PTPS Parents’ Briefing – Primary 5

Principal’s address

Primary 5 Curriculum Matters

Assessment Matters

P5 Key programmes

Every child a Passionate Learner, a Resilient Individual and a Gracious Citizen

Nurturing and inspiring every child to be an engaged learner who is holistically developed, future-ready and anchored in

values in a caring environment.

Care

Respect

Integrity

Responsibility

Resilience

Excellence

Passionate Learner:• Self-directed• Learner Inquiring

Gracious Citizen:• Caring• Strong sense of

belonging to the country

Resilient Individual:• Adaptable• Confident

Children to be happy in school

Children to find joy in learning

Children to be future ready

Children to be of strong moral fibre

Children to be the best they can be

Our students to FLOURISH

Our Beliefs

Every Child Matters,

Can Learn,

Wants to Learn

Find joy in learning

Making School a

Fun & Safe Place

Enabling students to build Positive Relationships

among peers

Positive School Experience

Students Flourish

Through a multi-pronged approach:

a) Taking care of student well-being - positive relationships, positive emotions and leveraging Character Strengths.

b) Providing an engaging curriculum that is values and competencies drive.

c) Enabling students to develop their potential holistically.

d) Equipping students with competencies to enable them to be future-ready.

e) Character development

Through a multi-pronged approach, focusing on:(A) Student overall well-being through adopting PERMA+H

(B) Providing an Engaging Curriculum – PTPS Enriched Curriculum

• Conceptual Understanding

• Competencies-driven

• Authentic Learning

• Differentiated Teaching to meet needs of students

• Holistic Assessment

(C) Enabling PTPS Students to Be Future-ready with Focus on Competencies Development

Head

Heart

Hand

(C) Enabling PTPS Students to Be Future-ready with Focus on Competencies Development

IPW

Art

Music

CCA

PE

IPW

IP subject

s

PT LiNES

Values In Action

CCE

Pos Ed

CCA

Student Leadership

Values In Action

CCE

Student Leadership

Values In Action

IPW

Student Leadership

CCA

IPW

IP Subjects

Student Leadership

Level Programmes Focus

1 Everyday Responsibilities at Home Care and gratitude towards family and those in the

school community2 Appreciation for non-teaching staff in school

3 Food Donation Drive (Foodbank SG) Care for environment and showing graciousness in

society4 Recycling Campaign (Plastic Waste

Recycling)/Clean Plates Campaign

5 National Day Celebration with SeniorsCare for needs in the

society6 Community Lunch

(D) Character and Citizenship education – eg Values-In-Action Programme

PTPS Talent Programme (PTP) aims to provide every

child equal opportunities and at the same time

customisation of learning experiences to engage

students with different abilities through Type I, Type II

and Type III activities. 16

D) Provision of opportunities for students to explore and

develop their interests holistically - PTPS Talent Programme

E) Provision of opportunities for students to explore and

develop their interests holistically - PTPS Talent Programme

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Opportunities for All to Explore & Discover – Type I

Provide Students with Choices to explore deeper – Type II

Identify to Further Develop Potential and Passion – Type III

Cognitive Leadership Aesthetics Social & Moral Physical Fitness

Type I English Language

Oral

Communication

Programme:

Speech and Drama

(P1, P2)

Mother Tongue

Languages

Appreciating MTL

through Culture

Math

M2 (Mastery in

Math)

M3 (Making Maths

Meaningful)

Math Whiz

Challenge

Class Monitors

Subject Leaders

Music

Melody@PTPS

Vocal Enrichment

(P1, P2)

Art

Art Discussion

P1: Drawing Recipe

P2: Fun with Mixed

Media

Programme for Active

Learning (PAL)

Positive Education

(Pos Ed)

Welcome Back

Programme

Circle Time

Caught in Action

Safety Message

Programme

PT Lines

Achieving Character

Excellence through

Sports (ACES)

- Mass Dance (P1,2)

