Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6 31 January 20151015 PSLE Matters by Madam Noorhayati Access...
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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
■ 0930 Opening Doa by Ustazah Zauwiah■ 0935 Administrative Matters by Ustazah Zauwiah
○ School hours & school attire○ Collection of school fees
■ 0945 Edusave, Muis Grant and Enrichment Programmes by Madam Noorhayati○ Local out-of-school activities○ E-learning
■ 0955 Revealed Knowledge & Arabic Knowledge by Ustazah Zauwiah■ 1015 PSLE Matters by Madam Noorhayati
○ Access Arrangements○ Subject formats ○ Common mistakes & PSLE standard marking
■ 1030 Bahasa Melayu & Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak oleh Cikgu Siti Aisyah (Cikgu Noor Haida)
■ 1100 Parents’ Role in Improving Writing by Madam Fauziah■ 1130 Breakout sessions with form teachers (if time permits)■ 1200 End
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Administrative Matters
❏ School hours ○ Punctuality○ Reporting procedure during absence and
early dismissal
❏ School attire
❏ School fees collection ○ 15th to 20th of each month
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EDUSAVE
From 2014, all Singaporean children, aged 7 to 16, including madrasah students, are eligible to receive yearly Edusave contributions.
Primary - $200/yrSecondary - $240/yr
Funds from the edusave account can only be used if the enrichment activities are organised by local educational institution and held wholly in Singapore.
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EDUSAVEIndicative List of Approved Enrichment Activities
Programme Category Programme Type Examples
Personal Development
Curriculum-related Programmes Speech & Drama, Creative Writing, Phonics, Science and Music, etc
Enhancement of Social Emotional Learning
Adventure/Leadership Camps, Educational Seminars, Conferences, Motivational Workshops, etc
Local Trips Educational Learning Journeys Singapore Science Centre, Zoological Gardens, Museums, etc
Other Programmes
Subscription Fees to Educational Magazines
Young Scientists, REaders’ Digest, National Geographic Kids, etc
Registration fees for competitions Mathematical Olympiad Programme, etc
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EDUSAVEI
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)
Primary 5 Primary 6
Grammar & Writing Workshop
BH Subscription
EL Magazine Subscription
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Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)
Primary 5 Primary 6
Science Day-Camp Science Day-Camp
Intertidal Study at Pasir Ris Tuas Incineration Plant
- RGS Open House
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MUIS GRANT
❏ Allotment of $300 to each Singaporean P5/P6 student ❏ For programmes relevant to PSLE subjects
Enrichment Programmes (MUIS GRANT)
English Language Science
Differentiated Writing Programme
Answering Technique Workshop
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E-Learning
❏ Marshall Cavendishhttps://www.mconline.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx
❏ Learnlogy○ Mobile access○ Parent account
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6nVZ_6qDk&feature=youtu.be
Revealed Knowledge (RK)&
Arabic Language (Primary 5 & 6)
Semester I, II & III-(P5 & P6)Subject P5
Term 1&2P5
Term 3&4P6
Term 1 & 2
RK :
Non-Modular
➢ Quran➢ Fiqh
➢ Quran➢ Fiqh
➢ Quran➢ Fiqh
Modular • Tauhid • Sirah • Hadith
Arabic :
Non-Modular
➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &
Saraf
➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &
Saraf
➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &
Saraf
Semester IV – P6
Subject After June HolidaysTill PSLE
Post PSLE
RK :
Non-Modular
➢ Quran ??
