P3 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING

• Curriculum Matters

• Assessment Weighting

• Class Admin Matters

Programme

CURRICULUM MATTERS

ENGLISH

The English Language curriculum aims to enable our pupils to:

1. develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviour for the language.

2. become effective and empathetic communicators

3. Build confidence and foster interest in the language.

We hope that our Primary 3 pupils will learn EL through various strategies and programmes.

Strategies and Programmes @ Jiemin1. Puppetry (ALP)In this programme, the pupils will get to learn some elements of puppetry such as puppet manipulation, characterization and handling and put them to use in class presentations.

2. P.O.E.M.Pupils will receive specific feedback for each

piece of their Composition writing so that they can improve their drafts or second writing.

3. T.R.E.E.S.We adopt a structured approach in teaching

pupils in the area for Oral so that they can build on their ideas for the theme or topic during EL lessons

Parents can support their child learning by

1. Providing a positive environment. Always acknowledge your child’s effort.

2. Monitoring homework.

3. Taking them to visits on the libraries and

4. Encouraging them to read widely.

MATHEMATICS

The mathematics curriculum aims to enable our pupils to:

1. Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for everyday use and continuous learning in mathematics;

2. Develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving;

3. Build confidence and foster interest in mathematics.

We hope that our Primary 3 pupils will experience meaningful and effective Math learning through the various programmes.

Mathematics Programmes @ Jiemin1. Learn Math with Comics

Comics is introduced to make learning of mathematical thinking skills enjoyable for the pupils. Interesting short comic stories allow teachers to guide the development of these skills in a fun and interesting manner.

2. Factual FluencyPupils practice factual fluency to develop speed andaccuracy in number facts like multiplication tables of 2 to10. Factual Fluency are carried out through fun card games and online quizzes.

3. Heuristics PackageWe adopt a structured approach in teaching pupils problem solving skills. In Primary 3, pupils are taught to to use models to solve word problems.

4. Fun with Math (during recesses in the concourse)To motivate pupils to master their basic Mathematics facts through interaction with their peers in a fun and non-threatening environment, reducing the fear of failures and errors.

5. Math Games DayProvide a platform for pupils to play competitively against their classmates. Through games, pupils are motivated to participate and develop positive attitudes towards Mathematics.

6. Quick Math @ Home programme

(For selected pupils only)

This programme hopes to partner parents in developing important skills for our pupils at home. The selected pupils need to set aside 10 minutes of their study time at home to memorise the multiplication and division facts of 6 to 9.

A ‘Quick Math’ kit, consists of multiplication and division cards, will be loaned to your child if you agree to participate in this programme.

To include Assessment Plan

P3 Mathematics Assessment Plan 2020

Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

(3A book)Unit 1 : Numbers to 10 000Unit 2 : Addition Within 10 000Unit 3 : Subtraction Within 10 000Unit 4 : Word Problems : Addition & SubtractionUnit 5 : Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8 & 9Unit 6 : MultiplicationUnit 7 : DivisionUnit 8 : Word Problems Involving the 4 Operations

(3B book)Unit 9 : MoneyUnit 10 : Length, Mass & VolumeUnit 11 : Bar GraphsUnit 12 : FractionsUnit 13 : TimeUnit 14 : AnglesUnit 15 : Perpendicular & Parallel LinesUnit 16 : Area & Perimeter

Diagnostic Test Unit 2 & 3

Pop Quiz Unit 1 - 4

Maths JournalUnit 4

Speed TestMultiplication facts of 2 to 5 and 10

Diagnostic Test Unit 6 & 7

Pop Quiz Unit 5 - 8

Speed TestMultiplication and division facts 6 to 9

Practice PaperUnit 5 - 8

Term 2 Class Test (15%)Unit 5 - 8

1) Multiple-Choice questions2) Short-Answer questions3) Structured/ Long-Answer questions

Diagnostic Test Unit 12

Pop Quiz Unit 9 & 10

Performance task Unit 9 (Rubrics)

Practice PaperUnit 9 - 12

Term 3 Class Test (15%)Unit 9 - 12

1) Multiple-Choice questions2) Short-Answer questions3) Structured/ Long-Answer questions

Maths JournalUnit 16

Practice PaperUnit 1 - 16

End-Of-Year Exam (70%)Unit 1 - 16

1) Multiple-Choice questions (using OAS)2) Short-Answer questions3) Structured/ Long-Answer questions

Parents can support their child learning by

1. Providing a conducive learning environment. Always acknowledge your child’s effort.

2. Monitoring your child’s homework. Ask questions that guide without telling the answers.

3. Encouraging your child to do his/her corrections independently. Advise your child to ask his/her teacher if he/she needs help.