- I’m Possible

- Ibounce

- Sports Carnival and

Lower primary sports

day

Mind Your Health

- Care programme (on

hold due to COVID-

19)

- Annual Health

Screening

- P5 Blood Pressure

Programme

- Dental Talk (P1,3,5)

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Type I

(con’t)

ICT

Coding Programme

(P4, P5, P6)

ICARE

P1: Everyday

Responsibilities

P2: Appreciating non-

teaching staff

P3: Food bank

donation drive

P4: Clean Plates

Campaign

P5: National Day with

seniors (modified due

to COVID-19)

P6: Community lunch

with seniors (modified

due to COVID-19)

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Type II P1 – P6 :

Active Recess

Instructional

Programmes

– All subjects

P3 IPW

P3 onwards:

Literary Club (CCA)

P3 Science

Enrichment (Opt-in)

Science &

Environment Club

(CCA)

P3 onwards:

CCE Ambassadors

Junior Prefects

Cyber-wellness

Ambassadors / Peer

Support Leader

Active Recess Reps

P4 onwards:

CCA Leaders

P3 onwards:

Performing & Visual Arts

CCA

P3 onwards:

CCE Ambassadors

Science &

Environmental

Club (CCA)

P4 & P5

Senior Citizen’s One

Day Tour (on hold due to

COVID-19)

P3 onwards:

Sports CCA

Uniformed Groups

Active Recess

Type III Debate sessions

E2K Math (P5)

E2K Science (P5)

Senior Prefects

EXCO Prefects

- Singapore Youth

Festival (SYF)

- Public Performances

- Art Exhibition

- School Representatives

- CCA School

Representatives

Student-initiated VIA

projects

CCA School

Representatives

Junior Sports Academy

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Implementation of plans:

• Subject to evolving COVID-19 situation

• School will continue to implement plans as best as we can

• Commitment to give our P6 students the holistic learning experience in PTPS

CHANGES TO THEPSLE SCORING & S1 POSTING FROM 2021IT’S PART OF A BIGGER STORY

© MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT GROUP, 2020

PARENTS ENGAGEMENT SESSION

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OVERVIEW

1. How PSLE Scoring Works

2. How S1 Posting Works

3. Presentation of results in

Achievement Levels

4. Subject-based Banding

(Primary Schools)

• Scoring for Foundation

Subjects

5. [New] Indicative

Achievement Level (AL)

Cut-Off Point Ranges for

Different School Types

6. [New] Subject-Based

Banding (Secondary) under

the AL Scoring System

Eligibility for Higher

Mother Tongue

Language (HMTL) in

Secondary School

Use of Higher

Chinese Language

(HCL) for Admission

to SAP Schools

Scoring for Mother

Tongue Language

(MTL)-exempt

students and

students studying

an Asian Language/

Foreign Language

(AsL/FL) in lieu of

an MTL

All students Students taking HMTLMTL-exempt, AsL or FL

students

Over the years, we have been fine-tuning theeducation system to help our students discoverand develop their strengths and interests, whilemoving away from an over-emphasis on academicresults.

Our PSLE scoring changes aim to:

Reduce fine differentiation at a young age

Recognise students’ level of achievement,regardless of how their peers have done

The changes will not affect the curriculum andsubjects tested at PSLE

• However, MOE does review the curriculumregularly to ensure that it is relevant and up-to-date. This will continue as per current practice.

THE PSLE CHANGES ARE PART OF A BIGGER STORY

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PSLE Microsite

THE PSLE REMAINS A USEFUL CHECKPOINT

To understand where our children are at in their learning after six years of primary school

Gauge their learning needs so that they can progress to a secondary school and take subjects at a suitable level

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HOW PSLE SCORING WORKS

Changes to the PSLE scoring and S1 posting

What you need to know about the new PSLE scoring system

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=XNhLvEk_B90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr-9ctEWnaA&feature=youtu.be

FROM T-SCORE TO WIDER SCORING BANDS

Reflects a student’s individual level ofachievement

Unlike the current T-score, students’ ALfor each subject will reflect their level ofachievement, rather than how they haveperformed relative to their peers.

