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Briefing Session for P5 Parents

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CORE PROGRAMMES

Listening Skills Speaking Skills Reading Skills Writing Skills

Paper 1 : Writing Paper 2 : Language Use & Comprehension Paper 3 : Listening Comprehension Paper 4 : Oral Communication

ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS

LEVEL DURATION

• No. of

words MARKS Pri 4 50 min 120 20 Pri 5 Standard 1 h 10 min 150 55

SW -15 Compo-40

Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 10 min 120 40

SW -10 Compo-30

PAPER 1 : Writing (Duration & Marks)

P5 Paper 1 (1h 10min) Total Marks: 55 Part 1:Situational Writing (15 marks) a picture series of an event (email, letter, note, etc) Part 2:Continuous Writing (40 marks) a given stimulus (with 3 pictures and question prompts) P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes) Total Marks: 20 Continuous Writing (20m) Either a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts) Or a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)

Comparing P4 and P5 Standard EL Paper 1

P5 FP Paper 1 (1hr 10min) Total Marks: 40 Part 1:Situational Writing (10 marks) Advertisements, journals, emails, post-cards, reports, posters, notices etc. Part 2:Continuous Writing (30 marks) 3 pictures in a series with helping words given

Comparing P4 and P5 Foundation EL PAPER 1

P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes) Total Marks: 20 Continuous Writing (20m) Either a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts) Or a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Duration

& Marks)

LEVEL TIME MARKS Pri 4 1 h 15 min 50 Pri 5 Standard 1 h 50 min 95 Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 20 min 60

COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (10) VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5) VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5) √ (4) √ (8) GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8) √ (10) SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS & TRANSFORMATION (P5 EL) √ (4) √ (10)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL

VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5) √ (4)

• with helping

words

√ (5)

• MCQ

COMPREHENSION CLOZE

• √ (15)
• without helping

words

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR

• √ (12)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)

• 2 passages

√ (20)

• 1 passage

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL

GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (8) VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5) VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5) √ (4) √ (5) GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8)

• SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS

(P5 FEL) √ (4) √ (3) VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5) √ (4)

• with helping words

√ (5)

COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL

COMPREHENSION CLOZE

• √ (5)

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR

• √ (12)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)

• 2 passages

√ (10)

• 2 passages

COMPLETION OF SENTENCES

• √ (5)

PUNCTUATION

• √ (2)

FORM FILLING

• √ (5)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

PAPER 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (EL & FEL)

P5 Listening Comprehension (MCQ) * Different for EL & FEL Duration: 35 – 40 minutes Marks : 20 students will listen to a recording of a variety of text types followed by several questions based on each of the text. E.g. dialogue, news report, announcement, narrative passage P4 Listening Comprehension Duration: 30 minutes Marks : 14  Picture-matching  Note-taking  Comprehension MCQ

PAPER 4: Oral Communication (EL & FEL)

P4 : 16 marks

• Reading Aloud (6 m)
• Stimulus-based

Conversation (10 m) (1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)

* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.

P5: 30 marks

• Reading Aloud (10 m)

(Not the same for FEL)

• Stimulus-based

Conversation (20 m) (1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)

* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.

P5 English Language Programmes

• NEWS In Action
• Newspaper Reading – Straits Times / Little Red Dot
• Word Power
• P5 Making Jam (Learning Journey)

P5 English Language Programmes

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Provide English Language reading materials at

• home. E.g. story books, magazines, newspaper

articles and other materials Go to the library with your child regularly to borrow books. Give your child books about their special interests.

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

• Listen to English news on radio or television
• Get them to express their opinions on news,

stories or events

• Encourage the use of dictionary to improve their

vocabulary

Understanding – English Language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Role models – read with them, write notes and messages to your child Stimulate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life Encourage them to speak Good English.

ZHENGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL Briefing Session for P5 Parents

Mathematics

Every student a thinker and a resilient problem solver

• To build a strong mathematical foundation in students.
• To foster the joy in the learning of Mathematics.
• To engage students through various learning experiences.
• To develop reasoning and communication skills in students.
• To give students opportunities to appreciate and apply mathematics in

real life context.

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5

Duration 1h 45min Paper 1: 1h Paper 2: 1h 30min Number of Questions 45 47

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5

Format Section A: 20 MCQ Section B: 18 SAQ Section C: 7 LAQ Paper 1 Booklet A: 15 MCQ Booklet B: 15 SAQ Paper 2 Part 1: 5 SAQ Part 2: 12 LAQ

The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers

Items Primary 4 Primary 5 Marks Allocation Section A: 40 marks Section B: 36 marks Section C: 24 marks Total : 100 marks Paper 1 (45 marks) Booklet A: 20 marks Booklet B: 25 marks Paper 2 (55 mark) Part 1: 10 marks Part 2: 45 marks Total: 100 marks

Paper Booklet Item Type Number

• f

questions Marks per question Total Marks Duration

1 A

Multiple-Choice

10 1 20 1 h 5 2 B

Short-Answer

5 1 25 10 2 2

Calculators allowed

Short-Answer

5 2 10

1 h 30 min Structured/ Long-answer

12

3,4 or 5

45 Total 47

• 100

2 h 30 min

Standard Mathematics Exam Format

Paper Booklet Item Type Number

• f

questions Marks per question Total Marks Duration

1 A

Multiple-Choice

10 1 30 1 h 10 2 B

Short-Answer

10 2 20 2

Calculators allowed

Short-Answer

10 2 20 1 h

Structured

6 3 or 4 20 Total 46

• 90

2 h

Foundation Mathematics Exam Format

Types of Calculators

Only calculators that are approved by the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) will be allowed in the examination. The list of calculators is available on SEAB’s website: http://www.seab.gov.sg

Adherence on the use of Approved Calculators

School will check and a sticker will be pasted

• nto your child’s approved calculator before

examination. All unauthorised calculators will not be allowed into the examination room.

