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Info Afternoon

2021


Time Item

2.00p.m. • Welcome & Introduction by Principal,

Mdm Noorismawaty Ismail

2.30p.m. • Understanding the New PSLE Scoring and Secondary One

Posting Systems by Year Head (Upper Primary Level),

Miss Irfana Banu

3.00p.m. • Home-School Partnership

• L.O.V.E (Link Our Visions Entirely) Letters by

Assistant Year Head (Upper Primary Level),

Miss Lai Xiao Xin

3.15p.m. • Stress Management Talk by School Counsellor,

Mdm Nurlizawati Ramlan

3.30pm Closing Remarks

Programme


Principal’sTime


Objectives

• To reiterate the changes to PSLE Scoring in 2021

• To better assist your child/ward in preparing for the PSLE andhis/her education in a secondary school

• To share some tips on managing your child’s/ward’s exam stress


COVID-19Stronger Together

Keeping Huamin Safe

Ensuring Learning Continues


Balancing Health and Learning Priorities


PSLE Examination

Dates


2021 PSLE Dates

Oral Examination 12-13 Aug

Listening Comprehension 17 Sep

Written Examination 30 Sept – 6 Oct


Distribution of Booklets Semester 1

PSLE Results 1st week of Nov/Dec school

holidays

Option Form Submission and Capturing Within 1 week of release of

results

Posting Results 2nd last week of Dec

Reporting to Secondary School The following day after Posting

Results has been released.

Important Dates - Tentative


CHANGES TO THE PSLE SCORING &

S1 POSTINGFROM 2021


Website Link Link Description

https://www.moe.gov.sg/microsites/psle-fsbb Details on the new PSLE Scoring & Sec 1

Posting

https://go.gov.sg/psle-explainer-1 Top Questions on PSLE Answered!

(Part 1)

https://go.gov.sg/psle-explainer-2 Top Questions on PSLE Answered!

(Part 2)

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

https://go.gov.sg/psle-explainer-1

https://go.gov.sg/psle-explainer-2


RATIONALE AND INTENT OF

THE CHANGES


NURTURING DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF OUR CHILDREN

The changes to the PSLE scoring are meant to reduce over-emphasis on academic results by:

• Reducing fine differentiation at a young age

•Recognising a student’s level of achievement, regardless of how his peers have done

REDUCING FINE DIFFERENTIATION

Prior to 2021

The T-score system differentiates students very finely. For example, a student who has a T-

score Aggregate of 231 and another student who scores 230 may be equally ready for secondary

school.

From 2021 onwards

Each Achievement Level (AL) spans a range of marks. With ALs replacing the subject T-score,

students who perform similarly will be grouped in the same AL.

Changes to the PSLE Scoring & S1 Posting System


SCORES WILL BETTER REFLECT STUDENT’S OWN PERFORMANCE, INSTEAD OFCOMPARING HIM TO HIS PEERS

Prior to 2021

The T-score shows how a student has performed relative to his cohort. A student may do

well in a subject, but if most of the cohort performs better than him, he will get a low T-score.

From 2021 onwards

Once a student meets the professionally-set standard expected at a certain AL, he will receive

the AL regardless of how his peers have performed.

THE CHANGES WILL NOT AFFECT THE CURRICULUM AND THE SUBJECTS TESTED

AT PSLE

However, MOE does review the curriculum regularly to ensure that it is relevant and up-to-

date. This will continue as per current practice.

Changes to the PSLE Scoring & S1 Posting System


AL1 AL2 AL3 AL4 AL5 AL6 AL7 AL8

SCORING CHANGES


REFLECTS A STUDENT’S INDIVIDUAL LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

Unlike the current T-score, students’ AL for each subject will reflect their

level of achievement, rather than how they have performed relative to

their peers.

AL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RawMarkRange

≥ 90 85-89 80-84 75-79 65-74 45-64 20-44 < 20

From T-score to wider scoring bands

The PSLE T-Score will be replaced with wider scoring bands, known as

Achievement Levels (ALs).


•The PSLE Score replaces the T-score

aggregate.

•The AL score assigned to each subject is based

on the raw marks that the student has scored.

The PSLE score is obtained by adding the

ALs of four subjects.

•The PSLE Score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4

being the best possible score.

Calculating PSLE Score


FOUNDATION LEVEL SUBJECT GRADES TO BE LESS FINELY DIFFERENTIATED

• Under the new AL system, if your child is taking foundation subjects, your child will be

graded AL A to AL C.

• Like Standard subject ALs, the foundation subject ALs will reflect a student’s own level of

achievement, rather than how they have performed relative to their peers.

• For the purpose of S1 posting, Foundation level AL A to AL C will be mapped to a

Standard Level subject equivalent of AL 6 to AL 8 respectively, to derive a student’s

overall PSLE Score.

