GROWING OUR CHILDREN INTO GENTLEMEN • Everyday Responsibilities • Values-In-Action (VIA) • Graciousness & GAT • P5 and P6 Camps • Knights of ACS
EVERYDAY RESPONSIBILITIES • Research shows that children who help out with home duties or chores actually do better in school and they are more empathetic and caring. • In fact, children who participate in everyday responsibilities perceive themselves more positively, have a stronger sense of self-worth and are less stressed. • These children also feel good that they are contributing; they feel wanted, needed and bonded to the family. They see that they have an important role to play in the family and the daily responsibilities help to make caring and helpfulness second nature to them.
ROLE-MODELLING
VALUES-IN-ACTION (P5 BETHANY HOME VISIT)
VALUES-IN-ACTION (P6 KINDNESS WEEK)
GRACIOUSNESS
GRACIOUSNESS
GAT (GREET-ASK-THANK)
TO CARE IS TO DISCIPLINE • Educate, Correct, Rebuke, Encourage • Rules; Relationships; Routines • Self-discipline
WHAT KIND OF BOY IS THE ACS BOY? “The ACS boy was an energetic, spry and unconventional creature. A sense of humour and mischief is not far from his fertile mind … Perhaps a certain kind of swagger and over self- confidence … and creativity … The light - heartedness, the sense of fun and humour. Mix this with a serious determination to excel in the classroom and in the sportsfield. Mix this further with a sense of duty and a sense of what is morally right and Godly. You have a very powerful mixture.” Dr Tay Eng Soon 1 March 1988
Integrity (in word and deed) - obedience, truthfulness, honour, courage Love (for nation, fellow man Curiosity and self) - care and “Every ACSian a P5 Camp creative and innovative, compassion, forgiveness critical thinking and young gentleman 10 th July – 12 th July problem solving, of character, Excellence (Confirmed ) perseverance P6 Camp ready for the (in all that we do) - diligence, future to lead 30 th Oct – 01 st Nov determination, self- Collaboration and to serve.” (Confirmed) discipline, (a spirit of confidence, resilience cooperation) - humility, respect, Loyalty graciousness, self- (to nation, family and school) - rootedness discipline
P5 & P6 CAMPS
P5 & P6 CAMPS
P5 & P6 CAMPS
P5 & P6 CAMPS
P5 & P6 CAMPS
KNIGHTS OF ACS – It is a platform to help drive various school/level-wide programs/activities of the various departments and committees – To foster a greater sense of class identity through collaboration; to help students to think beyond just themselves – To give opportunities to students to be young gentlemen of character, ready for the future to lead and to serve.
ANNOUNCEMENT SCHOOL GATE CLOSES AT 6.30pm
LOCATION OF P5 AND P6 CLASSROOMS Block C Level 4 6.1 6.2 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 Level 3 5.6 5.7 5.8 Staff Room Level 2 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Level 1 6.3 6.4
English Language Department Primary 5 & Primary 6 Meet-the-Parents Session HOD EL Mr Roger Teng roger_teng@moe.edu.sg Level Head EL Mr Kelvin Lim kelvin_lim_lye_lee@moe.edu.sg Level Head EL Ms Jane Chen chen_mun_hui_jane@moe.edu.sg
P5/P6 - PSLE Examination Format Paper Description Components Marks Weightage Duration (minutes) 1 Writing Situational 15 27.5% 70 Continuous 40 2 Language Use & MCQ/S&T 95 47.5% 110 Comprehension Cloze/Editing Comprehension (Visual Text / Open-Ended) 3 Listening 6-7 passages 20 10% ~40 Comprehension 20 MCQ 4 Oral - Reading 30 15% Communication - Stimulus-based Conversation Total 200 100%
Components Tested Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Primary 5 Continual Semestral Continual Semestral Assessment 1 Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 2 (10%) (30%) (10%) (50%) Paper 2 Paper 1,2 & 3 Paper 2 Paper 1,2,3 & 4 Primary 6 Continual Semestral Preliminary PSLE Assessment 1 Assessment 1 Examinations Paper 2 Paper 1,2,3 & 4 Paper 1,2,3 & 4 Paper 1,2,3 & 4 NB: The percentages for the various assessments in P5 level denote the weightage for promotion into P6. P6 promotion into Secondary School is based solely on the PSLE.