ALRAW MARK

RANGE

1 ≥ 90

2 85 – 89

3 80 – 84

4 75 – 79

5 65 – 74

6 45 – 64

7 20 – 44

8 < 20

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The PSLE Score replaces the T-score aggregate.

It is obtained by adding the ALs of four subjects.

The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best possible score.

Students will be placed in secondary school courses based on their overall PSLE score – Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical).

ENGLISH

MOTHER TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

AL2

AL1

AL2

PSLE SCORE: 8

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PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) OPTION21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T)26-30, with AL7 or better in

both EL and MA

FROM T-SCORE TO WIDER SCORING BANDS

WHAT REMAINS WHAT CHANGES

The T-score Aggregate will be replaced

by the PSLE Score, to reduce the fine

differentiation of our students at a young age based on exam scores.

Students will be assessed based on their own

achievement, instead of comparing them to their peers.

Same 4 subjects are

tested, and scores are

awarded to guide students’ choices for

the next stage of their

education journey

Curriculum is

continually updated.

This is not related to the PSLE scoring

and S1 posting

changes.

IN SUMMARY…

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HOW S1 POSTING WORKS

CHOICE ORDER OF SCHOOLS WILL MATTER MORE

Students will continue to be posted to a secondary school based on academic merit i.e. overall PSLE score.

If two or more students with the same PSLE Score vie for the last remaining place in a school, tie-breakers will be used in the following order:

1. CITIZENSHIP

2. CHOICE ORDER OF SCHOOLS (NEW for 2021 PSLE cohort onwards)

3. COMPUTERISED BALLOTING

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PRESENTATION OF RESULTS IN ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS

New Field to compute “Total AL Score”

Update from “Grade” to “AL”

AL will notbe reflected

for WA

PRESENTATION OF RESULTS IN ALs Starting from the 2020 P5 cohort, schools will present school-based examination results of

P5 and P6 students in ALs.

2020 P6 students will not be affected, nor will P1 to P4 students.

This will help familiarise students and parents with the new AL scoring system.

The AL reflects the mastery of a broader curriculum, rather than for topical or component

performance. As such, AL will not be reflected for weighted assessments (WA).

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SUBJECT-BASED BANDING

(PRIMARY)

OFFERING DIFFERENT SUBJECT

COMBINATIONS

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (PRIMARY)

Offers students the option of Standard and Foundation Subjects,

depending on their strengths.

Allow students to focus on and stretch their potential in the subjects

they are strong in while building up the fundamentals in the subject

they need more support in.

The new PSLE scoring system will not change the considerations for

deciding on a student’s subject combination at P4/ P5.

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SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (PRIMARY)

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Schools will continue to recommend based on the following:

Student’s aptitude, motivation and performance in each subject;

Student’s ability to cope with a particular subject combination; and

Whether the subject combination focuses sufficiently on literacy

and numeracy, and facilitates the student’s articulation to

secondary school and beyond.

Offering subjects at Foundation level is not a disadvantage to the

students. It enables them to focus on building up strong

fundamentals in these subjects and better prepares them for

progression to secondary school.

SCORING FOR FOUNDATION LEVEL SUBJECTS

Under the current PSLE grading system, Foundation subjects are

graded in 5 scoring bands from Grade 1 to U.

FOUNDATION SUBJECTS GRADED IN 5 BANDS TODAY

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Current System

GradeRaw Mark

Range

1 85 – 100

2 70 – 84

3 50 – 69

4 30 – 49

U < 30

Under the new AL system, to reduce fine differentiation among

students, Foundation subject grades will be graded in 3 scoring

bands from AL A to C.

Like Standard subject ALs, the Foundation subject ALs will reflect

a student’s level of achievement, rather than how they have

performed relative to their peers.

