P4 P4 Cur Curriculum riculum Briefing Briefing 2016 2016 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Welcome to P4 P4 Cur Curriculum riculum Briefing Briefing 2016 2016 Self-directed Learners, Compassionate Leaders & Responsible and Useful Citizens

Programme • Sharing on School Vision, Mission and Values • Introduction to School Management Team and Level Teachers • Subject-Based Banding (SBB) • Key Level Highlights • Question and Answer (Q&A) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

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Road Safety and Traffic Management We would like to seek your cooperation on the following matters: - Road crossing Dismount from bicycles, scooters, etc Continue to teach the children to observe safe crossing - To queue and wait for the public bus and not push their way up. Regular checks will be done by teachers and security officers BUT children must own the responsibility - Dropping off at Block 120 Prepare the child for prompt alighting Keep schoolbags with the child and not in the boot, if possible Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Attendance • Pupils who are absent from school due to sickness must produce a medical certificate ( MC). • If the reason is non-medical , (e.g. bereavement) , a letter is required. • Inform the form teacher when child is unable to attend school (SMS, email). • School does not encourage pupils to take leave of absence during term time to travel abroad. This is to ensure continuation and consistency of learning. Request has to be submitted to school leaders.

Examinations • No marks will be given when a pupil is absent without medical certificate (MC) . A letter from the parent / guardian will not be accepted in this case. • For pupils who do not produce an MC, a ZERO will be given for that subject. • There will be no re-sitting of written examination papers for pupils. MC will be reflected in the result slip. For pupils who are absent with MC, marks will be pro- rated. • An “MC “ will be reflected in the result slip. • Only valid reasons such as the death of closed relatives( e.g. grandparents) will be accepted.

Primary Four Subject-Based Banding Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Retaining Key Tenets of Ability-Driven Education • School-based Examination at P4 • P4 Subject-Based Banding • Parental choice at the end of P4 • Final Decision by School at end of P5 Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Why introduce Subject-Based Banding? • To provide more flexibility to pupils with strengths and abilities that vary across subjects • To encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

What Subject-Based Banding means for your child • Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6 • Every child will be encouraged to do the subjects at the levels that best meet his/her abilities (i.e. Standard or Foundation) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Standard vs. Foundation Subject • Foundation subjects put focus on mastery of core content and skills. • These are pitched at a lower level as compared to the corresponding standard subject. Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-based Banding work? recommends offered by school Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-based Banding work? ( 4S + HMT) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-based Banding work? ( 4S) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-based Banding work? ( 4S) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-based Banding work? ( 3S+ 1F) ( 2S+ 2F) (1S+ 3F) (4F) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-Based Banding work? Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Profile of Pupils taking various Subject Combinations Subject Combination Profile of Pupils  Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & 4 Standard Subjects + HMTL very strong in MTL  Pupils who are strong in EL, MA, SC & 4 Standard Subjects MTL.  Generally the majority of the cohort  Pupils who are weak in certain subject(s) Combination of Standard Subject(s) and Foundation will take the subject(s) at foundation level Subject(s)  Pupils who are weak in 3 or more 4 Foundation Subjects subjects Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Most Common Subject Combinations Combinations Subjects Offered Offered 4S1H English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science, Higher Mother Tongue Language 4S English, Mother Tongue Language, Mathematics, Science 1S(MT)3F Mother Tongue Language, Foundation English, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science, 4F Foundation English, Foundation Mother Tongue Language, Foundation Mathematics, Foundation Science Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Subject Combinations • Standard level for EL & Math for most pupils except for pupils doing 4 Foundation subjects  4S + HMT  4S( EL, Math, Sc, MT)  3S( EL, Math, Sc) + 1F( MT)  3S( EL, Math, MT) + 1F( Sc)  3S ( EL, Sc, MT) + 1F (Math)  1S( MT) + 3F( EL, Math, Sc)  4F( EL, Math, Sc, MT) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Overall Assessment of Pupils at the end of P4 Examination Weighting 1 st Semester SA1 - 40% 2 nd Semester Alternative Assessment - 10% SA2 – 50% Total 100% Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

P4 Achievement Bands Band Mark Range Brief Description 85 – 100 1 Is very good in the subject 70 – 84 2 Is good in the subject 50 – 69 3 Has adequate grasp of the subject 4 Below 50 Has not met minimum requirement of the subject Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

P5 & P6 (Standard) Grading System Grade Mark Brief Description Range A* 91 & above Has very good understanding of the subject A 75 - 90 Has good understanding of the subject B 60 - 74 C 50 - 59 D 35 - 49 E 20 - 34 U Below 20 (Ungraded) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

P5 & P6 (Foundation) Grading System Grade Mark Brief Description Range 1 85 - 100 Is very good at the subject at the foundation level 2 70 - 84 Is good at the subject at the foundation level 3 50 - 69 Has an adequate grasp of the subject at the foundation level 4 30 - 49 Has an elementary grasp of the subject at the foundation level U Below 30 Has not met the requirements at the foundation level for the minimum grade (Ungraded) Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

What Parents Need to Know • Scores in Foundation subjects would be lower compared to Standard subjects as the PSLE score. Scores will take into account the difference in content and demand of any foundation subject(s) taken. • Based on performance at PSLE, pupils taking 4 Standard subjects may be posted to: Express , Normal Academic, Normal Technical. • Pupils offering at least 2 Foundation subjects will most likely be channelled to Normal Academic stream in secondary school. Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

What Parents Need to Know • Pupils taking 3 Foundation subjects and 1 Standard subject could qualify for Normal Academic course if they do very well. • Pupils taking Foundation and Standard subjects could be in the same class. Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Pupil Placement Issues • Current policies will apply for ad hoc transfers and admissions • Subject combination a pupil takes at receiving school will be determined jointly by school and parents Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Selection Criteria • Based on P4 mid-year and end-of-the year examination data Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

How does Subject-Based Banding work? • At P4 – Pupil sits for school-based exams  Based on pupil’s results, school recommends a subject combination.  Parents fill up option form indicating preferred combination. Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Parental Option • When exercising your option WITH your child, please opt wisely… • For a subject combination that matches your child’s capability, NOT • What your other children were capable of • What you want of your child • Where your child’s preferences are Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

Parental Option • Opt for the course and not the class as the school decides on your child’s class based on their results and not the course. • Submit your option form on time. Geylang Methodist School (Primary)