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Primary 6 Parents Briefing

Primary 6 Parents Briefing. 1 March 2013 4.00 p .m. – 5.30 p.m. Programme. Address by Principal PSLE exam format Mother Tongue PSLE exam format Support Programmes Secondary school posting/DSA Matters. Our Vision. Every Kranjian will be K nowledgeable R espectful A ppreciative

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Primary 6 Parents Briefing

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  1. Primary 6Parents Briefing 1 March 2013 4.00 p .m. – 5.30 p.m.

  2. Programme Address by Principal PSLE exam format Mother Tongue PSLE exam format Support Programmes Secondary school posting/DSA Matters

  3. Our Vision Every Kranjian will be Knowledgeable Respectful Appreciative Noble Joyful Innovative

  4. Our Mission We are committed to create a warm and friendly environment which offers a well-balanced all-round education and encourages the development of desirable social skills and moral values in our pupils.

  5. P.S.L.E. 2012 Overall Percentage Passes

  6. P.S.L.E. 2012 Subjects Above National Average

  7. PSLE Results Release • S1 Posting Results • Late Dec (16/12 – 20/12) • Registration at Sch • Late Dec Tentative P.S.L.E. Dates • End Nov (estimated before 22/11) • 15 & 16 Aug • Mid September • October • Oral • S1 Option Period • Info Booklet Part One • Info Booklet Part Two • OCT • AUG • DEC • SEP • NOV • P.S.L.E. Written • Listening Compre • 26Sep to 2Oct • 20 Sep

  8. Briefing on PSLE Examination Format Areas of Concern and Basic Tips

  9. ENGLISH LANGUAGE &FOUNDATION ENGLISH

  10. Assessment objectives @P6 Standard & Foundation • Paper 1: Writing 1 h 10 min -write a narrative composition as well as a functional text based on a given situation • Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension 1 h 50 min (Standard), 1 h 20 min (Foundation)– a test on the ability to use language correctly and to comprehend graphic & textual information • Paper 3: Listening Comprehension ~ 35 min – a test on the ability to understand spoken English • Paper 4: Oral Communication 10 to 12 min – a test on the ability to read fluently; interpret a given picture using correct grammar and vocabulary; engage in a conversation on a given topic English Language

  11. Examination Format English Language

  12. Standard Paper 2 English Language

  13. Foundation Paper 2 English Language

  14. Areas of Concern Learning vocabulary in a context Developing good understanding of Comprehension Cloze and Comprehension Regular practice on Synthesis and Transformation Composition – narrative writing English Language

  15. Basic Tips • Read a variety of texts, from newspaper to narratives to non-fiction • Engage your children in active discussion of the content and language use in the text • Assessment practice – beyond doing; analyse the mistakes committed; get your children to justify their answers English Language

  16. STANDARD MATHEMATICS AND FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS

  17. Examination Format (Standard) • Consists of two written papers comprising three booklets. • Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. Mathematics

  18. Examination Format (Standard) Paper 1 - 50 min Paper 2 - 1h 40 min • Short-answer questions - 5 questions ( 2 marks each) • Structured/ Long-answer questions - 13 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks ) Use of Calculator is allowed. Mathematics

  19. Table of Specifications (Standard) Mathematics

  20. Examination Format (Foundation) Paper 1 - 1 h Paper 2 - 1h 15 min • Short-answer questions - 10 questions ( 2 marks each) • Structured questions - 8 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks ) Use of Calculator is allowed. Mathematics

  21. Table of Specifications (Foundation) Mathematics

  22. Areas of Concern Strong basic concepts on the core topics Using Problem Solving Skills and the various Heuristic Applications Checking techniques • Working backwards to check answer • Checking for reasonableness of answer Mathematics

  23. Basic Tips • Revisit weak topics • Understand concepts, not just doing loads of assessment books • Practise Maths problems daily • Practise Mental Maths Skills • Do not rely too much on calculators • Good time management during examinations Mathematics

  24. SCIENCE AND FOUNDATION SCIENCE

  25. Assessment objectives • Knowledge With Understanding Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts and principles • Application of Knowledge and Process Skills Pupils should be able to apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations. Use one or a combination of the following basic process skills. Science

  26. Examination Format (Standard) Science

  27. Examination Format (Foundation) Science

  28. Table of Specifications Science

  29. Table of Specifications Science

  30. Table of Specifications Science

  31. Table of Specifications Science

  32. Areas of Concern Improve on answering process skills questions Reading and Interpretation of tables/chart/ diagrams and graphs Exposure to experiment-based activities Science

  33. Basic Tips • Grasp basic concepts • MUST Read Textbooks – P3 to P6 • SHOULD read other (assessment) books • SHOULD visit suitable (Science) Websites - MC-online, BBC, How things work • Practise on answering questions • Multiple-Choice Questions • Open-ended questions • Adopt various tools to understand concepts, • Address misconceptions or doubts • concept maps or concept cartoons • write short notes • discuss or talk it over with family/friends • ask – teachers/parents Science

  34. FOUNDATION MOTHER TONGUE STANDARD MOTHER TONGUE HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE

  35. Examination Format (Foundation MT) Mother Tongue

  36. Examination Format (Standard MT) Mother Tongue

  37. Examination Format (Standard) Mother Tongue

  38. Examination Format (Standard) Mother Tongue

  39. Examination Format (Higher MT) Mother Tongue

  40. Areas of Concern Cloze Passage Skills in anwering Reading & comprehension open-ended questions Composition- Content and Grammar Oral – Picture Conversation& Dialogue Mother Tongue Languages

  41. Basic Tips • Reinforce what have been learnt in class • Expand reading horizon: newspaper, story books, magazines etc • Additional practice • Composition and oral resource compilation Mother Tongue Languages

  42. Support Programmes

  43. School Support Programme • Weekly remedial & supplementary (Term 1 to Term 4) • Two Study Camps (June and September) • MC Online Resources English Language

  44. English Support Programme • Reading Programme- What’s Up Newspaper • Mass Lectures (oral & writing) • Small group teaching for selected pupils AED (Teaching &Learning) English Language

  45. Maths Support Programme • Booster Programme- Focused group • Diagnostic tests for Whole numbers, Fractions and Measurement • Small group teaching for selected pupils Mathematics

  46. Science Support Programme SUPPORT PROGRAMMES • Catch-Up Programme • Revision of P3-P5 Topics • Science Enrichment • Trip to Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve • Science Sparks Workshops Science

  47. Mother Tongue Support Programme Project Vitamins Resource Packages

  48. Mother Tongue Support Programme

  49. Secondary 1 Posting, T-Score Calculation and DSA-Sec Admission

  50. Education System – Sec/JC/CI Level Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) Normal (Acad.)/ Normal (Tech.) Course (Sec 1- 4) Express Course (Sec 1- 4) Private Funded Schools Specialized Independent Schools Integrated Programme GCE ‘N’ Level Examination Secondary 5N GCE ‘O’ Level Examination Institute of Technical Education GCE ‘A’ Level Examination/ Other Qualifications JC/CI Polytechnics Universities

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