P3 and P4 Dialogue Sessionwith the Principal

Friday, 9 April 20107.30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

WELCOME

• Introduction of P3/P4 Teachers

• School mission, vision and values

• School’s focus for 2010

• The school’s expectation of your child

• Home Parental Support

• The support the school provides to your child

• Subject-based Banding

• Curriculum Matters and Assessment

Agenda

P3 FORM TEACHERS

Class Name

3 Care Mrs Tracy Lee (ALM)

3 Charity Mrs Tan Chia Suan

3 Faith Ms Juliana Teo (LM)

3 Grace Mrs Irene Ang

3 Hope Mdm Janet Chin (ALM)

3 Joy Mr Alfiyan

3 Love Ms Sally Tan

3 Mercy Mdm Isnarti

3 Patience Mdm Radin

P4 FORM TEACHERS

Class Name

4 Care Mrs Low Kwee Huang (ALM)

4 Charity Mrs Hazel Low (ALM)

4 Faith Mdm Nornizah (LM) / Ms Rurhernie

4 Grace Mrs Celine Ong

4 Hope Mr Saravanan

4 Joy Ms Teo Tze Yee

4 Love Ms Teo Shi Hui

4 Mercy Mr Khairil

4 Patience Mr Alan Pillay (Acting LM)

School Mission, Vision and Values

School Mission

Evergreen Primary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to meet the needs of a diverse student population in an environment of care and acceptance. Our students will be successfully prepared in their role as thinking and responsible citizens who find joy in learning and are pure in act.

School Vision

Evergreen Primary School is a happy school where each child is able to realize his potential in an environment which is stimulating, challenging and supportive.

School Values

• Care and Concern

• Graciousness

• Honesty

• Perseverance

• Respect for self and others

• Self Discipline

School’s focus for 2010

• Teaching and Learning

• National Education

The school’s expectation of your child

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GOOD RESULTS

CARING TEACHERS

CONCERNED PARENTS

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

+CONSISTENT ATTENTIONPAID TO DAILY WORK

DILIGENT HIGHLY MOTIVATEDGOOD SELF-DISCIPLINEPUPILS

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Home Parental Support

Parents’Role

• Provide a study area; quiet, well-lit, free from distractions.

• Be realistic in the targets and goals you set for your child.

• Start a fixed study routine.

• Ensure your child completes assigned homework and does consistent revision on their own.

• Assign work and guide your child in areas he/she is weak in.

• Ensure your child reads books, newspapers and magazines to improve their command of English language.

Parents’Role (con’t)

The support the school provides to your child

SCHOOL’S ROLE - towards a Holistic Development of a child

Academic

• Supplementary Lessons• Remedials• Motivate And Provide Guidance

Soft Skills• SEL – Social and Emotional Learning

Character Building

• CCA

• House System

• Inter Class Games

• Inter School Tournaments (Syf, Zonal Championship, National Championship)

• Community Involvement Programme

Student outcomes • Confident Person

• Self-Directed Learner

• Concerned Citizen

• Active Contributor

Subject-based Banding

NURTURING EVERY CHILD

What Subject-based Banding means for your child

• Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his abilities

• Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6

Why introduce Subject-based Banding?

• To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects

• To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths

Why introduce Subject-based Banding?

“ We recognise different abilities... and help each student to proceed at a pace that he can manage.”

Mr Tharman ShanmugaratnamMinister for Education

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

How does Subject-based Banding work?

CURRICULUM MATTERS

English Language

Weightage of Papers (Primary 3)Weightage of Papers (Primary 3)

Components Weightage

Paper 1: Writing

20 marks(20%)

Paper 2:Language Use and Comprehension

50 marks(50%)

Paper 3:Listening Comprehension

15 marks(15%)

Paper 4:Oral Communication

15 marks(15%)

Weightage of Papers (Primary 4)Weightage of Papers (Primary 4)

Components Weightage

Paper 1: Writing

20 marks(17%)

Paper 2:Language Use and Comprehension

65 marks(56%)

Paper 3:Listening Comprehension

15 marks(13%)

Paper 4:Oral Communication

16 marks(14%)

Paper 1 - Writing

Paper 1Paper 1

Guided WritingGuided Writing

- Picture Series with helping words or phrases- Picture Series with helping words or phrases

OROR

-Situational with outline -Situational with outline

** Choose 1 Question only** Choose 1 Question only

Paper 2 – Language & Comprehension

ComponentComponent

Grammar MCQGrammar MCQ

Grammar ClozeGrammar Cloze

SynthesisSynthesis

Editing for Spelling & GrammarEditing for Spelling & Grammar

Vocabulary MCQVocabulary MCQ

Vocabulary ClozeVocabulary Cloze

Comprehension Cloze – P4Comprehension Cloze – P4

Comprehension MCQComprehension MCQ

Comprehension Open-EndedComprehension Open-Ended

Types of Questions

Reference Questions • Reference questions – What does ‘it’ in

line 5 refer to?