Awarding marks

Method marks

Marks given for correct method Marks will be given even if answers are wrong

Answer marks

Marks given for correct answers  Marks will not be given if method used is incorrect

Show ALL workings

Important Marks are awarded for correct method and working step even if the final answer is wrong.

Show ALL workings

Example : 1 bus --- 30 passengers 4 buses – 30 x 4 (M1) = 120 passengers

(Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find total number of passengers)

29 passengers alighted 120 – 29 (M1) = 109 passengers

(Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find number of passengers remained on the buses)

Answer: 109 passengers (A0)

(Wrong answer, no answer mark is given)

Other Marks Deductions

wrong Mathematical statement

1 bus = 30 passengers 20% = 100 20 + 1.20 = $1.40 Students are reminded to use “=” sign appropriately.

Area of circle = 16 cm

Other Marks Deductions

Omission of units or wrong use of units

Study Skills

Mathematics is learned by DOING problems. Each topic/concept builds on the previous

• nes.

When your child does his/her Mathematics problem or Mathematics homework, advise him/her to write out the complete solution as if they were taking a test or examination.

Mathematics Study Skills

Problem Solving Strategies  Draw a Diagram/Picture

 Drawing a Model  Observing/Finding A Pattern  Guess and Check  Working Backwards  Using Before and After concepts  Systematic Listing  Algebraic Method

Mathematics Study Skills

Everyday Practice is very

• important. Your child MUST set

aside at least 1 hour to do Mathematics daily.

Advise your child to get sufficient sleep the night before the test/exam. They need to be mentally alert.

Mathematics Programmes @ Zhenghua

A Balance between Rigour and Joy

PALM @ Recess P5 Tinkering – Collaboration Project P5 Koobits Online Enrichment I Aim (Integrating Art in Math) Project P5 Eco Math Learning Trail NEW P5 Junior Architect Project NEW Mathematics Olympiad and Investigative Math Programme Mathematics competitions

Mathematics Programmes@ Zhenghua

Mathematics remedial lessons P5 Mathematics Bridging Programme Grow and Excel in Mathematics (GEM) Programme

Another Heuristics Adventure (AHA)

• Students will be learning different heuristics to

solve word problems

Some tips to support your child’s learning of Mathematics

▪ Create a homework routine

▪ Focus on effort, not mistakes

Praise your child when he or she makes an effort, and share in the excitement when he or she solves a problem or understands something for the first time.

▪ Play Mathematics games with your child ▪ Read storybooks relating to Mathematics with your child ▪ Relate Mathematics to Everyday Life Situations (Mathematics is everywhere!)

Learning Science in Primary 5 (Foundation)

Science Department 2019

Themes & Topics in Primary 5

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Cycles Changes of States; Water Systems Plant Transport System Systems Human Body Systems Systems Electrical Systems Cycles Reproduction in Humans and Plants Cycles Reproduction in Humans and Plants (cont’d)

Transitioning to P5

P3,4 P5 Foundation

Curriculum and Learning

• Customised Activity booklets for

all the topics

• Learning Sheets for each topic
• Customised Activity booklets for all

the topics

• Learning Sheets for each topic
• New Examination format

Process Skills

• Observing with their five senses
• Describing using Science

vocabulary

• Comparing, Classifying
• Communicating – reading and

constructing classification diagrams, tables

• Communicating – reading

flowchart, bar graph, line graph

• Using apparatus – syringes,

thermometer, dataloggers etc

• Conducting simple investigation
• Observing with their five senses
• Describing using Science

vocabulary

• Comparing, Classifying
• Communicating – reading and

constructing classification diagrams, tables

• Communicating – reading

flowchart, bar graph, line graph

• Using apparatus – syringes,

thermometer, dataloggers etc

• Conducting simple investigation

Level Programmes

• Tinkering Programme – Term 1 & 2
• Learning Journey to Science Centre – Term

4

• Science Reading Programme
• Environment Week

Year-end Examination Format (1 h 15 min)

Booklet Item Type

• No. of

Questions Marks per question Total Marks

A Multiple Choice 18 2 36 B Structured Open-Ended 6 – 7 5 – 6 2 – 3 2 – 4 14 20 29 – 31 70

Assessment Tips

• Connect explanations to the correct Science

words/phrases/concepts.

• Use comparing words (more, fewer, less) in

explanations.

How parents can help their children learn Science

• Help them observe Science in daily

life. e.g. discuss how water appears on the mirror after a shower - condensation; hanging wet clothes to observe evaporation.

How parents can help their children learn Science

• Talk to your child about his/her

learning journey and Science activities.

How parents can help their children learn Science

• Discuss their plans for the

tinkering programme and support their ideas where necessary.

How parents can help their children learn Science Have a revision schedule for regular revision of topics as all topics in P3 and P4 are assessed at the end of the year.

Thank you