Modular -
Arabic :
Non-Modular
-
Semester IV – P67.30am – 2.00pm
Subject POST PSLE
RK : ➢ Quran➢ Fiqh➢ Tausiyah
LG : ➢ Arabic➢ English➢ Malay
IT : ▪ Computer lesson
P5 & P6 Arabic Component
Lughah Arabiah
Qiraah Nahu (Syntax)
Rasmulkhat Tasrifat / Saraf (Morphology)
Insyak
Grading System in RK & ArabicCAT. Subject Class
MarkExam Mark
Mid Yr End of Yr
A Al-Quran & Tajwid
50 % 50 % 40 %. 60 %
B Fiqh & Arabic
30 % 70 % 40 % 60 %
C Modular Subject
40 % 60 % -- --
Test Week
Department Test Week
RK CA1 8
CA2 7
LG (AL & ML) CA1 9
CA2 8
RK & AL Activity
RK AL
Akhlak Camp Arabic Bank Book
Qiyamullail – Tue,13 Oct Arabic Story book
Solat Hajat for PSLE Students Khutbah
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PSLE Matters
❏ Request for Access Arrangement due to medical condition(s)
❏ 2015 PSLE Calendarhttps://www.seab.gov.sg/content/examCalendar/2015_ExamCalendar_PSLE.pdf
❏ Use of Approved Calculators and Dictionaries
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PSLE Grading SystemGrade Mark Range Descriptors
A* greater than/equal to 91
Has very good understanding of the subject
A 75 - 90Has good understanding of the subject
B 60 - 74
C 50 - 59 Has adequate understanding of the subject
D 35 - 49 Has fair understanding of the subject
E 20 - 34 Has elementary understanding of the subject
U less than 20 Has not met with the requirement for the minimum grade
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PSLE Matters
❏ English Language○ https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0001_2015.pdf
○ https://www.nie.edu.sg/files/newsroom/mediacoverage/2012/ST_4%20Sep%202012_Pg%20B2_new%20psle%20english%20paper%20better%20fairer.pdf
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications
Paper Component Item Type
No of Items Marks Weighting
2
Booklet A:
Grammar MCQ 10 10
14%Vocabulary MCQ 5 5
Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5
Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications
Paper Component Item Type
No of Items Marks Weighting
2
Booklet B:
Grammar Cloze OE 10 10
33.5%
Editing for Spelling & Grammar OE 12 12
Comprehension Cloze OE 15 15
Synthesis / Transformation OE 5 10
Comprehension OE OE 10 20
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Areas for Improvement
❏ Vocabulary MCQ❏ Comprehension Cloze❏ Synthesis & Transformation❏ Comprehension OE❏ Composition
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 2)
❏ Mishandling grammar items● subject-verb agreement issues
❏ Not identifying contextual clues❏ Unable to spell correctly❏ Unable to use connectors correctly
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Comprehension)
❏ Unable to understand the questions ❏ Providing partial answers❏ Unable to provide the correct evidence❏ Not quoting the word/phrase/sentence
accurately
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 1)
❏ Unrealistic content❏ Language problems
● wrong use of tenses● ungrammatical sentences● wrong spelling● wrong use of punctuation● wrong/over use of dialogue● wrong use of word
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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Oral)
❏ Reading - not fluent, soft, lacking in expression❏ Unable to explain, elaborate and provide
opinions❏ Not using correct grammar
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for English Language
❏ Provide experiences for the use of English at home● read a variety of age appropriate books
❏ Have family discussions eg during grocery shopping/while planning for a holiday
❏ Watch and discuss the news on TV or from the newspapers
❏ Encourage her to read aloud from any books or news articles
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for English Language
❏ Ensure that your child completes her corrections❏ Studies for spelling❏ Revise/review work daily❏ Hand in complete work on time❏ Practice annotation
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PSLE Matters
❏ Mathematics Examination Format○ https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0008_2015.pdf
❏ Time management for Paper 1 (50 min for 40 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet A (15 questions for 20 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet B (15 questions for 20 marks)○ ≈ 10 min for checking
❏ Time management for Paper 2 (1h 40min for 60 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for SAQ (5 questions for 10 marks)○ ≈ 1h 10min for LAQ (13 questions for 50 marks)○ ≈ 10 min for checking
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PSLE MattersMathematics Item Types (Paper 1 - 50min)
Item Type Descriptor
MCQ
Shade 1 correct option out of 4 given options using 2B pencil
1 to 2 marks per questions
1-mark questions will be straightforward
2-mark questions will assess HOT
SAQ
1 to 2 marks per questions
1-mark questions - Marks awarded for correct answers only
2-marks questions - Full marks awarded for correct answers only - Partial marks awarded for correct method even if answer is wrong - Assess HOT
Units are provided and answers must be in that unit
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PSLE MattersMathematics Item Types (Paper 2 - 1h 40min)
Item Type Descriptor
SAQ(2-mark)
Write answers in the spaces provided
Units are provided and answers must be in that unit
Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly
If an incorrect answer is given, 1 mark is awarded for correct method or working
Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps
LAQ(3,4, 5-mark)
Write answer in the spaces provided
Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly
Marks will be awarded for correct method of solution (working steps) even though the answer is wrong
Answers must include units of measurement when necessary
Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps
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PSLE MattersMathematics PSLE Table of Specifications
(Subject to yearly modifications)
Content Weighting
Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals 30%
Measurement (Time, Perimeter, Area, Volume) 25%
Data Analysis (Average, Tables, Graphs) 10%
Geometry 15%
Speed 4%
Ratio; Percentage 12%
Algebra 4%
TOTAL 100%
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PSLE MattersMathematics PSLE Distribution of Assessment
(Subject to yearly modifications)
Cognitive Level Weighting
Knowledge 25%
Comprehension 35%
Application & Analysis 40%
Total 100%
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PSLE MattersPolya’s Problem Solving Technique
● Step 1: Understanding the Problem● Step 2: Devising a plan● Step 3: Carrying out the plan● Step 4: Looking back (check)
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PSLE MattersMathematics: Common Mistakes
❏ Confused by concept of whole and remainder● eg 20% of the remainder
❏ Misrepresentation in working● 24/40 x 100 = 60% (wrong)● 24/40 x 100% = 60% (correct)
❏ Misrepresentation of time❏ Computational error❏ Using = sign wrongly
● ½ = 24 units (wrong)● ½ 24 units (correct)
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PSLE MattersMathematics: Common Mistakes
❏ Conversion of units❏ Omission of units❏ Not showing essential working; omitting critical steps❏ Overuse of guess and check
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PSLE MattersSchool-Based Support for Mathematics
❏ For P6 students❏ Saturday classes 9am - 11am (about 25 sessions)❏ Starting 28 February to 19 September❏ Conducted by volunteer NUS/NTU graduates and
undergraduates❏ Following the SOW and monitored❏ 1 mentor : 5 student❏ Nominal fee to be imposed (TBC)
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for Mathematics
❏ Revise day’s work or concepts for minimum of ≈ 30 minutes each day
❏ Complete all homework and submit on time❏ Do corrections❏ Master the times table❏ Provide more practice❏ Time ❏ Remind to check work
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PSLE Matters
❏ Science○ https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0009_2015.pdf
Distribution of AssessmentCognitive Level Weighting
Knowledge with Understanding 40%
Application of Knowledge and Process Skills 60%
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science
❏ Write notes● Summary or reinforcement of main points● Aid memory● Overcome distraction and become effective
learners
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science
❏ Effective Note-making● Must be well-organised● Use short sentences● No redundant word● Must be reviewed afterwards for accuracy and
relevance● Use mnemonics
❏ Mind Mapping
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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science
❏ Sources of Mind Mapping Tools○ http://www.tonybuzan.com/about/mind-mapping/
○ https://coggle.it/?e=2&utm_expid=68470825-6.kImFGFYQT0mEmOgWaMiZyQ.2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.sg%2F
○ http://www.homeschoolshare.com/lapbooks_at_hss.php
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PSLE Matters
❏ Malay Language○ https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0006_2015.pdf
Penekanan● Kecekapan aural dan lisan● Kemahiran membaca● Penggunaan bahasa secara spontan● Penekanan kepada soalan bentuk kontekstual
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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak
● Galakkan anak anda membaca pelbagai bahan.
● Interaksi dengan mereka tentang bahan bacaan mereka. Tanyakan soalan - soalan jenis terbuka (contoh – bagaimana… /mengapa agaknya… untuk membantu mereka memberikan perspektif berbeza tentang sesuatu isu)
● Gunakan teknologi untuk membantu anak anda berdikari tentang perkembangannya dalam aktiviti lisan.
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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak
● Galakkan penggunaan bahasa yang baik sewaktu bercakap dengan anak anda.
● Tonton berita dan cerita-cerita Melayu bermutu. Gunakan masa itu untuk berinteraksi tentang isu-isu penting.
● Buku Kosakata
● Pastikan anak anda menunjukkan proses pemikiran mereka dalam menyelesaikan tugasan.
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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-anak
● Pupuk sikap yang baik dalam diri mereka terhadap pembelajaran
● Baca dengan anak anda setiap hari
● Pantau kegiatan seharian anak anda
● Pastikan anak anda mendapat tidur yang cukup – Elakkan mereka menghabiskan masa di depan televisyen dan komputer / iPad
● Berbual dengannya tentang apa yang dia belajar di sekolah
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Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
The Grammar & Writing School Booklet
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
BE A KAYPOH
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015
Break-Out Sessions in P5 & P6 Classrooms
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