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16 JANUARY 2016
P5 & P6
WELCOME Townsville Connects Day 2016
Head of Department
ENGLISH
Ms Rachel Kunnasekaran
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Source: http://stellar.opal.moe.edu.sg/index.hide?c=/stellar/pagetree
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PRIMARY
5/6
Listening &
Viewing
Reading &
Viewing
Speaking &
Representing
Writing &
Representing
Listening
Comprehension
Graphic Association
Listening
Comprehension
Supported Reading
Reading Aloud
Sustained Silent
Reading [SSR]
Reading
Comprehension
Public Speaking
Stimulus-based
conversation
Spelling
Narrative
Writing
Situational
Writing
Journal Entry
Personal Journal
Book Review
Language Use & Comprehension
Vocabulary
Grammar
Comprehension
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PERI HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT–
COMPONENTS
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Listening & Viewing
Picture Matching
Comprehension
Speaking & Representing
Public Speaking
Stimulus-Based Conversation
Reading & Viewing
Reading Task
Oral (Reading Aloud)
Writing & Representing
Writing - Content
Guided Writing- Picture prompts
Language Use & Comprehension
Grammar
Vocabulary
Comprehension
Standard EL PSLE FORMAT TOS from 2015
P6 FOUNDATION ENGLISH PSLE FORMAT Paper Booklet Item Type Weighting Remarks
1 Part 1
Part 2
Situational Writing 26.7%
Items tested
are based on
the STELLAR
units covered
and supported
by the
instructional
packages
Continuous Writing
2
A (MCQ)
Grammar
Punctuation
Vocabulary
Visual Text -
Comprehension
40%
B
Form Filling
Editing for Grammar
Editing for Spelling
Comprehension
(Completion of
Sentences)
Synthesis
Comprehension Cloze
Comprehension Open-
Ended (2 passages)
3 - Listening Comprehension 13.3%
4 -
Reading Aloud
Stimulus-based
Conversation
20%
CONTINUOUS WRITING –
Standard English
(40 marks)
Write a composition of at least 150 words
about being greedy.
The pictures are provided to help you
think about this topic. Your composition
should be based on one or more of these
pictures.
Consider the following points when you
plan your composition.
Who was greedy?
Why was the character greedy?
You may use the points in any order and
include other relevant points as well.
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• Mark Range : 1-20
• Criteria for assessment of Content:
Relevant (theme/stimulus)
Interesting (use of theme/stimulus)
Developed (plot)
• Mark Range : 1-20
• Criteria for assessment of Language:
Accuracy in Grammar
Use of Vocabulary
Sentence Variety
Sequencing/Paragraphing
Stream Format
Foundation
(30 marks)
Pupils are to write a composition of at least 120
words based on a series of pictures.
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Foundation: Continuous Writing – A series of pictures The pictures below show what happened in your neighbourhood one evening.
Based on the pictures below, write a story of at least 120 words.
Give the story your own ending. You may use the given helping words and phrases. You may also include other details.
(a)
curious onlookers shop on fire black smoke
(b)
fire engine putting out the fire directing traffic
(c)
shouting for help rescued unconscious
(d)
?
WHAT IS SITUATIONAL WRITING?
Writing Task
(1) Message
(2) Diary
(3) Email (Formal/ Informal)
(4) Letter (Formal/ Informal)
(5) Journal / Diary
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WHAT IS SITUATIONAL WRITING?
Writing Task
(6) Report
(7) Postcard
(8) Announcement (Verbal/ Written)
(9) Notice
(10) Instruction
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Stimulus: Programme Booklet Situation: A short letter
MUSICAL NIGHT 2015
presented by:
National Primary School
15 August ♦ 7 p.m.
School Auditorium
Programme
Guests to be seated by 6.45 p.m.
Welcome speech by the Principal
Under the Sea – Drama Club
10 minute intermission
Rhythm & Blues – Dance Club
Medley of Songs – School Choir
Reception
Free Admission
Tickets issued on a first come first
served basis at the General Office
Tel: 6544 2122
Your Task
Imagine that you are Susan who has just returned
from her school Musical Night.
Write a short letter to your favourite cousin,
Jenny, telling her of your school event and your
successful performance.
You should refer to the programme on the previous
page.