Paper 1 (Writing) Situational Writing • Writing a report, email, formal or informal letters, notes, notices, etc. Continuous Writing • 1 Topic given together with 3 pictures (Composition must be based on one or more of the 3 pictures)
Paper 1 (Writing) • Planning, Organisation & Coherence • Sequencing of ideas and development of plot • Pitfalls : far-fetched ideas, contradiction, gaps • Grammar : use of correct tenses * Punctuation - direct speech, proper nouns, * Vocabulary and expressions
Paper 2 (Language Use & Comprehension) BOOKLET A BOOKLET B • Grammar • Grammar Cloze • Vocabulary • Editing for Spelling and Grammar • Vocabulary Cloze • Comprehension • Visual Text Cloze Comprehension • Synthesis and Transformation • Comprehension OE
Grammar MCQ 1. Know grammar rules by heart 2. Be aware of grammar rules being tested Tips for parents 1. Go through the optional MOE recommended Grammar Reference Book systematically
Vocabulary MCQ / Cloze 1. Always refer to the dictionary for definitions when you encounter unknown words 2. Check the thesaurus for synonyms and antonyms to expand your word range If you really don’t know the word, make an intelligent 3. guess based on your understanding of the sentence Tips for parents 1. Ensure that the home has a good dictionary and a good thesaurus 2. Ask your son to share new words (and their meanings) encountered every day
Grammar/Comprehension Cloze 1. Read carefully and unhurriedly 2. Look out for contextual clues that come up in the different parts of the passage 3. Make sure answers are grammatically accurate Tips for parents 1. Expose your son to various text types so as to enhance familiarity with particular uses of language, figures of speech and expressions
Editing 1. Read widely to expand your word bank 2. Pause to look at / memorise the spelling of difficult words when you are doing your revision Tips for parents 1. Test your son regularly on the list of commonly misspelled words given by the school
Synthesis & Transformation 1. Practice, practice, practice (especially in transforming sentences - reported speech, active to passive voice) Tips for parents 1. Go through the S&T worksheets which will be provided by the school
Comprehension 1. Read carefully and unhurriedly 2. Read for understanding, not just for enjoyment (Remember your purpose!) 3. Using contextual clues to make sense of text 4. Inference & Prediction 5. Looking out for cause and effect relationships 6. Apply vocabulary skills for vocabulary items 7. Questioning Technique (5Ws, 1H) 8. Accessing prior knowledge
Paper 3 (Listening) • Various text types (instruction, exposition, explanation, narrative, recount, information) • Examples - dialogues, announcements, news broadcast, advertisements etc. • Passages (6 to 7) will be read twice • 20 Multiple-choice questions • Some questions may involve some form of visual sequencing and matching Tips for parents 1. Give your son a simple quiz after watching the news, drama series, television commercial etc. to check for understanding
Paper 4 (Oral) • Reading Aloud (10m) – Pronunciation, Rhythm & Fluency, Expressiveness • Stimulus-Based Conversation (20m) – Personal Response, Clarity, Engagement in conversation in response to a visual stimulus
Parents’ Support • Remind son/ward to: – be attentive in class – complete practice papers with due diligence • Demand accuracy of language at home in both written and oral communications • Exposure to good models • Help them achieve an optimal balance between work and play • Encourage and aim high • Work in partnership with your son’s EL Teacher
