Curriculum Briefing for P1 & P2 Parents 18 January 2020 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Curriculum Briefing for P1 & P2 Parents 18 January 2020

Overview  Introduction  Vision, Mission & Values  P1 & P2 Matters - Assessment Structure - Subject Matters - Edusave Awards Matters  School-Home Partnership  Safety & Security Matters  Other Updates

School Leaders – Vice-Principals Mrs Vijaya Ganesh Mrs Tan Wai Ling Vice Principal (Administration) Vice Principal 3

Key Personnel – Administration & Operations Mr Dave Ong Mr Roslan Mr Ting Koh Ling Administration Manager Operations Manager Operations Manager 4

Key Personnel – Year Head & Assistant Year Head Mrs Vijay Mdm Noormala Assistant Year Head Assistant Year Head (P1) - Acting (Lower Pri) 5

Learning Support Teachers – Learning Support Co-ordinators(LSC) Mrs Pamela Oon Mdm Noormala LSC LSC 6

Learning Support Teachers – Learning Support for Mathematics(LSM) Coordinators Mrs Deborah Tan Mdm Rohaya 7

Allied Educators (AED) – Counselling & Learning and Behavioural Support Ms Norashida Ms Nelia Soon Mdm Nur Elviana Mr Leonard Moong AED(LBS) AED(LBS) Counsellor Counsellor 8

Vision Passi sionat onate e Le Learners rners • Cari ring ng Le Leaders ders • Gl Glob obal l Cit itiz izens ns

Mission To nurture students so that they can excel in their pursuits & contribute to the society through providing a holistic education & a dynamic learning environment

Values TK PR 2 IDE P erseverance R espect R esponsibility I ntegrity D iscipline E mpathy

Assessment Structure • There are no weighted assessments or Semestral Assessments at P1 and P2. • Non-weighted assessments will still be carried out to support students’ learning , gauge their learning progress and address learning gaps . • Qualitative descriptors will be used to report students’ learning progress at P1 and P2.

Assessment Structure The Holistic Development Profile (HDP) reports a student ’ s learning progress for each semester. It is a developmental report based on the observations made by his/her teachers. The descriptors indicate his/her level of attainment in each area. Attainment Level Descriptors  Produces satisfactory quality work on a regular basis  Beginning Requires much guidance to complete work/assignment  Produces good quality work on a regular basis  Developing Requires some guidance to complete work/assignment  Produces good quality work most of the time  Competent Requires little guidance to complete work/assignment  Produces high quality work most of the time  Accomplished Able to complete work/assignment independently

Subject Matters

P1 & P2 English Discerning Listeners and Readers Confident & Respectful Communicators of the English Language

P1 & P2 SHARED BOOK APPROACH MODIFIED LANGUAGE EXPERIENCE APPROACH

Primary 1: STELLAR 2.0 Curricular Revisions to Support Quality Teaching and Learning For all students Differentiated Focus Lessons Learning Support Programme 19

Primary 1 Formative Assessment Structure (English Language) Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Picture Matching & Word Recognition Integrated Oral Reading Aloud Sound a. Sound a. Reading Aloud Discrimination Discrimination b. Stimulus-based b. Sight Words Conversation Spelling Reading aloud Guided Writing Individual Writing Individual Writing Mini Language Mini Language Mini Language Review Mini Language Review Review a. Vocabulary Review a. Vocabulary a. Vocabulary b. Grammar a. Vocabulary b. Grammar b. Grammar c. Comprehension b. Grammar c. Comprehension c. Comprehension

Primary 1 English Learning outcomes (Semester 1) (Semester 2) Listen attentively and follow simple Listening Listen attentively and follow simple instructions. instructions. Follow communication etiquette such as taking turns, and using appropriate eye Speak clearly to express their thoughts, feelings Speaking contact and volume in conversations or and ideas. discussions. Demonstrate basic word recognition skills Read aloud Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR texts) (e.g. know the letters of the alphabet; able with accuracy, fluency and expression. Reading to pronounce words accurately). Read aloud Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR Understand Primary 1 texts (e.g. STELLAR texts) texts) with accuracy, fluency and and are able to identify simple aspects of fiction expression. (e.g. main characters and setting). Demonstrate writing readiness and Write a simple paragraph of at least 3 sentences Writing handwriting skills such as letter formation, to recount appropriately sequenced events. placement, sizing and spacing.

Primary 2 Formative Assessments Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Picture Matching Show & Tell Integrated Oral Listening & Sound a. Reading Aloud Comprehension & Discrimination b. Stimulus-based Spelling Conversation 50 Sight Words MLEA Group Writing Individual Writing Individual Writing (P2 Fry Word List) MLEA Group Mini Language Mini Language Mini Language Writing (Trip to Review Review Review Singapore Zoo) a. Vocabulary a. Vocabulary a. Vocabulary b. Grammar b. Grammar b. Grammar c. Comprehension c. Comprehension c. Comprehension Mini Language Review a. Vocabulary b. Grammar c. Comprehension

Primary 2 English Learning Outcomes (Semester 1) (Semester 2) Listening Listen attentively and identify relevant Listening Listen attentively and identify information. relevant information. Speaking Speak clearly to express their Build on others’ ideas in the thoughts, feelings and ideas. Speaking conversations or discussions respectfully. Understand Primary 2 texts (e.g. Reading STELLAR texts) and are able to identify Read multi-syllabic words accurately. the big ideas in the texts and recall sequence of main events. Reading Understand Primary 2 texts (e.g. Apply basic spelling strategies using STELLAR texts) and are able to knowledge about phonic elements identify the big ideas in the texts and spelling rules. and recall sequence of main events. Writing Write a simple paragraph of at least 3 Apply basic spelling strategies using sentences to recount appropriately Writing knowledge about phonic elements sequenced events. and spelling rules.

Edusave Merit Bursary (EMB) and Good Progress Award (GPA) • Eligibility criteria for P1 and P2 EMB and P2 GPA will be aligned with the School-Based Assessment to recognise positive learning dispositions, instead of academic performance • Teachers will select students who display positive learning dispositions consistently. • These dispositions can be observed by teachers through daily lessons and learning activities in the course of the year.

TKP Edusave Award Learning Dispositions Learning dispositions Definition Keep working at a task to complete it Perseverance Do not give up even though it is challenging Think back Responsibility Learn from their experiences Apply what they have learnt to do it

TKP Edusave Award Learning Dispositions Learning dispositions Definition Willing to explore and share possibilities, ideas and other viewpoints Open-mindedness Willing to consider other viewpoints and try out ideas or solutions offered by peers Interest to explore (including asking questions) and discover new things to develop deeper understanding Show an interest in learning new things Actively seek new opportunities to learn without Curiosity & being asked Playfulness Derive satisfaction from learning new skills or discovering new ideas Enjoy problem-solving

• Concrete-Pictorial Abstract Approach • Activity-based learning • Collaborative learning

P1 ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE 2020 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Only Formative Assessments Performance Performance Only task 1 task 2 performance Review Practice based (50 Marks) Written Practice Written Practice assignment 1 2

Formative assessments • Mental sums • Journal • Performance Task • Diagnostic Test

School-Home Partnership Our children do best when schools and parents work hand in hand to support them. Work with the school Help your child relate to know and support to others your child Help your child Help your child manage develop good habits himself/herself Guidelines for School-Home Partnership 31

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