In your letter, include the following information:
• what the event was about
• when and where the event was held
• which item you were taking part in
• why you found it challenging
• how you felt about your performance
You may reorder the points. You should write in
complete sentences.
EXAMPLE
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TIGER CONSERVATION
Wild tiger numbers are at an all-time low. We have lost 97% of wild tigers in just over a century. Tigers may be one of the most revered animals, but they are also vulnerable to extinction. As few as 3200 exist in the wild today.
Easily recognised by its coat of reddish-orange with dark stripes, the tiger is the largest wild cat in the world.
The powerful predator usually hunts alone. Tigers wait until dark to hunt. Once a tiger has spotted its prey, it sneaks as close as possible to its victim. Then the tiger sprints to the unsuspecting animal, usually pulling it off its feet with its teeth and claws.
Unlike most members of the cat family, tigers seem to enjoy water. They swim well and often soak in streams or pools of water to cool off.
Some tigers live where it gets very cold — in parts of North Korea, eastern Russia, and China. Other tigers live where the climate is generally warmer — in India and parts of southeast Asia.
THREATS
HABITAT LOSS
Tigers have lost 93% of their natural habitat. It has been destroyed by human activities, including the clearing of forests for agriculture and timber trade. Forests are also cleared for development activities such as the building of road networks.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
ADOPT A TIGER – Make a symbolic tiger adoption to help save some of the world’s most endangered animals from extinction and support WWF’s conservation efforts.
TWO EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT WWF!
BY MAIL: Send the order form to: World Wildlife Fund 125 Mandai Road Singapore 779385
POACHING AND ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
Every part of the tiger—from whisker to tail—is traded in illegal wildlife markets. Poaching is the most immediate threat to wild tigers. In relentless demand, their parts are used for traditional medicine, folk remedies, and increasingly as a status symbol among some Asian cultures.
$50 Tiger Adoption Kit With this symbolic adoption, you will receive:
Formal adoption certificate
Tiger postcard
ONLINE AT: wwfcatalog.org
$100 Tiger Adoption Kit With this symbolic adoption, you will receive:
Plush toy
Formal adoption certificate
Tiger postcard
Gift bag
$250 Giant Adoption Kit With this symbolic adoption, you will receive:
GIANT plush toy
Formal adoption certificate
Tiger postcard
Gift bag
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT
People and tigers increasingly compete for space. The conflict threatens the world’s remaining wild tigers and poses a major problem for communities living in or near tiger forests. As forests shrink and prey gets scarce, tigers are forced to hunt domestic livestock, which many local communities depend on for their livelihood. In retaliation, tigers are killed or captured.
CLIMATE CHANGE
One of the world’s largest tiger populations is found in the Sundarbans — a large mangrove forest area shared by India and Bangladesh on the northern coast of the Indian Ocean. The Bengal tigers are found here. However, rising sea levels caused by climate change threaten to wipe out these forests and the last remaining habitat of this tiger population.
Revised PSLE Component
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What she used Where the things were What she did
a torch in her backpack ___________________________
___________________________
_________________ on the tree made a rope/pulled at them to make a rope
tree trunk near the hole/in the forest ___________________________
___________________________
The table below shows that Alana was a resourceful girl who used things in her
surroundings to solve problems. Fill in the blanks with information from the
passage. [3m]
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STIMULUS-BASED CONVERSATION
STIMULUS-BASED CONVERSATION
A) Look at the picture. Would you be interested to buy the biscuits?
Tell me why / why not?
• Why do you think a maze game is given on the biscuit box?
B) What kinds of food do you enjoy eating, and do you think your
diet is a healthy one?
• Are you influenced by what your friends and family eat?
C) Eating healthily is one example of healthy living. Exercising is
also a good way to have a healthy lifestyle. What sorts of
exercise do you like and why?
• Are there any forms of exercise that you have never done
before and would like to try?
