North View Primary School Meet-the-Parents Session 17 Jan 2020
North View Primary School
Meet-the-Parents Session
17 Jan 2020
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020
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Level Activities
Primary 6 • Science Learning Journey (Science Centre)• Motivation Workshop• School Visits• Secondary School Talks• Maths Olympiad• Physical Health Awareness Week • Sexuality Education (SEd)
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HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIVITIES FOR 2020
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
Lower Primary (P1-2)
30 minutes to 1 hour
Middle Primary (P3-4)
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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 hall 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.
• Students with SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS who 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 via Parent Gateway
2. School website
3. The Northviewan Handbook
4. School email
5. Staff email
6. Class Dojo
Positive Home-school Partnership
Help your child succeed in life byWorking with the school to know and support your child Helping your child relate to others Helping your child develop good habits Helping your child manage himself/ herself
Guidelines for Positive Home-school Partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school Partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school Partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school Partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school Partnership
Guidelines for Positive Home-school partnership
Children learn best when parents and teachers work together to encourage and support them.
High level of parental involvement results in 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
Social Skill for Learning
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 per booklet 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 Suess
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
EL 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%
FEL Assessment Plan (SA1/Prelim/PSLE)Paper /
DurationContent
No. of Items
MarksWeighting
(%)Paper 1
Writing
(1 hr 10 min)
Situational Writing
Continuous Writing
1
1
1030
26.7%
Paper 2
Language Use and
Comprehension
(1 hr 20 min)
Booklet A
Section A : Grammar MCQ 8 8
40%
Section B : Punctuation MCQ 2 2Section C : Vocabulary MCQ 5 5Section D : Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 5 5Booklet B
Section E : Form Filling 5 5Section F : Editing for Grammar 6 6Section G : Editing for Spelling 6 6Section H : Comprehension (Completion of Sentences)
5 5
Section I : Synthesis 3 3Section J : Comprehension Cloze 5 5Section K : Comprehension Up to 4 10
FEL Assessment Plan (SA1/Prelim/PSLE)Paper /
DurationContent
No. of Items
MarksWeighting
(%)Paper 3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 20 13.3%Paper 4
Oral
Reading Aloud
Stimulus-based Conversation
11
1020
20%
TOTAL 150 100%
MathematicsEvery day, a learning day.
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Algebra Pie Chart Speed and Average
Speed
PSLE
Percentage
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 Speed
Contents for the year (Math)
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Fractions Angles – Triangles,
Rectangles and Squares
Pie Charts PSLE
Decimals Percentage Revision-
Practise,
Reflect,
Change,
Mastery
• Area of Triangle
• Area of figures made
up of squares,
rectangles and
triangles
Volume of cube, cuboid
and volume of water in
rectangular tank
Average
Contents for the year (Foundation Math)
Assessment for the year (Math)
Assessment 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
An Overview of Primary 6 Science Syllabus
Themes Topics
Interactions • Interaction of forces(Frictional force, gravitational force, elastic springforce)
• 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
ASSESSMENT (SCIENCE)
Topics Term 2 (SA) Term 3 (PRELIM)
Interaction of forces
(Frictional force, gravitational force, force
in springs)
Exam
Marks: 100
*inclusive of P3 to 5 topics
Exam
Marks: 100
*inclusive of P3 to 5 topics
Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)
Energy conversion
Interaction within the environment
Weighting (100%) 0% 100%
ASSESSMENT(FOUNDATION SCIENCE)
Topics Term 2 (SA) Term 3 (PRELIM)
Interaction of forces
(Frictional force, gravitational force, force in
springs)
Exam
Marks: 70
*inclusive of P3 to 5 topics
Exam
Marks: 70
*inclusive of P3 to 5 topics
Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)
Interaction within the environment
Weighting (100%) 0% 100%
How do we develop your child?
Focused Remediation
Learning Journey to Science Centre
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) Converstaion 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) Converstaion 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 childAttitude• Help your child to adopt the right attitude
Monitoring• Ensure your child follows the daily lessons (promptness in preparation,
homework, revision)
Speaking• Give support to your child by having at least one adult (parent/ sibling/
grandparent) speaking to him/her in MT
How you can support your childReading• Encourage your child to read at home.
• Books with attractive illustrations to start the child reading
• Audio books, electronic books
• E-book http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/index.aspx
• Use other mediums to inculcate the learning interest • Television
• Radio
• Internet
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https://www.mtl.moe.edu.sg
Mother Tongue Languages Online Applications
• e 知识eMagazine (www.ezhishi.net)
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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)
Thank You!