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P3 PARENTS BRIEFING
29 January 2016
OBJECTIVES
To provide an opportunity for parents to
interact with the school teachers to
understand more about our school
programmes and expectations of the
pupils.
Absence from school:
Message ( not whatsapp ) school at 98285617
by 7.30 a.m.
Whatsapp form teacher by 7.30 a.m.
Submit MCs / letter of excuse when child
returns to school the next day.
Submission of forms and money:
Ensure that pupils have files/ folders for
keeping school notifications, forms and
homework.
When handing in forms, remind the child to
write their register numbers on the top right
hand corner of the form.
For collection of money, place the exact amount
of payment in a used envelope, with the name
and class written on the envelope.
English Language
P3 English Curriculum 2016
STELLAR Instructional Programme
Reading Programme
Writing Programme
Oral Communication Programme
STELLAR Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading
A comprehensive EL curriculum that integrates all
language skills. It develops in pupils oral confidence,
grammar knowledge and a love for reading.
Semester 1 Semester 2
- Sustained Silent Reading
Shared Book Approach Supported Reading
-Modified Language Experience
Approach
-Examination-format Writing
-Writing Process Cycle
-Examination-format Writing
Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Manipulation, Oracy and Comprehension
Resources
Interesting story books of good literary
standing are used in each STELLAR unit.
Companion Booklets
Essential English Grammar (P3 and P4)
LONGMAN Active Study Dictionary
STELLAR
To support students in acquiring a firm foundation in reading
and comprehension skills critical to their attainment of
academic excellence
Instructional Reading Programme during curriculum time
- Vocabulary and comprehension
- Selected literature texts (novel appreciation)
- Instructional Reading activity book
Guided Reading Programme during term breaks
- Reading of prescribed story books with book-related
assignments
Newspaper Reading on Tuesdays – Little Red Dot
- Practise reading aloud every day to build confidence
and improve oral reading fluency
Reading
Writing
To instil a love for writing in pupils
STELLAR Unit Writing – Writing Process Cycle
Exam-format Writing (focus on BME)
Writing Competitions (external and school-based)
Display of writing pieces in the classroom
Compilation of pupils’ good writing pieces
Oral Communication
• To improve pupils’ oral communication skills by addressing the dynamics of effective communication • To raise the standard of spoken English by developing confidence and articulation in speech in our pupils
Oral Skills Package
- resource for oral exam practice
- reading passages and conversation topics
Speak Good English Activities - focusing on correct pronunciation and grammatically correct sentences
Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation
Pupils will give their personal responses to a visual
stimulus which is thematically linked to the passage for
reading aloud.
Pupils will then move on to discuss a related topic.
Theme: Nature
Stimulus-based Conversation
1) Personal responses to a visual stimulus:
Plant-growing competition
Reading Aloud:
Gardening 2) Discussion:
A trip to a park
EXAMPLE:
Pupils can no longer
memorise the structure of their
responses.
They need to be able to talk about the given
visual stimulus, make inferences, and give
their own explanations.
Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation
Sample of Stimulus-based Conversation
Plants to Grow
Category A : Soya bean
Category B : Sunflower
Category C: Lady’s fingers
Prizes The winner for each category will win the following prizes:
-$100 book voucher -a stationery hamper -a trophy
The 2nd to 5th prize-winners will each receive a $50 book voucher.
