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P3 PARENTS BRIEFING

29 January 2016

OBJECTIVES

 To provide an opportunity for parents to

interact with the school teachers to understand more about our school programmes and expectations of the pupils.

Absence from school:

 Message ( not whatsapp ) school at 98285617

by 7.30 a.m.

 Whatsapp form teacher by 7.30 a.m.  Submit MCs / letter of excuse when child

returns to school the next day.

Submission of forms and money:

 Ensure that pupils have files/ folders for

keeping school notifications, forms and homework.

 When handing in forms, remind the child to

write their register numbers on the top right hand corner of the form.

 For collection of money, place the exact amount

• f payment in a used envelope, with the name

and class written on the envelope.

English Language

P3 English Curriculum 2016

 STELLAR Instructional Programme  Reading Programme  Writing Programme  Oral Communication Programme

STELLAR

Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

 A comprehensive EL curriculum that integrates all

language skills. It develops in pupils oral confidence, grammar knowledge and a love for reading.

Semester 1 Semester 2

• Sustained Silent Reading

Shared Book Approach Supported Reading

• Modified Language Experience

Approach

• Examination-format Writing
• Writing Process Cycle
• Examination-format Writing

Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Manipulation, Oracy and Comprehension

Resources

 Interesting story books of good literary

standing are used in each STELLAR unit.

 Companion Booklets  Essential English Grammar (P3 and P4)  LONGMAN Active Study Dictionary

STELLAR

To support students in acquiring a firm foundation in reading and comprehension skills critical to their attainment of academic excellence Instructional Reading Programme during curriculum time

• Vocabulary and comprehension
• Selected literature texts (novel appreciation)
• Instructional Reading activity book

Guided Reading Programme during term breaks

• Reading of prescribed story books with book-related

assignments Newspaper Reading on Tuesdays – Little Red Dot

• Practise reading aloud every day to build confidence

and improve oral reading fluency

Reading

Writing

To instil a love for writing in pupils

 STELLAR Unit Writing – Writing Process Cycle  Exam-format Writing (focus on BME)  Writing Competitions (external and school-based)  Display of writing pieces in the classroom  Compilation of pupils’ good writing pieces

Oral Communication

• To improve pupils’ oral communication skills by addressing

the dynamics of effective communication

• To raise the standard of spoken English by developing

confidence and articulation in speech in our pupils

 Oral Skills Package

• resource for oral exam practice
• reading passages and conversation topics

 Speak Good English Activities

• focusing on correct pronunciation and

grammatically correct sentences

Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation

 Pupils will give their personal responses to a visual

stimulus which is thematically linked to the passage for reading aloud.

 Pupils will then move on to discuss a related topic.

Theme: Nature

Stimulus-based Conversation 1) Personal responses to a visual stimulus: Plant-growing competition Reading Aloud: Gardening 2) Discussion: A trip to a park EXAMPLE:

Pupils can no longer memorise the structure of their responses. They need to be able to talk about the given visual stimulus, make inferences, and give their own explanations. Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation

Sample of Stimulus-based Conversation

Plants to Grow

Category A : Soya bean Category B : Sunflower Category C: Lady’s fingers

Prizes The winner for each category will win the following

prizes:

• $100 book voucher
• a stationery hamper
• a trophy

The 2nd to 5th prize-winners will each receive a $50 book voucher.

EL Key Programmes

 Modular CCA - Show and Tell  English Recovery Programme (post-exam)

Focused EL Remedial Programme

 School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR)

Specialised programme to support dyslexic pupils

 Reading Remediation Programme (RRP)

Specialised programme to support non-dyslexic weak readers

Expectations

 Use of Standard English

in speech and writing

 Neat work presentation

 Write neatly and

legibly

 File all worksheets

and compositions neatly

 Prompt submission of

work

 Completion of all

corrections

 Read widely (books of

various genres)

 Bring an English

storybook to school everyday

 Prepare well for the weekly

Spelling on every Wednesday

 Review daily assignments  Target-setting in School

Diary

Components Item Type Marks Oral - Reading Aloud

• Picture Conversation

OE 16 Listening Comprehension

• Picture-Matching
• Note-Taking

MCQ & OE 14 Language Use

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Sentence Synthesis

MCQ & OE 30 Comprehension MCQ & OE 20 Composition

• Guided Writing

OE 20

EL SA1 / SA2 Format

Resources to support learning

 Websites:

Math

P3 Math Topics

Semester 1 Semester 2 Numbers to 10 000 Length, Mass and Volume (Part 2) Addition and Subtraction of Numbers within 10 000 Time Multiplication Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 Fractions Multiplication and Division Angles Money Perpendicular and Parallel Lines Length, Mass and Volume (Part 1) Perimeter and Area Bar Graphs

Math Learning Materials

 Targeting Mathematics Textbook  Targeting Mathematics Workbook  Topical worksheets  Exam practice papers  Heuristics worksheets  Math notebook

Expectations in Math Learning

 Show all workings and answers clearly  Check through work before submission  Ask the Math teacher when in doubt  Prompt submission of work  Completion of all corrections  File all worksheets in the Math file  Revise daily assignments and previous years’ work  Has the following items for Math lessons, tests and exams:

• Stationery (2B pencils,

pens, ruler, erasers, etc)

• Mathematical set

 Targets in school diary

Key Programmes

P3 Numero Challenge P3 Math Day (Term 4)

P3 Math Exam Format

SA1 SA2

Section A (MCQ) 15 x 1 mark 5 x 1 mark 10 x 2 marks Section B (Short Answer Questions) 10 x 2 marks 20 x 2 marks Section C (Word Problems) 5 x 3 marks 5 x 3 marks Total 50 marks 80 marks

Item Types

Multiple-choice Question

 For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the

correct answer. A candidate has to choose one of the options as his/her correct answer. Short-answer Question

 For each question, a candidate has to write his/her answer in the

space provided. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a candidate has to give his/her answer in that unit. Structured / Long-answer Question

 For each question, a candidate has to show his/her method of

solution (working steps) clearly and write his/her answer(s) with the correct units (if any) in the space(s) provided.