4. Playing mathematical games / quizzes that reinforce memorisation of multiplication and division facts.

SCIENCE

The Science curriculum aims to :

1. Provide pupils with experiences which build their interests and stimulate their curiosity about their environment;

2. Provide pupils with basic scientific terms and concepts to help them understand themselves and the world around them;

3. Provide pupils with opportunities to develop skills, habits of mind and attitudes necessary for scientific inquiry;

4. Prepare pupils towards using scientific knowledge and methods in making personal decisions.

We hope that our Primary 3 pupils will experience meaningful and effective Science learning through the various programmes.

Science Programmes @ Jiemin1. Inquiry-Based Learning (Trails/Experiments)

Trails to our Eco-Garden or Mini-Forest will allow our pupils access to the Diversity of Living Things in JieminPrimary School. The hands-on experiments using apparatus from the Science Lab will allow pupils to be engaged in meaningful exploration in order to make deductions on key Science concepts.

2. Performance Task

Pupils put into practice the skills they have picked up using lab apparatus to test out which of the hidden objects given are magnets. They need to have full understanding of the concepts taught in order to apply.

3. Learning Journey

Pupils will visit Kok Fah Technology Firm. They will find out more about the use of different parts of plants, how science and technology can counter the challenges we face in land-scarce Singapore and increase efficiency in farming processes.

4. Fun with Science (during recesses @ Science Corner)Pupils can have fun exploring the Science Kits while figuring out the Science concepts behind each kit. They can interact with their peers in a fun and non-threatening environment, reducing the fear of failures.

5. Magic of Science Under the guidance and facilitation of our Science teachers, selected pupils will be provided a platform to showcase experiments to their schoolmates. It is truly experiments designed by pupils for pupils!

6. Problem Based Learning

As a pre-event to our Magic of Science, problem based

learning are mini case studies designed for pupils to apply the Science concepts learnt in class to solve problems in everyday life. It is application in real-life contexts, in authentic settings. The quiz is open to all pupils and they are strongly encouraged to participate.

To include Assessment Plan

P3 Science Assessment Plan 2020

Topics Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Diversity: Chapter 1 Classification : Living and Non-Living ThingsChapter 2 PlantsChapter 3AnimalsChapter 4Fungi and BacteriaChapter 5Exploring Materials

Interactions: Chapter 1Magnets and their CharacteristicsChapter 2Making Magnets

Systems: Chapter 1Your Amazing Body as a SystemChapter 2 Plants and their Parts

Concept Review:Theme : Diversity(Chapter 1 to 3)

Pop Quiz:Classification of Animals

Term Practice: (Diversity : Chapter 1 to 3)

Concept Review:Theme : Diversity (Chapter 4 to 5)

Learning Journey Tasks:Farm Tour @ KF Tech Farm

Mid-Year Practice:(Diversity : Chapter 1 to 5)

Term 2 Class Test (15%)• Chapter 1 to 5

(Diversity)

Duration: 30 minTotal marks: 20m1) Multiple-Choice questions(5Q x 2m each)2) Open-ended questions(2Q x 2m each, 2Q x 3m each)

Concept Review:Theme : Interactions(Chapter 1 to 2)

Performance Tasks: ‘Which is a Magnet?” Activity

Term Practice:(Interactions : Chapter 1 to 2)

Term 3 Class Test (15%)• Chapter 1 to 2

(Interactions)

Duration: 30 minTotal marks: 20m1) Multiple-Choice questions(5Q x 2m each)2) Open-ended questions(2Q x 2m each, 2Q x 3m each)

Concept Review:Theme : Systems(Chapter 1 to 2)

Pop Quiz:Digestive System

End of Year Practice:Practice 2 (All P3 Themes)

End of Year Exams (70%)• Chapter 1 to 5

(Diversity)• Chapter 1 to 2

(Interactions)• Chapter 1 to 2

(Systems)

Duration: 1 hourTotal marks: 50m1) Multiple-Choice questions(15Q x 2m each)2) Open-ended questions(10Q x 2m each)

Parents can support their child learning by

1. Show an interest in your child’s progress and be engaged in their journey of learning Science (ask questions)

2. Encourage your child to revise the previous year concepts on a regular basis

3. Try not to overload your child with unnecessary information. Questions tested will adhere to the 2014 Primary Science Syllabus.