EL Key Programmes
Modular CCA - Show and Tell
English Recovery Programme (post-exam)
Focused EL Remedial Programme
School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR)
Specialised programme to support dyslexic
pupils
Reading Remediation Programme (RRP)
Specialised programme to support non-dyslexic
weak readers
Expectations
Use of Standard English
in speech and writing
Neat work presentation
Write neatly and
legibly
File all worksheets
and compositions
neatly Prompt submission of
work
Completion of all
corrections
Read widely (books of
various genres)
Bring an English
storybook to school
everyday Prepare well for the weekly
Spelling on every
Wednesday
Review daily assignments
Target-setting in School
Diary
Components Item Type Marks
Oral - Reading Aloud
- Picture Conversation
OE
16
Listening Comprehension
- Picture-Matching
- Note-Taking
MCQ & OE
14
Language Use
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Sentence Synthesis
MCQ & OE
30
Comprehension MCQ & OE 20
Composition
- Guided Writing
OE 20
EL SA1 / SA2 Format
Resources to support
learning
Websites:
Math
P3 Math Topics
Semester 1 Semester 2
Numbers to 10 000 Length, Mass and Volume (Part 2)
Addition and Subtraction of Numbers
within 10 000 Time
Multiplication Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 Fractions
Multiplication and Division Angles
Money Perpendicular and Parallel Lines
Length, Mass and Volume
(Part 1) Perimeter and Area
Bar Graphs
Math Learning Materials
Targeting Mathematics Textbook
Targeting Mathematics Workbook
Topical worksheets
Exam practice papers
Heuristics worksheets
Math notebook
Expectations in Math Learning
Show all workings and answers clearly
Check through work
before submission
Ask the Math teacher when in doubt
Prompt submission of work
Completion of all corrections
File all worksheets in the
Math file
Revise daily assignments
and previous years’ work
Has the following items for
Math lessons, tests and
exams: Stationery (2B pencils,
pens, ruler, erasers, etc)
Mathematical set
Targets in school diary
Key Programmes
P3 Numero Challenge
P3 Math Day (Term 4)
P3 Math Exam Format
SA1 SA2
Section A
(MCQ) 15 x 1 mark
5 x 1 mark
10 x 2 marks
Section B
(Short Answer
Questions)
10 x 2 marks 20 x 2 marks
Section C
(Word Problems) 5 x 3 marks 5 x 3 marks
Total 50 marks 80 marks
Item Types
Multiple-choice Question
For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the
correct answer. A candidate has to choose one of the options as
his/her correct answer.
Short-answer Question
For each question, a candidate has to write his/her answer in the
space provided. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a
candidate has to give his/her answer in that unit.
Structured / Long-answer Question
For each question, a candidate has to show his/her method of
solution (working steps) clearly and write his/her answer(s) with the
correct units (if any) in the space(s) provided.
Science
Lower Block (P3 and P4)
Contents of Syllabus
Materials Variety &
Characteristics
of Living Things
Matter
Magnets
Life Cycles of
Plants &
Animals
Light Heat
Plant Parts &
Functions Digestive
System
Diversity
Cycles
Systems
Interaction
Energy
P3
P4
Contents of Syllabus
- Skill Coverage
Skills Observation
Comparing
Classifying
Using apparatus and equipment
Communicating (verbal, pictorial)
Communicating (tabular)
Analysing
Lower Block
(P3&P4)
Inferring
Predicting
Curiosity
Creativity
Integrity
Objectivity
Open-mindedness
Perseverance
Responsibility
Lower Block
(P3 and P4)
Contents of the Syllabus
- Attitude Coverage
LEVEL PROGRAMMES
P3 Science Remedial Lessons
Science Supplementary
Lessons
Lessons at Science Centre
Science Entrée
ICAS Competitions
Science Programmes
BOOKS RESOURCES
• Themes
- Cycles, Diversity & Interactions
• Textbook & Workbook
• Science of Success
Recommended Resources
Young Scientist Magazines
National Geographic Kids
Asknlearn (Online)
Tips to help your child in Science
Motivate & Praise Relate real-life situations to Science
Ensure your child can spell the key words
Ensure your child does his/her homework promptly & accurately
Encourage your child to have an inquiring mind by asking questions when in doubt
SCIENCE SA1 FORMAT
PRIMARY 3 (80 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min
Section A: MCQ
-24 questions: 2 marks each, total- 48 marks
Section B: Open-ended
-10 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 32 marks
SCIENCE SA2 FORMAT
PRIMARY 3 (100 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min
Section A: MCQ
-30 questions: 2 marks each, total- 60 marks
Section B: Open-ended
-14 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 40 marks
SCIENCE PERFORMANCE
TASK
PRIMARY 3 (10 marks) During curriculum time
Term 3
2 stations
Process skills to be tested
For More Information..
