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Teaching and Learning
Holistic Assessment
English Language
Teaching and Learning
STELLAR Vision:
Children Who Love Reading and Have a Strong
Foundation in the English Language
English Department Vision:
Confident and Competent Communicators
STELLAR at P3 (Semester 1)
STELLAR at P3 (Semester 2)
STELLAR Programme
Supported Reading (SR)
STELLAR Programme
Retelling (RT)
reading comprehension strategy for narrative
texts
recall of events/information, main points and
characters
actively make meaning of texts and share
their understanding with their peers
STELLAR Programme
Know - Want to know - Learnt (KWL)
mainly for non-fiction texts such as
information reports
helps pupils to extract information and relate
it to what they already know about the topic
enables pupils to distinguish between main
ideas and details
STELLAR Programme
Know - Want to know - Learnt (KWL)
STELLAR Programme
Writing Process Cycle (WPC)
Class writing (CW)
Group writing (GW)
Individual writing (IW)
Core Text CW GW IW
Leatherback
Turtles
(P4 Unit 11)
Information
text
White Tigers Endangered
Animals
Endangered
or
Extinct
Animals
STELLAR – Unit Lesson Plan
Holistic Assessment
Holistic Assessment: An OverviewTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Non-weighted
Assessments
Reading Aloud
Story Retelling
Non-weighted
Assessments
Readers’
Theatre
Weighted
Assessments
Mini Test 1
SA1
Paper 1: Writing
Paper 2: Lang
Use & Compre
Paper 3:
Listening
Comprehension
Paper 4: Oral
Communication
Weighted
Assessments
Composition
Mini Test 2
SA2
Paper 1: Writing
Paper 2: Lang
Use & Compre
Paper 3:
Listening
Comprehension
Paper 4: Oral
Communication
10% 30% 20% 40%
Speech & Drama (P3A)• Term 1 to 3
• 15 weekly sessions
Key English Programmes
Read@SKGPS Programme:• Reading Resonse Activities (Badge)
• Books-to-Go (NLB collaboration)
• Discovery Box magazines (Starting in
Term 1
• Silent Reading Programme Literature Programme
(P3A / P3B)• Frindle
Language Fiesta!• 1-week of engaging activities
exploring & celebrating the language
• E.g. language games, Spelling Bee
contest, poetry recitation, etc.
• Collaboration with MT DepartmentProject Work• Integrating different subjects
• Botanic Gardens
Enrichment Programmes
(P3B to P3F)• Speech & Drama
(29 to 31 May)
Learning Support Programmes• School-based Dyslexic
Remediation Programme (SDR)
• Reading Remediation
Programme (RRP)
• Remedial lessons on Mondays
Language Fiesta
The English Department aims to
develop confident and proficientusers of the language who have strong
foundation in and love for the
English Language.
We look forward to working with you to
develop your child’s interest in learning
English.
P3 Mathematics
Teaching & Assessment
• C-P-A: Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract
• Lesson involves hands-on activities with the use of
manipulatives
• Followed by pictorial representations to help children
create meaning of abstract concepts
• Abstract part involves the writing of mathematical
statements using the four operators and other math-
related symbols.
Teaching Approach
L.E.A.P. Programme
• Learning Effective Approach to Problem-solving
(L.E.A.P.)
• Pupil are taught heuristic skills
• Pupils also go through a 4-stage problem-solving
process to assist them in deriving solution to word
problems.
Resources
• Math Pupil’s Book (Textbook)
• Math Workbook
• Topical Worksheets
• Heuristics Worksheets
• Mental Sums
• MC Online
• Problem-solving Beyond The
Classroom (3A & 3B)
Overview of AssessmentTerm 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
• Topical
Exercise
• Math Journal
• Self-
assessment
• Mini Test 1
• Topical
Exercise
• Math Journal
• Semestral
Assessment 1
• Topical
Exercise
• Performance
Task
• Self-
assessment
• Mini Test 2
• Topical
Exercise
• Math Journal
• Semestral
Assessment 2
Weighted Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
• Mini Test 1 • Semestral
Assessment 1
(SA1)
• Mini Test 2 • Semestral
Assessment 2
(SA2)
10% 20% 10% 60%
Non-weighted
Assessments
Math Journal
• Understanding is necessary for deep learning and
mastery.
• Pupils to demonstrate understanding of a topic through
drawing or writing sentences.
