North View Primary School

Meet-the-Parents Session

25 Jan 2019

AGENDA

•2019 Highlights

•School Expectations

•Core Subjects Expectations

HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019

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Level Activities

Primary 6 • Science Learning Journey (Science Centre)• School Visits (Medan, Hong Kong schools)• Motivation Workshop• P6 Camp (Post-PSLE)• School Visits• Secondary School Talks• Maths Olympiad

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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2019

Date Activities

15 August &16 August

Oral (MT & EL)

20 September Listening Comprehension

26 September –2 October

Written Examination

14 – 17 October Marking Exercise

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PSLE-RELATED DATES (tentative)

SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

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objectives

Deepen conceptual understanding

Consolidate learning

Encourage independent learningDevelop good study habits

Involve in child’s learning

HOMEWORK POLICY

Retain knowledge better

HOMEWORK POLICY

LevelEstimated total amount of time spent on

homework daily

Upper Primary (P5-6)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

ATTENDANCE

• School attendance is compulsory. If a student is absent from school, the student must present a Medical Certificate or letter from parents/guardians to explain the absence upon returning to school.

• Flag raising ceremony will start at 7.30 a.m.

• All students are to be in school by 7.25 a.m.

• Students will be deemed late for school if they arrive at the school after 7.30 a.m.

• Students may be given disciplinary consequences if they are habitually late for school.

PUNCTUALITY

LUNCH PASS

• We DO NOT encourage our students to exit the school to have lunch if they have after-school activities.

• They can have their lunch at the school canteen.

• SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS and need to have their lunch at home can apply for lunch pass.

• If you would like to apply for Lunch Pass, please inform your child’s Form teacher.

HANDPHONE POLICY

NO USAGE OF MOBILE PHONE WITHIN SCHOOL COMPOUND

1. Not to take out their mobile phone and no usage of mobile phone AT ALL within the school premises

2. Strongly advised not to bring mobile phones to school.

3. Consequence: Mobile phones to be retained by teacher and return only to parent/guardian.

COMMUNICATION MODE

1.School circulars

2.School website

3.Students’ handbook – The Northviewan Diary

4.School email

5.Staff email

6.Class Dojo

Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them.

High level of parental involvement improved pupil learning, attendance and behaviour.

School alone cannot address all of a child’s development needs.

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IMPORTANCE OF HOME-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

CORE SUBJECT EXPECTATIONS

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The STELLAR Curriculum

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

• It is an English Language curriculum for primary schools in Singapore.

• It hopes to develop children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language.

Preparation for PSLE• Revision (Semester 2)

• Teachers would have finished covering the STELLAR curriculum in Semester 1.

• Teachers will help students to revise for Prelim and PSLE.

• Remedial

• For selected group of students

• PSLE Booklet

• $1/booklet/subject from the school bookshop.

• Teachers will let children know when to purchase the book.

The Importance of Reading

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the

more places you'll go.”

Dr Seuss

How you can help your child

• Go to the library together

• Have lots of books, magazines and newspapers in your home

• Allow your child to choose books to read and re-read

• Read to and with your child (or, have your child read to you)

• Talk about the books and characters read• Get them to read for 20 to 30 minutes at home

every day

Assessment Plan (SA1/Prelim/PSLE)Paper /

DurationContent

No. of Items

MarksWeighting

(%)Paper 1

Writing

(1 hr 10 min)

Situational Writing

Continuous Writing

1

1

1540

27.5%

Paper 2

Language Use and

Comprehension

(1 hr 50 min)

Booklet A

Section A : Grammar MCQ 10 10

47.5%

Section B : Vocabulary MCQ 5 5

Section C : Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5Section D : Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8Booklet B

Section E : Grammar Cloze 10 10Section F : Editing for Spelling and Grammar 12 12Section G : Comprehension Cloze 15 15Section H : Synthesis / Transformation 5 10Section I : Comprehension Up to 10 20

Paper 3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 20 10%Paper 4

Oral

Reading Aloud

Stimulus-based Conversation

11

1020

15%

TOTAL 200 100%

MathematicsEvery day, a learning day.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Algebra Percentage Speed and

Average Speed

PSLE

Fractions Area and

Circumference of

Circles

Revision-Practise,

Reflect,

Change,

Mastery

Ratio Volume of cube and

cuboid

Angles in

geometrical

figures

Solid Figures and Nets

Pie Chart Speed and Average

SpeedProblem Solving

Contents for the year (Math)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Fractions Angles – Triangles,

Rectangles and Squares

Volume of cube,

cuboid and

volume of water

in rectangular

tank

PSLE

Decimals Percentage Revision-Practise,

Reflect,

Change,

Mastery

Area of Triangle

Area of figures

made up of

squares,

rectangles and

triangles

Average

Pie Charts

Contents for the year (Foundation Math)

To inculcate good learning habits

Show clear equations and workings.

Anna has 3 times as much money as Belle.

Belle has $10.How much money does Anna have?