MATHEMATICS Primary 5 & Primary 6 Meet-the-Parents Session HOD Mathematics Mr Goh Chee Wei goh_chee_wei@moe.edu.sg LH Mathematics Mr Chee Zhen Yi chee_zhen_yi@moe.edu.sg 62
P5 and P6 briefing • Assessment format • Assessment content • Important points 63
P5 and P6 Mathematics Examination Format for CAs Paper Item Type No. of No. of marks Weighting Duration questions per question 1 MCQ 4 1 8% 3 2 12% SA 5 1 10% 5 2 20% Structured 7 3, 4 50% Total 24 100% 1 h 30 min *Note: The use of calculators is not allowed for CAs 64
P5 Mathematics Examination Format for SAs Paper Booklet Item Type No. of No. of marks Weighting Duration questions per question 1 A MCQ 10 1 10% 1 h 5 2 10% B SA 5 1 5% 10 2 20% 2 SA 5 2 10% 1 h 30 min Structured 12 3, 4, 5 45% Total 47 100% 2 h 30 min 65
P6 Mathematics Examination Format for SAs, Prelims and PSLE Paper Booklet Item Type No. of No. of marks Weighting Duration questions per question 1 A MCQ 10 1 10% 50 min 5 2 10% B SA 10 1 10% 5 2 10% 2 SA 5 2 10% 1 h 40 min Structured 13 3, 4, 5 50% Total 48 100% 2 h 30 min 66
Examination Format • Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers. • The break is about 45min – 1 hour. • Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed. • Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed. 67
Mathematics Format – Paper 1 • There are 15 multiple-choice questions (MCQ). • Ten 1-mark questions • The first ten questions tests basic knowledge and recall. • Five 2-mark questions • The next five questions tests a range of competencies and skills including problem- solving proficiency. 68
Mathematics Format – Paper 1 • There are 15 short-answer (SA) questions. • 1-mark questions • These questions test basic knowledge. Many sums can be done mentally. • 2-mark questions • These questions test a range of competencies including problem-solving proficiency. 69
Mathematics Format – Paper 2 • Five 2-mark short answer (SA) questions. • Remaining are structured and long-answer questions (3m, 4m and 5m). • These questions test problem-solving proficiency. Some of these problems are quite challenging. 70
LIST OF APPROVED SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS The following models of Scientific Calculators are suitable for : PSLE Mathematics and Foundation Mathematics Examinations Examples CASIO FX 82MS FX 85MS FX 95MS FX 95 SG Plus FX 350MS FX 96 SG Plus SHARP EL 509WM EL 509WS EL W509X EL W531S EL W531XM EL W533X TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI 30XIIS http://www.seab.gov.sg/content/calculator/GuidelinesCalculators.pdf 71
Breakdown of time required for each component – P5 Paper Item type No. of questions Time required Total time MCQ (1m) 10 10 x 1min 10 min 1 MCQ (2m) 5 5 x 2 min 10 min SA (1m) 5 5 x 1 min 5 min SA (2m) 10 10 x 2 min 20 min CHECKING 15 min TOTAL TIME FOR PAPER 1 1 h * This is a guide of the estimated timing a pupil need in an examination and it varies for different pupil 72
Breakdown of time required for each component – P5 Paper Item Type No. of questions Time required Total time SA (2m) 5 5 x 2 min 10 min 2 Structured/ 12 12 x 5 to 6 min 65 min Long answer (3, 4 & 5m) CHECKING 15 min TOTAL TIME FOR PAPER 2 1 hr 30 min * This is a guide of the estimated timing a pupil need in an examination and it varies for different pupil 73
Breakdown of time required for each component – P6 Paper Item type No. of questions Time required Total time MCQ (1m) 10 10 x 1min 10 min 1 MCQ (2m) 5 5 x 2 min 10 min SA (1m) 10 10 x 1 min 10 min SA (2m) 5 5 x 2 min 10 min CHECKING 10 min TOTAL TIME FOR PAPER 1 50 min * This is a guide of the estimated timing a pupil need in an examination and it varies for different pupil 74