FOUNDATION LEVEL SUBJECT GRADES TO BE LESS FINELY DIFFERENTIATED

Foundation Level

AL Reflected on

Result Slip

Foundation Raw

Mark Range

A 75 – 100

B 30 – 74

C < 30

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For the purpose of S1 posting, Foundation level AL A to AL C will

be mapped to AL 6 to AL 8 of Standard level subjects respectively,

to derive a student’s overall PSLE Score.

Similar to the current PSLE scoring system, this mapping is based

on the learning and assessment load of the subjects, and informs

students of their readiness to access the curriculum at the

secondary level.

FOUNDATION LEVEL SUBJECT GRADES

Foundation Level

AL Reflected on

Result Slip

Foundation Raw

Mark Range

Equivalent

Standard

Subject AL

Standard Raw

Mark Range

A 75 – 100 6 45-64

B 30 – 74 7 20-44

C < 30 8 <20

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A student’s PSLE Score is the sum of the four AL scores across

his/her Standard and Foundation subjects.

Students taking Foundation subjects are eligible for the Express

Course, as long as they meet the course placement criteria.

With Full Subject-based Banding in secondary schools, students may

also take subjects at a higher level for those that they are strong in.

SCORING OF FOUNDATION SUBJECTS FOR S1 POSTING

ENGLISH

FOUNDATION

MOTHER TONGUE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

ALB

ALB

AL5

PSLE SCORE: 22

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) option21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T)

option25

N(T)26 – 30, with AL7 or

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ELIGIBILITY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL HIGHER MOTHER

TONGUE LANGUAGE (HMTL)

ELIGIBILITY FOR HMTL IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS

For students who do not meet the above criteria, secondary schools

will continue to have the flexibility to offer HMTL to students, if they

are assessed to have high ability and interest in MTL and are able to

take HMTL without affecting their performance in other subjects.

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL HMTL

(i) PSLE Score of 8 or better

OR

(ii) PSLE Score of 9 to 14 inclusive; and attain

AL1 / AL2 in MTL or

Distinction / Merit in HMTL

The eligibility criteria for taking HMTL is intended to ensure that

students can cope with the higher academic load, and takes

reference from the current criteria.

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USE OF HCL FOR ADMISSION INTO SAP SCHOOLS

USE OF HCL FOR ADMISSION INTO SAP SCHOOLS

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Prior to 2021

Currently, for

admission to SAP

schools, students are

awarded bonus T-

score points based on

their HCL grade:

o 3 points for

Distinction

o 2 points for Merit

o 1 point for Pass

From 2021 Onwards

Students with better PSLE

scores will be posted first, even

if they did not take HCL (the 1st

child with 7).

Amongst students with the same

PSLE score, those with better

HCL grades will be posted first.

(the 2nd to 5th child with 8).

This posting advantage applies

before the tie-breakers for S1

posting.

EXAMPLE:

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SCORING FOR MTL-EXEMPT AND

STUDENTS STUDYING AN ASIAN

LANGUAGE/ FOREIGN LANGUAGE

(AsL/FL) IN LIEU OF AN MTL

For students who are exempted from MTL or take an AsL/FL in lieuof an official MTL, their PSLE result slip will only reflect the threesubjects they have taken.

However, for the purposes of Secondary 1 posting, these studentswill need an assigned MTL score so that they have a PSLE scorecomprising four subjects

To determine the assigned MTL score, reference is made toMTL scores of other students who have achieved similar scoresin English, Mathematics, and Science, including those takingFoundation MTL.

This is the same approach taken in today’s T-score system.

SCORING FOR MTL-EXEMPT AND AsL/FL STUDENTS

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In reviewing the score assignment for these students under the newPSLE scoring system, we need to strike a balance between:

Acknowledging that students have valid reasons for seekingMTL exemption or taking an AsL/FL, and

Ensuring some parity between scoring for exemption,Foundation and Standard MTL.


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Under the new scoring system, the assigned MTL score will :

Take reference from peers with similar scores for English,Mathematics and Science, including those taking FoundationMTL;

While maintaining parity of treatment with students who takeFoundation MTL (who will score between AL 6 to 8).

