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Kuo Chuan PresbyterianPrimary School
Parents Briefing
5 March 2010
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AGENDA SEED STELLAR Programme Modes of Assessment
Promotion Policy Mother Tongue
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What does SEED stand for?
SEED is the acronym forStrategies for Effective
Engagement and
Development of Pupils inPrimary Schools.
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What is SEED?
Reduction in class size A child-centred learning
environment
Engaging young learners
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OBJECTIVE (SEED)
To nurture pupils to bethinking individuals and
engage them in life-long learning.
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EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF
SEED
With SEED, pupils will :
Be more effectively andmeaningfully engaged in theirlearning.
Be nurtured and supported ontheir acquisition of knowledge.
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OUR APPROACH
To incorporate activities that provide aplatform for pupils to do hands-onactivities and practise their language skills.
To incorporate MLEA (Modified Language
Experience Approach), SBA (Shared BookApproach) and learning centres into thelessons.
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STELLAR
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STELLAR
Strategies forEnglish LanguageLearning and Reading
A Guide to
A new English Language Curriculum for Primary Schools
in Singapore
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The STELLAR Vision
Children who;
love reading and
have a strong
foundation in the
English Language
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Language Learning
Teaching and learning
of English using more
speaking and listening
activities.
Children learn reading
and writing using rich
and interesting books,
with discussions led by
the teacher.
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STELLAR is different
becauseEnglish language learning is achieved through:
vocabulary learned in books
expression of thoughts in oraland written forms
informal peer interaction
through discussions with
teachers.
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What is a STELLAR lesson
like?Shared Reading
Experiences
Shared Writing
Experiences
Language Use Activities in
Learning Centres
Children read storybook with
the teacher and engage in
oral discussions with teacher
and peers
The teacher prepares mini lessons
based on specific needs of children to
prepare them for reading & writing
activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary,
word recognition, decoding skills,
spelling
The teacher models writing
using childrens language.
Children engage in writingtogether and in writing
independently
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Why do we use books and not
textbooks?
Books:
open up the world for children
help children think and wonder
increase childrens vocabulary
and knowledge about the world
around them
provide good examplesfor reading and writing
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Each STELLAR Unit
includesFocused Reading using Big Books
reading for enjoyment
reading for knowledge
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Each STELLAR Unit
includes
word identification activities
(i.e. spelling patterns, letter- sound
relationships)
grammar
(i.e. present tense, past tense,singular/plural forms)
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Each STELLAR Unit
includes
Development of the
four language skills
listening
speaking
reading writing
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Each STELLAR Unit
includesDevelopment of social skills:
oral interaction among
peers in non-threatening
situations
working in partnership with
other children
turn taking & respect for
others during class
discussions
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Each STELLAR Unit
includes
Independent learning
individual reading
individual writing working at learning centres
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STELLAR Curriculum
(Lower Primary)
The STELLAR curriculum is verycomprehensive.
Integrates all language skills
Skills are enhanced through dailypractice.
Key language items are explicitlytaught to children.
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STELLAR Curriculum
(Lower
Primary)It supports the current syllabus and will be inline with the 2010 EL Syllabus.
Its aim is to move learners towardsindependence using quality childrens booksand activities that motivate and engage
young learners.
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ASSESSMENSSESSMENT
PERI
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Primary EducationPrimary EducationReview &Review &
ImplementationImplementation
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AssessmentAssessment
Formative Summative
Assessment forlearning Assessment oflearning
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Formative AssessmentFormative Assessment
Formative assessment isassessment FORlearning.
Formative assessment focuses onthe process of learning.
Formative assessment is intendedto help pupils in their development.
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Summative AssessmentSummative Assessment
Summative assessment isassessment OFlearning.Summative assessment
measures pupils attainment of
learning outcomes and skills atfixed points in time.
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Modes Of AssessmentModes Of Assessment
Formative Summative
Show And Tell
Poetry
Recitation
Making
A List
Invitation
Card
Listening Exercise
Multiplication/Length
One-To-One
Dialogue
Written
Expression
Book
Conventions
Topical Test
MathPractical
Assignment
Authentic Task
Oral Presentation
Creating A
Poster
Project Work
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Pr 1 EnglishPr 1 English Listening
Speaking
Reading
Writing
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Pr 1 MathematicsPr 1 Mathematics Practical
MathematicalInvestigation
Written
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P1 English Term 1Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Listening ForInstructions
Checklist 5 m 2%
Speaking Talk About A
Cover Page
Checklist 5 m 5%
Reading High FrequencyWords
Checklist 8 m 4%
Writing Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 1%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 2%
Total 14%
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P1 English Term 2Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Phonics Checklist 10 m 2%
Best 5 Spellings Grade 50 m 5%
Speaking Prediction Of AStory