Quotation Questions• Which sentence in the passage tells you

that the boy was angry?

Vocabulary Questions (Meaning of words/ phrases)

• What does the word ‘inquisitive’ (line 12) tell you about Aaron as a child?

Paraphrase Questions(requires understanding of whole meaning of text, personal response)

•Explain clearly what made the man run away when the couple“closed in on him” (line 18).

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension

Picture – Matching Note-taking Dictation

Paper 4: Oral Communication

Reading Aloud- assess on pupils’ ability to pronounce and articulate words clearly; read fluently with appropriate expression & rhythm

Pic Discussion- interpret the situation using correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary

Conversation- engage in conversation on a given topic (Primary 4)

Academic Programmes

• School Supplementary lesson• Remedial/Enrichment lesson• Language Fiesta• Literature-in-class• Class Library & School Library• Little Red Dot• Learning Journeys

“Language is more caught

than taught.”

Expose your child to language through:

•Print MediaNewspapers articles e.g. Little Red DotKids Geographic magazinesReader’s Digest

•Broadcast Media News on Channel NewsAsia 938 LIVE is Singapore's only English news and talk station.

Reading Aloud •practise reading aloud diligently•for stories, read expressively•not to rush through the passage

Picture Discussion •provide pictures to your child( magazine/ commercially produced books)•Describe the setting, action and people•Interpret with their own opinion•Explain their interpretation

Conversation•Converse with your child in the language consistently•speak in complete sentences•not to stop at “Yes”or “No”in their answers•do not shrug your shoulders or give “I don’t know”answers.•elaborate on responses without prompting from the examiners.

Composition • Read model composition• Enhance sentences with relevant phrases (e.g. apologised profusely, words fell on deaf ears, etc.)•Use relevant adjectives in sentences (e.g. I had to jostle with other passengers for space in the jam-packed MRT train.)

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

P3 & P4 Mathematics Examination Format

The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A, B & C:

Section Item TypeNumber of questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting %

Duration

A Multiple choice 20 2 40

1 h 45 minB Short-answer 20 2 40

CWord

Problems5 4 20

Total 45 - 100 1 h 45 min

• Primary 3AREA AND PERIMETERPERPENDICULAR AND PARALLEL LINESANGLES

• Primary 4FACTORS AND MULTIPLESRECTANGLES AND SQUARESSYMMETRYTESSELLATIONTABLES AND LINE GRAPHS

New Topics Covered

• School Supplementary lesson• Remedial/Enrichment lesson• Tuition Programme (Self help group)• Activities For 2010:• - Primary 3

MATH TELEMATCH (P1 TO P3) YOUNG MATHEMATICIAN BADGE (YMB) TLLM IGNITE SAIL

• - Primary 4 MATH & SCIENCE FAIR (P4 & P5) TLLM IGNITE SAIL MATH OLYMPIAD TRAINING

Academic Programmes

• Support from parents

• Work closely with the staff for the benefit of the pupils

• Ensure all homework are done punctually and attend all remedial or enrichment lessons

Parent-School Partnership

• Consistent revision

• Daily practices

• Time management when doing paper

Preparing for Examination

SCIENCESCIENCE

Syllabus Framework

The Primary Science Syllabus comprises:

• The knowledge, skills and attitudes that all students should acquire.

• The freed up curriculum time, known as the white space, to enable teachers to use more engaging teaching and learning approaches to make learning more meaningful and enjoyable for their students.

An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus

Focus on 5 broad themes:

Syllabus Requirement

Themes Lower Block (Primary 3 and 4)

Upper Block (Primary 5 and 6)

Diversity •Diversity of living and non-living things (General characteristics and classification)•Diversity of materials

Cycles •Cycles in plants and animals (Life Cycles)•Cycles in matter and water(Matter)

•Cycles in plants and animals (Reproduction)•Cycles in matter and water(Water)

An Overview of the Primary Science Syllabus

Syllabus Requirement

Themes Lower Block (Primary 3 and 4)

Upper Block (Primary 5 and 6)

Systems •Plant system (Plant parts and functions)•Human system (Digestive system)

•Plant system (Respiratory and circulatory system)•Human system (Respiratory and circulatory systems)•Cell system•Electrical system

Interactions •Interaction of forces(Magnets)

•Interaction of forces (Frictional force, gravitational force, force in springs)•Interaction within the environment

Energy •Energy forms and uses(Light and Heat)

•Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)•Energy conversion

Skills and Processes

Skills The skill of …….

Observing using senses to gather information about objects or events. Also includes the use of instruments to extend the range of our senses.

Comparing identifying the similarities and differences between two or more objects, concepts or processes.

Classifying grouping objects or events based on common characteristics.