Subject syllabuses (MOE Website)
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/
Examination syllabuses (SEAB website)
http://www.seab.gov.sg
MOTHER TONGUE
Remedial and Supplementary Classes
Every Thursday afternoon, 1400 to 1530
Consent forms will be provided by respective MT
teachers in due cause
Enrichment Programmes
Every Wednesday afternoon, 1400 to 1530
Chinese Language - -Creative Writing
Malay Language - Drama Workshop
Tamil Language - -Speech and Drama
Consent forms will be provided by respective MT
teachers or programme vendors
Parents’ Support
We appreciate your kind co-operation in the
following areas:
1. Check your child’s School Diary on daily basis
2. Monitor your child’s punctual completion of
homework
3. Memorise exemplary phrases/sentences and apply
them in daily writing
Parents’ Support
4. Foster your child’s extracurricular reading habit:
Select fun and informative reading material for meaningful
exposure to MT language
5. Encourage and support your child to learn MT
language:
Set practical MT learning goals and praise as and when
goals are achieved
Converse with your child in MT language daily to convey to
them the necessity and importance of MT
Useful Websites
Chinese Language
《学乐》http://xuele.edumall.sg
《语文游戏乐翻天》http://game.iflashbook.com
《听说e乐园》http://eland.edumall.sg
Tamil Language
Namnaadi: http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg
Malay Language
NADI: http://tinta.moe.edu.sg
Assessment
Term 1 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item
EL Language Use Diagnostic Test
Language Use Class Test 1
Math Whole Nos. - Addition Diagnostic Test / Topical
Whole Nos. - Subtraction Diagnostic Test/ Topical
Whole Nos. - Multiplication Diagnostic Test / Topical
Whole Nos. - Division Diagnostic Test / Topical
Whole Numbers Topical Test
Whole Nos. Chapters
1 & 2
Class Test 1
Sc Diversity – Living Things Performance Task (sort it out )
Diversity (Classification) Class Test 1
MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Language Use Class Test 1
Term 2 : SA 1 Weightings – 30 % Subject Topic Assessment Item
EL Language Use Diagnostic Test
Paper 1 - Writing SA1
Paper 2 – Language Use SA1
Oral SA1
Math Money Diagnostic Test
Money Topical Test
Chapters 1 to 5 SA1
Sc Diversity of Materials Performance Task
(Making A Boat)
Term 1 & 2 Work SA1
MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Oral SA1
Paper 1 - Writing SA1
Paper 2 – Language Use SA1
Listening comprehension SA1
Term 3 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item
EL Language Use Diagnostic Test
Language Use Class Test 2
Math Time Diagnostic / Topical
Length Diagnostic / Topical
Mass Diagnostic / Topical
Volume Diagnostic / Topical
Chapter 6 to 9 Class Test 2
Sc Life cycles of animals & plants Performance Task (individual
task)
Performance Task
(Practical Test)
Life cycles of animals & plants Class Test 2
MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Language Use Class Test 2
Term 4: SA2 Weightings – 70% Subject Topic Assessment Item
EL Language Use Diagnostic Test
Paper 1 - Writing SA2
Paper 2 – Language Use SA2
Oral SA2
Math Angles Diagnostic / Topical
Parallel & Perpendicular lines Diagnostic / Topical
Fractions Performance Test
Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2
Sc Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2
MT Language Use Diagnostic Test
Oral SA2
Paper 1 - Writing SA2
Paper 2 – Language Use SA2
Listening comprehension SA2
THANK YOU
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