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P5 PARENTS BRIEFING 25 Jan 2019
P5 PARENTS BRIEFING 25 Jan 2019
PRESENTATION BY SCHOOL LEADER
KEY FOCUS
Preparing your child for P5 and beyond
• Holistic Education
• Subject-Based Banding
• Home-School Partnership
• Direct School Admission (DSA)
VUCA WORLD
THREE KEY FUNDAMENTALS
1. The need to develop our students holistically
2. The need to cater to the diverse needs of students
i.e. different pathways
(with bridges and ladders for each, with no dead ends).
3. The need to always preserve rigour and high standards.
TOWARDS STUDENT-CENTRIC, VALUES-DRIVEN EDUCATION
Valuing our Learners and Learning Values
21st Century Competencies
Social Emotional Learning
Competencies
MOE Desired Learning Outomes
PPS HEARTBEAT
Motto: Pride in Performance
Vision A Gracious Community of Confident and
Innovative Life-long Learners
ValuesSelf-Discipline
Teamwork
Affection
Responsibility
PHILOSOPHY
Every Individual Matters
Mission Igniting the Joy of Learning,
Inspiring All to Care and Share
Life-Long
Learners
Gracious
Citizens
Pupil Outcomes
Confident
Leaders
Innovative
Teamplayers
HOLISTIC EDUCATION
Cognitive
Physical
Aesthetics
Social
Moral
Leadership
SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB)- NURTURING EVERY CHILD
BACKGROUND
Prior to 2008, schools recommend pupils for 2 streams at the end of P4 - the merged and EM3 streams. This provides opportunities for educational advancement to all students according to their aptitudes and abilities.
To further refine the way we deliver ability-driven education, Subject-Based Banding (SBB) was implemented from the 2008 P5 cohort of students in all Primary Schools, thereby replacing the merged and EM3 stream.
WHAT SBB MEANS FOR YOUR CHILD
Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his aptitudes and abilities.
Modular programme of studies consisting of combination of standard and/or foundation subjects in place of Merged and EM3 streams at P5 and 6.
WHY INTRODUCE SUBJECT-BASED BANDING?
Students with uneven abilities may be allowed the option to offer their stronger subjects at standard level, or, the option to offer weak subjects at foundation level.
SUBJECTS OFFERED UNDER SBB
Standard (S) subjects : English, Math, Science and Mother Tongue
Foundation (F) subjects : F English, F Math, F Science,
F Mother Tongue
Higher Mother Tongue (H): H Mother Tongue
PPS SBB COMBINATION
• 4 Standard + 1 HMT
• 4 Standard
• 3 Standard, 1 Foundation (MT)
• 1 Standard (EL/MT), 3 Foundation
HOW DOES SBB WORK?
HOW DOES SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (PRI) WORK?
@ PRIMARY 4 @ PRIMARY 5 @ PRIMARY 6
Student sits for school-
based examinations
School recommends a
subject combination
based on the student’s
results.
Parents fill up an option
form indicating the
preferred combination.
(No switching of
combination for the
year)
Student takes subject
combination chosen by
parents
School assesses
student’s ability to cope
with the current subject
combination at the end
of the year. Adjustments
to the number of
standard and foundation
subjects can be made, if
necessary.
Student takes subject
combination decided by
his/her school and sits
for the Primary School
Leaving Examination
(PSLE) at the end of
Primary 6.
ACHIEVEMENT BANDS AT P4
Achievement
Band
Mark
Range
Brief Description
1 85-100 Is very good in the subject
2 70-84 Is good in the subject
3 50-69 Has adequate grasp of the subject
4 21-49 Has elementary grasp of the subject
U (Ungraded) 20 and
below
Yet to have elementary grasp of the
subject
GRADING SYSTEM FOR P5/P6
Grade Mark Range Brief Description
*A 91 and above Has very good understanding of the subject
A 75-90 Has good understanding of the subject
B 60-74
C 50-59 Has adequate understanding of the subject
D 35-49 Has fair understanding of the subject
E 20-34 Has elementary understanding of the subject
U
(Ungraded)
0-19 Has not met the requirements of the minimum
grade
GRADING SYSTEM FOR P5/P6 (FOUNDATION)
Grade Mark
Range
Brief Description
G1 85 and above Is very good in the subject at the foundation
level
G2 70-84 Is good in the subject at the foundation
level
G3 50-69 Has an adequate grasp of the subject at the
foundation level
G4 30-49 Has an elementary grasp of the subject at
the foundation level
U
(Ungraded)
0-29 Has not met the requirement at the
foundation level for the minimum grade
More info on subjects at PTM
MANAGEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS Results generally will dip from P4 to P5
-Demands of P5 curriculum
-Examination Format
HOW CAN I HELP MY CHILD?
