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Briefing Session for P5 Parents
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
CORE PROGRAMMES
Listening Skills
Speaking Skills
Reading Skills
Writing Skills
Paper 1 : Writing
Paper 2 : Language Use & Comprehension
Paper 3 : Listening Comprehension
Paper 4 : Oral Communication
ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS
LEVEL DURATION No. of words
MARKS
Pri 4 50 min 120 20
Pri 5 Standard 1 h 10 min 150 55SW -15
Compo-40
Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 10 min 120 40SW -10
Compo-30
PAPER 1 : Writing (Duration & Marks)
P5 Paper 1 (1h 10min)Total Marks: 55
Part 1:Situational Writing (15 marks)a picture series of an event (email,
letter, note, etc)
Part 2:Continuous Writing (40 marks)
a given stimulus (with 3 pictures and question prompts)
P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes)
Total Marks: 20
Continuous Writing (20m)
Either
a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts)
Or
a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)
Comparing P4 and P5 Standard EL Paper 1
P5 FP Paper 1 (1hr 10min)
Total Marks: 40
Part 1:Situational Writing (10 marks)
Advertisements, journals, emails, post-cards, reports, posters, notices etc.
Part 2:Continuous Writing (30 marks)
3 pictures in a series with helping words given
Comparing P4 and P5 Foundation EL PAPER 1
P4 Paper 1 (50 minutes)
Total Marks: 20
Continuous Writing (20m)
Either
a series of 3 pictures + ? (with helping words and question prompts)
Or
a given stimulus (with 3 pictures, helping words and question prompts)
PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Duration
& Marks)
LEVEL TIME MARKS
Pri 4 1 h 15 min 50
Pri 5 Standard 1 h 50 min 95
Pri 5 Foundation 1 h 20 min 60
COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL
GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (10)
VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5)
VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5)
√ (4) √ (8)
GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8) √ (10)
SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS & TRANSFORMATION (P5 EL)
√ (4) √ (10)
PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)
PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)
COMPONENTS P4 P5 EL
VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5)
√ (4)- with helping
words
√ (5)- MCQ
COMPREHENSION CLOZE -- √ (15)- without helping
words
EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR
-- √ (12)
COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)- 2 passages
√ (20)- 1 passage
PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)
COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL
GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8) √ (8)
VOCABULARY MCQ √ (6) √ (5)
VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (P4 SEM 2 / P5)
√ (4) √ (5)
GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (8) --
SENTENCE COMBINING (P4) / SYNTHESIS (P5 FEL)
√ (4) √ (3)
VOCABULARY CLOZE (P4 SEM 1 / P5)
√ (4)- with helping words
√ (5)
COMPONENTS P4 P5 FEL
COMPREHENSION CLOZE -- √ (5)
EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR -- √ (12)
COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)- 2 passages
√ (10)- 2 passages
COMPLETION OF SENTENCES -- √ (5)
PUNCTUATION -- √ (2)
FORM FILLING -- √ (5)
PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)
PAPER 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION (EL & FEL)
P5 Listening Comprehension (MCQ)
* Different for EL & FEL
Duration: 35 – 40 minutes
Marks : 20
students will listen to a recording of a variety of text types followed by several questions based on each of the text.
E.g. dialogue, news report, announcement, narrative passage
P4 Listening Comprehension
Duration: 30 minutes
Marks : 14
Picture-matching
Note-taking
Comprehension MCQ
PAPER 4:Oral Communication (EL & FEL)
P4 : 16 marks
Reading Aloud (6 m)
Stimulus-based Conversation (10 m)
(1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)
* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.
P5: 30 marks
Reading Aloud (10 m)(Not the same for FEL)
Stimulus-based Conversation (20 m)
(1 stimulus with question prompts; students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus)
* Both components are linked by a common broad theme.
