story sequence and development

Make use of the helping words given but it is not

compulsory

Make use of the dictionary to check the meaning of the

helping words

The 6th picture (?): it is compulsory for your child to

provide a conclusion to the story


Use of Dictionary

ONLY for Composition Paper

Only dictionaries approved by SEAB are allowed and

they must carry the stamp of approval by the school

List of approved dictionaries may be found at https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/documents/2018psledictlist.pdf

Both paperback and electronic dictionaries

are allowed.


https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/documents/2018psledictlist.pdf

Use of Dictionary

There should not be tagging, highlighting or writing in

the dictionaries

It is not compulsory to bring a dictionary into the

examination hall

Students are reminded to use the dictionary only after

they have finished writing the composition



Paper 2 (Language Use and Comprehension)

Items No of Qns Marks/%

Part A

1. Language Application (MCQ)

Cloze Passage (MCQ)

15 30 (15%)

5 10 (5%)

2. Comprehension I (1 passage, MCQ) 5 10 (5%)

Part B

3. Complete the dialogue (FIB)

4 8 (4%)

4. Comprehension II (2 passages,

MCQ/Open Ended)

11 32 (16%)

Total 40 90 (45%)


Paper 3 (Oral & Listening)

ItemsNo of

QnsMarks

1. Reading Aloud of passage (on laptop

screen)

- 20 (10%)

2. Conversation (based on video stimulus) - 30 (15%)

3. Listening Comprehension (new test item) 10 20 (10%)

Total 70 (35%)

高级华文试卷

Higher Chinese Language

2018 PSLE Higher Chinese Paper

Components of Higher Chinese Paper

Paper Marks %

Paper 1 Composition 40 40%


Comprehension

60 60%

Total 100 (100%)


Paper 1 (Composition)

Question Duration Marks Remarks

(1)情境作文

(2) 完成文章

50 min 40 • Choose any 1

question

• Dictionary is

allowed

• At least 200 words

in length

作文样例（第一题）


作文样例（第二题）



Tips on Composition Writing

Read and choose the questions carefully.

Analyze the question and develop the story using the

5W1H

Story ending must be linked to the introduction in the

story


Paper 2 (Language Use and Comprehension)

ItemsNo of

QnsMarks

1. Language Application 10 10

2. Comprehension I 6 16

3. Comprehension II 7 24

Total 23 60

基础华文试卷

Foundation Chinese Language

2018 PSLE Foundation Chinese Paper

Paper Marks %


Comprehension

15 15%

Paper 2 Oral 55 55%

Paper 3 Listening 30 30%

Total 100 100%

2018 PSLE Foundation Chinese Paper

Items No of Qns Marks

Paper 1(40 min)

Language Use & Comprehension

1. Language Use 5 (MCQ) 5

2. Comprehension I (1 passage) 2 (MCQ) 4

3. Comprehension II (1 passage) 1 (MCQ)

2 (FIB)

2

4

Paper 2 (Oral)

1. Read Aloud Passages (on laptop screen)

2. Conversation (based on video stimulus)

-

15

40

Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension) 15 (MCQ) 30

Total 100

Support for your child


Support from School

Weekly Supplementary Classes

Holiday Supplementary Classes during June

and September holidays

Enrichment Programme on Writing for

students taking HCL & CL

First week of June holidays

Support for your child


• Encourage your child to watch the news in the

Mother Tongue he/she is studying and discuss

the content with him/her

• Converse with your child in your Mother Tongue

• Read aloud passages in the Chinese textbook

• Maintain regular communication with your child

and his/her FTs and subject teachers

Thank you

谢谢

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