C
H
Challenge yourselfHave a constant drive to be better than what you are now
A
MAmbitionAspire to achieve defined goals
P Positive ThinkingHave faith in yourself and be confident that you CAN succeed
I
O
N
ConvictionPick yourself up from failures and persevere
CHAMPION
MINDSET
PROFESSOR CAROL DWECK ON GROWTH MINDSET
Ask your child…
What did you do today that made you think hard?
What new strategies did you try?
What mistakes did you make that taught you something?
What did you try hard at today?
Recognise your own
mindset!
How YOU can help develop “Growth Mindset” in
your child
Help your child set Learning Goals
Those with FIXED mindset tend to create PERFORMANCE goals.
Those with a Growth Mindset tend to create LEARNING goals.
Help your child focus on and value the process of learning. Without
this emphasis on learning, students will often base self perceptions of
intelligence and worth to grades received, promoting a fixed mindset.
While grades are important, the value of learning should be
prioritized.
THE POWER OF
“YET”Praise For:
•effort
•strategies
•progress
•hard work
•persistence
•rising to a challenge
•learning from a mistake
Failures & mistakes
= Learning
FIXED MINDSET
Failure has been transformed from an action (I failed) to an identity (I am a failure).
HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP:
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Parents are important partners in education
Nurturing the Socially and Emotionally Competent Child
PARTNERING THE SCHOOL
1 Knowing
your child
2 Developing
your child3 Keeping in
touch with the
school
KNOWING YOUR CHILD
E.g. Ask your child’s teacher about his/her behaviour inschool, what he/she enjoys doing, how he/she interactswith peers, and overcomes challenges
• Work with your child’s teachers to understand
his/her strengths, interests and development in
academic and non-academic areas.
DEVELOPING YOUR CHILD
• Partner the school in the holistic development of
your child.
E.g.
- Encourage your child to approach the teacher if he/she needs
help with homework
- Recognise your child’s small successes beyond academic
results
- Praise your child for his/her efforts, without focusing only on the
outcome
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH THE SCHOOL
• Maintain regular communication through official
school channels.
- Teachers are not obliged to share their personal phone numbers
with parents. Discuss with your child’s teacher what his/her
preferred mode of communication is.
- Contact teachers during school operating hours only, unless it is an
emergency.
- Please do not expect an immediate response to any message you
send to teachers. They will, of course, respond to you when they
are able.
DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
School /
Teachers
Stakeholders
Parents
(Supporting own child to supporting
school as a community)
Pupils
(Individual vs Collective)
PRINCIPLES OF ENGAGEMENT
• Listen to understand
• Seek common ground
• Work together on issues that affect the child’s learning & holistic well-being
• Show mutual respect
• Trust the foundation
BRINGING OUTTHE BEST IN
OUR CHILDREN, TOGETHER
Let us continue our good work towards a student-centric,
values-driven education for our children, live the pioneering
spirit and co-create a better future together!
Direct School Admission for Secondary Schools (DSA-Sec)
ENTERING A SECONDARY SCHOOL
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PSLE/S1 Posting Process DSA-Sec
• Based on a student’s PSLE score
• Most students enter secondary
schools this way
• Based on a diverse range of talents and
achievements in specific academic
subjects or non-academic areas, beyond
what the PSLE recognises
• Allows students to access school
programmes to develop their talents
HOW DSA-SEC WORKS?
WHO CAN APPLY?
