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P1 1 Par arents ents Eng ngagement ement 1 M 1 Mar arch h 20 2019 19

to Primary 1 A warm

Activity 1. Learning Journeys

• 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 1)

• 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  Penmanship  Running Record & 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 @ P1

Subject Focus

Students will be effective and competent users of the English Language through development in the following areas:

English Language

A Strong Foundation And Rich Language for All

Aims of Primary English Syllabus

Listen, Read and View (Receptive Skills) Speak, Write and Represent (Productive Skills) Grammar and Vocabulary (Knowledge about Language) Listening, Reading and Viewing (Receptive Skills)

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 1

• Making a sandwich
• Making an ice cream sundae

Key Programmes

Reading

• Silent Reading & D.E.A.R sessions
• Learning Support Programme (LSP)
• P1 Reading Programme

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

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

Aims of Primary Mathematics Syllabus

Laying a Strong Foundation

• Acquire mathematical concepts and skills for

everyday use and continuous learning in Mathematics;

• Develop thinking, reasoning, communication,

applicative and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving;

• Build

confidence and foster interest in Mathematics.

Aims of Primary Mathematics Syllabus

Mathematics

Basic Pre-Numeracy Skills

• The Primary Mathematics syllabus assumes no

formal learning of Mathematics. However, basic pre-numeracy skills such as matching, sorting and comparing are necessary in providing a good grounding for students to begin learning at Primary 1.

Mathematics

Overview of P1 Maths Content

Number and Algebra Measurement and Geometry Statistics

Numbers up to 100 Shapes and Patterns Picture Graphs Addition and Subtraction Within 100 Length Multiplication Within 40 Time Division Within 20 Money

Mathematics

Focus for P1 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

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

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.

Communication with teachers

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

Thank You