P5 English Language Programmes
• NEWS In Action
• Newspaper Reading – Straits Times / Little Red Dot
• Word Power
• P5 Making Jam (Learning Journey)
P5 English Language Programmes
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP
Provide English Language reading materials at home. E.g. story books, magazines, newspaper articles and other materials
Go to the library with your child regularly to borrow books.
Give your child books about their special interests.
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP
Listen to English news on radio or television Get them to express their opinions on news,
stories or events Encourage the use of dictionary to improve their
vocabulary
Understanding – English Language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP
Role models – read with them, write notes and messages to your child
Stimulate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life
Encourage them to speak Good English.
ZHENGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOLBriefing Session for P5 Parents
Mathematics
Every student a thinker and a resilient problem solver
•To build a strong mathematical foundation in students.
•To foster the joy in the learning of Mathematics.
•To engage students through various learning experiences.
•To develop reasoning and communication skills in students.
•To give students opportunities to appreciate and apply mathematics in
real life context.
The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers
Items Primary 4 Primary 5
Duration 1h 45min Paper 1:
1h
Paper 2:
1h 30min
Number of Questions 45 47
The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers
Items Primary 4 Primary 5
Format Section A: 20 MCQ
Section B: 18 SAQ
Section C: 7 LAQ
Paper 1
Booklet A: 15 MCQ
Booklet B: 15 SAQ
Paper 2
Part 1: 5 SAQ
Part 2: 12 LAQ
The Differences Between P4 and P5 Mathematics papers
Items Primary 4 Primary 5
Marks Allocation
Section A: 40 marks
Section B: 36 marks
Section C: 24 marks
Total : 100 marks
Paper 1 (45 marks)
Booklet A: 20 marks
Booklet B: 25 marks
Paper 2 (55 mark)
Part 1: 10 marks
Part 2: 45 marks
Total: 100 marks
Paper Booklet Item Type Number of
questions
Marks per
question
Total Marks
Duration
1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 201 h5 2
B Short-Answer 5 1 25
10 2
2Calculators
allowed
Short-Answer 5 2 101 h 30 min
Structured/Long-answer
12 3,4 or 5 45
Total 47 - 100 2 h 30 min
Standard MathematicsExam Format
Paper Booklet Item Type Number of
questions
Marks per
question
Total Marks
Duration
1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 301 h10 2
B Short-Answer 10 2 20
2Calculators
allowed
Short-Answer 10 2 201 hStructured 6 3 or 4 20
Total 46 - 90 2 h
Foundation MathematicsExam Format
Types of CalculatorsOnly calculators that are approved by theSingapore Examinations & Assessment Board(SEAB) will be allowed in the examination.
The list of calculators is available on SEAB’s website:
http://www.seab.gov.sg
Adherence on the use of Approved Calculators
School will check and a sticker will be pasted onto your child’s approved calculator before examination.
All unauthorised calculators will not be allowed into the examination room.
Awarding marksMethod marks
Marks given for correct method
Marks will be given even if answers are wrong
Answer marks
Marks given for correct answers
Marks will not be given if method used is incorrect
Show ALL workingsImportant
Marks are awarded for correct method and working stepeven if the final answer is wrong.
Show ALL workingsExample :1 bus --- 30 passengers4 buses – 30 x 4 (M1) = 120 passengers (Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find total number of passengers)
29 passengers alighted120 – 29 (M1) = 109 passengers (Method mark (M1) is given for using the correct operation to find number of passengers remained on the buses)
Answer: 109 passengers (A0) (Wrong answer, no answer mark is given)
Other Marks Deductionswrong Mathematical statement
1 bus = 30 passengers
20% = 100
20 + 1.20 = $1.40
Students are reminded to use “=” sign appropriately.
Area of circle = 16 cm
Other Marks Deductions
Omission of units or wrong use of units
Study Skills
Mathematics is learned by DOING problems.
Each topic/concept builds on the previous ones.
When your child does his/her Mathematics problem or Mathematics homework, advise him/her to write out the complete solution as if they were taking a test or examination.