• Mark Range : 1-20
• There are 3 criteria for
assessment:
Personal Response
Clarity of Expression
Engagement in Conversation
How you can help your child…
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http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/languages-and-
literature/
English syllabuses can be obtained from:
PSLE information can be obtained from:
http://www.seab.gov.sg/psle/psle.html
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Head of Department
MATHEMATICS (covering)
Ms Ong Chor Meng
VISION
A WORLD CLASS
COMMUNITY OF
BUDDING
MATHEMATICIANS
FRAMEWORK & TEACHING APPROACH
Mathematical Problem Solving
PROGRAMMES
STEP Problem Solving Approach
Maths Olympiad
Integrated Trail
Special Programmes such as U Help
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Recall specific mathematical facts, concepts, rules and
formulae, and to perform straightforward
computations. (Knowledge)
Interpret data and use mathematical concepts, rules
or formulae to solve routine or familiar mathematical
problems. (Comprehension)
Analyse data and/or apply mathematical concepts,
rules or formulae in a complex situation, and to solve
unfamiliar problems. (Application & Analysis)
MATHEMATICS
EXAMINATION DURATION
There are 2 papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 : 50 min
Paper 2 : 1 h 40 min
The total time allocation for both papers
is 2 hours 30 minutes.
EXAMINATION FORMAT Paper 1 – calculator is NOT allowed
Booklet Item
Type
Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
A
Multiple-
choice
10 1 10%
5 2 10%
B Short-
answer
10 1 10%
5 2 10%
EXAMINATION FORMAT Paper 2 – calculator is allowed
Paper Item Type Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
2
Short-
answer
5 2 10%
Structured/
Long-
answer
13 3, 4, 5 50%
Total
(Paper 1 & 2)
48 - 100%
FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS
EXAMINATION DURATION
There are 2 papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2
Paper 1 : 1 h
Paper 2 : 1 h 15 min
The total time allocation for both papers
is 2 hours 15 minutes.
EXAMINATION FORMAT Paper 1 – calculator is NOT allowed
Booklet Item
Type
Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
A
Multiple-
choice
10 1 10%
10 2 20%
B Short-
answer
10 2 20%
EXAMINATION FORMAT Paper 2 – calculator is allowed
Paper Item Type Number of
questions
Number of marks
per question
Weighting
2
Short-
answer
10 2 20%
Structured/
Long-
answer
8 3, 4, 5 30%
Total
(Paper 1 & 2)
48 - 100%
Example of ‘Knowledge’ question:
What is the value of the digit 4 in 854 013?
(1) 4000
(2) 400
(3) 40
(4) 4
- adapted from past-year questions released by SEAB
Example of ‘Comprehension’ question:
In the figure, a = b. Find a.
- adapted from past-year questions released by SEAB
a
b
Ans: ____________°
Example of ‘Application & Analysis’ question:
Jane had a total of 156 red and yellow beads in
the ratio 7 : 6. After she gave away an equal
number of each type of bead, the number of red
and yellow beads left was in the ratio 7 : 3.
How many beads did she give away altogether?
- adapted from past-year questions released by SEAB
Approved Calculators for Paper 2
HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD Ensure your child attends school regularly and punctually
School work is to be done first
Ensure no calculator is used in daily work unless the
calculator logo is indicated
Encourage regular practice which is necessary to attain speed
and accuracy. This is a training for resilience and
perseverance.
Talk about Maths as used in day-to-day situations
Encourage your child to develop good work habits where
his/her overall presentation demonstrates
good understanding of Mathematics
concepts required to complete task
REFERENCES SEAB & MOE websites
http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/syllabus/PS
LE/2016_PSLE_Subject_info/0008_2016.pdf
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses
/sciences/files/maths-primary-2007.pdf
Head of Department
SCIENCE
Mrs Lata Krishnan
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A Hands-on, Minds-On Approach
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SCIENCE
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MOE Science Curriculum Framework
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The Primary Science Syllabus aims to:
provide experiences which build on their interest
stimulate their curiosity about their environment
provide them with basic scientific terms and
concepts
provide opportunities to develop skills,
habits of mind and attitudes
SCIENCE
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The Primary Science Syllabus aims to:
prepare students towards using
scientific knowledge and methods
in making personal decisions
help students appreciate how
science influences people and the
environment
SCIENCE
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Primary Science Syllabus
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Sequence of Standard Topics LEVEL TERM THEME TOPIC
P5 1 CYCLES
SYSTEMS
Water
Cells
2 CYCLES Reproduction in Plants
Heredity & Reproduction in Animals
3 SYSTEMS Air & Living Things
Plant Transport System
Electrical system
4 ENERGY Forms of Energy
P6 1 ENERGY
INTERACTIONS
Energy and the Sun
Forces
2 INTERACTIONS
Interactions within the Environment
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Sequence of Foundation Topics
LEVEL TERM THEME TOPIC
P5 1 CYCLES
Water
Heredity & Reproduction in Animals
Reproduction in Plants
2 CYCLES
Reproduction in Plants
SYSTEMS Plant Transport System
3 SYSTEMS Electrical system
4 ENERGY Energy and the Sun
P6 1 & 2 ENERGY
INTERACTIONS
Forces
Interactions within the Environment
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Science Process Skills in the Primary
Syllabus
Observing Comparing Classifying Measuring Communicating Analysing Generating Evaluating
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Progression of Science Process Skills
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What is Science Inquiry?