Hence, students will receive an assigned MTL score between AL 6and 8 in PSLE.


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INDICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL (AL) CUT-OFF POINT

(COP) RANGES FOR DIFFERENT SCHOOL TYPES

To further familiarise the first batch of students and parents with

the new PSLE 2021 scoring system, MOE is providing more

information on indicative AL COP ranges for different school types,

generated based on data from the 2019 S1 Posting Exercise.

Similar to the current T-score system, the AL COP for a school may

vary from year to year, depending on students’ PSLE results and

their school choices for that year’s S1 Posting Exercise.

Information on individual secondary schools’ indicative AL COPs

will be released in first half of 2021. These AL COPs will be

derived from the PSLE Scores and choice patterns of the 2020 S1

Posting Exercise.

INDICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT LEVEL (AL) CUT-OFF POINT (COP) RANGES FOR DIFFERENT SCHOOL TYPES

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Government &

Government-aided Schools

These schools are the mainstay of our

education system, and offer high-quality

education at standardised fees. These

schools offer a range of electives, applied

subjects and student development

programmes.

Course Indicative AL COP

range for 2019

PSLE

Express (Integrated

Programme (IP))

7 – 9

Express (O-level) 8 – 22

N(A) 22 – 25

N(T) 26 – 30


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Independent schools

These schools have the autonomy to develop

their curriculum and programmes to cater to

their students’ diverse learning needs.


range for 2019

PSLE

Express (IP) 6 – 8


Autonomous Schools

These schools are Government or

Government-aided schools that provide a

wider range of programmes that seek to

enhance students’ learning experiences and

develop their talents.


range for 2019

PSLE

Express (IP) 7 – 9


N(A) 22 – 25

N(T) 26 – 29


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CHOOSING A SUITABLE SECONDARY SCHOOL

• Consider your child’s learning style, strengths and interests when

making school choices in order to find a school that would help the

child learn and thrive best.

• Discuss the options with the child, with the following considerations:

• Values: What is the school’s culture and ethos?

• Learning environment: Is the school’s learning environment

right for the child?

• Distinctive programmes and CCAs: Can the school support and

develop the child’s interests?

• Location: Is it too far from home? How will the child get to

school?

DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILD

RESOURCES• MOE SchoolFinder tool - More information on secondary

schools can be found here, on school websites and in the

Secondary 1 information booklet given to students in

Primary 6.

• Open Houses - Secondary schools also hold open houses

where you and your child can learn more about the

school’s programmes, and speak with teachers and

students.

• Indicative cut-off points ranges for different school types

• The indicative AL COPs ranges for school types can

be used as reference point.

• MOE will be providing indicative AL COPs for

secondary schools in 1H/2021, based on the data

from 2020 S1 posting exercise.

• The actual cut-off points may differ, depending on how

students exercise their choices that year.

MOE SchoolFinder Tool

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SECONDARY) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER THE AL

SCORING SYSTEM

Since 2018, MOE has introduced Subject-Based Banding (SBB) in all

secondary schools with N(A) and N(T) courses.

SBB (Sec) provides students with greater flexibility to take various

subjects at a more demanding level based on their subject-specific

strengths and aptitudes.

Under the new PSLE scoring system, students from the Normal

course will continue to be eligible to take subjects at a more

demanding level at Secondary 1 based on their AL scores for

individual subjects, to recognise and develop students’ subject-

specific strengths.

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SECONDARY)

[SBB (SEC)] ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER

THE AL SCORING SYSTEM

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Under the new AL scoring system, the SBB (Sec) eligibility criteria is as

follows:

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PSLE Standard / Foundation Subject

Grade

Option to take subject at

AL 5 or better in a Standard level

subject

Express level

AL 6 or better in a Standard level

subject

OR

AL A in a Foundation level subject

N(A) level

SBB (SEC) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER THE

AL SCORING SYSTEM

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SBB (SEC) ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER THE

AL SCORING SYSTEM• A student scores an overall Score of 23 and

AL 5 for Science will placed in the N(A) course. He will be eligible to take Science at a more demanding level (i.e. Express level) at Secondary 1.

