ANDERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL 19 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 9 Singapore 569785 Tel: (65) 6-456-0340 Fax: (65) 6-552-2310 Web: http://www.andersonpri.moe.edu.sg Email: anderson_ps@moe.edu.sg

“Learners with Passion. Leaders with Heart. Citizens of Character.”

18 May 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians, P1 Home-Based Learning (HBL) on 25 May and during June School Holidays (26 May to 24 June 2018) The school believes learning continues even when the child is at home. HBL provides our pupils the opportunity to continue their learning at home and consolidate what is learnt in school. On 25 May, your child/ward does not have to report to school as the P3 to P6 pupils will have their annual Sports Carnival. The P1 pupils will have their Sports Carnival in August as part of our National Day Celebrations. To ensure learning continues for your child/ward on 25 May and the upcoming June Holidays, the teachers have prepared the following exercises for him/her. HBL on 25 May 2017 (Friday)

Subjects To be completed by

English Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL ENG P1 (Sports Carnival)

Mathematics Length Worksheet Chinese June Holiday Homework Malay Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL ML P1 (Sports Carnival)

Tamil Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL TL P1 (Sports Carnival)

Pupils can start on the 25 May 2018 and

complete them by 24 June 2018

Subjects To be completed by

HBL during June Holidays English Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL ENG P1 (June Holiday)

Mathematics Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL MATH P1 (June Holiday)

Chinese Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL CL P1 (June Holiday)

Malay Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL ML P1 (June Holiday)

Tamil Login to http://lms.asknlearn.com and complete:

2018 JUNE HBL TL P1 (June Holiday)

Please refer to the Appendix A for the instructions to retrieve Home-Based Learning tasks.

30 June 2018 (The tasks will be

accessible till 30 June 2018)

We seek your cooperation to assist your child/ward to complete the above exercises. Teachers will go through the HBL tasks with your child/ward by the end of Term 3 Week 2. For any clarifications, please email your child’s/ward’s Form Teacher and Subject Teacher. Alternatively, you may email me at sim_yanjun_jean@moe.edu.sg. Thank you for your support as our partners-in-education. Yours sincerely, Mrs Jean Heng Primary 1 Level Executive Officer

Appendix A Instructions for retrieving the Home-Based Learning tasks

1) Logon to the AsknLearn Portal. http://lms.asknlearn.com/Anderson_ps/

Your ID: Birth Certificate No. (UPPERCASE) Your Password: Birth Certificate No. (lowercase)

2) Click on “ My Tasks”.

3) Select “Current Tasks” to do the assigned tasks. Click on the title of the assigned lesson to assess to the HBL tasks.

e.g. 2018 JUNE HBL ENG P1 (Sports Carnival)

4) Select “Completed Tasks” – to view or edit the tasks that have been completed/

submitted. Click on the title of the assigned lesson to assess to the HBL tasks.

2018 JUNE HBL ENG P1 (Sports Carnival)

2018 JUNE HBL ENG P1 (Sports Carnival)

Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1) What is Home-Based Learning (HBL)?

HBL takes place in the homes of pupils as it engages pupils meaningfully during non-school

days or an unscheduled school closure. Learning content is delivered digitally via learning

portal(s).

2) Must my child/ward participate in HBL?

Your child/ward is strongly encouraged to participate in HBL as it is important that learning

still takes place beyond curriculum hours.

3) Is there any specific timing to access HBL? What should I do if my child/ward is not able

to complete the assigned assignments during the allocated timeslot as recommended?

Yes, there is specific timing in order to facilitate the limited concurrent access that can be

supported by the portal. However, if your child/ward is unable to access HBL during the

stipulated time, he/she can still access the assignments at any other time of the day. Do note

that you may experience a slowdown in the internet system because of heavy traffic.

4) What is the web address for the learning portal?

AsknLearn Portal http://lms.asknlearn.com/Anderson_ps/

5) What if my child/ward has forgotten his/her password for the portal?

You may call AsknLearn Help Desk at the following telephone number during office hours

from Mon to Fri (8am to 6pm) : 6777 9661

Password will be reset to the child’s B/C No within 30 minutes from the time of the call.

Alternatively, please email to lmssupport@asknlearn.com, stating the child/ward’s name, B/C

number, class and contact number.

6) What is the technical specification required to view the assignment on my home

computer?

The following is the recommended specification for best viewing of the assignment on the

portal:

o Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer version 8 or above o Flash player version 7 or above. o To install – Please visit http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ o Broadband access will enhance e-learning experience

For more information, please contact the AsknLearn Help Desk at the following telephone

number during office hours Mon-Fri (8am to 6pm) at 6777 9661.

For queries on learning content, please contact the Anderson Primary School during office

hours Mon-Fri (9am to 4pm) at 6456 0340.

7) What if my child/ward has no computing devices or Internet access at home?

Computer Lab 1 (for P1 to P6 pupils) will be open to pupils on a first-come-first-serve basis

on these dates and time. Please note that at any point of time, each laboratory is able to

accommodate a maximum of 40 pupils only.

Date Free Access Period Time

28, 30, 31 May 2018

1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 June 2018

9 a.m. to 12 noon

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pupils are required to sign in when they enter the laboratory and sign out when they leave the

laboratory. Parents/Guardians are to make the necessary transportation and/or lunch

arrangements for their children on their own if necessary. Please take note that not all

canteen vendors in school will operate on those days. Please ensure that your child/ward’s

lunch is arranged should your child/ward stays in school for the whole day.