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

Scoring for Foundation Level Subjects


JOHN’S

CHOICE ORDER:

1. SCHOOLA

2. SCHOOLB

3. SCHOOLC

4. SCHOOLD

5. SCHOOLE

6. SCHOOLF

MARY’S

CHOICE ORDER:

1. SCHOOLC

2. SCHOOLB

3. SCHOOLA

4. SCHOOLD

5. SCHOOLE

6. SCHOOLF

SECONDARY 1POSTING CHANGES


Secondary School Course Placement

•Your child will continue to be placed in

secondary school courses – Express,

Normal (Academic) or Normal

(Technical) - based on their PSLE score

•Students taking Foundation subjects are

eligible for the Express Course as long as

they meet the course placement criteria.

•With Subject-based Banding in

secondary schools, students may also

take selected subjects at a more

demanding level.

COURSEPLACEMENT

CRITERIA UNDER

NEW SCORING

SYSTEM

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS / N(A) OPTION

21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) OPTION 25

N(T)

26-30

with AL7 or better inboth EL and MA


Subject-Based Banding (Secondary) Eligibility Criteria

Under the AL Scoring System

• 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, eligible Secondary 1 students in the N(A) and

N(T) courses will continue to have the option to take English Language, Mathematics,

Science and/or Mother Tongue Languages at a more demanding level.

• The level at which students can take the subject will be based on their AL score for that

particular subject.

PSLE SUBJECT GRADE OPTION TO TAKE THE

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 subjectN(A) level


Illustration:

• A student who scores an overall Score of 23 will be

placed in the N(A) course.

• As he scored AL 5 for Science, 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.

• Eligible students can discuss with their parents and

teachers to decide whether to accept the offer.

ENGLISH

LANGUAGE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL 6

MOTHER TONGUE AL 6

LANGUAGE

AL A

AL 5

PSLE SCORE: 23


•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

3. Computerised balloting

Choice order of schools will matter more

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Example:4 students - Jane, Bryan, Mary and John, are vying for the last places in School A and School B.

Students with better

scores will be posted

first

Jane will be posted first as she has a

better PSLE score, and will be posted

to School A.

As Jane has taken that last place in School A, Bryan, Mary and John, having the same

PSLE score, will vie for the last available place in School B.

Tie-breaker 1:

CitizenshipBryan and Mary are Singapore Citizens and will have a

priority to enter School B.

John will be tie-broken out as he

is a Permanent Resident.

With no places in School B,

John will be considered for

School D.

Tie-breaker 2:

Choice order of

schools

As Bryan ranked School B

higher than Mary in his

choice order of secondary

schools, he will be posted

to School B.

Since the last place of

School B is taken by

Bryan, Mary will be

considered for School

C.

Tie-breaker 3:

Computerised

balloting

20

Jane

Singapore Citizen

16

Bryan

Singapore CitizenMary

Singapore Citizen

20

JohnSingapore PR


• 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 your child, with the following considerations:

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

• Learning environment: Is the school’s learning environment right for your child?

• Distinctive programmes and CCAs: Can the school support and develop your

child’s interests?

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

Advice to parents on choosing secondary schools

for the 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.

Scan here to access

SchoolFinder

• Open Houses - Secondary schools also hold open houses where parents and students can learn more

about the school’s programmes, and speak with teachers and students.

• Indicative cut-off points ranges for school types - To help parents choose schools in the first year under

the new system, the indicative AL COPs ranges for school types can be used as reference point. The

indicative AL COP for each secondary school will be provided in the first half of 2021, derived from

the PSLE Scores and choice patterns of the latest 2020 S1 Posting Exercise. The actual cut-off points

may differ, depending on how students exercise their choices that year.


for the child


PREPARING FOR S1 POSTING EXERCISE

1. Shortlist a few schools near your home that have programmes that your child is interested in.

2. Ensure that your child uses all six options in the S1 Option Form.

3. Include a few schools with cut-off points more than your child’s PSLE Score.


for the child


MTL-related Changes


•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.

•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.

Eligibility for HMTL in Secondary schools

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


Use of HCL for admission into SAPschools

POSTING ADVANTAGE

•Higher Chinese Language (HCL) students will continue to receive

a posting advantage for admission to SAP schools.

•If multiple students with the same PSLE score apply for places in

the same SAP school, those with better HCL grades will be

allocated a place ahead of other students.

•This posting advantage for admission to SAP schools applies

before the tie-breakers for S1 Posting.


Example:

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• For students who are exempted from MTL due toextenuating circumstances, will be assigned aMTL score so that they have a PSLE scorecomprising 4 subjects, for the purposes of S1posting.

• Under the new scoring system, the assigned MTLscore will :

Take reference from peers with similarscores for English, Mathematics andScience;

Maintain parity of treatment with studentswho take Foundation MTL (who will scorebetween AL 6 to 8).

• Hence, students will receive an assigned MTLscore between AL 6 to 8 in PSLE.