Science

Lower Block (P3 and P4)

Contents of Syllabus

Materials Variety & Characteristics

• f Living Things

Matter Magnets Life Cycles of Plants & Animals Light Heat Plant Parts & Functions Digestive System

Diversity Cycles Systems Interaction Energy

P3 P4

Contents of Syllabus

• Skill Coverage

Skills 

Observation Comparing Classifying Using apparatus and equipment Communicating (verbal, pictorial) Communicating (tabular) Analysing

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Lower Block (P3&P4)

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Inferring Predicting

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 Curiosity Creativity Integrity Objectivity Open-mindedness Perseverance Responsibility    

Lower Block (P3 and P4)

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Contents of the Syllabus

• Attitude Coverage

LEVEL PROGRAMMES P3 Science Remedial Lessons Science Supplementary Lessons Lessons at Science Centre Science Entrée ICAS Competitions

Science Programmes

BOOKS RESOURCES

• Themes
• Cycles, Diversity & Interactions
• Textbook & Workbook
• Science of Success

Recommended Resources

 Young Scientist Magazines  National Geographic Kids  Asknlearn (Online)

Tip ips to h help lp your r ch chil ild d in in Sci cienc nce

 Motivate & Praise  Relate real-life situations to Science  Ensure your child can spell the key words  Ensure your child does his/her homework promptly & accurately  Encourage your child to have an inquiring mind by asking questions when in doubt

SCIENCE SA1 FORMAT

PRIMARY 3 (80 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min Section A: MCQ

• 24 questions: 2 marks each, total- 48 marks

Section B: Open-ended

• 10 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 32 marks

SCIENCE SA2 FORMAT

PRIMARY 3 (100 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min Section A: MCQ

• 30 questions: 2 marks each, total- 60 marks

Section B: Open-ended

• 14 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 40 marks

SCIENCE PERFORMANCE TASK

PRIMARY 3 (10 marks) During curriculum time Term 3 2 stations Process skills to be tested

For More Information..

 Subject syllabuses (MOE Website)

 http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/

 Examination syllabuses (SEAB website)

 http://www.seab.gov.sg

MOTHER TONGUE

Remedial and Supplementary Classes

 Every Thursday afternoon, 1400 to 1530  Consent forms will be provided by respective MT

teachers in due cause

Enrichment Programmes

 Every Wednesday afternoon, 1400 to 1530

Chinese Language - -Creative Writing Malay Language - Drama Workshop Tamil Language - -Speech and Drama

 Consent forms will be provided by respective MT

teachers or programme vendors

Parents’ Support

 We appreciate your kind co-operation in the

following areas:

1.

Check your child’s School Diary on daily basis

2.

Monitor your child’s punctual completion of homework

3.

Memorise exemplary phrases/sentences and apply them in daily writing

Parents’ Support

4.

Foster your child’s extracurricular reading habit:

 Select fun and informative reading material for meaningful

exposure to MT language

5.

Encourage and support your child to learn MT language:

 Set practical MT learning goals and praise as and when

goals are achieved

 Converse with your child in MT language daily to convey to

them the necessity and importance of MT

Useful Websites

 Chinese Language

 《学乐》http://xuele.edumall.sg  《语文游戏乐翻天》http://game.iflashbook.com  《听说e乐园》http://eland.edumall.sg

 Tamil Language

 Namnaadi: http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg

 Malay Language

 NADI: http://tinta.moe.edu.sg

Assessment

Term 1 Weightings: 0%

Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Language Use Class Test 1 Math Whole Nos. - Addition Diagnostic Test / Topical

Whole Nos. - Subtraction

Diagnostic Test/ Topical

Whole Nos. - Multiplication

Diagnostic Test / Topical

Whole Nos. - Division

Diagnostic Test / Topical Whole Numbers Topical Test Whole Nos. Chapters 1 & 2 Class Test 1 Sc Diversity – Living Things Performance Task (sort it out ) Diversity (Classification) Class Test 1 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Term 2 : SA 1 Weightings – 30 %

Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Paper 1 - Writing SA1 Paper 2 – Language Use SA1

Oral

SA1 Math

Money

Diagnostic Test

Money

Topical Test Chapters 1 to 5 SA1 Sc Diversity of Materials Performance Task (Making A Boat) Term 1 & 2 Work SA1 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test Oral SA1 Paper 1 - Writing SA1 Paper 2 – Language Use SA1

Term 3 Weightings: 0%

Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Language Use Class Test 2 Math Time Diagnostic / Topical Length Diagnostic / Topical Mass Diagnostic / Topical Volume Diagnostic / Topical Chapter 6 to 9 Class Test 2 Sc Life cycles of animals & plants Performance Task (individual task) Performance Task (Practical Test) Life cycles of animals & plants Class Test 2 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Term 4: SA2 Weightings – 70%

Subject Topic Assessment Item EL Language Use Diagnostic Test Paper 1 - Writing SA2 Paper 2 – Language Use SA2

Oral

SA2 Math

Angles

Diagnostic / Topical

Parallel & Perpendicular lines

Diagnostic / Topical Fractions Performance Test Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2 Sc Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2 MT Language Use Diagnostic Test Oral SA2 Paper 1 - Writing SA2 Paper 2 – Language Use SA2 Listening comprehension SA2

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