Checklist 5 m 5%
Reading High FrequencyWords
Checklist 8 m 4%
Writing Comprehension Topical Test 5 m 1%
Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 2%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 2%
Best 3 Written
Expressions
Topical Test 30 m 3%
Total 24%
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P1 English Term 3Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Picture Matching Checklist 5 m 2%
Speaking Show & Tell Rubric 16 m 4%
Reading Stellar GradedText Rubric 16 m 4%
Writing Comprehension Topical Test 5 m 2%
Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 1%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 2%
Total 15%
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P1 English Term 4Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Sound Discrimination &Picture Matching
Checklist 10 m 4%
Best 5 Spellings Grade 50 m 5%
Speaking Oral (PictureConversation)
Rubric 10 m 6%
Reading Oral (Reading Aloud) Rubric 6 m 8%
Writing Authentic Task FA + Grade 10 m 10%
Comprehension Topical Test 10 m 6%
Best 3 WrittenExpressions
Topical Test 30 m 3%
Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 2%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 3%
Total 47%
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P1 English - OverallTerm1 Term2 Term3 Term4 Total
Listening 2% 7% 2% 9% 20%
Speaking 5% 5% 4% 6% 20%
Reading 4% 4% 4% 8% 20%Writing 3% 8% 5% 24% 40%
Total 14% 24% 15% 47% 100%
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P1 Mathematics Term 1Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical Number Bonds Checklist 5 m 5%
Mathematical
Investigation
Numbers To 10 Checklist 12 m 6%
Written Numbers To 10Addition Within
10
Subtraction
Within 10
Topical Test 40 m 5%
Total 16%
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P1 Mathematics Term 2Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical Shapes AndPatterns
Checklist 5 m 5%
Ordinal
Numbers
Checklist 10 m 5%
MathematicalInvestigation
Length Checklist 12 m 6%
Written Numbers To 20Addition And
Subtraction
Within 20
Topical Test 50 m 5%
Best 5 MentalCalculationExercises
Grade 25 m 5%
Total 26%
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P1 Mathematics Term 3Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical Multiplication Checklist 5 m 5%
MathematicalInvestigation
Mass Checklist 6 m 6%
Written Numbers To 40Graphs
Multiplication
Topical Test 50 m 10%
Total 21%
h i
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P1 Mathematics Term 4Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical DivisionTime
Checklist 12 m 6%
Mathematical
Investigation
Money Checklist /
Rubric12 m 6%
Written Numbers To100
Division
Time
Money
Topical Test 80 m 20%
Best 5 MentalCalculationExercises
Grade 25 m 5%
Total 37%
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P1 Mathematics - OverallTerm1 Term2 Term3 Term4 Total
Practical 5% 10% 5% 6% 26%
Mathematical
Investigation6% 6% 6% 6% 24%
Written 5% 5% 10% 20% 40%
MentalCalculation
--- 5% --- 5% 10%
Total 16% 26% 21% 37% 100%
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P2 English Term 1Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening PictureMatching
Checklist 5 m 2%
Speaking Talk About A
Cover Page
Rubric 12m 3%
Reading Stellar GradedText
Rubric 12 m 3%
Writing Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 1%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 2%
Total 11%
P2 English Term 2
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P2 English Term 2Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Rhyming Words Checklist 5 m 3%
Best 5 Spellings Grade 50 m 5%
Speaking Show & Tell Rubric 16 m 3%
Reading Books I Can Read Rubric 16 m 4%
Writing Comprehension Topical Test 10 m 3%
Best 3 WrittenExpressions
Topical Test 30 m 3%
Vocabulary Topical Test 10 m 2%
Grammar Topical Test 10 m 2%
Authentic Task FA + Grade 5 m 5%
Total 30%
P2 E li h T 3
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P2 English Term 3Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening SoundDiscrimination &Picture Matching
Grade 10 m 5%
Speaking PoetryRecitation
Rubric 12 m 3%
Oral PictureConversation
Grade 10 m 5%
Reading Oral ReadingAloud
Grade 6 m 3%
Writing Project Work Rubric --- ---
Total 16%
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P2 English Term 4 (SA2)Task Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Listening Best 5 Spellings Grade 50 m 5%
Speaking --- --- --- ---
Reading --- --- --- ---
Writing Written Expression
Grade
10 m
33%
Comprehension 15 m
Vocabulary 15 m
Grammar 20 m
Authentic Task FA + Grade 10 m 5%
Total 43%
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P2 English - OverallTerm1 Term2 Term3 SA2 Total
Listening 2% 8% 5% 5% 20%
Speaking 3% 3% 8% --- 14%
Reading 3% 4% 3% --- 10%
Writing 3% 15% --- 38% 56%
Total 11% 30% 16% 43% 100%
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P2 M th ti T 1
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P2 Mathematics Term 1Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical MultiplicationAnd Division
Checklist 10 m 5%
Mathematical
Investigation
Using Models:
Addition And
Subtraction
Multiplication
And Division
Checklist 10 m 5%
Written Numbers To1000
Addition AndSubtraction
Within 1000
Topical Test 50 m 5%
Total 15%
P2 M th ti T 2
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P2 Mathematics Term 2Topic Assessment
Mode
Marks Weighting
Practical Length Checklist 8 m 4%
Mass Checklist 5 m 5%
Mathematical
Investigation
Various Topics
(Math Trail)
Checklist 12 m 5%
Written MultiplicationAnd Division
Length
Mass
Topical Test 60 m 6%
Best 5 MentalCalculationExercises
Grade 25 m 5%
Total 25%
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P2 Mathematics Term 3Topic Assessment
ModeMarks Weighting
Practical Time Checklist 8 m 4%
MathematicalInvestigation
MoneyChecklist 8 m 4%
Written MoneyFractions
Time
Topical Test 60 m 12%
Total 20%
P2 Mathematics Term 4
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P2 Mathematics Term 4
(SA2)
MCQ 20 m ( 10 x 2m = 20m) SA2100 m
(35%)Open ended 56 m ( 28 x 2m = 56m)
Problem Sums 24 m ( 4 x 3m = 12m3 x 4m = 12m )
Best 5 Mental CalculationExercises
Grade 25 m 5%
Total 40%
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P2 Mathematics - OverallTerm1 Term2 Term3 SA2 Total
Practical 5% 9% 4% --- 18%
Mathematical
Investigation5% 5% 4% --- 14%
Written 5% 6% 12% 35% 58%Mental
Calculation--- 5% --- 5% 10%
Total 15% 25% 20% 40% 100%
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Letters
Progress Report
Montage on ourMontage on our
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Montage on ourMontage on our
activitiesactivities
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