• Taking up Science at a more demanding level would allow him to learn at a level more suited to his pace of learning, aptitudes and passions. It could also motivate him to be more meaningfully engaged.

• Eligible students can discuss with their parents and teachers to decide whether to accept the offer.

• As students grow and develop in secondary school, they will continue to have more opportunities to take subjects at more demanding levels based on their in-school performance, to further pursue their interests and develop to their fullest potential.

(a) Class allocation

class environment that is conducive for overall development and emotional well-being of students

subject-based banding applied, but Form Class is assigned based on factors such student profile, student dynamics, gender etc.

(b) Changes in course combination

suitability of course combination for each student is reviewed at the end of P5 – look at multiple factors

school decides on the course at the end of P5 – what is best for the students

Students may:

(1) Continue with the same course as in P5 when they are in P6 or

(2) Take a different course combination as decided by the school.

4 subjects at foundation level

A mix of subjects at foundation and standard level

(3) Continue to take HMTL in P6 if the following requirements are fulfilled.

Requirement to continue with HMTL in Primary 6

4S1H Course in

Primary 5

4S1H Course in

Primary 6

Remarks

HMTL & 4 Standard

Subjects

HMTL & 4 Standard

Subjects

Pass all 4 Standard

subjects & at least 75%

in Standard MTL & a

pass in HMTL

Important Points to Note : (a) For students to continue in the same subject combinations in P6 (2022), they need to

fulfill the subject combination requirements expected after P5 assessments.

(b) School considers multiple factors in deciding the subject combination for each student Student’s aptitude, motivation and performance in each subject;

Student’s ability to cope with a particular subject combination; and

Whether the subject combination focuses sufficiently on literacy and numeracy, and

facilitates the student’s articulation to secondary school and beyond.

In view of the various factors taken into consideration, school may decide different subject

combinations with relatively similar grades.

(c ) School makes the final decision for the subject combination for each student at

the end of Primary 5 for him/her to take in Primary 6.

Supporting our P5 Students- Curriculum Support

Level Support Supporting Learners according to their Ability

P5 During

Curriculum Time

Banded lessons for Math and Mother Tongue.

Pull-out support for English

After- School Remediation for English, Math, Science and

Mother Tongue

Enrichment for English and Science.

Supporting our P5 Students- Remedial Schedule

Remedial lessons are for selected pupils only.

Mondays: 2.15pm to 3.15pm, Mother Tongue Language

Wednesdays: 2.15pm to 3.00pm, Mathematics3.00pm to 3.45pm, Science

Thursdays: 2.15pm to 3.00pm, English Language

1. Develop resilience in students- there is a significant difference in the course demands at Pri 5- encourage child to persevere and not give up, while taking care of emotional well-being of child

2. Encouragement development of Grit- encourage child to pursue interest and passion- enable child to see purpose and meaning in what they are doing

3. Enabling child to take ownership of their own learning- start with taking responsibility to do homework- providing structure and routine- planning of time – time for doing homework, revision, recreation and reading- exercising discipline (including screen time)

4. Equipping study skills- focus on process- revise systematically, from knowledge to understanding to application

5. Understanding child’s needs- especially emotional needs- are they facing any issues that are important to them?

6. Keep communication open with school and continue conversations- share information to understand child holistically to better support child

We will do our best together for each and every child!

Semester 1 (30%) Semester 2 (70%)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Weighted bite-sized assessment



Year-End Exam

15% 15% 15% 55%

Transition from Primary 4 to Primary 5:• Please note that there is no mid-year examinations for P5.

Change in examination format

More depth and rigour across all subjects

Pupils are expected to take greater ownership of their learning.

Year-end Exam will be based very closely on the PSLE.

The intent is to expose the students to the PSLE format.

