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Welcome to P6 Meet-the-Parents-Session
2019
9 January 2019
• School Motto, Vision, Mission and Values
• School Culture and Learning Environment
• Class Culture
• School Plans
• School’s Progress in Holistic Education
• PSLE
• Choosing A Secondary School
• 2019 Plans Ahead
• Important Dates
Content
School Motto, Vision, Mission & Values
School Motto
Guidance to Wisdom
School VisionMotivated LearnersCritical ThinkersLeaders of Character(Reviewed in 2013 and renewed to capture the 21CC outcomes )
Wise, Enterprising
Gracious, Responsible
Resilient, Open(Reviewed in 2013 and concised based on SEM feedback and 21CC)
School MissionTo nurture individuals into lifelong learners and responsible citizens through a well-rounded education.(Reviewed in 2013 and retained as it is still relevant)
School Values (WE GR2Ow)
School Culture & Learning Environment
SEE
Pupils – Actively discovering, collaborating & problem solving using thinking routines.
Teachers – Build character through fun & meaningful learning using DICE & real- world applications.
HEAR
Pupils – Articulate reasoning, Ask questions, Lead peer & self-evaluation of alternative solutions.
Teachers- Deepen pupils’ inquiry & reflection using PR2AISES *Pupils & Teachers – Affirm fellow pupils with feedback & praises.
*PR2AISES – P4C, RISES & RISSA, Appreciative Inquiry, Socratic questioning, 5 Es, STAR
FEEL Pupils & Teachers – Passionate about Teaching & Learning, Proud of their work and school
+ Functionality – HighSignificance - High
+LE 1
Second Cycle (2017-2019)
Our Learning Environment POISE-Our Learning Environment POISE- High Pupils Ownership Innovative and effective Teaching and Learning Stakeholders’ Engagement
High Pupil Ownership
High Collaboration with Stakeholders
Innovative Teaching Strategies
WE C4ARE IN GWPS•WEll Being
•Coaching
•Compasssion
•Commitment
•Continuous Learning
•Positive Attitude
•HumouR
•IntEgrity
•INnovation
School Culture
Class Culture Posters
Class Culture Posters
Class Culture Posters
School Strategic Thrusts
THRUSTS1 2 3 4 5
AREACOGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
PERSONAL
EFFECTIVENESS
CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT
STAFF
EXCELLENCE
SERVICE
EXCELLENCE
STRATEGIC
GOALS (SG)
1.1 A school achieving
above comparable
schools in eligibility for
Secondary Schools
(overall) and eligibility
for Express (4S)
1.2 Pupils with
potential are stretched
to achieve an
aggregate score of at
least 250 in PSLE
2.1 Every pupil is
engaged in critical
and inventive
thinking to generate
and evaluate
alternative
viewpoints or
solutions.
Confident pupils
who dare to try and
have the grit to lead
self and others
Socially
responsible pupils
who serve the
community
Staff are innovative1
and reflective2
curriculum
designers3 who
leverage on
innovative teaching
pedagogies (DICE),
questioning
techniques and
thinking routines to
deepen teaching
and learning and
foster the ‘WE
C4ARE IN GWP’
school culture and
the ‘POISE’ learning
environment to
heighten civic and
global awareness.
To provide a conducive
learning environment
through innovative
practices where staff
think win-win in
leveraging strong
partnerships with
stakeholders through
mutual respect and
trust.
School Plan
School Strategic Thrusts in Alignment with the Desired Outcomes of Education
Strategic
Thrusts
Desired Outcomes of Education
ST 1 -
Cognitive
Development
• A confident person who has a strong sense of right and
wrong and able to communicate effectively.
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in
teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST 2 –
Personal
Effectiveness
• A self-directed learner who takes responsibility for his
own learning and perseveres in the pursuit of learning.
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in
teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST 3 –
Character
Development
• A concerned citizen who is rooted to Singapore, takes
an active role to better the lives of others around him.
• An active contributor who is able to work effectively in
teams, is innovative and strives for excellence.
ST4 – Staff Excellence
ST5 – Service Excellence
Our Progress In Holistic Education
PSLE
• Reflects the relative achievement level of pupils within their peers.
• Places pupils into different courses according to their academic ability
• Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice.
