Welcome to P6 Meet The Parents Session ~ Language Arts.

Welcome to P6 Welcome to P6

Meet The Parents SessionMeet The Parents Session

~ Language Arts~ Language Arts

Reading : Progression in reading comprehension skills through differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of pupils

NICE programme – IN /Straits Times(NNewspaper is IInteresting, CCool & EExciting)• Read extensively, especially expository texts• Build vocabulary• Cultivate a habit of reading for knowledge

Enhance reading

and writing

connection

Writing : Progression in writing skills through differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of pupilsNarratives• Plot development• Characterisation• Setting

Functional Texts

Supporting programmes:• Writing Lessons• NICE Programme

Enhance reading

and writing

connection

Speaking and Listening :

• Picture Discussion and Conversation (SA1 and Prelim)

A Common Theme

Reading (10m)

- Clear, good pronunciation,

- Expressive delivery and intonation

Picture Discussion (10m)

- Good explanations to support interpretation

- Use of adequate and appropriate vocabulary

Conversation (10m)

- Confidence

- Intelligent and relevant personal responses

P6 Oral Practice Training (OPT)• 4 sessions held on Wed after school

• Beginning in Term 1 Week 6

• 1.30pm to 2.30pm

• Training and feedback given by our teachers

• Use of ICT

To prepare your child for PSLE

To prepare your child for PSLE

Assessment

HOD Mrs Choo Claire JeanHOD Mrs Choo Claire Jean

ang_claire_jean@moe.edu.sgang_claire_jean@moe.edu.sg

Tel : 62606036Tel : 62606036

Our Programmes•Structured weekly problem sums (heuristics and topical based)•Math Trail•Use of ICT in Math•Learning Support•Math Olympiad training for selected high ability students identified by GE Branch•Differentiated Curriculum

Rationale behind our Programmes•Structured weekly problem sums

Help students learn the different skills / heuristics•Math Trail

Experiential learning for students to apply the knowledge learnt in text book in authentic situations

•Use of ICTEquip students with the necessary life skills

•Learning SupportProvide support to students who need help

Collaboration with Parents (Do)•Encourage your child even if he / she has difficulty coping / understanding a problem•Make Math alive (e.g. baking, shopping, etc)•Play games (e.g. Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly)•Praise your child even if he / she makes a minimal improvement•Allow room for mistakes•Break up the problem if your child finds that it is too difficult / wordy•Join the school for activities that are organized for your child

Collaboration with Parents (Avoid)•Telling your child you were hopeless in Math or you dislike Math•Scolding your child if he / she makes a mistake or does not perform to your expectations•Forcing your child to continue playing a game if he / she is bored•Scolding your child for taking a long time to solve problems

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Units 1 – 4 Units 5 – 7 Units 8 – 11

The Syllabus (Mainstream)

Exam Format (Math)

Important!Mathematical and word statements must be shown for ALL Fill In the Blank questions and problem sums.

List of Approved Calculators

•SHPS uses Casio fx-95sg PLUS as a classroom instructional tool•You may visit the SEAB website at http://www.seab.gov.sg to check on the list of other approved calculators

Housekeeping•Encourage your child to draw modelsModel drawing is a useful tool to help students visualize the problem, and translate words into pictorial representation. It is a better way to present the problem than using algebra, which can be challenging for younger children. A child who is able to break down the information given in a word problem and translates it into pictorial form shows clarity of thought and analytical thinking. Model drawing allows the child to see a faster and shorter solution in solving word problems.

•Insist on neat and legible handwriting and workWriting neatly and legibly helps students avoid careless mistakes. It also helps students from losing marks if markers interpret the writing wrongly.

P5 SA2 Performance(Areas of weakness)

Fractions•Fraction of a remainder•Making equal parts•Working backwards•Before and afterWhole numbers•Set method•Sharing the difference•Patterns

Science program for P6-Science syllabus-Highlights of some program-Assessments (CA & SA)-Science exam paper format-tips to score well in a Science exam paper-Photos of some pupils in action.

Science Syllabus P6

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P6I-ScienceInteractions

Interactions

Integrated Ecology

Excursion to Sungei Buloh mangrove swamp cum Birds Hands-on workshop

InteractionsForces

EnergyForms of energy

PSLE Revision

PSLE / Past year exam papers Revision

PSLE

-GY prog.

-Food Sc

Program highlights with the following:-Thematic hands-on workstations -Fieldtrip to Sungei Buloh Mangrove swamp for an on-site Ecology lesson cum Birds Hands-on workshop on adaptations -Environmental awareness participation eg recycling program -New South Wales International Science competition

Science Assessment 2012 for P6

Exam Format for all CA, SA and Prelim paper

Booklet Item TypeNo. of

questions

No. of marks per question

Weighting

A MCQ 30 Qns 2 60%

BOpen ended

qns

14 Qns (with sub-

parts)

2, 3 or 4 marks

40 %

Pupils need to read and comprehend the question very carefully in order to answer specifically to what the question asked for. Diagrams, info /data given in table must be studied thoroughly.

To score well in a Science Exam paper Section A : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -60 marks Try to aim for perfect score in Section A as each MCQ requires pupils to choose the best ONE option out of the four options. If you get ONE question wrong here, that will be 2 marks GONE. 5 wrong answers = 10 marks GONE !! ie your total marks < 90 mks.

Section B : Open-ended questions (OE) – 40 marksMust study and analyze : diagrams / data / results of given expt. to understand the Science concepts tested in that question. Read and highlight key words in the stem question and answer ALL sub-parts within each question. Use correct and acceptable scientific terms in all your answers.Questions with “Explain” “Give reasons” “Why” require answers to be thoroughly elaborated with Science concepts / theories / related to the question asked.

Topical test Papers•Topical Papers (SHPS Past Years

Exams Questions) would be given termly after each topic is taught.

• Please ensure that your child does these with diligence

• Purpose: – to prepare your child for the Written

Examination, – a gauge for the child/teacher/parent on

how prepared your child is for upcoming exams

Eg of hands-on thematic workstations

Hands-On Tests in Term 3(Practical Test)Results are graded in

A, B or C in the report books

All parents to take note:

• Please DO NOT throw away all the P3, P4 and P5 Science textbooks as the topics covered in P3 - P5 levels will also be tested in PSLE at P6.

• The topics covered in P3-P5 will NOT be taught again in P6. Hence, pupils will need all the textbooks for their PSLE revision.