4. Encourage your child to read widely, especially non-fiction books (Libraries)

MOTHER TONGUELANGUAGES

MTL SyllabusFocuses on:

• Strengthening the teaching & learning of interaction skills;

• A more systematic teaching of oral vocabulary & sentence structures; and

• Greater use of information & communicationtechnology (ICT) in teaching & learning of MTLs

• Students will continue to be exposed to culture and values through the language.

MTL Programmes @ Jiemin:

1) Mother Tongue Fortnight week

2) P3 MTL Camp

2) Extensive Reading Programme

The programme aims to develop reading habit and to encourage pupils to read widely. It is supported by various channels: a) MTL Silent reading on every Thursday and Friday in the hall. b) Guided reading conducted in classc) Reading log to complete upon reading a storybookd) Reading of News Articles

3) Applied Learning Programme (Journalist – In – Making)

The programme aims to:• enable pupils to experience the joy in learning MTL,• enable pupils to appreciate the relevance of MTL,• nurture pupils with peak strengths in languages and

prepare them for the future and,• foster the appreciation of multiculturalism through

conversations between students from different MTL community.

New to P3 Assessment

Composition (Paragraph Writing)

•1-4 Pictures are provided to write a paragraph

•8 helping words will be given to guide pupils

Use of Dictionary/E-dictionary

• Primary 3 pupils are allowed to use dictionaries (ML,CL & TL) /e-dictionaries (CL&ML) that are approved by MOE for their Paper 1 (Composition) Examination.

• Approved Dictionary list, please visit https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/approved-dictionaries

Oral (30 Marks)

-Reading Aloud (able to recognise words and read fluently)

-Picture Description (able to express themselves clearly)

-Conversation (able to use experiences to communicate with examiners)

New to P3 Assessment

Tips to help your child learn MTL

1) Speak to your child in MTL whenever possible

2) Show interest in your child’s MTL learning journey

3) Learn with your child, learn from your child

4) Regular chat with your child about things happening around the family, school, neighbour and world in MTL Language

5) Use of digital resource to help your child revise

Please visit the following websites to find out more about the use of ICT digital Resources to support learning

• https://www.mtl.moe.edu.sg/

• https://www.schoolbag.sg/story/how-parents-can-support-their-children-in-the-learning-of-mother-tongue-languages

ASSESSMENT WEIGHTING

Level Term 1 Term 2

Class Test

Term 3

Class Test

Term 4

EOY

P3 NIL 15% 15% 70%

Weighted Assessment

CLASS ADMIN MATTERS

• Punctuality

- To be seated in the hall by 7.30am

• Conduct-Related

- Attire & Appearance

- Handing in homework on time

• Others – please refer to Student Handbook

School Rules

• Essential part of child’s learning

• Volume of homework

- Subject teachers will ensure homework load is manageable

• Submission date

- Subject teachers will ensure adequate amount of time is given for pupils to complete homework

• Date has to be written for all pieces of work

• Pupils will write their homework in Student Handbook

Homework

Teacher’s Expectations• Hand in homework on time.

• Bring thermometer to school every day.

• Forms to be signed and submitted before/ on the stipulated date.

• PE attire to be worn only on PE days.

Absence from school• If your child is sick, please call to inform the

school.

General Office : 6758 6472

• MC or parent’s letter (valid reason) must be submitted the next day.

• MC for tests and examinations

• No MC = 0 mark for the test and examination.

Absence from school due to private matters

Recognised as valid reason:

• Compassionate reasons

• Pupil’s medical appointments (with doctor’snote)

• External, non-school related examinations andcompetitions

Absence from school due to private matters

Not recognised as valid reason:

• overseas family vacation

• birthday celebration

Packing of school bags / Timetable

• Pupils are expected to pack their school bags daily according to the timetable.

• Trolley bags are discouraged.

• Student Handbook - notes to Form Teachers / Subject Teachers

• Phone calls – to leave message with the office staff

• Teacher to return call once he or she is able to, latest by the next working day.

• Number to call: 6758 6472

• Class chat group via Tok-Tok

Communication

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