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Briefing for P5 Parents

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PSLE Scoring, S1 Posting and Subject-Based Banding

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The PSLE Changes are Part of A Bigger StoryOver the years, we have been fine-tuning the education system to help ourstudents discover and develop their strengths and interests, while moving awayfrom an over-emphasis on academic results.

Our PSLE scoring changes aim to:

Reduce fine differentiation at a young age

Recognise students’ level of achievement, regardless of how their peers havedone

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From T-Score to wider Scoring Bands

Reflects a student’s individual level of achievement

Unlike the current T-score, the students’AL for each subject will reflect their levelof achievement, rather than how theyhave performed relative to their peers.

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How PSLE Scoring Works in 2021?

4 Subject ALs will be Added to form the PSLE Score The PSLE Score replaces the current T-score aggregate. The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best. Students will be placed in secondary school courses based on their PSLE score –

Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical).

ENGLISH

MOTHER TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

AL2

AL1

AL2

PSLE SCORE: 8

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) OPTION21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T)26-30, with AL7 or better in

both EL and MA

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Foundation Level Subject Grades

Under the new AL system, to reduce fine differentiation among students,Foundation subject grades will be graded in 3 scoring bands from AL A to C.

Foundation Level

AL Reflected on

Result Slip

Foundation Raw

Mark Range

A 75 – 100

B 30 – 74

C < 30

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Foundation Level Subject Grades

For the purpose of S1 posting, Foundation level AL A to AL C will be mapped toAL 6 to AL 8 of Standard level subjects respectively, to derive a student’s overallPSLE Score.

Foundation Level

AL Reflected on Result

Slip

Foundation Raw

Mark Range

Equivalent

Standard

Subject AL

Standard Raw Mark

Range

A 75 – 100 6 45-64

B 30 – 74 7 20-44

C < 30 8 <20

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Scoring of Foundation Subjects for S1 Posting A student’s PSLE Score is the sum of the four AL scores across his/her Standard and

Foundation subjects.

Students taking Foundation subjects are eligible for the Express Course, as long asthey meet the course placement criteria.

With Full Subject-based Banding in secondary schools, students may also takesubjects at a higher level for those that they are strong in.

ENGLISH

FOUNDATION

MOTHER TONGUE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

ALB

ALB

AL5

PSLE SCORE: 22

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) option21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T) 26 – 30, with AL7 or better in both EL & MA

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How S1 Posting Works in 2021?

Choice Order of Schools Will Matter More Academic merit, i.e. the PSLE Score, remains the first criterion for secondary

school posting.

If two students with the same PSLE Score vie for a place in a school, the followingtie-breakers will be used:

1. CITIZENSHIP

2. CHOICE ORDER OF SCHOOLS

3. COMPUTERISED BALLOTING

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Choosing Secondary Schools

Parents and students should considerthe student’s strengths and interestsand make school choices based on theschool’s unique culture, ethos andprogrammes

MOE SchoolFinder Tool

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Eligibility for Sec School HMTL

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL HMTL

(i) PSLE Score of 8 or better

OR

(ii) PSLE Score of 9 to 14 inclusive; and attain

AL1 / AL2 in MTL or Distinction / Merit in HMTL

The eligibility criteria for taking HMTL is intended to ensure that students can cope with the higher academic load, and takes reference from the current criteria.

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Presentation of Results in Achievement Levels

Starting from the 2020 P5 cohort, schools will present school-based examinationresults of P5 and P6 students in ALs.

Update from “Grade” to “AL”

New Field to compute “Total AL Score”

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Indicative AL Cut-off Points (COPs)

To support parents and studentsin making informed secondaryschool choices, MOE willprovide information on eachschool’s indicative COP in ALterms in the first half of 2021.

Direct School Admission

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For more information, check this out : http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-sec/

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Direct School Admission (DSA)• Allows students to apply to some schools before taking the PSLE, based on their

talent and passion in sports, music, arts, CCAs and specific academic areas.

Note:

• If your child is admitted to a secondary school through DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to:

• Submit school choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting process.

• Transfer to another school.

• They must commit to their chosen school for the duration of the programme.

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Direct School Admission (DSA)• All Primary 6 students can apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide-range of talents,

including:

• Sports and games

• Visual, literary and performing arts

• Debate and public speaking

• Science, mathematics and engineering

• Languages and humanities

• Uniformed groups

• Leadership

• For example:

• Prefects

• Student Peer Supporters

• CCA leaders

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Direct School Admission (DSA)DSA-Sec Application Portal

From the 2019 DSA-Sec, students will be able to apply for DSA through a centralised DSA-Sec Application Portal, using a common application form.

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Direct School Admission (DSA)Tentative dates Events

January to May Explore school choices• Schools offer different talent areas and each has its own selection process and schedule. • Visit the schools' websites for more information.

May to June Apply• Once you have explored and shortlisted the schools, submit your child's application online

through the DSA-Sec portal

July to September Attend interviews, trials, tests or auditions• Different schools have different selection processes. If shortlisted, your child may have to

attend e-interviews and e-auditions or trials.• Selected students will receive DSA-Sec offers from schools by end September

October Select preferred schools• Choose up to 3 school choices in order of preference using the DSA-Sec Portal

November Receive school allocation resultsReceive school allocation along with PSLE results.

Subject-Based Banding at Primary 5

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Subject Based Banding (SBB)

• To recognize the different abilities of students

• Provide more flexibility in subject combinations with strengths and abilities that vary across subject

• To encourage every student to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities

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How does SBB work?

Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

• Student sits for P4 examinations

• School recommends subject combination based on student’s results

• Parents indicate preferred combination

• Student takes subject combination chosen by parents

• School assessesstudent ability to cope with current subject combination

• Student takes subject combination decided by school and sits for Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) at the end of Primary 6

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What are the possible choices for my child/ward?

If your child Your child may be streamed to take

• Passes all 4 subjects and performs very well in Mother Tongue Language & Higher Mother Tongue

• Passes all 4 subjects

• 4 standard subjects + Higher Mother Tongue Language

• 4 standard subjects

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What are the possible choices for my child/ward?

If your child Your child may be streamed to take

• Passes 3 subjects

• Passes 2 subjects or less

• 4 standard subjects; or• 3 standard subjects + 1 foundation

subject

• 3 standard subjects + 1 foundation subject; or

• 4 foundation subjects

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E-Learning Schedule

S/No Event Date

1 Term 3

PSLE Oral 13 & 14 Aug 2020

2 Term 4

PSLE LC 18 Sep 2020

3 Term 4

PSLE Marking Days 19 – 22 Oct 2020 (Tentative)

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How you can support your child

• Know your child/ward’s strengths and interests and development in academic and non-academic areas

• Partner the school in the holistic development of your child

• Foster the Joy of learning in your child/ward so that they can be life-long learners

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Thank You

If you need any clarification, please do not hesitate to contact

Mr Marcus Cheng (Year Head, P5 & P6) at 67463336 or email to

cheng_tai_chew_marcus@moe.edu.sg