Examination Format English FoundationEnglish

Paper 1 – Writing 27.5% 26.7%

Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension 47.5% 40%

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension 10% 13.3%

Paper 4 – Oral Communication 15% 20%

Total 100% 100%

25%

75% 66.7%

33.3%

Please refer to the website for more information

English: https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0001_y21_sy.pdf?sfvrsn=ff07b99_2

Foundation English: https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0031_y21_sy.pdf?sfvrsn=fd5eacb2_5

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0001_y21_sy.pdf?sfvrsn=ff07b99_2

https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0031_y21_sy.pdf?sfvrsn=fd5eacb2_5

Paper 1 – Writing (1h 10min)

Situational Writing, students will be required to write a short functional

piece (e.g. letter, email, report) to suit the purpose, audience and

context of a given situation.

Continuous Writing

English Foundation English

Student will be required to write a composition of at least 150 words in continuous prose on a given topic. Three pictures will be provided on the topic offering different angles of interpretation. Candidates may also come up with their own interpretation of the topic.

Students will be required to write a composition of at least 120 words in continuous prose based on a series of pictures.

Paper 2 – Language Use & Comprehension

Students will be assessed on their ability to use language correctly and

to comprehend visual and textual information.

EnglishDuration: 1h 50min

Foundation EnglishDuration: 1h 20min

Booklet A (MCQ)1. Grammar2. Vocabulary3. Vocabulary Cloze4. Visual Text Comprehension

Booklet A (MCQ)1. Grammar2. Punctuation3. Vocabulary4. Visual Text Comprehension

Booklet B (Open Ended)1. Grammar Cloze2. Editing for Spelling and Grammar3. Comprehension Cloze4. Synthesis / Transformation5. Comprehension (Open Ended)

Booklet B (Open Ended)1. Form Filling2. Editing for Grammar and Spelling3. Comprehension (Completion of Sentences)4. Synthesis5. Comprehension Cloze6. Comprehension (Open Ended)

Paper 3 – Listening Comprehension (35 min)

Students will be assessed on their ability to understand spoken English.

20 Multiple Choice Question

English Foundation English

The texts may be in the form of news items, announcements, advertisements, instructions, explanations, conversations, speeches and stories.

Graphic representations will be used for the first seven items.

Each text will be read twice.

The texts may be in the form of announcements, advertisements, instructions, explanations, conversations, speeches and stories.

Graphic representations will be used for the first six items.

Each text will be read twice

Paper 4 – Oral Communication (10 min; 5 min preparation time

and about 5min examination time)

For Reading Aloud, students will be assessed on their ability to pronounce and articulate words clearly, as well as their ability to read fluently with appropriate expression and rhythm.

For Stimulus-based Conversation, students are assessed on their ability to give a personal response to a visual stimulus and engage in a conversation on a relevant topic.

Paper Booklet Item Type Number of Questions

Number of marks per question

Total marks

Duration

1

A Multiple-choice10 1 10

1 h5 2 10

B Short-answer5 1 5

10 2 20

2

Short-answer 5 2 10

1 h 30minStructured/ Long answer

12 3, 4 or 5 45

Total 47 - 100 2h 30min

Notes 1. Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. 2. Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed. 3. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.


https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0008_y21_sy.pdf


Paper Booklet Item Type Number of Questions


Total marks

Duration

1A Multiple-choice

10 1 10

1 h10 2 20

B Short-answer 10 2 20

2

Short-answer 10 2 20

1 hStructured/ Long answer

6 3 or 4 20

Total 46 - 90 2h

Notes 1. Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. 2. Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed. 3. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.




Multiple Choice Question: For each question, four options are

provided of which only one is the correct answer.

Short-answer Question: For each question, the student has to

write his answer in the space provided. Any unit required in an

answer is provided and a student has to give his answer in that

unit.

Structure / Long-answer Question: For each question, the

student has to show his method of solution (working steps)

clearly and write his answer(s) in the space(s) provided.