PSLE (A placement exam)
P6 DSA
Successful in PSLE
Normal Academic /Technical
4-year Course
Express
4-year Course
DSA
GCE N-level
S 5 N
GCE O-level
Ap
pre
nti
cesh
ip
Institute
of Technical
Education
PolytechnicsJunior
Colleges
Centralised
Institutes (MI)
GCE A-level
Universities
E M P L O Y M E N T
INTEGRATED
PROGRAMME
Foundation Subjects
Foundation Mathematics, Foundation
English, Foundation Science
Basic Mother Tongue
Standard Subjects
English, Mother Tongue, Mathematics &
Science
Higher MT
Subjects That Are Tested
Subjects:
• English
• Mathematics
• Mother Tongue
• Science
Grades Marks Range
A * 91 and above
A 75 to 90
B 60 to 74
C 50 to 59
D 35 to 49
E 20 to 34
U below 20
PSLE Grading System –Standard Subjects
Grades
DistinctionMeritPass
Subjects
Higher Chinese
Language, Higher
Malay Language,
Higher Tamil Language
PSLE Grading System –Higher Mother Tongue
Ungraded
1 85 and above
2 70 to 84
3 50 to 69
4 30 to 49
U below 30
Grades Marks RangeSubjects:
•Foundation English
•Foundation Mathematics
•Foundation Science
•Basic Mother Tongue
PSLE Grading System –Foundation Subjects
3 Stages
Selection Stage
Months of July and August
Exercise school preference Stage Month of October
Results Release Stage 3rd/4th Week of Nov 2019
Direct School Admission (DSA)
• Application is done through DSA• NUS High School of Mathematics and
Science
• School of Science & Technology,
• School of the Arts and
• Singapore Sports School
Specialised Schools
Overview of Posting Process
Pupil A will be considered first, then Pupil B, and finally Pupil C
For Pupil A, MOE will try to admit him/her to 1st choice school, if not
possible, then 2nd choice, if not then 3rd choice and so on…
until schools have filled up their vacancies
When PSLE result is released, all pupils will be ranked according to
their aggregate scores:
Example
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
Pupil A (score = 240) Sch A Sch B Sch C Sch D Sch E Sch F
Pupil B (score = 239) Sch A Sch W Sch C Sch X Sch Y Sch Z
Pupil C (score = 220) Sch B Sch D Sch W Sch X Sch Z Sch Y
Unposted Pupils
Post to a school
within the same
Postal District that
still has vacancy
Post to a school
in a neighbouring
Postal District
that still has a
vacancy
Post to a school
anywhere in
Singapore that still
has a vacancy
Choosing A Secondary School
Express Course
Normal Academic Normal Technical
Integrated
Programme
Express Course
• 4 years in Secondary School
• May offer or opt to study HMT
• Offer for HMT Top 10% of the cohort
Top 11 to 30% who meet language criteria
MT – A* or HMT – at least a Merit
Normal Academic Course
4 or 5 years in Secondary school
Sit for GCE (N)
Good results in Sec 1 and 2 will enable to
be transferred to the Express course
Decide to do GCE(O), join technical-
vocational education at ITE after GCE (N)
Normal Technical Course
4 to 5 years in Secondary school
Subjects offered are English, Basic MT
& a range of technical-oriented subjects
Sit for GCE (NT)
Good result in GCE (NT) enable pupils
to sit for GCE (N)
May join technical-vocational education at ITE
after GCE (NT)
•Independent
•Special Assistance Plan (SAP)
•Autonomous
•Niche Programme Schools
•Specialised Schools
Types of Secondary Schools
Secondary School Course Option(For borderline cases)
Express / Normal Academic
Normal Academic / Normal Technical
Pupils in option bands must exercise course preference
• Since posting is done based on aggregate score first, it is important to choose schools that are comparable to your child’s academic ability.
• Reference
• School teachers’ assessment of child’s interests and talents.
• Sec school’s cut-off scores in previous years.
• The 6 choices should reflect a spread of academic standards.
Factors to consider when making an option
Besides school’s academic standard, there are other important factors to consider:
• Distance
• School Culture and Programmes
• Choose school that offer HMT if there is very good performance in HMT.
• Affiliated schools
Other factors to consider
Independent Schools
Over the last 5 years, an average of 8 GWPS Pupils have been posted to these schools annually.