Anna

Ben

$10

? Matching Statement

To inculcate good learning habits

Draw clear models and write matching statements.

1 u $10

3 u 3 x $10

= $30

Internalise multiplication table

To facilitate problem solving,

1. Mini-Whiteboard, a suitable marker, duster

2. An Exercise Book – Math working book

(for class practices)

3. An Exercise Book – Mental Sums

4. Scientific calculator,

Ruler, Set Squares, Protractor

5. Math File (blue)

Routine ( Stationery)

PSLE is part of our education journey.Let’s walk the journey with our children.

Diligence, a habit for life Practise with understanding, every day!

Check and Reflect!

Ask, if unclear.

Self - assessment1. ‘Have I mastered the basic concepts and

skills and problems in the textbook and workbook?’

2. ‘Do I know the problem solving strategies learnt in the booklets and practice papers?’

3. ‘Am I able to apply the problem solving strategies learnt to solve problems?’

Introduction to Science

Primary 6 /

6 Foundation

An Overview of Primary 6 Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Interactions • Interaction of forces(Frictional force, gravitational force, elastic spring force)

• Interaction within the environment(Food chains and food webs, adaptations and man’s impact on environment)

Energy • Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)

• Energy conversion

An Overview of Primary 6 Foundation Science Syllabus

Themes Topics

Interactions • Interaction of forces(Frictional force & gravitational

force)

• Interaction within the environment (Food chains and food webs, adaptations and man’s impact on environment)

Energy • Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)

Science File

Notes +Process Skills Worksheets

Items that students must

have:

Marshall Cavendish Activity books & Textbooks on Interactions and Energy

Format for Examinations

Level Section Duration No & Type

of

Questions

Subtotal Total

Examinations

(SA1 &

Preliminary)

6 A 1 hr 45

min28 MCQ 56 100

B 12 to 13

Open-ended

Questions

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Format for Examinations (6 Foundation)

Level Section Duration No & Type of

Questions

Subtotal Total

Examinations

(SA1 &

Preliminary)

6FDN A 1 hr 15

min

18 MCQ 36 70

B 6–7 Structured

Questions

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5–6 Open-

ended

Questions

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How do we develop your child?

Focused Remediation

Learning Journey to Science Centre (27 Feb – 1 Mar)

Mind mapping

Process Skills

Problem-Based / Investigative Learning

Answering Techniques

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Exploring Science with Your Children

Science is all around us and children are constantly observing their surroundings. Help your children make sense of the world around them by showing them science phenomena that occur in everyday activities.

Check out some of these online educational resources which you can try out together with your children:

• http://www.science.edu.sg/resources/Pages/SCBResourcesHome.aspxTry out these simple experiments with your children .

• http://www.scientificamerican.com/section.cfm?id=bring-science-homeLook through this online repository for activities that explain simple science concepts.

• http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/z2pfb9qWatch video clips illustrating science concepts.

• http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/Find interesting facts, videos, games and quizzes.

Helping Your Child to Enjoy Science• Learning Science through Questioning

Examples of living things around us Examples of questions

Observing living things: An example of a living thing – Fish

How would you describe this animal? Which animal group does it belong to? What do fishes have in common?

Sometimes, we may encounter challenging questions that you do not have an answer to. Don’t be worried or afraid, we don’t have to be a walking encyclopaedia to guide our children.

Invite them to learn together. For example, you could say, “That’s an interesting question. Let’s find out together!” Acknowledge your children’s efforts in asking questions and guide them as they look for an answer.

Engage your children by inviting them to ask questions or by asking them questions. They learn best this way!

Mother Tongue

Languages

An Active Learner &

A Confident Speaker

An Active Learner & Confident Speaker

•iMTL Portal

•Oral guideListening and

Speaking

•Structured Reading Programme

•Online resources Reading and

Writing

•MTL Fortnight activities

•Competitions

Authentic & Relevant

Experiences

Assessment Plan for MTL (SA1 & Prelim)

Component Weighting

Oral

(A) Reading Aloud 10%

(B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 15%

Listening Comprehension 10%

Language Use and Comprehension 45%

Writing 20%

Assessment Plan for FMTL (SA1 & Prelim)

Component Weighting

Oral

(A) Reading Aloud 15%

(B) Conversation based on Video Stimulus 40%

Listening Comprehension 30%

Language Use and Comprehension 15%

Assessment Plan for HMTL (SA1 & Prelim)

Component Weighting

Composition Writing 40%

Language Use and Comprehension 60%

How you can support your child• Encourage your child to read at home. •Audio books, electronic books• E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx•Newspaper Articles

•Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest • Television• Radio• Internet

• e 知识eMagazine(www.ezhishi.net)

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https://xuele.moe.edu.sg/

Chinese Language Online Applications

• Pintar Kata

• Pintar Peribahasa

Handphone App for Malay Language(download from Play Store)

Bitara Kata

Cerita Rakyat Nusantara

Lagenda Singapura

https://sangamam.moe.edu.sg/

Tamil Language Online Applications

Seithi Mediacorp(APP)

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