p4 networking slides (2018) · 2018. 2. 20. · cl mdm yu kuon len/ ms shi wenjie 31 4d cl mdm wong...
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2018
Networking
AGENDA
• 2018 Subject Teachers
• School Goals
• School Rules & Discipline Issues
• Attendance & Communication
• Homework Policy
• Assessment Details
• Subject Expectation
OUR GOALS• To instill values in our pupils
• To equip pupils with academic and social skills
• To provide a supportive and caring environment
• To help pupils make new friends and discover new interests
• To develop pupils to become independent, creative and critical thinkers
• To promote collaborative learning in the classroom
SCHOOL RULES
Neat school attire with school logo
and name tags
Attending school on time and
regularly
SCHOOL RULES
Be seated in the hall before 7.40 am
If child is not in the hall by 7.40am, names will be
recorded by prefects and action will be taken.
To report to the class WEDNESDAYs by 7.40am.
Form Teachers and Co-Form Teachers will conduct
Form Teacher Guidance Period(FTGP) on
Wednesdays
SCHOOL RULES - ATTENDANCE
SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES
• Only to be used for urgent calls.
• Calls can only be made in the canteen or the waiting
area beside the Guard House after school hours.
• Switch off your mobile phones totally (Do not put to silent mode)
• Mobile phones are not to be used for playing games,
taking pictures or videos or listening to music while in
school.
• Pupils are responsible to take care of your mobile phone
• Mobile phones will be confiscated if being used in class or any other areas.
• Parents will be called in to collect any confiscated mobile phone. Repeated offenders will be banned from using the mobile phone totally.
SCHOOL RULES - USE OF MOBILE PHONES
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance for school,
supplementary/remedial classes and CCA.
Absence must be supported by medical certificate or
parent’s letter. Parents will receive notification from
SNAC if child is absent. Parents can respond via
SNAC or call General Office (67783085) to inform the
reason for child’s absence.
REGULAR ATTENDANCE
Absent during Exam Days,
if child is sick medical certificate must be submitted to the
office. Otherwise zero marks will be awarded.
Other supporting documents must be given for special
circumstances e.g. death of a relative
ATTENDANCE DURING EXAM
HOMEWORK POLICY
Homework is an essential part of every child’s learning
experience. It is an extension of classroom instruction and
it allows pupils to demonstrate what they have learnt.
It provides parents timely information on the learning
progress of their child.
IMPORTANCE OF HOME WORK
• Schedule a routine time for homework to be completed
• Give priority to school homework rather than tuition work
• Provide conducive environment for studying and
completion of homework
• Ensure that child completes his/her homework
independently
HOME WORK – PARENTS’ SUPPORT
• Monitor the child’s daily and/or weekly assignments
• Communicate with child’s teacher when the child is unable
to complete his/her homework
• Arrange with form teacher to collect child’s homework
when the child is unable to attend school
• Check that the child records his/her homework in the
Pupil’s Handbook
HOME WORK – PARENTS’ SUPPORT
COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNAC
COMMUNICATION THROUGH SNACSNAC is used to inform parents and attain response for:
Notify school events
Consent for Supplementary lesson/ Excursions/ Learning Journeys
Response for Networking Session or Meet the Parent Session
Parents/ Guardian have to acknowledge or select an option
and submit.
When you receive notification from SNAC,
click on the notification.
Scroll down to read notification.
Click on the relevant option.
You have to acknowledgement that you have
read the notification.
You must key in your authentication code.
If you can’t remember your authentication
code, click on ‘Send Authentication Code to
my email’. Then a new code will be sent to
your email address.
If you can’t remember your email address, call
67783085 during office hours.
Click on submit response. Then you will
receive a note that your response has been
submitted successfully.
PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER
• Understanding their strength and aspirations
• Encouraging and supervising their homework
• Monitor and check their daily work
• Quality time to talk with them
Communicating with school
• School handbook/ diary (messages from me or other subject teachers)
• Aware of school programmes and activities
• Volunteering in school
EVERY PARENT A SUPPORTIVE PARTNER
STUDY TIPS• Reinforce what the teachers have taught
• Manage time - balance between study and play
Set good routines with child..ie time/duration to
do revision/homework or sleeping time
• Encourage them to be diligent and take pride
in their work
• Monitor on online activities
• Manage stress level
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Weightings
CA1 10%
SA1 30%
SA2 60%
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
COMPONENTS OF
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PAPER
Paper 1: Continuous Writing (20 marks)
- Write a composition about a given topic based on one, two or all three pictures given.
Paper 2: Language Use & Reading Comprehension (50 marks)
- Multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension (14 marks)
Paper 4: Oral Communication (16 marks)
- Reading Aloud & Stimulus-based Conversation
SUPPLEMENTARY READING
PROGRAMME
• Supplementary Reading materials includes What’s Up newspaper, Discovery Box and National Geographic (Kids).