Independent SchoolsExpress
(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
Hwa Chong Institution 258-280
Nanyang Girls’ High 264-285
Raffles Girls School 260-279
Raffles Institution 257-279
Singapore Chinese Girls’ School 250 – 257
Saint Joseph’s Institution 244-255
Integrated Programme Schools (IP) & Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
Over the last 5 years, an average of 11 GWPS pupils have been posted to these schools annually.
SAP SchoolsExpress
(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
Catholic High 250 - 266
CHIJ St. Nicholas
253 - 276
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
242 - 263
Maris Stella 235 - 249
Nan Chiau High 243 - 266
Nan Hua High 243 - 265
River Valley High
250 - 270
IP Schools
AggregateRange
(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
CHIJ St. Nicholas 256-284
National Junior College
256-281 (Exp)
Raffles Girls 260-279 (Exp)
Raffles Institution 257-279(Exp)
Hwa Chong Institution
258-280 (Exp)
Nanyang Girls 250-277 (Exp)
Victoria School 252-271
Autonomous Schools
Over the last 5 years, an average of 10 GWPS pupils have been posted to these schools
Express(Based on 2017cut-off scores)
NA(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
NT(Based on 2017cut-off scores)
Anderson Sec 245- 273 187 - 199 144 - 158
Bukit Panjang GovtHigh
244 - 258 193 - 199 146 - 159
Cedar Girls School 249 - 265 - -
CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
243- 251 185 - 198 102 - 159
Tanjong KatongGirls School
231 - 248 - -
Yishun Town Sec 235 - 261 186 - 199 144 – 157
Schools around Woodlands that GWPS pupils are also posted to
Express(Based on 2017 cut-
off scores)
NA(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
NT(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
Admiralty Sec 197 - 235 162 - 198 128 - 158
Canberra Sec 188 - 225 165 - 192 122 -192
Christ Church Sec
201 - 238 166 - 192 129 - 150
Evergreen Sec 224 - 250 179 - 199 133 - 159
Fuchun Sec 188 - 241 152 - 180 121 - 151
Marsiling Sec 188 - 226 152 - 187 117 – 152
Schools around Woodlands that GWPS pupils are also posted to
Express(Based on 2017cut-off scores)
NA(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
NT(Based on 2017 cut-off scores)
Riverside Sec 230 - 248 182 - 198 138 - 159
Woodgrove Sec 204 - 242 169 - 199 123 - 159
Woodlands Ring Sec
211 - 245 170 - 197 133 - 159
Woodlands Sec 188 – 240 156 - 187 131 – 156
Admission to Northlight School (NLS) and Assumption Pathway School (APS)
Category of students APS NLS
Admission Criteria
1st Time PSLE Failure(Not over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS directly with Primary School Principal’s recommendation and be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
• Alternatively, pupils can repeat PSLE
2nd Time PSLE Failure(Not over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS or repeat PSLE.• Can submit application forms to APS or NLS. By
default, pupils who do not make a choice will repeat PSLE.
3rd Time PSLE Failure(Over-aged for Primary School)
• Can apply to APS or NLS by submitting application forms to APS or NLS.
• APS or NLS will contact students who do not make the choice.
Invitation to onboard
Parents Gateway
What is Parents Gateway?
• A digital platform (by MOE and GovTech) to bring greater
convenience to parents to perform simple administrative
functions and receive relevant information from schools.
• The Parents Gateway mobile app will be launched in January
2019 and rolled out in phases to all schools in Singapore.
• Greenwood Primary School is one of the early adopter and
will be leveraging on this platform to foster greater partnership
with parents.
With Parents Gateway,
you can:
Receive school announcements and consent form details
Give your consent with the touch of a finger
+ more to come
Download the app
directly from your
Play Store or App Store
Keyword search ‘Parents Gateway’
Onboarding
For more details, please
refer to school letter which
will be issued soon.
