29 Jan 2016

1st Parent-Teacher Meeting

(PTM)

2016

PROGRAMME Welcome

Introduction

CAMP Domains:

Cognitive (EL, MA, SCI, MTL)

Aesthetics (VA , PA)

Moral & Social (PD , ICT)

Physical (PHE)

School Matters (Learning Time , Examinations)

Class Matters

Communication Channels

Announcements

Q & A

INTRODUCTIONPrimary 6 Love Teachers

Mr Jeremy Koh

Form Teacher,

English, Maths & Science

Mdm Wir

Co-Form teacher

Cognitive

Aesthetics

Moral & Social

Physical

CAMP DOMAINS

COGNITIVE

DOMAIN

P6 Standard English Language

Key Programmes

Silent Reading Programme

iRead Programme

Little Red Dot (LRD)

STELLAR Programme

Reading is foundational. All other disciplines sit on this foundation.

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”

- Joseph Addison -

P6 Standard English Language

Overview on Mode of Assessment

(based on PSLE English Language)

SA1 & Prelim Marks & Weighting

Paper 1 – Writing (Duration – 1hr 10min)

Situational Writing

Continuous Writing

55 marks (27.5%)

Paper 2 – Language Use

(Duration – 1h 50min)

95 marks (47.5%)

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension 20 marks (10%)

Paper 4 – Oral Communication 30 marks (15%)

Note:SA1(100%) & Prelim(100%) 200 marks (100%)

Paper 1 (Writing)

Situational Writing

(a) Write to meet the demands of a

given situational context.

Continuous Writing

(a) Write a piece of writing based on the

given picture(s).

(b) Length of composition, at least 150

words.

15 marks

40 marks

P6 Standard English Language

Concrete - manipulatives, measuring tools, or other

objects the pupils can handle during the lesson.

Pictorial – Drawing, diagrams, charts, or graphs that are

drawn by the students or are provided for the

students to read and interpret.

Abstract - representations such as numbers or letters that

the student writes or interprets to demonstrate

understanding of a task.

PEDAGOGY – P6 MATHEMATICS

CONTENT - P6 MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS

Algebra

•Algebraic expressions in one

variable

Geometry:

•Geometrical figures (Angles)

Fractions:

• Four operations

Ratio

Percentage

Measurement:

• Area and circumference of circle

• Area and perimeter of composite

figures

Speed

•Distance, time and speed

Volume

Volume of cube and cuboid

Pie Chart

Nets (last topic)

ASSESSMENT - P6 MATHEMATICS

Paper 1 : Use of calculator is

NOT allowed

Format of

questions

No. of

questions

Marks

Multiple

Choice

15 20

Short

Answer

(Fill in the

blanks)

15 20

Total 30 40

Paper 2 : Use of calculator is

allowed

Format of

questions

No. of

questions

Marks

Short

Answer

(Fill in the

blanks)

5 10

Long

Answer

(Problem/

Story

sums)

13 50

Total 18 60

P3 & P4 Science Syllabus

(Lower Block)

LEVEL

P3

P4

BOOKS/ THEMES

DIVERSITY, SYSTEMS & INTERACTIONS

CYCLES & ENERGY

P5 & P6 Science Syllabus

(Upper Block)

LEVEL

P5

P6

BOOKS/ THEMES

SYSTEMS & CYCLES

ENERGY & INTERACTIONS

Theme Life Science Physical Science

Diversity Diversity of living things (General

characteristics & classification)

Diversity of non living things (General

characteristics & classification)

Diversity of materials

Cycles Cycles in plants and animals

(Life cycles, Reproduction)

Cycles in matter & water (Matter, Water)

Systems Plant system (Plant parts & functions,

Respiratory & Circulatory systems)

Human system (Digestive, Respiratory &

Circulatory systems)

Cell system

Electrical System

Interactions Interaction within the environment Interaction of forces (Magnets, Frictional &

Gravitational Forces, Forces in Springs)

Energy Energy forms & uses (Photosynthesis) Energy forms and uses (Light & Heat)

Energy conversion

Weighting 45-55% 45-55%

P6 (Standard) PSLE Science

Topics that are underlined are not required for Foundation Science.