• Extensive reading for exposure to authentic use of language and vocabulary, as well as increase pupils’ general knowledge.
• Selected texts used in class for peer or group discussions/ sharing and reflection in journal entries.
HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT (HA) IN EL
Term 1 (10%) Term 2 (30%) Term 3 (0%) Term 4 (60%)
HA1 SA1 HA2(feedback from teachers)
SA2
Listening Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Stimulus-Based Conversation*
Listening Comprehension
SpellingOral : Reading Aloud
& Stimulus-based Conversation
Spelling*Oral : Reading Aloud
& Stimulus-based Conversation
Review Test 1Paper 1 : Continuous
WritingIndividual Writing*
Paper 1 : Continuous Writing
Stimulus-based conversation*
Paper 2 : Language Use & Reading
Comprehension
Review Test 2*Paper 2 : Language
Use & Reading Comprehension
*No weighting
HOW TO EXCEL IN EL
• Read widely
• Read to noticeput into practice what they
have read in WRITING
always have a book in the schoolbag
• Express opinions & views
MATHEMATICS
THE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM AIMS TO HELPSTUDENTS BUILD STRONG FOUNDATION INPRIMARY MATHS THROUGH A STRUCTUREDTEACHING SEQUENCE AND SUPPORTINGMANIPULATIVES AND MATERIALS BASED ON THECONCRETE-PICTORIAL-ABSTRACT APPROACH. THISIS TO PROVIDE LEARNING ACTIVITIES THATEMPHASISE THINKING SKILLS AND HEURISTICS.
P4 MATHEMATICSWhen What and How WhyDay to Day Hands-on activities
Math Practices Eg: Textbook & Workbook Ex.Maths WorksheetsMental sumsFactual Fluency Ex.Diagnostic testsQuestioning & Feedback
•Purpose•Learning Outcomes•Concepts•Processes
Short Term Maths Review Test Diagnostic testsMaths QuizMaths JournalPerformance TasksSelf & Peer Assessment
Long Term Maths Trail / Experiential learning journeySemestral Assessments
Mathematics Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Holistic
Assessment
•Review Test 1
•Maths Journal
(no weighting)
Holistic
Assessment
[Day to Day]
Performance
Task (WB)
Maths
Journal (WB)
Holistic
Assessment
•Performance
Task
(no weighting)
•Maths Trail
(no weighting)
Holistic
Assessment
•ICT Maths
(no weighting)
SA1 SA2
Primary 4 Maths Topics & Weighting for SA2Topics Proposed Weighting
Whole Numbers 25%
Decimals 20%
Fractions 15%
Geometry 15%
Measurement 15%
Data Analysis (Tables & Graphs) 10%
Total 100%
Key Programmes in the Maths
Curriculum
Pull Out Maths (POM) for selectedpupils – Focus Group Teaching
Maths Focused Problem Solving Teaching classes
Mathematics Quiz /Fillers/GEM/Games/Board Games
Mathematics Literature : +Venture Maths magazine/ Smart Mathematiciansfor self-directed learning
Key Programmes in the Maths
Curriculum
P4 Maths Enrichment Programme for selected P4 pupils (Term 3)
Essential Maths to develop higher order
thinking skills (4 Diligence & 4 Exemplary)
Mathematics Olympiad Training for selected
P4 pupils in Term 2 to 3
Enrichment Programme (E2K) for selected P4 pupils in Term 1
CDAC on Saturdays for pupils who need
more reinforcements
CALCULATOR DISCOVERY
PROGRAMME
Key Programmes in the Maths
Curriculum
SCIENCE
SCIENCE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
• Equal weighting in PSLE for English, Mathematics,
Mother Tongue and Science
• PSLE expectations
Content knowledge from P3 to P6
Process Skills (e.g. classifying, analysing, explaining, evaluating)
Spiral approach in the syllabus
Theme Life Science Physical Science
Diversity General characteristics &
classification of living things
General characteristics &
classification of non-living
things
Materials
Cycles Life Cycles
Reproduction
Matter
Water
Systems Plant Systems
Body Systems
Human Systems (Digestive,
Respiratory & Circulatory)
Cell System
Electrical Systems
Interactions Interactions with
Environment (ecology,
adaptation, man’s impact)
Forces (magnets, friction,
gravity, elastic spring)
Energy Forms & Uses
(Photosynthesis)
Forms & Uses (Light, Heat,
Potential, Kinetic, Elastic
Energy)
Energy Conversion
Primary 4 Primary 3 Upper Block
P4 SCOPE
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
• Matter & States of Matter
• Light Energy • Introduction to
Heat (Sources)
• Heat Energy • Body Systems• Digestive
System
• Practical Test (data collection, measurement)
• Review Test 1 (Matter & States of Matter, P3: Living & Non-living Things, Classification of Living Things, Classification of Plants & Animals)
• SA 1(Matter, Light, P3: Classifications of Animals, Fungi & Bacteria, Materials)
• Process Skills Test (graph, fair test)
• Class Test 2(Light and Heat)(non-weighted)
• SA 2(All P3 and P4 topics)
Distribution of Marks
According to Assessment Objectives
Knowledge with Understanding
~40%
Application of Knowledge & Process Skills
~60%
READ SCIENCE
P4 SCIENCE ENRICHMENT & REMEDIAL LESSONS
• School-based Enrichment Lessons
To instil strong interest in Science
2 to 3 sessions in Term 2/3 [Details to be confirmed]
Monday [2.15 to 4.15 p.m.]