Breakdown of time required for each component – P6 Paper Item Type No. of questions Time required Total time SA (2m) 5 5 x 2 min 10 min 2 Structured/ 13 13 x 5 to 6 min 75 min Long answer (3, 4 & 5m) CHECKING 15 min TOTAL TIME FOR PAPER 2 1 hr 40 min * This is a guide of the estimated timing a pupil need in an examination and it varies for different pupil 75
Content to be assessed (P5) Content Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals Measurement, Volume Area of triangle Ratio, Percentage, Average, Rate Angles, Triangles, Quadrilaterals 76
Content to be assessed (PSLE) Content Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals Measurement Data Analysis Geometry Speed Ratio, Percentage Algebra 77
Some ome Im Importa portant nt Po Poin ints • Account for each calculated figure. • Final statements for each problem. (to indicate the final answers) Example: a) The total number of marbles is 300 √ b) The answer is 300 √ c) 300 × • Accurate use of Units of Measurement for final answer. • Marks [ 1/2 m] deducted for inaccurate use or omission of units. 78
Some ome Im Importa portant nt Po Poin ints • For questions on angles, boys must make reference to the angles in their working or in the diagram. Making Reference E E A A Eg: to the angle 150º 150º x x EDC = 115º D D ADC = 360º – 150º – 115º = 95º 115º 115º ABC = 95º B B F F x = (180º – 95º) ÷ 2 = 42.5º C C • Marks will not be awarded for steps which do not show clearly the angles calculated. * All working MUST be shown clearly (must not write the value of the angles on the diagrams only). 79
Some ome Im Importa portant nt Po Poin ints Mark Deductions 3 = 30 ... inequality [- 1/2 m] 4 3 of 30 is … correct 4 3 units = 30 … correct 1hr 10 min after 3:30 pm is …correct 80
SCIENCE Primary 5 & Primary 6 Meet-the-Parents Session HOD Science Miss Hemalatha P hemalatha_n_perumal@moe.edu.sg LH Science Mdm Loi Huey Shing loi_huey_shing@moe.edu.sg 81
Content • Assessment • Content Coverage • Assessment Format 82
Assessment Objectives Assessment Objectives Weighting(%) Knowledge with Understanding : D emonstrate knowledge & understanding of scientific facts, 40 concepts & principles Application of Knowledge and Process Skills : 60 1. Apply scientific facts, concepts & principles to new situations 2. Use one or a combination of the following process skills: • Observing • Comparing • Classifying • Using apparatus and equipment • Inferring • Predicting • Analysing • Generating possibilities • Evaluating • Formulating hypothesis • Communicating Total 100 83
P5 Assessment • CA1 and CA2 • Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) • Practical Test • SA1 and SA2
Content to be Assessed - P5 Theme Life Science Physical Science * Weighting (%) Diversity Living Things Non-living Things 5 – 15 Materials Energy Forms & uses Forms & uses Photosynthesis - Light & Heat 15 – 30 Conversions Systems Plant : parts & functions, Electrical systems respiratory & circulatory systems 20 – 35 Human : Digestive, respiratory & circulatory systems Cell system Plants & animals – Matter Cycles 20 – 35 life cycles & Reproduction Water Interactions Magnets 10 – 20 Weighting (%) 40 - 60 40 - 60 100 85
P5 Content Coverage Themes Covered in Term Diversity P3/4 P3 - Systems P3/4 P3 - Cycles P3/4 P4 - Interactions P3/4 P4 - Energy P3/4 P4 - Systems P5/6 P5 1 and 2 Energy P5/6 P5 3 Cycles P5/6 P5 3 and 4 86