Mathematics Study SkillsProblem Solving Strategies
Draw a Diagram/Picture
Drawing a Model
Observing/Finding A Pattern
Guess and Check
Working Backwards
Using Before and After concepts
Systematic Listing
Algebraic Method
Mathematics Study Skills
Everyday Practice is very important. Your child MUST set aside at least 1 hour to do Mathematics daily.
Advise your child to get sufficient sleep the night before the test/exam. They need to be mentally alert.
Mathematics Programmes @ ZhenghuaA Balance between Rigour and Joy
PALM @ Recess
P5 Tinkering – Collaboration Project
P5 Koobits Online Enrichment
I Aim (Integrating Art in Math) Project
P5 Eco Math Learning Trail NEW
P5 Junior Architect Project NEW
Mathematics Olympiad and Investigative Math Programme
Mathematics competitions
Mathematics Programmes@ Zhenghua
Mathematics remedial lessons
P5 Mathematics Bridging Programme
Grow and Excel in Mathematics (GEM) Programme
Another Heuristics Adventure (AHA)
-Students will be learning different heuristics to solve word problems
Some tips to support your child’s learning of Mathematics
▪ Create a homework routine
▪ Focus on effort, not mistakesPraise your child when he or she makes an effort, and share in the excitement when he or she solves a problem or understands something for the first time.
▪ Play Mathematics games with your child
▪ Read storybooks relating to Mathematics with your
child
▪ Relate Mathematics to Everyday Life Situations
(Mathematics is everywhere!)
Learning Science in
Primary 5 (Std)
Science Department
2019
Themes & Topics in Primary 5
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Cycles
Changes of
States; Water
Systems
Plant Transport
System
Systems
Human Body
Systems
Systems
Cell System
Electrical Systems
Cycles
Reproduction in
Humans and
Plants
Cycles
Reproduction in
Humans and
Plants
(cont’d)
Transitioning to P5P3,4 P5 Std
Curriculum
and
Learning
• Customised Activity booklets for
all the topics
• Learning Sheets for each topic
• Customised Activity booklets for all
the topics
• Learning Sheets for each topic
• No change in Assessment
format (28 MCQ, 12-13 OE)
Process
Skills
• Observing with their five senses
• Describing using Science
vocabulary
• Comparing, Classifying
• Communicating – reading and
constructing classification
diagrams, tables
• Communicating – reading
flowchart, bar graph, line graph
• Using apparatus – syringes,
thermometer, dataloggers etc
• Conducting simple investigation
• Observing with their five senses
• Describing using Science vocabulary
• Comparing, Classifying
• Communicating – reading and constructing
classification diagrams, tables
• Communicating – reading flowchart, bar graph,
line graph
• Using apparatus – syringes, thermometer,
dataloggers etc
• Using apparatus – syringes, thermometer,
dataloggers etc
• Conducting simple investigation
• Using equipment – microscopes
• Analyzing, evaluating data and
processes
• Investigation, Problem Solving
Level Programmes
• Tinkering Programme – Term 1 & 2
• Learning Journey to Science Centre – Term 4
• Science Reading Programme
• Environment Week
Year-end Examination Format
(1 h 45 min)
Booklet Item Type No. of
Questions
Marks per
questionTotal Marks
A Multiple Choices 28 2 56
B Open-Ended 12 – 13 2 – 5 44
40 – 41 100
Assessment Tips
Connect explanations to the correct Science
words/phrases/concepts.
Use comparing words (more, fewer, less) in
explanations.
How parents can help their
children learn Science
• Help them observe Science in daily
life.
e.g. discuss how water appears on
the mirror after a shower -
condensation; hanging wet clothes
to observe evaporation.
How parents can help their
children learn Science
• Talk to your child about his/her
learning journey and Science
activities.
How parents can help their
children learn Science
• Discuss their plans for the
tinkering programme and support
their ideas where necessary.
How parents can help their
children learn Science
Have a revision schedule for
regular revision of topics as all
topics in P3 and P4 are
assessed at the end of the
year.
Thank you