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Briefing Session for P5 Parents

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CORE PROGRAMMES

Listening Skills

Speaking Skills

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

Paper 1 : Writing

Paper 2 : Language Use & Comprehension

Paper 3 : Listening Comprehension

Paper 4 : Oral Communication

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

LEVEL DURATION No. of words

MARKS

Pri 4 50 min 120 20

Pri 5 Standard 1 h 10 min 150 55SW -15

Compo-40

Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 10 min 120 40SW -10

Compo-30

PAPER 1 : Writing (Duration & Marks)

P5 Paper 1 (1h 10min)Total Marks: 55

Part 1:Situational Writing (15 marks)a picture series of an event (email,

letter, note, etc)

Part 2:Continuous Writing (40 marks)

a given stimulus (with 3 pictures and question prompts)

P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes)

Total Marks: 20

Continuous Writing (20m)

Either

a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts)

Or

a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)

Comparing P4 and P5 Standard EL Paper 1

P5 FP Paper 1 (1hr 10min)

Total Marks: 40

Part 1:Situational Writing (10 marks)

Advertisements, journals, emails, post-cards, reports, posters, notices etc.

Part 2:Continuous Writing (30 marks)

3 pictures in a series with helping words given

Comparing P4 and P5 Foundation EL PAPER 1

P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes)

Total Marks: 20

Continuous Writing (20m)

Either

a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts)

Or

a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Duration

& Marks)

LEVEL TIME MARKS

Pri 4 1 h 15 min 50

Pri 5 Standard 1 h 50 min 95

Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 20 min 60

COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL

GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (10)

VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5)

VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5)

√ (4) √ (8)

GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8) √ (10)

SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS & TRANSFORMATION (P5 EL)

√ (4) √ (10)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL

VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5)

√ (4)- with helping

words

√ (5)- MCQ

COMPREHENSION CLOZE -- √ (15)- without helping

words

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR

-- √ (12)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)- 2 passages

√ (20)- 1 passage

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL

GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (8)

VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5)

VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5)

√ (4) √ (5)

GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8) --

SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS (P5 FEL)

√ (4) √ (3)

VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5)

√ (4)- with helping words

√ (5)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL

COMPREHENSION CLOZE -- √ (5)

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR -- √ (12)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)- 2 passages

√ (10)- 2 passages

COMPLETION OF SENTENCES -- √ (5)

PUNCTUATION -- √ (2)

FORM FILLING -- √ (5)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

PAPER 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (EL & FEL)

P5 Listening Comprehension (MCQ)

* Different for EL & FEL

Duration: 35 – 40 minutes

Marks : 20

students will listen to a recording of a variety of text types followed by several questions based on each of the text.

E.g. dialogue, news report, announcement, narrative passage

P4 Listening Comprehension

Duration: 30 minutes

Marks : 14

Picture-matching

Note-taking

Comprehension MCQ

PAPER 4:Oral Communication (EL & FEL)

P4 : 16 marks

Reading Aloud (6 m)

Stimulus-based Conversation (10 m)

(1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)

* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.

P5: 30 marks

Reading Aloud (10 m)(Not the same for FEL)

Stimulus-based Conversation (20 m)

(1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)

* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.

P5 English Language Programmes

• NEWS In Action

• Newspaper Reading – Straits Times / Little Red Dot

• Word Power

• P5 Making Jam (Learning Journey)

P5 English Language Programmes

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Provide English Language reading materials at home. E.g. story books, magazines, newspaper articles and other materials

Go to the library with your child regularly to borrow books.

Give your child books about their special interests.

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Listen to English news on radio or television Get them to express their opinions on news,

stories or events Encourage the use of dictionary to improve their

vocabulary

Understanding – English Language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Role models – read with them, write notes and messages to your child

Stimulate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life

Encourage them to speak Good English.

ZHENGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOLBriefing Session for P5 Parents

Mathematics

Every student a thinker and a resilient problem solver

•To build a strong mathematical foundation in students.

•To foster the joy in the learning of Mathematics.

•To engage students through various learning experiences.

•To develop reasoning and communication skills in students.

•To give students opportunities to appreciate and apply mathematics in

real life context.

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5

Duration 1h 45min Paper 1:

1h

Paper 2:

1h 30min

Number of Questions 45 47

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5

Format Section A: 20 MCQ

Section B: 18 SAQ

Section C: 7 LAQ

Paper 1

Booklet A: 15 MCQ

Booklet B: 15 SAQ

Paper 2

Part 1: 5 SAQ

Part 2: 12 LAQ

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5

Marks Allocation

Section A: 40 marks

Section B: 36 marks

Section C: 24 marks

Total : 100 marks

Paper 1 (45 marks)

Booklet A: 20 marks

Booklet B: 25 marks

Paper 2 (55 mark)

Part 1: 10 marks

Part 2: 45 marks

Total: 100 marks

Paper Booklet Item Type Number of

questions

Marks per

question

Total Marks

Duration

1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 201 h5 2

B Short-Answer 5 1 25

10 2

2Calculators

allowed

Short-Answer 5 2 101 h 30 min

Structured/Long-answer

12 3,4 or 5 45

Total 47 - 100 2 h 30 min

Standard MathematicsExam Format

Paper Booklet Item Type Number of

questions

Marks per

question

Total Marks

Duration

1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 301 h10 2

B Short-Answer 10 2 20

2Calculators

allowed

Short-Answer 10 2 201 hStructured 6 3 or 4 20

Total 46 - 90 2 h

Foundation MathematicsExam Format

Types of CalculatorsOnly calculators that are approved by theSingapore Examinations & Assessment Board(SEAB) will be allowed in the examination.