Booklet Item Type Number of Questions


Total Marks

A MultipleChoice

28 2 56

B Open Ended 13 2, 3, 4 or 5 44

Students are required to answer all the questions in the two booklets.

The duration of the paper is 1 hour 45 minutes




Booklet Item Type Number of Questions


Total Marks

A MultipleChoice

18 2 36

B StructuredOpen Ended

6 – 7 5 – 6

2 or 32, 3 or 4

1420

Students are required to answer all the questions in the two booklets. The duration of the paper is 1 hour 15 minutes

Provision of Word List The Foundation Science paper focuses on assessing students’ grasp of basic scientific knowledge. A word list is provided during the examination to allow students to display their knowledge and understanding without being unduly disadvantaged by their weakness in the English language. It should be appreciated that the list is not exhaustive.

50 min

1 hour 40 min

Please refer to the website for more informationhttps://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/psle/2021_psle_subject_info/0016_y21_sy.pdf


(if situation allows)

P5 Camp (Day camp, 3 days)

NE show

- July (date to be confirmed)

- The Float @ Marina Bay

Inter-disciplinary Project Work (Term 3 Week 5 / 6)

Orienteering Programme (Term 4 week 10)

Everyday Responsibilities

(Daily cleaning of classrooms and canteen

tables)

(Sem 1) Fundraising

For purchase of CNY Goodie bags to be

given to senior citizens in our community

Keeping the school clean is everyone’s responsibility!

Encouragement Cards and National Day virtual show for

Seniors

Students will show care for the elderly writing encouragement cards to seniors and creating video clips to be shared with seniors from Lion Befrienders as part of National Day celebration.

P5 students created cards which were presented to Lions Club Nanyang President.

P5 IPW @ Pei Tong adopts a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach

that:

Provides students with the opportunity to work collaboratively and

deepen their learning by synthesising knowledge from various

subjects

Encourages students to think critically and come up with creative

solutions to solve real world problems that are observable in school

In short, P5 IPW @ Pei Tong supports the development of the 21st

century skills.

DSA-Sec is an admission exercise that provides opportunities for admission to Secondary 1 based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas.

Students are offered places before the PSLE results are released.

Application of DSA is a personal process. It will not go through the primary school.

If your child is admitted to a secondary school through

DSA-Sec, they are not allowed to:

Submit school choices during the Secondary 1 (S1) posting

process.

Transfer to another school. They must commit to their chosen

school for the duration of the program

Stages in DSA

Application Stage (May)

Selection Stage (June to August)

Exercise School Preference Stage (October)

Results release Stage (November)

Examples:

Sports and games

Visual, literary and performing arts

Debate and public speaking

Science, mathematics and engineering

Languages and humanities

Uniformed groups

Leadership (for example, prefects)

Understand your child’s

interest and strengths

Look for schools that

match your child’s

strengths

Learn about the school’s

pace of learning and

overall programme

Visit the school’s website

to find out more

information

Attend Open House to get

a feel of the environment

and culture

Visit MOE-DSA site to

understand the process

4 specialised schools

NUS High

School of Science and Technology

School of the Arts

Singapore Sports School

Admission into these 4 schools is only through DSA

Parents who are interested to enroll their child into any of these

4 schools should do so during DSA

Secondary schools will be holding E-open houses at various dates during the year

Parents may wish to consider visiting some of them and use the visits to start engaging your child in target setting, choice of niche programmes and sec school options.

As part of Post-Exams activities, the school will also invite various Secondary Schools to share with our students their programmes and school niches.

Parent as a Coach on this journey

https://www.schoolbag.sg/

https://www.schoolbag.sg/


https://beta.moe.gov.sg/secondary/

https://beta.moe.gov.sg/secondary/


https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/main.html

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb/psle/main.html


https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/psle/psle-formats-examined-in-2021

https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/psle/psle-formats-examined-in-2021

PTPS Parents’ Briefing – Primary 5

Documents

Transcript of PTPS Parents’ Briefing – Primary 5