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P2 2 Par arents ents Eng ngagement ement 1 M 1 Mar arch h 20 2019 19

to Primary 2 A warm

Activity 1. Learning Journeys

• Theatre Play

Term 1

• PAL Eco Green

Term 1

• PAL Mangrove Swamp

Term 1

• Bird Park

Term 2

• 2. Junior Olympic Day

Term 4

Enrichment Programmes

School Values

School

• l Valu

lues es Expected cted Behaviours aviours

Respect

I respect others and treat them the way I want to be treated.

 Greets everyone they meet  Speaks politely  Gets along well with others

Resilience

I have the ability to take on challenges and do not give up easily.

 Wants to try even when faced with

problems

 Seeks help when faced with

difficulties

School Values

Responsibility

I know and do what is expected of me.

 Pays attention in class  Follows instruction  Responsible for his/her own belongings  Takes pride in singing the National

Anthem and recites the National pledge (NE)

Integrity

I am honest and have the moral courage to stand up for what is right.

 Tells the truth  Admits mistakes

Care

I take care of myself, my friends and my school.

 Takes care of himself/ herself (his

emotions, well-being, physical health etc)

 Takes care of classroom environment

School Expectations

• Attendance
• Punctuality – in school by 7.45
• School attire – personal grooming
• Mobile Phone Usage
• Student Discipline

Assessment Policy (Pri 2)

• No weighted assessments for Primary 1 & 2
• Formative assessments (FA) will be used to support

students’ learning progress

• Feedback on students’ progress – written feedback,

rubrics or checklists

• Current practices to gather information about

students’ learning through checkpoints (i.e. class discussions, activities, homework and bite-sized assessments) will continue

• These checkpoints will no longer
• count towards an overall result.

Formative Assessment

English Mother Tongue Math

 Weekly Spelling  Reading Aloud  Qualitative feedback for Speak on the Spot  Qualitative feedback for writing (MLEA and Guided Writing)  Bite-sized language use tasks for Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension  Weekly Spelling  Qualitative feedback for Show & Tell  Qualitative feedback for Reading Aloud and Stimulus-based Conversations  Bite-sized language use tasks Grammar, Vocabulary or Comprehension  Self & Peer Assessment  Heuristic Task  Formative Review  CPDD Diagnostic Package (Foundation)

Formative Assessments @ P2

Subject Focus

STELLAR Vision: Children who love reading and have a strong foundation in the English Language

STELLAR Approach in teaching English

MLEA (Modified Language Experience Approach)

 A shared experience that is related to the book they have read  Shared experiences provide the context and content to practise the four language skills

English Language

MLEA Experiences for Primary 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

• Bubbles-Blowing
• Lifecycle of a butterfly
• Snail Race

Key Programmes

Reading

• Silent Reading & D.E.A.R sessions
• Learning Support Programme (LSP)

Drama-In-Action Lessons Speak on the Spot English Week Theatre Experience

English Language

English Language

Developing Vocabulary

• Read a wide genre of books.
• Pick up new words and good phrases
• Be a member of NLB!
• E-book resources from NLB

http://www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads/

English Language

Developing Oracy & Critical Thinking Skills

• Use authentic materials (E.g. posters, brochures) and

ask them to state and justify their preferences ~ Will you buy this item? Why/Why not?

Mathematics

Overview of P2 Maths Content

Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics

Numbers up to 1000 Length, Mass & Volume Picture Graphs with Scales Addition and Subtraction (Up to 3 digits) Time Multiplication 2D Shapes Division 3D Shapes Fractions Money

Mathematics

Focus for P2 Maths

• Build

up a strong foundation in basic concepts and skills;

• Foster opportunities for small wins and early

successes;

• Get a head-start in solving word problems.

Teaching and Learning Approaches

• Concrete, Pictorial and Abstract (CPA) Approach

Mathematics

• ncrete

ictorial bstract

2 + 1 = 3

use of manipulatives for hands-on learning experience relate hands-on experience to visual representations such as diagrams and models representing problems using mathematical notation

Teaching and Learning Approaches

• Polya’s 4 Steps Problem Solving

1 Understand

• Read
• Identify key information and goals

2 Plan

• Choose a strategy (heuristics)

3 Do

• Carry out the Plan
• Solve the Problem

4 Check

• Does my solution make sense?
• Is my solution reasonable?
• Can I solve it another way?

Mathematics

Home-School Partnership

Communication with teachers

Modes of Communication Parents’ Gateway App Phone Call Student Handbook Email

Supporting Your Child

Paren rent-Child Child-Te Teacher acher Conferen nference

• Communication between parents, teacher and

the child

• Child shares and reflects on his/her learning

experiences in school

• Parents to affirm child’s effort and progress and

find out how you can support them

2019 PCTC Thursday, 30 May 2019 8 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Tips for Parents

Ann nnual ual St Stud udent ent He Health lth De Declar laration tion

• An annual exercise at start of a new school year
• Your child will receive a Student Medical Record Form

from his/her Form Teacher

• Please provide the necessary information on your

child’s medical condition to the best of your knowledge and attach medical documents from doctors/hospital where necessary

• These information will be collated, updated and

maintained by the school yearly.

• Confidential

Thank You