Students are encouraged to:
ask questions
be actively engaged in collection and use of
evidence
formulate and communicate explanations
based on scientific knowledge
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Assessment
The purpose of the Science
examination is to assess students’
attainment in Science with
respect to the objectives of the
primary Science curriculum.
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
scientific facts, concepts and principles.
(Knowledge with Understanding)
apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to
new situations. (Application of Knowledge)
use one of a combination of the following basic
process skills:
Observing, comparing, classifying,
communicating, analysing, generating and
evaluating.
(Application of Process Skills)
Assessment Objectives
- adapted from SEAB website
Example of ‘Knowledge with
Understanding’ question:
Which of the following is a source of energy for plants?
(1) sun
(2) water
(3) oxygen
(4) carbon dioxide
adapted from past-year questions released by SEAB
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Example of ‘Observing’and ‘Comparing’ question:
The following diagrams show jawbones belonging to five animals, X, A, B, C and D.
Animal X is most likely to have a
similar diet to ______________.
(1) Animal A
(2) Animal B
(3) Animal C
(4) Animal D
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Answering Open-ended Questions
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Answering Open-ended Questions
Use TCCR
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T Topic eg Magnets
C Clues highlight or underline
the key words in the
question
C Concept/
Key Ideas
eg a magnet has 2 poles
R Reasoning logical answer to the
question
* Can also be used for MCQ questions
Example
An experiment
is set up as
shown in the
diagram.
The nichrome
wire becomes
hot when the
switch is on.
T – Electricity
C – Clues highlighted
C – Heat is produced when electricity
passes through the nichrome wire
Reasoning / Answer
(a) What does this experiment tell you about
the liquid Z? [1]
Liquid Z is a conductor of electricity
(b) What would happen to the nichrome wire
if the number of batteries is increased? [1]
It would become hotter.
(c) Give a reason for your answer. [1]
There is more electricity passing
through it to heat up the wire.
Examination Format
• Testing understanding of concepts
• Test ability to make sense of new
information
• Questions with many possible answers
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Exam Format- Standard Science (P6)
2 booklets
Duration is 1h 45 min
70
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Exam Format- Foundation Science (P6)
Duration of paper is 1h 15 min
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Bookle
t
Part Item Type Number
of
questions
Number of
marks per
question
Total
(70 marks)
A I Multiple-
choice 16 2 32
B
II
lll
Fill-in-the
blanks
Open-
ended
7
7
2
2,3,4
14
24
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Exam Format- Standard Science
(P5 new syllabus)
2 booklets
Duration is 1h 45 min
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Booklet Type No. Marks Weighting
A MCQ 28 2 56%
B Open-
ended
12 - 13 2-5 44%
Exam Format- Foundation Science
(P5 new syllabus)
Duration of paper is 1h 15 min
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Booklet Type No. Marks Total (70
marks)
A MCQ 18 36 51%
B Fill-in-
the-
blank
6 - 7 14 49%
Open-
ended
5 - 6 20
Foundation Science MCQ
For each question, three options are provided
of which only one is the correct answer. A
candidate has to choose one of the options as
his answer.
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How you can help your child in Science
Advise your child to read up on the topic learnt in class after every Science lesson using the textbook. Highlight or underline important points
Assist in planning a guide/ schedule to revise the Lower block topics (P3 & P4). Start EARLY
Use the PSLE Revision Guide book ( orange) for self-study and revision
Important/ key points to be written in the Practical Note book
Encourage your child to find out more by reading beyond the textbook and/ or through
internet search
Must have clear understanding of the
basic concepts learnt in order to handle
application/ more difficult questions
Science syllabuses can be obtained from:
P6 http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/
files/science-primary-2008.pdf
P5 http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/sciences/
files/science-primary-2014.pdf
Science syllabuses
Head of Department
MOTHER TONGUE
Mdm Lye Choon Hwan
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Mother Tongue Department
Vision
Making Mother Tongue a Living Language
Mission
To develop fluency in one’s Mother Tongue Language
skills: Oral, Reading, listening, and writing.
