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Welcome! Parents’ Connection @ JPS

Primary 6 10 Jan 2017

Our Our Vision ision

A vibrant community of gracious citizens and passionate learners.

Our Mission Our Mission

We nurture all-rounded students of grace, distinction and sound moral values, ready to take on future endeavours.

Our V Our Values alues

 Respect  Integrity  Care  Responsibility  Passion 

Principal’s Address

• The Leader in Me (TLIM)
• Beyond P6
• Examination Timetable
• Expectations
• Parents’ Support

The Leader in Me (TLIM)

• Prepare students for the

future

• Create a leadership culture
• Improve student

achievement

Progression Paths

Secondary Express / Special Secondary Normal Academic Secondary Normal Technical

PSLE

Autonomous Schools

The he Educa Education tion Landsca Landscape pe

Primary (PSLE) Admission at Sec 1

GCE ‘N’/’O’ Level GCE ‘A” Level / Diploma

Specialized Independent Schools Government / Government-Aided Schools Mainstream education Independent Schools Privately-Funded Schools

(2 yrs) (3 yrs) (1-2 years)

Recognized Qualifications Recognized Qualifications

• English Language / Foundation English
• Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics
• Mother Tongue / Foundation MT
• Science / Foundation Science
• Higher Mother Tongue

Examination Subjects

PS PSLE LE Da Dates 2017 tes 2017 (T (Tenta entativ tive) e)

• Oral Examination
• 17 & 18 August
• Listening Comprehension Examination
• 15 September
• Written Examination
• 28 Sept – 4 October

PSLE PSLE P Perf erfor

• rmance 2016

mance 2016

• Passes

– 97.4%

• Express & Express/NA

– 64.3%

• Aggregate score 245 & above

– 29 students

DURING SCHOOL TERM

• Supplementary classes for all students
• Commencing in Week 3
• Remedial lessons for selected students
• After CCAs stand-down from 19 May onwards
• Pull-out classes for English, Math and

Science (experienced EOs)

• In-class support (AED T & L)

Sc School hool Suppor Support

DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

• June
• First two days
• September
• First two days

Sc School hool Suppor Support

Our Expe Our Expecta ctations tions

• f
• f Students

Students

• Be present in school every day and turn up
• n time for school
• Complete and hand in homework on time
• Seek teachers’ help when unsure
• Plan a timetable & revise work daily
• Turn up for all supporting lessons
• Take accountability for behaviour, learning

and personal success

Ex Excitement citement @ @ P6 P6

• Termly Bonding Activities
• VIA: Serve to Learn, Learn to Serve
• Project Love
• Homeskills
• Fried rice
• Art/ Aesthetics
• Pottery
• NE Learning Journey to Chinatown

Ex Excitement citement @ @ P6 P6

• Sports Enrichment
• Tchoukball
• Social Etiquette Course
• Graduation Day
• Secondary School Selection Programme

Help your child study smart

• 1. Start Preparing Early

Help your child prepare early for tests and exams so he/she does not panic.

• Know the dates of the exams
• Be familiar with topics to be tested
• What is/are your child’s weaker subject(s)?
• Help your child rganise revision materials
• Plan a revision timetable

• 2. Set Realistic Goals
• Set goals that are attainable
• The goals should allow your child to:

– challenge himself/herself – stretch his/her potential

• 3. Consistent Effort

Remind your child to:

• Pay attention during lessons
• Hand in homework on time
• Revise his/her work regularly
• Ask when in doubt

• Provide your child with a consistent study

space

• Ensure your child puts away his/her

gaming gadgets, handphone and other communication devices

• 4. Minimise Distractions

• 5. Stay Healthy

Ensure your child:

• has enough rest
• doesn’t skip meals
• doesn’t stay up late to make

time for study.

• has a balance of work and

relaxation

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English Language

Components of the PSLE English Language Paper

Paper Component Weighting Std EL Fdn EL 1 Situational Writing Continuous Writing 27.5% 26.7% 2 Language Use & Comprehension 47.5% 40% 3 Listening Comprehension 10% 13.3% 4 Oral Communication 15% 20% 100% 100%

English Language

Areas of Concern

• Vocabulary Cloze
• Comprehension Cloze
• Synthesis & Transformation
• Comprehension Open-ended

English Language

Home Support & Monitoring

• Encourage extensive reading of books /

newspapers / magazines

• Have conversations in Standard English daily
• Encourage reading of model compositions and

compiling of new words / phrases learnt

• Monitor your child’s work
• weekly Spelling performance
• daily homework

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Mathematics

Format of Standard Mathematics Paper (2007 syllabus)

PAPER ITEM TYPE NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS PER QN WEIGHTING 1 (50 min) MCQ (Booklet A) 10 5 1 2 10% 10% Short-answer (Booklet B) 10 5 1 2 10% 10% 2 (1hr 40 min) Short-answer 5 2 10% Structured/ Long-answer 13 3 4 5 50% 48 100%

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Mathematics

PAPER ITEM TYPE NUMBER OF ITEMS MARKS PER QN WEIGHTING Paper 1 (1hr) MCQ (Booklet A) 10 10 1 2 10% 20% Short-answer (Booklet B) 10 2 20% Paper 2 (1hr 15 min) Short-answer 10 2 20% Structured/ Long-answer 8 3 4 5 30% 48 100%