Using apparatus and equipment

knowing the functions and limitations of various apparatus, and developing the ability to select and handle them appropriately for various tasks.

Communicating transmitting and receiving information presented in various forms – verbal, pictorial, tabular or graphical.

Inferring interpreting or explaning observations or pieces of data or information

Skills and Processes

Skills The skill of …….

Predicting assessing the likelihood of an outcome based on prior knowledge of how things usually turn out.

Analysing identifying the parts of objects, information or processes, and the patterns and relationships between these parts.

Generating possibilities

Exploring all the alternatives, possibilities and choices beyond the obvious or preferred one

Evaluating Assessing the reasonableness, accuracy and quality of information, processes or ideas. Also assessing the quality and feasibility of objects

Formulating hypothesis

Making a general explanation for a related set of observations or events. It is an extension of inferring.

Skills and Processes

Processes

Creative Problem Solving

This is a process of analysing a problem and choosing an innovative and relevant solution in order to remedy or alter a problem situation

Decision-Making Decision-making is the process of establishing and applying criteria to select from among seemingly equal alternatives. The process of establishing criteria involves consideration of the consequences and values.

Investigation This involves formulating questions or hypothesis, devising fair methods and carrying out those methods to find out answers to the questions or to verify the hypothesis

All the skills and processes listed above are seen as part of the total process of scientific inquiry.

Attitudes and Ethics

Attitudes and Ethics

Curiosity Desire to explore the environment and question what they find.

Creativity Suggest innovative and relevant ways to solve problems.

Integrity Handle and communicate data and information with integrity.

Objectivity Seek data and information to validate observations and explanations objectively.

Open-mindedness

Accept all knowledge as tentative and willing to change their view if the evidence is convincing.

Perseverance Pursue a problem until a satisfactory solution if found.

Responsibility Show care and concern for living things and awareness of the responsibility they have for the quality of the environment.

Purpose of the Examination

The examination assesses pupils’ attainment in Science with respect to the aims of the Primary Science Education as stated in the 2008 Science syllabus.

Assessment Objectives

The assessment objectives are as follows:

I. Knowledge with Understanding

Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts and principles.

II. Application of Knowledge and Process Skills

Pupils should be able to;

a. Apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations.

b. Use one or a combination of the following basic process skills:

Observing, Comparing, Classifying, Using apparatus and equipment, Communicating, Inferring, Predicting, Analysing, Generating possibilities, Evaluating, Formulating hypothesis.

Examination Format

The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising two booklets, Booklet A and Booklet B and a Practical Test:

Booklet Item TypeNumber of

questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting %

Duration

AMultiple Choice

30 1 601 h

30 minB

Open-ended Questions

10 2 40

Total 40 - 100

20 min*Practical Test

P3 (SA2) / P4 (SA1)2/3 Stations 3 / 4 10

-

110Marks will be

converted to 100%

Tables of SpecificationThe weighting for each of the assessment objectives is shown below

Assessment Objectives *Weighting (%)

Knowledge with Understanding 40

Application of Knowledge and Process Skills 60

•Observing•Comparing•Classifying•Using apparatus and equipment•Communicating•Inferring•Predicting•Analyzing•Generating possibilities•Evaluating•Formulating hypothesis

Total 100

Academic Programmes

• Inquiry-based lessons• Experiential Learning/ Hands-On Lessons

Life Cycle of Animals – Rearing of ButterflyLife Cycles of Plants - Taking care of plants Light and Shadow Holiday ProjectHydroponics ProjectInvestigative Science Lesson

• Supplementary /Remedial lessons• Enrichment Activities – YSB, Sony Creative Toy,

Elementz Competition, UNSW Examinations• Level Activities - P4 Math and Science Fair

Preparation for Examination• Support from parents.• Work closely with the science teachers for the

benefit of the pupils.• Ensure all homework are done punctually and

attend all remedial or supplementary lessons.• Consistent revision – use of graphic organisers

e.g concept map to consolidate concepts of a particular topic.

• Time management when doing paper and always think ‘Science’ when approaching a science question.

Chinese Language

P3 & P4 CL Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

Oral

Oral Passage 朗读篇章 Picture Conversation 看图说话 Conversation 会话 (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ) 听力测验

10 10 10%

Paper 1

SA1

P3: Write a paragraph 写段落P4: 4-Picture Composition 看图作文SA2

P3: 4-Picture Composition 看图作文 P4: 4-Picture Composition 看图作文

1

20 20%

Paper 2 45 45%

Total 100 100%

P3 CL Paper 2 Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

(1) Language Application 语文应用•Hanyu Pinyin 汉语拼音•Choose the correct character 辨字•Choose the correct phrase 词语选择•Complete the sentence 完成句子•Choose the correct sentence 选择正确句子