With a good understanding of the respective
Culture.
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Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
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Components/
Level P6
Listening • Responding to questions by teachers
• Listening Comprehension Practices
Speaking • Class discussion of comprehension
passages
• School-based oral package
Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
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Components/
Level P6
Reading / Reading
Comprehension
• Reading aloud of textbooks
• PSLE questioning & answering
techniques
Writing • School-based composition writing
package
Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
Use of mini whiteboard
Bi-weekly magazine (subscription of e-magazine)
Use of ICT resources
学乐Xue Le http://xuele.moe.edu.sg
MC Online https://www.mconline.sg
eZhishi http://www.ezhishi.net
iMTL Portal https://www.imtl.sg
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PSLE Briefing 2016 Chinese
Higher Chinese
Foundation Chinese
华文试卷
Chinese Language
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Components of MT paper
Paper Marks %
1 Composition 40 20
2 Paper 2 90 45
3 Oral 50 25
Listening 20 10
Total 200 100
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Paper 1: Composition Paper
Question Duration Marks Remarks
(1) Title
Composition
命题作文
(2) Picture
Composition
看图作文
50 min 40
Choose any 1 question
Dictionary is allowed
At least 100 words in
length
Last picture is question
mark
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Use of Dictionary
ONLY for Composition Paper
Only dictionaries approved by SEAB are allowed and
they must carry the stamp of approval given by school
List of approved dictionaries may be found at
http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/dictionary/2016PSLEDictList.pdf
Both paperback and electronic dictionaries
are allowed.
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Use of Dictionary
There should not tagging, highlighting or writing in
the dictionaries
It is not compulsory to bring a dictionary into the
examination hall
Students are reminded to use the dictionary only after
they have finished writing the composition
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Paper 2
Item No of Qn Marks %
Booklet A
(MCQs)
Lang Application 10 20 10
Cloze Passage 6 12 6
Comprehension I 7 14 7
Booklet B
Complete the
dialogue
5 10 5
Comprehension II 13 34 17
Total 41 90 45
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Paper 3: Oral
Questions Marks
Read aloud passage 20
Picture Description 20
Conversation 10
PSLE 2016 Chinese
Paper 3: Listening Paper
No of Questions Marks
10 MCQs 20
高级华文
Higher Chinese
PSLE 2016 Higher Chinese
Components of HMT paper
Paper Marks %
1 Composition 40 40
2 General Paper 60 60
Total 100 100
PSLE 2016 Higher Chinese
Paper 1: Composition Paper
Question Duration Marks Remarks
(1)命题作文
(2) 完成文章
50 min 40 • Choose any 1
question
• Dictionary is
allowed
• At least 200 words
in length
PSLE 2016 Higher Chinese
Paper 2
No of Qn Marks %
Language Application 10 20 20
Comprehension I 7 14 14
Comprehension 2 7 26 26
Total 24 60 60
基础华文
Foundation Chinese
PSLE 2016 Foundation Chinese
Paper Marks %
1 Comprehension 10 10
2 Oral 60 60
3 Listening 30 30
Total 100 100
PSLE 2016 Foundation Chinese
Paper 1: Comprehension
No of Questions Marks
5 MCQs 10
PSLE 2016 Foundation Chinese
Paper 2: Oral
Questions Marks
Read aloud passage 20
Picture Description 30
Conversation 10
Total 60
PSLE 2016 Foundation Chinese
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
No of Questions Marks
15 MCQs 30
Mother Tongue Department
Support from School
Weekly Supplementary Class
Holiday Supplementary Classes during
March, June and September holidays
Enrichment Programme onWriting First week of June holidays
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Mother Tongue Department
Support from home
Encourage your child to watch news in the
Mother Tongue he/she is studying and
discuss the content with him/her
Converse with your child in your Mother
Tongue
Read aloud the passages in Chinese
textbooks
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Mother Tongue Department
Communications
With your child’s MT teacher
With your child
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Thank you
谢谢
Nandri
Terima kasih
Level Head
MOTHER TONGUE
Miss Chong Hui Ling
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Mother Tongue Department
Vision
Making Mother Tongue a Living Language
Mission
To develop fluency in one’s Mother Tongue Language
skills: Oral, Reading, listening, and writing.