School Programmes
Strategic Thrusts
Instructional Programmes Co-Curriculum Programme
ST 1 -Cognitive Development
• Supplementary Lessons• Department Consultations• Remedial• STAR Heuristic• Process Skills Package • Values in the Woods• Project Work • Art Legacy
• ICAS Competition (English, Math, Science)
• Olympiad (Math & Science)
ST 2 –Personal Effectiveness
• Life-skills Lessons (FTGP, Leader in Me and Financial Literacy)
• Thematic and Modular Approach for Aesthetic
• Art Inspirers (ARTI)• Motivation and Stress
Management Programme
• P6 Graduation Dinner and Personal Etiquette Workshop
• CCAs• Cyber Wellness
Holistic Education Programmes for P6
Strategic Thrusts
Instructional Programmes Co-Curriculum Programme
ST 3 –Character Development
• CareIn Programme• Assembly Programmes on
Values Education
• Values-In-Action (VIA) withKTPH, ACM, Admiralty CCC, Kampong Wellness, ACE The Place, Rainbow Centre, ChaoyangSchool, Sree Narayana Mission Home, Northwest CDC
• CCAs: Sports and Games,
Uniformed Groups, Performing
Arts, Clubs and Societies• Bowling Enrichment
Holistic Education Programmes for P6
Learning for Life Programme (LLP) - WHIZZ –
We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to
serve the Community
Philosophy
Provide opportunities for pupils to be exposed to
various thinking skills to promote critical and inventive
thinking
Develop pupils with core values and give them the
moral compass to be rooted to Singapore through a
values-based customised curriculum
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Approach
• Driven through Strategic Thrust 2 and 3o CareIn Programmeo Project Worko Values in the Woodso Life-skills Programmeo Enchanting Experience in collaboration with ACMo VIA in collaboration with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Thinking Skills
• Appreciative Inquiry (AI)
• Four Player Model
• Systems Thinking
• 6 Thinking Hats
• PDCA Cycle(Plan, Do, Check, Action)
• Innowits Protocol
• Design Thinking
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Be Proactive
Begin with an end in Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win Win
Seek to Understand before being Understood
Synergy
Sharpen the Saw
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
• Applying the Thinking Skills and School
Values to contribute to the Community
ACM
KTPH
Building Community Spirit
Values in Action (VIA)
LLP - WHIZZ – We are THinking, Inventive and Zealous KIdZ to serve the Community
Student Leadership Framework
Adapted from the Leadership Framework developed by MIT
Desired Outcomes
At the end of six years, the Greenwood Pupil is:1. A Wise pupil who follows school rules and is able to distinguish
right from wrong.2. An Enterprising pupil who is resourceful and willing to try
different ideas and experiences.3. A Gracious pupil who respects and cares for people, and is able
to work well with others.4. A Responsible pupil who is reflective and strives to always be
the best that he can be.5. A Resilient pupil who is able to face challenges with confidence. 6. An Open pupil who understands and accepts the different racial
and religious background of people, and has a strong sense of civic mindedness.
LLP - Lifeskills
• Lessons are aimed at building self-leadership in pupils
• Comprises of : Leader in Me lessons School-based curriculum centred on the 7 Habits of Highly
Effective People Financial Literacy lessons School-based curriculum aimed at building financial
literacy in pupils FTGP lessons
LLP - CareIn
• Lessons are aimed at building Character and Citizenry in pupils• News clips are used to bring contemporary issues and issues
around the world that have a bearing on Singapore into the classroom.
• The news clips are used to engage the pupils and give them a better understanding of citizenry issues.
• Three pedagogies were selected: Appreciative Inquiry Four Player Model Systems Thinking
CCE - Assessment
P R I M A R Y S C H O O L
Applied Learning Programme (ALP) –BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIationStudent Series
Aligning to GWPS vision of nurturing pupils to beMotivated Learners, Critical Thinkers and Leaders ofCharacter, and mission of nurturing individuals to belifelong learners, we have a literature appreciationprogramme for our Primary 1 to Primary 6 pupils , titledBilingual Literature ApprecIation Student Series ( BLISS)
Pupils practise Socratic Questioning and Philosophy forChildren to develop 21st century skills such as inventiveand critical thinking, collaborative and information skills,communication and constructing meaning and opinionsrelating to the real world.
Socratic Questioning
Focus on fundamental concepts, principles, theories, issues or problems
Illuminate the importance of questioning in learning
Teach the pupils to dig beneath the surface of ideas
Teach the pupils the value of developing questioning minds in cultivating deep learning.