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

2

10%

(2) Cloze Passage 短文填空 6 6 6%

(3) Complete the conversation 完成对话 5 5 5%

(4) Comprehension 1 阅读理解（一）•Section A – Advertisement 广告•Section B – Story 故事

2

3

4

6

10%

(5) Sentence Making 造句 2 4 4%

(6) Comprehension 2 阅读理解（二）•Passage 篇章

5 10 10%

Total for Paper 2 45 45%

P4 CL Paper 2 Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

(1) Language Application 语文应用 10 10 10%

(2) Cloze Passage 短文填空 7 7 7%

(3) Comprehension 1 阅读理解（一）•Advertisement 广告•Notice 通告•Story 故事

7 7 7%

(4) Complete the conversation 完成对话 5 5 5%

(5) Sentence Making 造句 2 4 4%

(6) Comprehension 2 阅读理解（二）•Passage 篇章

6 12 12%

Total for Paper 2 45 45%

Malay Language

P3 & P4 ML Exam FormatComponent No. of

QuestionsMarks Weightage

Oral (Lisan)

Oral Passage (Bacaan)

Picture Conversation (Gambar)

Conversation (Perbualan)

(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ)

(Kefahaman Mendengar)

10 10 10%

Paper 1 (Karangan)

4-Picture Composition 1

20 20%

Paper 2 45 45%

Total 100 100%

P3 ML Paper 2 Exam FormatComponent Type of

QuestionsNo. of

QuestionsMarks

(1) Prefixes & Suffixes (Imbuhan) MCQ 5 5

(2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5

(3) Graphic Stimulus (Rangsangan Grafik)

- Simple poster

MCQ 5 5

(4) Adage/Proverbs (Peribahasa) FIB 5 5

(5) Cloze Passage (Golongan Kata) FIB 5 5

(6) Sentence Making (Bina ayat) OE 5 10

(7) Comprehension (Kefahaman) OE 5 10

Total for Paper 2 45

P4 ML Paper 2 Exam FormatComponent Type of

QuestionsNo. of

QuestionsMarks

(1) Prefixes & Suffixes (Imbuhan) MCQ 5 5

(2) Graphic Stimulus (Rangsangan Grafik)

- Simple poster

MCQ 5 5

(3) Fill in phrases (Frasa)

- Fill in the corresponding number, do not write the whole phrase

FIB 5 5

(4) Adage/Proverbs (Peribahasa) FIB 5 5

(5) Collective Nouns (Penjodoh Bilangan)

FIB

(no helping words)

5 5

(6) Cloze Passage (Golongan Kata) OE 10 10

(7) Subjective Comprehension (Kefahaman Subjektif)

OE 5 10

Total for Paper 2 45

Tamil Language

P3 & P4 Tamil Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

Oral

Oral Passage (வா�சி�ப்பு)Picture Conversation (பட உரை�யா�டல்)Conversation (உரை�யா�டல்)(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ) (கே�ட்டல் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

10 10 10%

Paper 1

SA1

P3: 4-Picture Composition (10-12 sentences)

P4: 4-Picture Composition (app. 60 words)

SA2

P3: 4-Picture Composition (app. 50 words)

P4: 4-Picture Composition (app. 70 words)

1

20 20%

Paper 2 45 45%

Total 100 100%

Component Type of Questions

No. of Qns

Marks

Paper 2

(1) Vocabulary (சொசி�ற்சொப�ருள்) MCQ 5 5

(2) Poetry/Proverbs (சொசிய்யுள் / பழசொ��ழ�)

FIB 5 5

(3) Case Marker (கேவாற்றுரை� உருபு) FIB 5 5

(4) Subject Predicate (மூவா!டப் சொபயார்) FIB 5 5

(5) Adjectives/Adverbs (அரைடசொ��ழ� / எச்சிம்)

FIB 5 5

(6) Cloze Passage (முன்னுணர்வுக் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

FIB 5 10

(7) Comprehension (சுயாவா!ரைடக் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

OE 5 10

Total for Paper 2 35 45

P3 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format

P4 Tamil Paper 2 Exam FormatComponent Type of

QuestionsNo. of Qns

Marks

Paper 2

(1) Case Marker (கேவாற்றுரை� உருபு) MCQ 5 5

(2) Adjectives/Adverbs (அரைடசொ��ழ� / எச்சிம்)

MCQ 5 5

(3) Comprehension, MCQ (சொத��வு வா!ரைடக் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

MCQ 5 10

(4) Vocabulary (சொசி�ற்சொப�ருள்) MCQ 5 5

(5) Comprehension, Cloze (முன்னுணர்வுக் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

FIB 5 5

(6) Poetry/Proverbs (சொசிய்யுள் / பழசொ��ழ�)

FIB 5 5

(7) Comprehension (சுயாவா!ரைடக் �ருத்தறி�தல்)

OE 5 10

Total for Paper 2 35 45

Q & A

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