CA1 Format - P5 No. of No. of Total Marks/ Booklet Item Type Questions Marks Questions A Multiple-choice 14 2 28 B Open-ended 7 2 - 4 22 Total 50 Duration : 1hour 87
CA2 Format - P5 No. of Total Marks per Item Type No. of Questions Duration Marks Question Practical 20 4 2 - 4 10 Test Minutes MCQ – 11 2 Marks Written 50 40 Open Ended – 6 Paper Minutes 2 - 4 Marks 88
Practical Test - P5 – Active engagement in skills and processes Observing Comparing Classifying Using apparatus and equipment Communicating Inferring Generating possibilities – Science laboratory based – During curriculum ~ 20mins to complete 4 questions (2, 3 marks per question) – Individual assessment 89
SA1 & SA2 Format - P5 No. of No. of Total Booklet Item Type marks per Questions Marks Question Performance-Based 1 – 4 3 - 6 10 Assessment A Multiple-choice 25 2 50 B Open-ended 13 2 - 5 40 Total 100 Duration : 1hour 30minutes 90
Performance-Based Assessment P5 – Test of Science concepts – Active engagement in skills and processes – During curriculum ~ 30mins – 3 to 6 questions – Assessed on individual performance 91
Content to be Assessed P5 Foundation Theme Life Science Physical Science *Weighting(%) Diversity Diversity of living things Diversity of non-living things 10 – 15 Diversity of Materials Energy Energy forms & uses Energy forms & uses 15 – 25 Systems Plant system Electrical system 20 – 30 Human system Cycles Cycles in plants & Cycles in Matter & Water 20 – 30 animals Interaction of forces – Interactions 10 – 25 Magnets Weighting (%) 40 – 60 40 - 60 100 92
P5 Foundation Content Coverage Themes Covered in Term Diversity P3/4 P3 - Systems P3/4 P3 - Cycles P3/4 P4 - Interactions P3/4 P4 - Energy P3/4 P4 - Systems P5/6 P5 1 & 2 Energy P5/6 P5 3 Cycles P5/6 P5 3 & 4 93
CA1 Format P5 Foundation No. of No. of Total Booklet Item Type Marks/ Questions Marks Question A Multiple-choice 8 2 16 Structured/ B 6 - 8 2 - 4 19 Open-ended Total 35 Duration : 40 minutes 94
CA2 Format P5 Foundation No. of Total Marks per Item Type No. of Questions Duration Marks Question Practical 20 4 2 - 4 10 Test Minutes MCQ – 8 2 Marks Written 50 Structured/ 35 Open-Ended – Paper Minutes 2 - 4 Marks 6 - 8 95
Practical Test - P5 – Active engagement in skills and processes Observing Comparing Classifying Using apparatus and equipment Communicating Inferring Generating possibilities – Science laboratory based – During curriculum ~ 20mins to complete 4 questions (2, 3 marks per question) – Individual assessment 96
SA1 & SA2 Format P5 Foundation No. of No. of Marks/ Total Booklet Item Type Questions Question Marks Performance-Based 3 - 6 1 - 4 10 Assessment Multiple- A 16 2 32 choice Structured/ B 12- 16 2 - 4 38 Open-ended Total 80 Duration : 1hour 15minutes 97
Performance-Based Assessment P5 – Test of Science concepts – Active engagement in skills and processes – During curriculum ~ 30mins – 3 to 6 questions – Assessed on individual performance 98
P6 Assessment • CA1 • SA1 • Preliminary Examination
Content to be Assessed- PSLE Theme Life Science Physical Science *Weighting(%) Diversity Living Things Non-living Things 5 – 15 Materials Energy Forms & uses-Photosynthesis Forms & uses 15 – 25 Light & heat conversions Systems Plant : parts & functions, Electrical systems respiratory & circulatory systems Human : Digestive, respiratory 15 – 30 & circulatory systems Cell system Plants & animals – Cycles Matter 20 – 30 life cycles & Reproduction Water Forces – Magnets, Interactions Interaction within environment frictional, gravitational 25 – 35 and force in springs Weighting 45 - 55 45 - 55 100 (%) 100
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