Philosophy for Children (P4C)
Teach reasoning and argumentative skills
Enable thinking about the relationships between facts and values; means and ends
Set learning in the context of experience as a whole and against a horizon of questions that matter - questions about central human concerns such as fairness, justice, truth, freedom, responsibility, right and wrong
ALP – BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIation Student Series
GWPS believes that through Socratic Questioning and P4C, our pupils are able to:
relate children literature to our School Values
apply reasoning and argumentative skills to construct meaning and opinions
connect to societal concerns in the real world
ALP – BLISS – Bilingual Literature ApprecIation Student Series
Upper Primary BLISS Stimulus
Source : https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/rochor-centre-demolition-work-begin-10470856
Upper Pri BLISSVideo 2 : Pupils sharing their questions8 Elements of Thought focus : Exploring
Concepts/ Assumptions
Video 1 : 8 Elements of thought focus :
Implications & Inference
Evidence/interpretation
Video 3 : Pupils voting on their final group question
Video 4 : Pupils presenting their questions/concepts raised by the group
8 Elements of thought focus : Concepts/Assumptions
Department Sharings
English Language
Components for PSLE EnglishPAPER COMPONENT ITEM
TYPEMARKS WEIGHTING DURATION
1 SituationalWritingContinuous Writing
OpenEnded
1540
27.5% 1h 10 min
2 Language Use & Comprehension
Open EndedMCQ
95 47.5% 1h 50 min
3 Listening Comprehension
MCQ 20 10% About 35 min
4 Oral Communication
OpenEnded
30 15% About 10-15 min (5 min prep time, 10 minsexam time)
Total 200 100%
W.e.f 2015
Changes in Components(Writing : w.e.f 2015)
• Pictures are no longer given in sequence. Pupils need to be able to develop and sequence their stories independently
• Pupils must be able to use at least 1 of the pictures to develop their story according to the theme ( egfrightening experience)
• The theme must be developed throughout the story
GWPS- PRELIM 2016 P6- EL Part 2: Continuous Writing (40 marks) 2. Write a composition of at least 150 words about a frightening experience.
The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic.
Your composition should be based on one or more of
these pictures. Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
What was the frightening experience?
Why was it frightening? You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well. End of paper
Changes in Components(w.e.f 2015) – Stimulus Based Conversation (20 marks)
• Pupils have to respond to a stimulus given• Stimulus could be a picture of a poster,
flyer or even object• Questions will be asked by the teacher
based on a theme linked to the stimulus• Response should include a personal
experience, reasons and suggestions
*CAPES package as a resource for you to practise with your child will be given in Term 1
Sample Prompts Prompts for Stimulus-Based Conversation
1) Look at the picture. Which one of the activities is the most fun/interesting for you to do? Why?
• What kind of person do you think Adam is?
2) Do you have a favourite activity that you enjoy doing? Tell me about it.
3) What kind of activities would you not want to take part in? Why?
• Would you try a new activity that your friends may recommend to you?
Mathematics
Examination Format (Mainstream)
Paper Booklet
Item Type
No of qns
Marksper qn
Weighting Duration
1 (45
marks)(Calculator
s not allowed)
A Multiple-choice
10 1 10%
1 h
5 2 10%
BShort-answer
5 1 5%
10 2 20%
2 (55
marks)(Calculator
s are allowed)
Short-answer
5 2 10%
1 h 30 min
Structured / Long-answer
123, 4,
545%
Total 47 - 100%2 h 30
min
Examination Format (Foundation)Paper Booklet Item Type No of
qnsMarksper qn
Weighting Duration
1 (50
marks)(Calculators not allowed)
AMultiple-choice
10 1 10 marks
1 h
10 2 20 marks
BShort-answer
10 2 20 marks
2 (40
marks)(Calculatorsare allowed)
Short-answer
10 2 20 marks
1 hStructured 6 3 or 4 20 marks
Total 46 - 90 marks 2 h
Content (Mainstream)
• Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals
• Ratio; Percentage
• Rate; Speed
• Algebra
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Statistics
Content (Foundation)
• Whole numbers; Fractions; Decimals
• Percentage
• Rate
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Statistics
Singapore Mathematics Framework
Increasing prevalence of questions requiring thinking skills and heuristics. More non-routine questions
Sample Question – Reasoning and /or Heuristics (listing)A string of beads on a table is partly covered by a piece of cloth as shown. There are 2 white beads between every 2 black beads. Altogether, there are 14 black beads. What is the total number of white beads?