• Rubrics could be used to assess pupils’ work
Performance Task• Involves hands-on materials
• Pupils will be given manipulatives and question paper
• Pupils will write down their answers on paper after
performing the task required
• Use of manipulatives (concrete) in the classroom during
lessons will help pupils in this assessment
Topical Exercise / Topical
Worksheets• Topical Exercise are not meant to be graded
• These exercises can help teachers identify gaps and
difficulties in pupils’ learning
• Weakness and misconceptions can be identified
• Provide teachers useful information on areas teachers
need to address
Self-assessment• Often involves self-reflection
• Pupils own reflection originates from their experience of
learning mathematics
• Useful to assess pupils’ appreciation and attitude
towards mathematics
• To understand learning habit and help them improve
Pre and Post Test
• Pre Test to identify pupils’ strength and
weaknesses for the topic at P2
• Post Test to identify pupils’ strength and
weaknesses for the same topic at P3
• Teachers will close the gap and rectify
any misconception.
Weighted
Assessment
Mini Test / Semestral
Assessment• Pencil and paper test
• To assess pupils on the learning objectives that have been taught in class
• Number of questions will increase as pupils progress
Overview of Assessment
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
• Topical Exercise
• Math Journal
• Self-
assessment
• Mini Test 1
• Topical Exercise
• Math Journal
• Semestral
Assessment 1
• Topical
Exercise
• Performance
Task
• Self-
assessment
• Mini Test 2
• Topical Exercise
• Math Journal
• Semestral
Assessment 2
Additional
Information
Math Events
• iDiscovery Day
• Math Trail (part of Learning Journey)
• Parents Workshop
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
TEACHING AND LEARNING
P3 HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT 2017
GIVE THE PUPILS
SOMETHING TO DO, NOT
SOMETHING TO LEARN;
AND THE DOING IS OF
SUCH A NATURE AS TO
DEMAND THINKING;
LEARNING NATURALLY
RESULTS
JOHN DEWEY
Science Department
aims to
✤stimulate child’s curiosity and
passion for science through
meaningful, authentic
experiences
✤nurture reflective thinkers who ask
scientific questions and
appreciate how science affects
their lives, the society and the
environment
✤develop scientific literacy in
learners to face challenges of the
future
Key Programmes
✤Blended Inquiry Learning
✤Inquiry-based approach
✤Experiential Learning
✤Aligned to authentic science practice
✤Differentiated Instruction
✤Draw-To-Learn Strategy
✤Flipped Lessons
Key Programmes
✤Back 2 Nature
✤Nurture naturalistic instinct
✤Learning Journey to Botanic Gardens
✤Journey through my eyes –
Observing growth of life specimens
(Caterpillar, Mealworm beetle, Different
types of seeds)
✤Experience Project Work (EPW)
Key Programmes
✤Thinking Like a Scientist
✤Development of concepts and skills
✤iDiscovery Day
✤Boat Challenge (Materials)
Teaching Strategies
✤Concept Cartoon
✤Concept Mapping
✤Cooperative Learning
✤Demonstration
✤Field Trip
✤Games
✤ Investigation
✤ Problem Solving
✤ Projects
✤ Questioning
✤ Role Play, Drama, Dance and
Movement
✤ IT
✤ Ethics & Attitudes
✤ NE
Primary Science Syllabus
THEME LIFE SCIENCE
DIVERSITY *DIVERSITY OF LIVING THINGS
CYCLES *LIFE CYCLES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
SYSTEMS
*PLANT SYSTEM
HUMAN SYSTEM
CELL SYSTEM
INTERACTIONS ENVIRONMENT
ENERGY PHOTOSYNTHESIS
*P3 Topics
THEME PHYSICAL SCIENCE
DIVERSITY*DIVERSITY OF NON-LIVING THINGS
(MATERIALS)
CYCLESMATTER
WATER
SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERACTIONS *FORCES (MAGNETS)
ENERGY
LIGHT
HEAT
ENERGY CONVERSION
*P3 Topics
Primary Science Syllabus
Science Learning Resources
✤Science Textbooks
✤Science Booklet
(Learning Activity Sheets)
✤Science Jotter Book (Journal)
✤MCOnline
✤Science Rooms (Laboratory)
✤Science Kits/Manipulatives
(Apparatus/Equipment)
✤Outdoor Experiential Learning
(Outdoor Spaces : Discovery Haven, Science
Corners)
To download the syllabus
http://www.moe.edu.sg
Syllabuses
Sciences
2014 Primary Science Syllabus (pdf)
Overview of P3 Holistic Assessment
TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3 TERM 4
NIL
• Semestral
Assessment 1
(SA1) 20%
• Semestral
Assessment 2
(SA2) 50%
• Performance
Task 1 10%
• Performance
Task 2 10%
• Performance
Test 3 10%
30% 70%
Other forms of assessments (Non-weighted)
•Mastery Tests
•Draw-To-Learn (Reflections)
What can we do at
home?
✤Engage in discussion
- TALK, WRITE
✤Encourage
questioning and
researching
✤Explore and
Experiment