With a good understanding of the respective
Culture.
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Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
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Components/
Level P5
Listening • Responding to questions by teachers
• Listening Comprehension Practices
Speaking • Class discussion of comprehension
passages
• School-based oral package
Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
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Components/
Level P5
Reading / Reading
Comprehension
• Reading aloud of textbooks
• PSLE questioning & answering
techniques
Writing • School-based composition writing
package
Mother Tongue Department
Approaches to Teaching & Learning
Use of mini whiteboard
Bi-weekly magazine (subscription of e-magazine)
Use of ICT resources
学乐Xue Le http://xuele.moe.edu.sg
MC Online https://www.mconline.sg
eZhishi http://www.ezhishi.net
iMTL Portal https://www.imtl.sg
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PSLE Briefing for P5 Parents Chinese
Higher Chinese
Foundation Chinese
(2017 PSLE Format)
华文试卷
Chinese Language
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Components of MT paper
Paper Marks %
1 Composition 40 20
2 Paper 2 90 45
3 Oral 50 25
Listening 20 10
Total 200 100
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Paper 1: Composition Paper
Question Duration Marks Remarks
(1) Title
Composition
命题作文
(2) Picture
Composition
看图作文
50 min 40
Choose any 1 question
Dictionary is allowed
At least 100 words in
length
Last picture is question
mark
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Use of Dictionary
ONLY for Composition Paper
Only dictionaries approved by SEAB are allowed and
they must carry the stamp of approval given by school
List of approved dictionaries may be found at
http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/dictionary/2016PSLEDictList.pdf
Both paperback and electronic dictionaries
are allowed.
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Use of Dictionary
There should not tagging, highlighting or writing in
the dictionaries
It is not compulsory to bring a dictionary into the
examination hall
Students are reminded to use the dictionary only after
they have finished writing the composition
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Paper 2
Item No of Qn Marks %
Booklet A
(MCQs)
Lang Application 15 30 15
Cloze Passage 5 10 5
Comprehension I 5 10 5
Booklet B
Complete the
dialogue
4 8 4
Comprehension II 11 32 16
Total 40 90 45
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Paper 3: Oral
Questions Marks
Read aloud passage 20
Conversation
(video stimulus) 30
PSLE 2017 Chinese
Paper 3: Listening Paper
Process meaning from texts
Understand different text types, such as dialogue, news, advertisement, instructions, speech, stories, etc
Identify main ideas and make inferences
No of Questions Marks
10 MCQs 20
高级华文
Higher Chinese
PSLE 2017 Higher Chinese
Components of HMT paper
Paper Marks %
1 Composition 40 40
2 General Paper 60 60
Total 100 100
PSLE 2017 Higher Chinese
Paper 1: Composition Paper
Question Duration Marks Remarks
(1)命题作文
(2) 完成文章
50 min 40 • Choose any 1
question
• Dictionary is
allowed
• At least 200 words
in length
PSLE 2017 Higher Chinese
Paper 2
No of Qn Marks %
Language Application 10 20 20
Comprehension I 6 16 16
Comprehension 2 7 24 24
Total 23 60 60
基础华文
Foundation Chinese
PSLE 2017 Foundation Chinese
Paper Marks %
1 Comprehension 15 15
2 Oral 55 55
3 Listening 30 30
Total 100 100
PSLE 2017 Foundation Chinese
Paper 1: Comprehension
No of Questions Marks
10 15
PSLE 2017 Foundation Chinese
Paper 2: Oral
Questions Marks
Read aloud passage 15
Conversation 40
Total 55
PSLE 2017 Foundation Chinese
Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
No of Questions Marks
15 MCQs 30
Mother Tongue Department
Support from School
Strive & Shine Programme to support
students’ learning
MTL Fortnight
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Mother Tongue Department
Support from home
Encourage your child to watch news in the
Mother Tongue he/she is studying and
discuss the content with him/her
Converse with your child in your Mother
Tongue
Read aloud the passages in Chinese
textbooks
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Communications
With your child’s MT teacher
With your child
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