Reasoning: I can see a repeated pattern of 1 black and 2 whites. I can also see that the last black bead does not have white beads
14 – 1 = 13
13 x 2 = 26
Sample Question – Thinking Skill and Reasoning
25 x 3 = 75
Thinking: If I want one of the numbers to be the largest possible, the other 2 numbers must be as small as possible.
Limitations: The other 2 numbers must be 2-digit numbers
Conclusion: I will choose 10 and 11 to be the other 2 numbers
75 – 10 – 11 = 54
The average of three different 2-digit numbers is 25. Of the three numbers, find the largest possible number.
Sample Question – Thinking Skill and Reasoning
Two rectangular mats, each 6 m by 4 m, are placed on the floor of a rectangular room as shown. The mats overlap. The area of the floor covered by the overlap is 5.2 m2.
Find the area of the floor not covered by the mat.
Sample Question – Thinking Skill and Reasoning
Two rectangular mats, each 6 m by 4 m, are placed on the floor of a rectangular room as shown. The mats overlap. The area of the floor covered by the overlap is 5.2 m2.
Find the area of the floor not covered by the mat.
Sample Question – Thinking Skill and Reasoning
Two rectangular mats, each 6 m by 4 m, are placed on the floor of a rectangular room as shown. The mats overlap. The area of the floor covered by the overlap is 5.2 m2.
Find the area of the floor not covered by the mat.
Sample Question – Thinking Skill and Reasoning
Thinking: Area of each mat is 6 m x 4 m = 24 m2.
Limitations: The mats are identical.
Conclusion 1: The purple area is 24 m2 – 5.2 m2 = 18.8 m2.
Conclusion 2: The breadth of the
red part must be 6 m – 4 m = 2 m
So, the height of the red area is
18.8 m2 ÷ 4 m = 4.7 m
Area of red part is 4.7 m x 2 m
= 9.4 m2
Science
Science Primary Science Syllabus (2014)
Changes in Assessment (w.e.f 2017 PSLE )Questions are more applicative in nature and pupils are expected to understand and apply Science concepts learnt and will be required to demonstrate their mastery of a set of skills and processes.
Knowledge withUnderstanding
Application of knowledge and Process Skills
40% 60%
Exam MCQ Open-ended
Main Stream
Foundation
56 marks
(28 questions)
36 marks
(18 questions)
44marks
34 marks
• Pupils take the new syllabus examination where there are 28 MCQs instead of 30.
• More weightage given to section B where there would be 1 or 2, 5marks question
• Focus would be on real life application questions
• Foundation pupils will havemore MCQs, 18 instead of 16.
Recall vs Concept Question
Which of the following is
not an insect?
(1)Grasshopper
(2)Cockroach
(3)Spider
(4)Bee
This is a recall question that requires pupils to have specific knowledge.
Answer: 3
Which of the following is an insect?
Does it have a pair of wings?
Does it lay eggs?
Does it have three body
parts?
Does its young
resemble the adult?
(1) Yes No Yes No
(2) Yes Yes No No
(3) No Yes Yes Yes
(4) No No No Yes
Answer: 3 This is a concept question that requires pupils to apply concepts they have learnt.
1. Using RISES strategy, eliminate option 2 and 4 as all insects must have 3 body parts.
2. Next distinct characteristic of insect is to see whether it lays eggs, so option 1 would be eliminated.
Recall vs Concept QuestionRecall Question : How is a shadow formed?
A shadow is formed when the path of light is blocked.
Concept Question : An overhead projector is used to project pictures from a transparency onto a screen. The diagram below shows this set-up.
mirror
light
bulb
transparency
During an investigation, a group of pupils noticed when a blue box was placed on the overhead projector, the image appeared black on the screen. Why was this so?
The light from the light bulb was blocked by the blue box forming a
shadow of the box which is seen on the screen and hence it is black.
This is a recall question that requires pupils to have specific knowledge.
This is a concept question that requires pupils to apply concepts they have learnt.