P6 (Standard) Science Key Programmes

1. Zoo learning journey

2. Adaptation project

P6 (Standard) PSLE Science

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES WEIGHTING

Knowledge with Understanding 40%

Applications of Knowledge and Process skills

Observing

Comparing

Classifying

Using Apparatus & Equipment

Communicating

Inferring

Predicting

Analysing

Generating possibilities

Evaluating

Formulating hypothesis

60%

Total 100%

PSLE Science Examination FormatBOOKLET

A

B

ITEM

TYPE

Multiple

Choice

Open -ended

No

of qns

30

14

No of marks

per question

2 marks

2 - 4 marks

Weighting

60%

40%

T O T A L 44 ----- 1 0 0 %

P6 (Standard)

Duration of P6 (Standard) Science papersPupils can attempt any of the 2 booklets first.

Total time allocated is 1h 45 min

Vision• Communication Culture and Connection (3Cs)

Mission• To nurture proficient Mother Tongue Language users to make it a living language.

Key Focus• To enhance pupils’ oracy skills in preparation for PSLE• To enhance pupils’ writing skills to achieve quality grades for PSLE• To have rigorous revision language practices to attain quality grades for PSLE

Mother Tongue Languages (MTL)

Initiatives to promote active MTL Users

Reading Culture• Instill the love of reading MTL books through a structured

reading programme.

• Pupils do follow up activities after the reading sessions.

MTL Fortnight & Language Competition• Pupils engaged in language and cultural activities through games,

competitions and learning stations.

To develop pupils language proficiency based on the following skills

P6 Mother Tongue Languages

ListeningUnderstand text of different genres (eg. dialogues, stories, speech, news etc)

Speaking Conversation, Oral Presentation

ReadingReading of text of different genres ( narrative text, expository text), Journal

WritingLanguage Use (Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), Picture Composition, Situational Writing

CommunicationOral- Conversations

Written- Note, Email response

PSLE MTL EXAMINATIONS COMPONENT & WEIGHTAGE

Paper 1 (40 marks - 20%)Picture Composition or Situational Writing

Paper 2 (90 marks - 45%)Language and Grammar

Paper 3 (70 marks - 35%)Oral & Listening Comprehension

OralPassage Reading – 20 marksPicture conversation – 20 marksDialogue – 10 marks

Listening Comprehension – 20 marks

Chinese Language Teachers

Mdm Ham Choi Keng

Senior Teacher (CL)Mr Tam Joon Chze

Senior Teacher (CL)

Mdm Quek Kah Hoon

Subject Head

(Upper Primary)

Chinese Language Teachers

Mdm Zhang Fu Lei

CL TeacherMs Bernice Koh

CL Teacher

Mr Thomas Ang

CL Teacher

Malay Language Teachers

Mdm Wirziana

SH Malay Language Mdm Julieana

ML TeacherMdm Ili Sakinah

ML Teacher

Mdm Nurafizah

ML Teacher

Tamil Language Teachers

Mdm Nazira

TL TeacherMrs Shanti Moorthy

HOD (MTL)

ICT Baseline Skills Acquisition Programme

P1 Introduction to ICT hardware; Login accounts; LMS and Touch-typing

P2 Microsoft Word (Basic features); Titan Pad

P3 Microsoft Powerpoint (Basic); Internet search

P4

Emailing

MS Word (Refresher)

MS PowerPoint (Refresher)

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Assessment (Term 3, 2016)

P5 MS Excel (Basic Formulas; Creating tables and graphs)

P6

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Revision

MOE ICT Baseline Skills Assessment (Term 4, 2016)

Basic video production using MS Windows Movie Maker

Library Instructional Programme (LIP)

Fortnightly Library Periods held in the school library.

The LIP aims to equip pupils with :

• critical library skills

• values and behaviours becoming of a considerate

library member

• an appreciation for reading

AESTHETICS

DOMAIN

Arts Curriculum 2016

Mission

To develop the attitude and aptitude to live a contributive

life through education in the arts

Vision

Enriched lives through the arts

Curriculum

• Provide broad based exposure to various art forms

• Provide a strong foundation in Music and Art

• Provide student-centred, experiential learning based on the 4Cs

– Confidence, Collaboration, Curiosity, Connection

Arts Curriculum 2016

Levels/

Area

Visual Arts Performing Arts

2D/3D

Art

Ceramics Photography

(LLP)

Music Theatre Dance Dancesport

(LLP)

P1 PAL

Arts Alive

Term 3

P2 PAL

Arts Alive

Term 4

P3

Arts Alive

Term 3

P4

Arts Alive

Term 1

P5

P6

PERFORMING ARTS TEACHERS

Ms Loi Wei Ling

Subject Head

Arts Education

Mrs Jessica Lim

Performing Arts

Senior Teacher

Miss Angela Koh

Performing Arts

Specialist

Mr Terence Teng

Performing Arts

Teacher

VISUAL ARTS TEACHERS

Mrs Cindy Tan

Visual Arts

Co-ordinator

Mrs Esthelle Heng

Visual Arts

Specialist

Ms Siti Nurizzah

Visual Arts

Specialist

Mrs Jeannie Lim

Visual Arts

Specialist

MORAL & SOCIAL

DOMAIN

Understanding CCEGoal of CCE:

To inculcate values and build competencies

in our students to develop them to be good

individuals and useful citizens.