The list of calculators is available on SEAB’s website:

http://www.seab.gov.sg

Adherence on the use of Approved Calculators

School will check and a sticker will be pasted onto your child’s approved calculator before examination.

All unauthorised calculators will not be allowed into the examination room.

Awarding marksMethod marks

Marks given for correct method

Marks will be given even if answers are wrong

Answer marks

Marks given for correct answers

Marks will not be given if method used is incorrect

Show ALL workingsImportant

Marks are awarded for correct method and working stepeven if the final answer is wrong.

Show ALL workingsExample :1 bus --- 30 passengers4 buses – 30 x 4 (M1) = 120 passengers (Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find total number of passengers)

29 passengers alighted120 – 29 (M1) = 109 passengers (Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find number of passengers remained on the buses)

Answer: 109 passengers (A0) (Wrong answer, no answer mark is given)

Other Marks Deductionswrong Mathematical statement

1 bus = 30 passengers

20% = 100

20 + 1.20 = $1.40

Students are reminded to use “=” sign appropriately.

Area of circle = 16 cm

Other Marks Deductions

Omission of units or wrong use of units

Study Skills

Mathematics is learned by DOING problems.

Each topic/concept builds on the previous ones.

When your child does his/her Mathematics problem or Mathematics homework, advise him/her to write out the complete solution as if they were taking a test or examination.

Mathematics Study SkillsProblem Solving Strategies

Draw a Diagram/Picture

Drawing a Model

Observing/Finding A Pattern

Guess and Check

Working Backwards

Using Before and After concepts

Systematic Listing

Algebraic Method

Mathematics Study Skills

Everyday Practice is very important. Your child MUST set aside at least 1 hour to do Mathematics daily.

Advise your child to get sufficient sleep the night before the test/exam. They need to be mentally alert.

Mathematics Programmes @ ZhenghuaA Balance between Rigour and Joy

PALM @ Recess

P5 Tinkering – Collaboration Project

P5 Koobits Online Enrichment

I Aim (Integrating Art in Math) Project

P5 Eco Math Learning Trail NEW

P5 Junior Architect Project NEW

Mathematics Olympiad and Investigative Math Programme

Mathematics competitions

Mathematics Programmes@ Zhenghua

Mathematics remedial lessons

P5 Mathematics Bridging Programme

Grow and Excel in Mathematics (GEM) Programme

Another Heuristics Adventure (AHA)

-Students will be learning different heuristics to solve word problems

Some tips to support your child’s learning of Mathematics

▪ Create a homework routine

▪ Focus on effort, not mistakesPraise your child when he or she makes an effort, and share in the excitement when he or she solves a problem or understands something for the first time.

▪ Play Mathematics games with your child

▪ Read storybooks relating to Mathematics with your

child

▪ Relate Mathematics to Everyday Life Situations

(Mathematics is everywhere!)

Learning Science in

Primary 5 (Std)

Science Department

2019

Themes & Topics in Primary 5

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Cycles

Changes of

States; Water

Systems

Plant Transport

System

Systems

Human Body

Systems

Systems

Cell System

Electrical Systems

Cycles

Reproduction in

Humans and

Plants

Cycles

Reproduction in

Humans and

Plants

(cont’d)

Transitioning to P5P3,4 P5 Std

Curriculum

and

Learning

• Customised Activity booklets for

all the topics

• Learning Sheets for each topic

• Customised Activity booklets for all

the topics

• Learning Sheets for each topic

• No change in Assessment

format (28 MCQ, 12-13 OE)

Process

Skills

• Observing with their five senses

• Describing using Science

vocabulary

• Comparing, Classifying

• Communicating – reading and

constructing classification

diagrams, tables

• Communicating – reading

flowchart, bar graph, line graph

• Using apparatus – syringes,

thermometer, dataloggers etc

• Conducting simple investigation

• Observing with their five senses

• Describing using Science vocabulary

• Comparing, Classifying

• Communicating – reading and constructing

classification diagrams, tables

• Communicating – reading flowchart, bar graph,

line graph

• Using apparatus – syringes, thermometer,

dataloggers etc

• Using apparatus – syringes, thermometer,

dataloggers etc

• Conducting simple investigation

• Using equipment – microscopes

• Analyzing, evaluating data and

processes

• Investigation, Problem Solving

Level Programmes

• Tinkering Programme – Term 1 & 2

• Learning Journey to Science Centre – Term 4

• Science Reading Programme

• Environment Week

Year-end Examination Format

(1 h 45 min)

Booklet Item Type No. of

Questions

Marks per

questionTotal Marks

A Multiple Choices 28 2 56

B Open-Ended 12 – 13 2 – 5 44

40 – 41 100

Assessment Tips

Connect explanations to the correct Science

words/phrases/concepts.

Use comparing words (more, fewer, less) in

explanations.

How parents can help their

children learn Science

• Help them observe Science in daily

life.

e.g. discuss how water appears on

the mirror after a shower -

condensation; hanging wet clothes

to observe evaporation.

How parents can help their

children learn Science

• Talk to your child about his/her

learning journey and Science

activities.

How parents can help their

children learn Science

• Discuss their plans for the

tinkering programme and support

their ideas where necessary.

How parents can help their

children learn Science

Have a revision schedule for

regular revision of topics as all

topics in P3 and P4 are

assessed at the end of the

year.

Thank you