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Format of Foundation Mathematics Paper (2007 syllabus)

Mathematics

Areas of Concern

• Speed and Accuracy for Basic

Computations

• Reading and Understanding of

Questions

• Application of Concepts
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Science

Components of Standard Science Paper

One written paper (1h 45 min) consisting

• f 2 booklets

Components of Foundation Science Paper

One written paper (1h 15 min) consisting

• f 2 booklets

Science

Revised assessment format for Standard Science PSLE 2017

100

Foundation Science

Components of Fdn Science Paper

One written paper (1h 15 min) consisting of 2 booklets

Existing Revised

Book Item type

• No. of

qn Marks/ qn Total marks

• No. of

qn Marks/ qn Total marks

A MCQ (3 options) 16 2 32 18 2 36 B Structured Open- ended 6-7 6-8 2-3 2-4 14 24 6-7 5-6 2-3 2-4 14 20 Total 28-31 70 29-31 70

Foundation Science

Areas of Concern

• Interpreting data
• Application in real life
• Inferring from data

Science

School Support

• Encourage scientific inquiry through

pedagogical approaches, experiments and enrichment programmes

• Exposure to wide range of questions

through topical worksheets and revision papers

• Reinforcing of strategies such as

mindmapping, elimination method for MCQ and PLAN method for open-ended questions

Science

Home Support & Monitoring

• Emphasize on key words /

concepts / phrases

• Foundation Science: learn word

list

• Get your child to identify the topic,

recall key concepts and key words, and identify which key phrases in their answers will be awarded marks.

Relate to daily life experiences and environment

Light sensor for counting items Magnetic Levitation (MagLev) Train Drying plates in the kitchen

Science

Home Support & Monitoring

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MO MOTHER THER TONGUE ONGUE LANGU LANGUAGE GE

Mother Tongue Language

Components of the Standard MTL Paper

Paper Component Weighting Std MT 1 Writing 20% 2 Language Use & Comprehension 45% 3 Listening Comprehension 10% 4 Oral Communication 25% 100%

Mother Tongue Language

Components of the Higher MTL Paper

Paper Component Weighting HMT 1 Writing 40% 2 Language Use & Comprehension 60% 100%

Mother Tongue Language

Components of the Foundation MTL Paper

Paper Component Weighting FMT 1 Reading Compre-MCQ 15% 2 Oral Communication 55% 3 Listening Comprehension 30% 100%

Mother Tongue Language

Oral Communication Components

From 2017, MTL PSLE Oral will be IT-based and consists of the following components.  Read Aloud  Video-based stimulus conversation.

Mother Tongue Language

Areas of Concern Composition

 Students do not include good phrases  Students do not inject creativity for the last picture (with Question Mark)

Mother Tongue Language

Areas of Concern Comprehension

• Comprehension
• Explaining answers fully
• Direct lifting
• Oral Communication
• Elaboration
• Hesitant to speak up

Mother Tongue Language

School Support

• Exam strategies
• Word lists
• Highlight common errors made in compo and compre
• Exposure to wide range of passages & questions
• Marshall Cavendish Online
• Supplementary classes
• Oral and Writing packages

Mother Tongue Language

Home Support & Monitoring

• Encourage usage of good phrases

(constant reminders when child is writing compositions at home)

• Discuss with your child how the last

picture can be interpreted creatively

• Expose child to various reading materials

(improves vocabulary)

• Remind child to check the marks allocated

to each question and write appropriately

Mother Tongue Language

Home Support & Monitoring

• Child should allocate time for each question
• Remind child not to lift sentences directly

from the passages

• Encourage your child to read the passages

several times to gain better understanding

• Draw them into discussions pertaining to

school happenings, current events, friends.

DSA DSA-Sec Sec Ex Exer ercise cise

DSA DSA-Sec Ex Sec Exer ercise cise Provides pupils the opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents which could be considered by the participating schools in their application for secondary school admission

JPS JPS DSA DSA 2016 2016

Academic 8 Sports 2 Performing Arts 3 Leadership 2 Total 15

Timeline Timeline

Application Stage

Jan to Jun

(deadline for each DSA school may be different) Preparation of items required, identify schools to apply for, take note of dates and application procedures

Selection Stage

Selection and issuance of letters to all applicants

Jul to Aug Exercise School Preference Stage

Indicate preference Submission via DSA-Sec Internet System

Oct

Results Release Stage

Collection of DSA-Sec allocation and PSLE results

Nov Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec/overview

Summary of SA1, SA2 results Teachers’ Remarks Teachers’ Testimony Awards Certificates

DS DSA A App pplica licatio tion: n: Items Items th that t may may be be req equir uired ed

Performing Arts:

• To prepare a piece or 2

for audition. Visual Arts:

• To prepare pieces to

showcase

2016 2016 Par articipa ticipating Sc ting Schools hools

• SIS - Specialised Independent School
• IP - Integrated Programme
• IS - Independent School
• AS - Autonomous School
• SDP - School with Distinctive Programmes
• School of the Arts (SOTA)

Gettin Getting Mor g More e Inf Infor

• rma

mation tion

• Attend a secondary school open house.

(Check their website for the dates.)

• Explore secondary school of choice website and

register for their mailing list.

• https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions
• https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-

admissions/dsa-sec/participating-schools

• Website will be updated in May 2017.

Thank you!