School Core Values:

• Foundation of character

• Provide compass for behavior.

SEL Competencies:

-skills & knowledge that enable students to

• Manage self and relationships

effectively.

• Make responsible decisions.

Skills related to Citizenship that enable

students to:

• Function effectively as active citizens.

• Stay rooted to Singapore.

Character and Citizenship Curriculum

SEL skills

Respect

Compassion

Courage

Discipline

Team spirit

Integrity

Loyalty

Application

of skills and

values

manifested

in the VE

Companion

Core Values

Self Awareness

SelfManagement

Social Awareness

RelationshipManagement

ResponsibleDecisionMaking

• Our SL programme aims to build the

understandings and skills of service

leadership through the curriculum and

many varied activities of school life.

• In this way, students develop their

individual capacity to lead, influence and

serve others in a responsible manner.

PHYSICAL

DOMAIN

• New physical education (PE) syllabus for P1 to P6.

– Will be using the PE Journal Book (An Active & Healthy Me)

– Health education lessons will also be integrated into PE lessons at all levels.

• All students will have to take part in Outdoor Education in PHE lessons e.g. orienteering.

• NAPFA test to be conducted at Pri 4 and 6 only.

Levels/

Syllabus

Gymnastics Outdoor

Education

Dance Games

& Sports

Athletics Physical

Health &

Fitness

P1 NA

P2 NA

P3

P4

P5

P6

EFPS Physical & Health Education Syllabus 2016

** Components of HE is incorporated during PE lessons which includes

•Physical Health Dimension

•Environmental and Your Health Dimension

PHYSICAL & HEALTH EDUCATION SPECIALISTS

Mr Hairil

Lead TeacherMr Azhari

HOD PE/CCA

Mr Zhang

Subject Head PE

Mdm Idayu

Subject Head

Outdoor Education

Mr Hamzah

Co-ord Holistic

Health

Mrs Noor

SCHOOL MATTERS

Examination Matter

In the event that your child is

absent for any examination, an

official medical certificate is

required.

GUIDELINES FOR LEARNING TIME

Learning Time - both written and non-written homework

Rationale -

Cultivate the good habit of self study and initiative

Promote thinking skills

Reinforce learning

Lesson preparation

LEARNING TIME FOR P5-P6

Time Amt of work

Normal school days

(Monday to Friday)

Monday - Thursday

Maximum 2 hours per day

45 mins for Mother Tongue

1 h and 15 mins for English, Maths and

Science

Friday

Maximum 3 hours

1 h for Mother Tongue

2 h for English, Maths and Science

LEARNING TIME FOR P5-P6

Time Amt of work

SA Revisions

SA1 & SA2 revision starts about 1 month before the

exams

Minimum of 1 full paper per subject / per week before

the examination.

But not more than 2 papers per day

*Teachers have to note that they have to go through

all papers given to their pupils

School holidays

(Mar, Jun and Sep holidays)*

(Mar holidays)

Maximum 4 hours

1 h for Mother Tongue

3 h for English, Maths and Science

Jun & Sep – 1 week or 10 hours worth of homework

Festive seasons

(CNY , Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya

Haji, Deepavali)*

Strictly no homework to be given

*Any other school holidays or festive holidays, such as Youth Day, Vesak Day, Labour Day etc.,

it is up to the discretion of the teachers to decide if learning time is necessary.

CLASS MATTERS

COMMUNICATION CHANNELSFostering A Partnership

Pupils’ Diary

School General Office : 63126091

Parents are advised to call and leave a message if the

teacher is unavailable.

e-mail directly: koh_yeong_chiat@moe.edu.sg

School Website : www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

PTM 2016 Slides

The slides will be made available on the school

website from 6 February 2016 onwards.

www.edgefieldpri.moe.edu.sg

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank You !

Q & A

Instructions for Mobile App Evaluation Form

1. Download the following QR Code App

onto your iPhone or Android Phone:

2. Mobile App : i-nigma

3. Open up your app on your phone

4. Scan the QR Code with your phone

(The presenters will show the QR Code after

their presentation)

5. You can proceed with your online survey.

6. Thank you.