Parents Briefing for P2
OUR MISSION
To inspire and develop Riverlites to be responsible citizens and passionate learners.
OUR VISION
The Rivervale - School of Excellence, Individuals of Character
Outline of Presentation
1) Overview of P2 Assessment - Holistic Learning in P1
and 2 - Holistic Assessment - Modes of Assessment - Summative Assessment
2) Banding and Promotion to P3 3) Moving on from P2 to P3
4) Supporting our children
through the Joy of Learning 5) Q & A session
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 STELLAR – A butterfly is born
Witnessing the birth of a butterfly
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 STELLAR – The Giant’s Ice-cream
MLEA experience before class, group and individual writing
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 PAL Lessons
Outdoor learning at Gardens By The Bay
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 PAL Lessons
PAL through Music and Art
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2
Exposure and Engagement in learning
Holistic Learning In P1 and 2
Formative assessment in action
• Qualitative feedback on skills and non-academic areas
• ‘Bite-sized’ assessments in P1-2 • Train teachers to employ a range
of assessment techniques and in giving feedback
School-Home Communication on Holistic Assessment
• Bite-size feedback via Rubrics and Qualitative feedback
• Holistic Report Card - Feedback on child’s development via rubrics
• Evaluative feedback on child’s performance (Results)
• Qualitative feedback which includes Student Leadership, School Values etc on
child’s development
• Student-Led Conferencing
• Other Communication Channels:
• Bi-termly Rivervale Connects
• Termly Holistic Assessment Info Student Handbook
Holistic Assessment Formative Assessments Summative Assessments
• Assess our students’ level of
attainment in learning, content
knowledge and skills
• Marks and grades awarded are
TAKEN into account for the
year-end subject grade
• Weighting, topics and skills to be
tested will be communicated to
parents and students
• Take place from Term 2 to 4
• Develop our students’ learning
through feedback
• Marking/ grades awarded are
NOT taken into account for the
year-end subject grade
• Identify areas to help students
progress in their learning
• Take place throughout the 4
terms
Subjects Modes of Assessment
English PERI HA Holistic Report Card
Pick & Tell (P1 & 2) Early Literacy Assessment (P1) Summative Assessment (P2)
Maths PERI HA Holistic Report Card Performance Task
Early Numeracy Indicator Assessment (P1) Summative Assessment (P2)
Mother Tongue
PERI HA Holistic Report Card
Show & Tell (P1) Poem Recitation (P1) Text Recitation (P2) Summative Assessment (P2)
Modes of Assessment in P1 and 2
PERI HA – Primary Education Review and Implementation
Student-Led Conference Holistic Report Card
Summative Assessment Structure for P2
Objectives
- In line with ability-driven education
- To better engage the learners through a customised approach to teaching
Banding at the end of Primary 2 2018 for promotion to P3 2019
Banding at the end of Primary 2 2018 for promotion to P3 2019
• First 3 classes
• Top 50% of students based on EL and Maths total marks
• 44 students in each class
• Next 3 classes
• Grouped based on Maths marks
• Smaller class size for low-progressing class for better support
1. P3 Academic Subjects • English • Maths • Science (new subject) • Mother Tongue
2. Increased rigour in curriculum in P3 3. P3 Assessments
• SA1 (Term 2) • SA2 (Term 4)
Moving on from P2 to P3
Instill good habits:
• Prepare a good time table
• Sleep well and eat well
• Adopt a healthy lifestyle
• Attend school/classes regularly
Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning
• Interact with your child. • Encourage them to ask questions.
• Set a routine for studying. • How long? When is a good time?
• Set up a proper environment for studying.
• Help your child manage study time, set realistic goals.
Supporting our children Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning
• Work with the school
• Be available for your child
• Balance study with play
Supporting our children Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning
A set of today’s presentation slides will be made available on the school website.
For more information and queries: please consult
Miss Brenda Ng (Year Head P1 & P2)
Mdm Ng Hwee Koon (Assistant Year Head P1 & 2)
Thank You