Real-life Application Question
K
Real-life Application Question
A
A
Pedagogy
T&L Resources• Activities & Experiments
• Inquiry based (IBL book)
• Worksheets
• Consolidation worksheet• Knowledge acquisition
• Readiness for more complex concepts
• Process Skills worksheets [topical and focused]• Thinking Skills acquisition
• Misconceptions worksheets/Revision Quizzes (P5/6)• Re-teaching and learning
• Eureka with Parents• Extend learning to the natural world (significance)
P6 Inquiry-based Book• Only Textbook used, Activity book is our
very own in house GWPS production.
• Teachers provided with Lesson Package comprising of lesson plans and activities
• More hands on experiences , self directed learning opportunities and exposure to real-life application questions.
• Gives pupils richer learning experience.
Mother Tongue Languages
PSLE Assessment ( Mother Tongue)Content Item Type Marks/ Weightage
1 Composition
20%
(50 min)
Topic Essay OE 40/20%
Picture Essay
2 Language usage
and
Comprehension
45%
( 1 hr 40 min)
Booklet A
Language Application &
Comprehension
MCQ 50/25%
Booklet B
Language Application &
Comprehension
OE 40/20%
3 Listening
Comprehension
10%
(approx. 30 min)
Listening Comprehension MCQ 20/10%
4 Oral
25%
(Approx 10 min)
Reading aloud OE 20/10%
Conversation OE 30/15%
Total 200/100%
Higher Mother Tongue
Paper 1 Composition 20%
(50 min)
Topic Essay OE 40/40%
Picture Essay
Paper 2 Language usage
and Comprehension
60%
( 1 hr 20 min)
Language Application
& Comprehension
MCQ/
OE
20/20%
Comprehension 1 & 2 OE 40/40%
Total 100/100%
Foundation Mother Tongue
Paper 1 Language usage
and Comprehension
15%
(40 min)
Language Application MCQ 5/5%
Reading
Comprehension
MCQ/
OE
10/10%
Paper 2 Oral 55%
(Approx 10 min)
Reading aloud OE 15/10%
Conversation OE 40/40%
Paper 3 Listening
Comprehension 10%
(approx. 30 min)
Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 30/30%
Total 100/100%
Changes in Exams
format
Objectives
Written Paper Testing of written
interaction skills
Pupils can communicate
through email or simple
personal letters, describing
events related to familiar
contexts and expressing
feelings and ideas
Oral Video stimuli for oral
examinations
Pupils can engage in
conversations on topics
familiar to students, asking
for clarifications when
unsure. Can exchange
simple ideas with others in
discussion.
Question 1: Describe a good deed shown in the video
Question 2: Other than the good deed shown in the video, describe a
good deed that you have encountered.
Question 3: In your opinion, do you think the school should conduct a ‘
Act of kindness week’ ?
RequirementQuestion 1 & 2: Make use of 5W1H to describe the
good deed as shown in the picture and your personal
experiences
Skills: Recall, Reorganise ( Qn 1)
Recall , Relate, Reorganise ( Qn 2)
Question 3: Apply the thinking skills to make a moral
judgment on the current issue and justify your answers
with valid reasoning
Skills: Critical thinking - Exposure, Explain (with Moral
reasoning), Elaborate with example
Important Dates
Written Exam
EL/MA/MT/SC/HMT
20/9/19
26/9, 27/9
30/9, 1/10 & 2/10
15/8/19 - 16/8/19
Listening
Comprehension
Oral
Examination
Exam Dates (Tentative)
20/9/19
• Release of Results: Between 18 Nov and 22 Nov 2019
• Exercising of Secondary School Options is done after the release of the PSLE results via
• Online Submission through School
• 5 working days starting from the release of PSLE results
• 12 noon to 3 pm on the first day
• 9 am to 3 pm on the other day
• Via S1 Internet System (S1-IS)
• 7 calendar day starting from the release of PSLE results
• S1-IS is accessible 24 hours
• Starting 12 noon on the first day till 3 pm on the last day
Release of Results
• Update of latest home addresses of PSLE pupils and mobile numbers by end Oct 2019
• Appointment of proxies if parents need to travel overseas during critical dates (Proxy must be at least 21 years old)
Important Points to Note
Secondary One Posting Results
• Dec 2019Online
Interactive Voice Response System
Dec 2019Pupils to report to the secondary
school
Q & A