Welcome to Xingnan Primary School

P2 PTM

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (PRIMARY TWO)

STELLAR

• Shared Book Approach (STELLAR Text)

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension & Oracy

• Modified Language Experience Approach &

Examination-format Writing

Reading

• Instructional Reading Programme (banded

according to reading level)

• Guided Reading Programme (during

school holidays)

Oral Communication

- Poetry Reading (Modular CCA)

Interdisciplinary Project Work (IPW)

- learning journey to the Philatelic Museum (after school)

- whole of Week 4 in Term 3

English Recovery Programme

- pupils identified based on test results

- during 1st week of June holidays

Learning Support Programme (LSP)

- pupils who have not been discharged from LSP at the end of P1

STELLAR Supplementary Programme (SSP)

- pupils not identified for LSP but still need help in English.

- P1 & P2 pupils only

Key English Programmes

More about SSP …

Expected Outcomes:

- aims at enabling low progress pupils to catch up with other

pupils in their classroom.

- Based on research, most SSP pupils should show some

improvement.

- Fewer pupils in the Foundation English Language in the

school system as a whole.

Strategies:

- follow STELLAR curriculum

- Small group teaching (less than 10 pupils)

- 3 times a week, 50 mins each session, after school.

EL Read (Instructional Reading) - A reading programme aims to support pupils in the acquisition of a firm

foundation in reading and comprehension skills critical to their

attainment of academic excellence.

- focus for P1 and P2 is on phonological awareness, word recognition

and fluency.

- is conducted during curriculum time using a reading software called

Moo-o (digital storybook)

Plans for 2015

- Teach pupils to be reflective learners through the use of self

assessment, peer assessment and group assessment.

- Pupils will be able to reflect on their performance and see ways

on how they can improve through the use of feedback via

checklist and rubrics.

- Usage of Moo-O Portfolio, where pupils can also keep a record

of their learning, allowing their teachers and parents a visual

and effective way to monitor their learning .

Expectations in English Learning

Use of Standard English in speech and writing

Neat work presentation

− Write neatly and legibly

− File all worksheets and compositions neatly (2 separate files)

Prompt submission of work

Completion of all corrections

Read widely (books of various genres)

− Bring an English storybook to school everyday

Prepare well for Spelling Test on Wednesdays (alternate week)

Review daily assignments

Target-setting

Term 1 (10%)

Topic Component Assessment Item Weighting Base Mark Duration Timeframe

Sound Discrimination & Picture Matching

Listening Comprehension

5% 12 20 min T1 W9

Language Use & Comprehension

Test 1 5% 40 1 h

T1 W9

English Language Assessment

Term 2 (20%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Reading Aloud & Picture Conversation

Oral Test

10% 16 N.A.

T2 W5

Language Use & Comprehension

Test 2

10%

40 1 h T2 W8

Term 3 (20%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Language Use & Comprehension

Test 3

15% 40 1 h

T3 W9

Guided Writing Paper 1

5%

12 30 min

T3 W9

Term 4 (50%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Oral (Reading Aloud &

Picture Conversation)

EOY Assessment

15% 16 N.A.

T4 W4

Listening Comprehension

(Sound Discrimination & Picture Matching)

5%

12 20 min T4 W7

Paper 2 ( Language Use & Comprehension)

20%

40 1 h

T4 W7

Paper 1 ( Guided Writing )

10% 12 30 min T4 W7

MATHEMATICS

(PRIMARY TWO)

Focus for this Year

Continue to build strong and sound basic Mathematical concepts

Use of the STAR Approach to solving mathematical sums

Mastery of Heuristics and thinking skills; Problem Solving Strategies

Use of Models to solve mathematical sums.

Proper Presentation or workings in mathematical sums Method marks will be awarded for the correct steps and

workings shown.

Learning Materials

Math Textbooks

Math Workbooks

Topical worksheets

Practice Papers

Mathematics Process Skills Booklet

Model drawing template

Additional Learning Materials

• +venture in Maths – mathematics magazine aims to make the learning of

mathematics fun and meaningful for all pupils

Teachers will use this magazine as supplementary materials for classroom teaching and learning.