Conducted by external vendors
• Science Centre Lessons
• 17th April 2018 (4 Caring)
• 25th April 2018 (4 Aspiring and 4 Fortitude)
• 27th April 2018 (4 Gracious)
• 11th May 2018 (4 Benevolent)
• 5th October 2018 (4 Exemplary)
• 8th October 2018 (4 Diligence)
• Remedial Lessons [Mon 2.15 to 4.15 p.m.]
To help close the learning gaps in Science
Only selected pupils will be required to attend.
READ SCIENCE
• Magazines – Science Spy, Science Adventures, Young Scientists
P4 Mother TongueLanguage
SIX IMPORTANT DOMAINS
Listening Reading
Speaking Writing
Interactive Speaking
Interactive Writing
WORK EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF EVERY CHAPTER(1.5 WEEKS – 2 WEEKS;2.5 WEEKS FOR TL)
• Workbook activity(活动本)
• School-based worksheets (补充练习、往年考卷、互动写作练习)
• Practices from subscribed magazines(新天地) (CL only)
• Spelling (听写)
• Oral/Composition/Comprehension (口试/作文/阅读理解)
MT ASSESSMENT
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Review Test 1 SA1
Oral
Listening
Comprehension
Composition
Paper 2
Formative Assessment in the form of Paper 2
SA2
Oral
Listening
Comprehension
Composition
Paper 2
UPDATES TO THE CURRICULUM
Interactive SpeakingInteractive Writing
Aim:Pupils will be able to communicate effectively with others through both interactive writing and oral conversation
INTERACTIVE WRITING• Includes letter, note, email• Practices available
• Chinese subscribed magazines(新天地)
• Interactive writing worksheets (互动练习)
INTERACTIVE SPEAKING
Video Conversation Video related to a topic, e.g. Care for environment Three questions will be asked Further questions can be asked by Oral examiners
ExamplesQn 1)Based on the video, tell us what did the little girl do?Qn 2)Apart from using the bin as shown in the video, what
are some other ways to keep the environment clean ?Qn 3)How can your school encourage pupils to care for the
environment?
CL AND ML PUPILS ARE BANDED TO PROVIDED CUSTOMIZED HELP TO PUPILS
Teacher Enrolment VenueHCL Ms Yap Kar Wei 36 4ECL Mdm Yu Kuon Len/ Ms Shi
Wenjie31
4D
CL Mdm Wong Chun 28 4CCL Ms Jiangshu/Mr Kenny Ng 25 4GCL Mr Tan KC 23 4FCL Mdm Lim Yi Hui 12 Study RoomCME CL Mr Kenny Ng
ML Ms Amalina 17 4AML Mdm Latifah 28 4BML CCE Ms Azizah 26 4BTL Mdm Parvathi 20 Study Room TL Mrs Rajoo Study Room
EL CCE Mrs Thena 8 Study room
HINDI Rupali 3 CCA Rm
LEVEL ACTIVITIES
P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES
Subject Programmes Term
English Effective Communication Programme: Public Speaking 1
Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4
Mathematics MAth Problem Solving (MAPS) Workshop 3
Calculator Discovery Programme 4
Visible Thinking Programme 1 to 4
Science Singapore Science Centre Lessons
Engaging Journey Of Yearning for Science (EnJOY Science) Lessons – Enrichment Lessons
2, 3 & 4
2 & 3
P4 KEY LEVEL PROGRAMMES
Subject Programmes Term
CCE/NE Interactive Heritage Trail to Kampong Glam / Chinatown / Little India
2
Design Game Booths for Mid-Autumn Celebration 2 & 3
MT Buddy Reading 1 to 4
ICT Fun with Photoshop 3
- Overseas Immersion Programme- Melaka
2
Let’s work together to provide a holistic education for our children !