Scoring for MTL-exempt and AsL/FL students

Subject AL

English 2

Mathematics 4

Science 5

Mother 7Tongue

PSLE Score: 18

Subject AL

English 2

Mathematics 4

Science 5

Mother 7Tongue

PSLE Score: 18

Subject ALSubject AL

English 2English 2

Mathematics 4Mathematics 4

Science 55

MSoctiheenrce 7TongueMother 7Tongue

PSLE Score: 18PSLE Score: 18

Subject AL

English 2

Mathematics 4

Science 5

Mother 7Tongue

PSLE Score: 18

STUDENT C STUDENT B

STUDENT A

Mathematics

Science

Mother Tongue

Subject

English

AL

2

4

5

7

PSLE Score: 18 PSLE Score: 18

MTL-EXEMPT STUDENT

English

Mathematics

Science

Imputed MTL

Score

Subject AL

2

4

5

7

(Figures used are for illustrative purposesonly)


Direct School Admission

(DSA)


• DSA Exercise is not a centralized posting exercise.

• Participating Secondary Schools have the autonomy to decide

who to admit via DSA Exercise.

• Parents and students have to consider their own strengths and

to select those DSA schools that best meet their needs.

WHAT IS DSA?


The 3 stages of DSA-Secondary are:

• Selection Stage

• Exercise School Preference Stage

• Results Release Stage (late November)

WHAT IS DSA?


Working Together to Support Your Child

Guidelines for School-Home Partnership


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Guidelines for

School-Home

Partnership


Developing good

habits We want to nurture

your child to be a self-

directed learner with

good habits and takes

responsibility for

his/her own learning.

Relating to

othersWe want your child to

be confident,

respectful and have

integrity when

interacting with

others.

Managing selfWe want your child to

be able to manage

challenges and make

ethical responsible

decisions to thrive in

the VUCA future.

Working with the school to

know and support your child

We want to develop and

strengthen mutual

understanding, respect and trust

between the school and parents

for the benefit of your child.


L.O.V.E LETTERS


WHAT IS L.O.V.E LETTER?


LINK OUR VISIONS ENTIRELY

• Parents & school share the same visions for thechildren to be morally right & to develop good workattitude.

• Children have similar visions.

• Are our children aware that their visions are similar totheir parents’ & school’s?

• We want to work together in partnership and link ourefforts to develop our children, holistically, and helpthem achieve their visions.

• Through the L.O.V.E letter, parents establish a bondwith their children.

Parents Child School


Parents’ Roles

Guide and monitor their progress

Give them emotional and moral support

Encourage and praise them regularly


The letter is a form of communication to:•Reach out

•Affirm•Encourage and motivate


Helping your Child To Cope with Exam Stress


What is Stress?

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.


Is Stress Good or Bad?

• A normal response.

• “Good stress” vs “Bad stress”

• Short-term stress can motivate and give a personthe extra energy to complete a task successfully.

• However, prolonged and/or extreme stress canwear down the body and cause negativebehaviours.


Signs and Symptoms of Stress

Behavioural Emotional Physical

Change in

eating patterns

Sleep

disturbances

Forgetfulness

Anger outburst

Loss of

concentration

Withdrawal

Irritability

Anxiety

Guilt

Fear

Restlessness

Ulcers

Tension

headaches

Back or joint

pain

Indigestion

Fatigue


Strategies to Manage

Exam Stress


Helping your child to manage exam stress

• Be realistic

Set achievable goals (SMART) Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely

Target-setting and regular review of targets set


• Ensure a suitable environment for study/revision

Television is a distraction

Use of music: choose soothing classical musicwithout words

Schedule of other siblings: do get the other siblingsto do their homework or revision during the timewhen your P6 child is studying




• Foster good time management skills

Sorting priorities

Setting a time-table and keeping to the time-table.

Factor in breaks and play time in the schedule



• Monitor usage of social media

Social media serves as a distraction.

Limit the time your child can use his mobilephone/tablet.

Discourage use of mobile phone/tablet duringstudy, meal times and before bed time.



• Ensure your child maintains a healthy lifestyleTime for exercise/ physical

play

Balanced diet

Enough time for sleep/ short naps (9-10 hours)

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• Allow your child time for himself Grounding techniques: bring your child to a place

surrounded by nature such as a park or the beach.

Ask your child to close his or her eyes and get him or her toexplain what he or she hears, feels and smells.

Get your child to touch a leaf and explain the texture of theleaf or walk barefoot on the sand.

If you do not have time to bring your child out, you can alsodo it in the comfort of your own home. The purpose isbasically to get your child to engage the five senses.



Meditate/pray

Expressive methods: encourage them to draw, pain, writelyrics, sing and dance to help them to express and relievetheir stress.


• Maintain an open communication with your child

Self-disclosure : Share about your own challenges and stresses and how you overcome them

Adopt a non-judgmental attitude




• Encourage use of positive self-talk

Use positive words

Use action words

Eg. “If you don’t study, you will fail.” vs “If youwork on your decimal, you can score higher forMaths.”


Conclusion• Stress can be harmful if it is extreme and/or prolonged.

• Stress can be manifested through the physical symptoms,emotions as well as behaviour.

• Among ways to help your child manage stress include:

Being realistic

Fostering good time management skills

Monitoring usage of social media

Ensuring a proper environment for study

Ensuring your child maintains a healthy lifestyle

Allowing your child time for himself

Maintaining an open communication with your child

Encouraging the use of positive self-talk

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