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Welcome!

 Introduction  Character and Citizenship Education  Roles and Responsibilities of Students  Purpose of Homework  Supporting your Child  Assessment Matters  Curricular Matters  School Key Programmes  Level Programmes

CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

Don’t Say

 I’m never going to get this.

• I’m awesome at this.
• I just can’t do this!
• It’s easy for her – she’s just

clever.

• My answer is fine the way it is.

Do Say

• What shall I try instead?
• I seem to be on the right track.
• I’m going to have to practice

this.

• I’m going to work out how

she’s managing to do this.

• What can I do to make my

answer even better?

Kim Cook, kindergarten, Burlington PS

THE GROWTH MINDSET

Habit 1: Be Proactive (you’re in charge) Habit 2: Begin With The End In Mind (have a plan) Habit 3: Put First Things First (work first, then play) Habit 4: Think Win-Win (everyone can win) Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then Be Understood (listen before you talk) Habit 6: Synergize (together is better) Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw (balance feels best)

7 HABITS – THE LEADER IN ME PROGRAMME

• Social skills are sets of behaviours that enable individuals to interact with one another in

ways that are socially acceptable.

• Students will be taught social skills in a concrete, step-by-step manner.

SOCIAL SKILLS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

Students should:  be punctual and attend school regularly;  be responsible for his/her own learning (by organizing time and tasks / having a personal timetable);  put in his/her best effort when completing daily work / homework;  manage time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time;  understand the purpose of homework and what is expected of them;  inform the teacher of any difficulties in the completion of the homework; and  review feedback from teachers on homework submitted.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS

• Students must bring their Student Handbook every day.
• All assigned homework will be written on the class whiteboard.
• Students are to record important information into their Student Handbook .
• Parents are requested not to give too much assistance but close monitoring is appreciated.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

• Do check your child’s Student Handbook every day.
• Teachers would usually give homework or updates about your child via the handbook. There may also

be messages for you.

• Communication can be through the handbook.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK

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 Reinforce learning and deepen understanding of lessons taught;  Allow students to regularly practise, and apply skills and concepts taught;  Develop good study skills and habits;  Encourage greater ownership and responsibility for independent learning.

PURPOSE OF HOMEWORK

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

Parents can:

• create a conducive home environment for studying and completion of homework;
• supervise and provide support for your child’s learning;
• reinforce good study habits and attitudes;
• be mindful of the stress arising from school homework and out-of-school activities, and help your child

prioritise his/her time among these activities; and

• work in partnership with teachers to support your child’s learning and development.

FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD

ASSESSMENT MATTERS

FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

ASSESSMENT MATTERS

Semester 1 Semester 2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Weighting 5% 15% 10% 70% Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment End of Year Examination

• Removal of SA1 and is replaced with formative assessment throughout the year
• To allow more time to deepen understanding and develop 21st century competencies

CURRICULAR MATTERS

Component Weighting Paper 1 Writing 55 Marks (27.5%) Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 95 Marks (47.5%) Listening Comprehension 20 Marks (10%) Oral 30 Marks (15%) Total 200 Marks (100%)

ENGLISH – COMPONENT WEIGHTING

Component Marks Oral (a)Reading Aloud (b)Stimulus-based Conversation 30 marks 10 marks 20 marks Listening Comprehension 7 Texts, 20 MCQs Graphics Map Comprehension 20 marks Writing (a) Situational Writing (b) Continuous Writing 55 marks 15 marks 40 marks

ENGLISH – COMPONENT WEIGHTING

Component Items Marks Grammar MCQ 10 10 Vocabulary MCQ 10 10 Visual Text MCQ 8 8 Grammar Cloze 10 10 Editing for Spelling and Grammar 12 12 Comprehension Cloze 15 15 Synthesis and Transformation 5 10 Comprehension OE Up to 10 20 Total 95

ENGLISH – COMPONENT WEIGHTING

Component Weighting Paper 1 Composition 40 Marks (20%) Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 90 Marks (45%) Listening Comprehension 20 Marks (10%) Oral 30 Marks (15%) Total 100 Marks (100%)

MOTHER TONGUE – COMPONENT WEIGHTING

Component Weighting Paper 1 Composition 40 Marks (40%) Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 60 Marks (60%) Total 100 Marks (100%)

HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE – COMPONENT WEIGHTING

 Make available a variety of reading materials  Read with and read to your child  Do not use reading as a punishment  Take your child to the library  Encourage your child to speak in both EL & MT languages as often as possible  Encourage your child to learn through language games, eg. Ezhishi (CL), Tinta (ML), Sangamam (TL).

FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD (FOR LANGUAGES)

Section Weighting Paper 1 – Booklet A 15 Multiple Choice Questions 20 Marks (20%) Paper 1 – Booklet B 15 Short Answer Questions 25 Marks (25%) Paper 2 17 Problem Sums 55 Marks (55%) Total 100 Marks (100%)

MATHEMATICS – FORMAT OF PAPER (Standard)

Master the Basics  Addition and Subtraction (quick mental sums)  Multiplication and Division (Multiplication Tables of 2 to 9)  Measurements

 km / m / cm  litres / millilitres  kg / g  Dollars and Cents (eg: conversion – eg: 8 twenty-cents coins = $?)

FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD (FOR MATHEMATICS)

Concrete and pictorial representations support students’ understanding of abstract concepts

Concrete Pictorial Abstract

Teaching and Learning using CPA approach (in school)

Manipulatives (Fraction Discs) Drawings (Familiar Items) Equations (Practices)

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Water and Changes in State Water Cycle Plant Reproduction Human Reproduction Cells Plant Transport System Photosynthesis Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Electricity

Heat learning journey Cells learning journey

Please do not throw the books away at the end of the year. Students will need them as they progress to next level.

SCIENCE – FORMAT OF PAPER

• No. of questions

Marks Section A - MCQ 28 56 Section B - Open-ended 13 44

 Same format as P4  5 mark questions in Section B  P3 and P4 topics will still be tested

SCIENCE – FORMAT OF PAPER

Practical

Process Skills Description Observing Skill of using our senses to gather information about objects or events. This also includes the use of instruments to extend the range of our senses. Comparing Skill of identifying the similarities and differences between two or more objects, concepts or processes. Classifying Skill of grouping objects or events based on common characteristics. Communicating (Verbal, Pictorial) Skill of transmitting and receiving information presented in various forms - verbal, pictorial, tabular or graphical. Using apparatus and equipment Skill of knowing the functions and limitations of various apparatus, and developing the ability to select and handle them appropriately for various tasks. Inferring Skill of interpreting or explaining observations or pieces of data or information. Analysing Skill of identifying the parts of objects, information or processes, and the patterns and relationships between these parts. Investigation Formulating questions or hypotheses, devising fair methods and carrying out those methods to find out answers to the questions or to verify the hypotheses.

 Experiments and hands-on activities

• Garden activities
• Lab activities
• Learning Journeys
• Practical Test

 Practice after every topic

• Recall facts
• Practice with different types of questions

 Include Science in family time  Reading Science magazines  Watching Science Documentaries

SCHOOL KEY PROGRAMMES

The main objectives of the Literacy Through Photojournalism (LTP) programme are as follows:



To develop language, visual and global literacies through photography.



To build the confidence in our students as they experience success in their creative expressions.

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To tap on the photography skills to communicate ideas that students are championing for.

The LTP programme is divided to 2 levels of training and will take

• n

a developmental approach towards the learning of photography and photography-related skills. The application

• f

these skills picked up at each level enables the student to craft their photojournal.

PHOTOGRAPHY USING DSLR CAMERA

Learning the anatomy of a DSLR camera and the different functions and modes. Take a series of images based on given theme to create a story → to create e-portfolio.

Learning for Life Programme (LLP) “Character Building through Outdoor Experiential Learning”

Progress ressive ve cohort t camps from P3 to P P5

• P3 1-Day Outdoor Adventure
• P4 2D1N Outdoor Adventure Camp
• P5 3D2N Outdoor Adventure Camp

Tier r 2 O Outdo door r Hikes for students with interest and/or aptitude.

• Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
• The Southern Ridges

 To facilitate students’ experiences of teamwork, resilience, ruggedness, overcoming adversity, experimentation and risk-taking, and of making friends from diverse backgrounds

Sports Education Programmes (SEP)

Dan anceSpor ceSport Inline ine Skati ting ng Dragon

• n Boating

ing Bowling ing Sport t Cl Climbing bing

 Advocate the importance of sports, encourage sports participation and increase sporting opportunities

P5 P5

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LEVEL PROGRAMMES

• P5 Sports Education Programme – 11 March, Wednesday
• NE Show: To be confirmed (early / mid July)
• P5 3D2N Outdoor Adventure Camp – 17 August to 19 August, Monday – Wednesday
• Learning Journeys
• Science (Heat & Temperature): 15 January
• Indian Heritage Centre: 27 May
• Science (Cells – 5IN only): 1 July
• Science (Electricity): 28 / 30 September

LEVEL PROGRAMMES