CHANGES TO THE DSA-SEC
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All schools allowed to take
in up to 20% of S1 non-IP
intake through DSA-Sec
All schools to stop using
general academic ability
tests to select students
Schools may offer DSA-Sec in
more areas
Schools may stop using general
academic ability tests to select
students
Online portal for
DSA-Sec
application
Students can
apply online,
through a single
form
2018 DSA-Sec
(2018 P6
Cohort)
2019 DSA-Sec
(2019 P6 Cohort)
Moving to an improved
DSAMore choices and opportunities for students
2017 DSA-Sec
(2017 P6 Cohort)
IS THE DSA-SEC RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
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If your child has specific talents
which a school offers the DSA-
Sec inAnd is passionate about and
committed to developing
his/her strengths and interests
Talent
PassionCommit-
ment DSA-Sec can support his/her
development in that talent
area.
WHICH SCHOOL SHOULD MY CHILD APPLY TO? Look for a school with programmes that match your child’s strengths and interests Schools are looking out for students whose interests and talents they can
develop further.
Learn more about the secondary school’s pace of learning and overall range of programmes
Get the latest information about what each school offers by: Visiting schools’ websites
Attending schools’ Open Houses to also experience their environments and cultures
Visiting the MOE’s DSA-Sec website (will be updated around April 2019)
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DSA-SEC
APPLICATION
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A new DSA-Sec Application Portal
• To encourage students to tap on the expanded DSA opportunities, the DSA-Sec application process will be simplified
• From the 2019 DSA-Sec, students will be able to apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.
• The portal will simplify and streamline the DSA application process, making it convenient for all students.
• You do not need to submit testimonials or hardcopy documents to the secondary school during application.
NEW – DSA-SEC
APPLICATION PORTAL
EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE CHOICE COMBINATIONS
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Your child can apply to
up to three different
schools, with no
restrictions on the
talent areas.
If your child chooses
two areas in one
school, he/she can
apply to two different
schools only.
Your child cannot use
all three choices on one
school. He/she can
leave the third choice
blank or choose
another school.
NEW – DSA-SEC
APPLICATION PORTAL
EXAMPLE 1
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
Choir School B
Choir School C
EXAMPLE 2
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
String Orchestra School A
Choir School B
EXAMPLE 3
(Not allowed)
Talent(s) School(s)
Choir School A
String Orchestra School A
Mathematics School A
WHAT ARE SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR?
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DSA-SEC
SELECTION
Talent, passion, commitment
• Schools may look at achievements and participation (e.g. in Junior Sports Academy).
• Schools may also conduct tests, trials or selection camps to identify students with strengths, or sound fundamentals and potential, in particular areas.
Strong personal qualities
• Schools may look at CCA records and VIA participation.
• Schools may also conduct interviews.
Good academic fit
• Schools may look at primary school results to ensure students can benefit from the school’s pace of learning.
Students, be sincere, be genuine, and be yourself –
if you are a good fit for the school, it will show.
• The selection process differs across schools, and across different DSA-
Sec categories.
• Generally, schools are looking for candidates with:
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE DSA-SEC OUTCOMES? Confirmed Offer (CO) Your child has a place reserved in the school, as
long as his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical)).
Wait List (WL) Your child will be given a place in the school if other students with Confirmed Offers do not take up those offers, and if his/her PSLE results qualify him/her for a course the school offers. Allocation will be based on students’ rank on the school’s Wait List.
Unsuccessful Your child has not been given a place in the school. If your child still wishes to enter the schools he/she applied for, he/she can apply through the S1 Posting process using his/her PSLE results.
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SELECTION OUTCOME
IF MY CHILD HAVE A DSA-SEC CONFIRMED OFFER, DOES IT MEAN THAT HIS/HER PSLE RESULTS WILL NOT MATTER?
Your child’s PSLE results will still be used to determine the secondary school course he/she is eligible for (i.e. Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical))
Even if he/she has a Confirmed Offer, he/she must qualify for a course offered by the school to be admitted to the DSA-Sec school.
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SELECTION OUTCOME
Example: Leo has a Confirmed Offer from Courage Secondary, which offers
the Express Course only. However, Leo’s PSLE results qualify him for the
Normal (Academic) course. Hence, Leo will not be able to go to Courage
Secondary through DSA-Sec. If he is not allocated a place in another DSA-Sec
school whose CO/WL offer he had accepted at the School Preference stage, he
will participate in the S1 Posting.
INVITATION TO ONBOARDPARENTS GATEWAY
THANK YOU