Pupils are to subscribe to the magazine

2015 P2 Assessment Plans

• Non-weighted Assessments

– Diagnostic assessments

– Performance Task

– Math Journal

• Weighted Assessments

– Tests

– End of Year Assessment

Test 1

10%

Test 2

20%

Test 3

20%

End of Year Assessment

50%

P2 Math Programmes

• Play@Recess – Numero Game Cards

Pupils learn through play

Develop mathematical concepts such as addition and subtraction of Whole Numbers

• Post-exam activities

– E.g. Math trails, Snake and Ladder activity

• P2 Math Enrichment Programme (during first week of June holidays)

Expectations for Math learning

• Show all steps and workings for solutions clearly

• Write all numbers and units of measurement clearly

• Use ruler to draw lines, colour pencils to shade and model drawing template (where applicable) for every math lesson and during assessments.

• Prompt submission of assignments

• Complete corrections before handing in assigned work

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

• Check that your child shows workings and answers clearly. • Help to correct untidy or poor handwriting. • Check that corrections are done and parents to sign as acknowledgement periodically (teachers will put a chop in the book) • Set realistic targets for the child and affirm progress made by child. • Be progress-oriented rather than marks-oriented.

• Talk about maths in daily lives (Eg, telling time, sharing a piece of pizza, numbers of cutlery to be used for party, etc)

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES

(PRIMARY TWO)

We will look at the following:

• Tests and examinations

• Remedials and supplementary classes

• Enrichment programmes

• Parental support

Tests and Exams

• Spelling test

– Every Tuesday

• Major tests and exams

– Shown in details later

Term 1 (10%)

Topic Component Assessment Item Weighting Base Mark Duration Timeframe

Show & Tell

Test 1

5% 20 N.A. T1 W5

Listening Comprehension

5% 20 20 mins

T1 W9 Paper 2 Practise Paper

0%

50 1h

Term 2 (20%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Oral (Reading Aloud)

Test 2

5% 10

N.A.

T2 W4 Oral

(Picture Description)

10%

10

Paper 2 5% 50 1h

T2 W8

Term 3 (20%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Oral (Reading Aloud)

Test 3

5% 10

N.A.

T3 W6 Oral

(Picture Description)

10%

10

Paper 2 5% 50 1h

T3 W9

Term 4 (50%)

Topic Component Assessment

Item Weighting

Base Mark

Duration Timeframe

Oral (Reading Aloud)

EOY Assessment

5% 10

N.A.

T4 W4 Oral

(Picture Description)

15%

10

Listening Comprehension

5%

20

1h 30 mins

T4 W7

Paper 2 25% 50

Remedial and Supplementary Classes

• Thursday afternoon, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm

• Selected pupils will receive consent form from respective MT teachers

Enrichment Programmes

• Wednesday afternoon, 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm

• Star programme : Chinese language

• Creative writing : Tamil language (to be confirmed)

• Emceeing : Malay language (to be confirmed)

• Consent Forms will be given by respective MT teachers.

Parents’ Support

• We appreciate your kind co-operation in the following areas:

1. Check your child’s School Diary on daily basis

2. Monitor your child’s prompt completion and submission of homework

3. Memorise creative phrases/sentences and apply them in daily writing

4. Foster your child’s extracurricular reading habit:

• Select fun and informative reading material for meaningful exposure to MT language

5. Encourage and support your child to learn MT language:

• Set practical MT learning goals and praise as and when goals are achieved

• Converse with your child in MT language daily to convey to them the necessity and importance of MT

Useful Websites

• Chinese Language

– 《学乐》http://xuele.edumall.sg

– 《语文游戏乐翻天》http://game.iflashbook.com

– 《听说e乐园》http://eland.edumall.sg

• Tamil Language

– Namnaadi: http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg

• Malay Language

– NADI: http://tinta.moe.edu.sg

Programme for Active Learning (PAL)

Class Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

2A, 2E Sports Visual Art OE Drama

2B, 2F Drama Sports Visual Art OE

2C, 2G OE Drama Sports Visual Art

2D, 2H Visual Art OE Drama Sports

Primary 2 Schedule:

(Mon: 7.30 am to 9.30 am / Thurs: 7.30 am to 9.30 am)

Modular CCAs

Class Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

2A VIA Dance Cornet Poetry

2B VIA Dance Cornet Poetry

2C VIA Cornet Dance Poetry

2D VIA Cornet Dance Poetry

2E Dance VIA Poetry Cornet

2F Dance VIA Poetry Cornet

2G Cornet VIA Poetry Dance

2H Cornet VIA Poetry Dance

Modular CCAs:

• on Friday morning, 7.30 am – 8.30 am

• conducted by teachers or external vendors

Modular CCA: music Modular CCA:

cornet

Modular CCA: dance

Modular CCA: paper craft

P2 Mass Exercise

Every Wednesday morning,

7.30am – 8.00am

Thank you