PARENTS’ BRIEFING
2015
Primary 3 & 4
13 MARCH 2015
Stage
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PROGRAMME Activities Venue
Mother Tongue Language Briefing
CL- School
Hall
ML- ORACLE
Briefing by Principal
School Hall
Briefing by Heads of Department
Briefing by Form Teachers Respective
classrooms
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工商小学 2015年三、四年级 华文部简报会
日期:13/03/2015 地点:学校礼堂
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华文科考试蓝图 CL Paper Exam Format
试卷
Paper
考查项目 Test Items
时间
Duration
题数 No. of Qns
分数 Weightage
1 作文
Composition 40
分钟/min
1 15%
2 语文应用与阅读理解
Understanding of
Language and
Grammar usage
60 分钟/min
23 45%
3 听力测验
Listening
Comprehension
20 分钟/min
10 10%
4 口试
Oral 10
分钟/min
3 30%
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试卷一考试蓝图 Paper 1 Exam Format
试卷一 Paper 1
项目 Test Items
题数 No. of Qns
分数 Marks
作文 Composition
字数不少于80
Not less than 80
words
看图作文 Picture Composition
4幅图+10个参考词汇
4 pictures + 10 helping words
1 15
40 min
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• 试卷一允许使用教育部批准的印刷版词典/电子词典
E-dictionary/hard-copy dictionary allowed
during Paper 1 (composition)
• 印刷版词典须盖上学校印章 Hard-copy dictionary must be verified by
teachers and bear the school seal
• 印刷版词典内不能有任何涂写或记号 No markings/scribbling in hard-copy dictionary
重要信息 Important Information
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试卷二考试蓝图 Paper 2 Exam Format
试卷二 Paper 2
A部分
Part A
语文应用与阅读理解 Understanding
of Language
and Grammar
usage
项目
Test Items
题数
No. of Qns
分数
Marks
辨字测验 Identifying character
2 4
词语选择
Match the correct
vocabulary
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短文填空
Cloze passage 2 4
阅读理解
Comprehension (MCQ) 4 8
60 min
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试卷二考试蓝图 Paper 2 Exam Format
试卷二 Paper 2
B部分 Part B
语文理解与
应用 Understanding
of Language
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usage
项目 Test Items
题数 No. of Qns
分数 Marks
词语搭配 Collocation
4 8
组词成句 Rearranging words
2 4
理解问答 Comprehension (Open
ended)
5 9
总共 Total 23 45
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眼___是我们的好帮手,大家要好好保护。[形似字]
(1) 睛
(2) 情
(3) 清
(4) 请
妈妈告诉弟弟过马路时要小___。[音近字]
(1) 新
(2) 星
(3) 心
(4) 辛
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同学有困难,我们应该______他。 (1) 打败 (2) 请求 (3) 帮助 (4) 改变
小明最喜欢的玩具不见了,他觉得很______。 (1) 难过 (2) 浪费 (3) 容易 (4) 有趣
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老师要他们Q11(1跟着 2顺着 3照着 4靠着)一排果树,从果园的这一头走到另一头,摘一个自己认为最大、最好的果子。
他们听了老师的话,就开始Q12(1认真 2努力 3刻苦 4勤奋)地挑选果子。
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(1)天气 (2)认真 (3)病人
(4)浪费 (5)办法 (6)逃跑
Q11 ( ) 学习 Q12 照顾( ) Q13 ( )时间 Q14 急忙( )
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到了/便找了/阴凉的/坐下来/我们/海边/一个/地方 到了______________________________ __________________________________
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口试 Oral Exam Format
试卷四 Paper 4
项目 Test Items
题数 No. of Qns
分数 Marks
口试
Oral
朗读短文
Reading
1 10
看图说话
Picture description
1 10
会话
Dialogue
1 10
总共
Total
3 30
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Picture Description
要求学生描述图意
describe the picture
针对图意谈自己的感受和看法
talk about personal feelings and opinions
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Dialogue
根据图片相似的主题,和主考员
进行对话
Conversing with the examiner based on
similar theme as the picture
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不管学生是修读哪个单元,一律只考一份试卷(以核心单元生字为考查范围)
P3 & P4 pupils will only be tested on school-based content.
重要信息 Important Information
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小四年终试卷二有少许更动
P4 SA2 Paper 2 has some minor changes
阅读理解增加一道书面互动题
1 Written Interaction question in Comprehension (MCQ)
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例一
如果你是丽文,看了美美的便条,也给她写了一张便条,告诉她你已经不再生她的气了。
美美: 我看到你的便条,__________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
书面互动题 Written Interaction
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例二
如果你是可云,你想约另一个朋友小玉和你们一起去体育中心。请完成以下短信,告诉她体育中心有什么好玩的,约她一起去那里。
小玉: 我和丽美想要到____________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________
书面互动题 Written Interaction
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每个星期的一天必须留下来继续上课 Compulsory for pupils to stay back once per week
for lesson
必须考两份试卷(普通华文及高级华文) Pupils will need to sit for 2 examination (HCL & CL
papers)
普通华文得考70分以上,高级华文得及格
CL overall to score 70 marks and above, HCL
overall to pass
其它科目必须及格
Good pass in all other subjects
重要信息-选修高级华文的学生: Important Information for HCL pupils:
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MDM JACKIE KOK
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Outline of Presentation
School Leadership
Primary School Curriculum
The Gongshang Pupil
2014 PSLE Results
Subject-Based Banding
Class Allocation in P5
Promotion Criteria from P5 to P6
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Mdm Kok Chow Hiong, Jackie
Principal
Mdm Toh Leng Leng
Vice-Principal 1 Mr Cheah Kok Keong George
Vice-Principal (Admin)
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PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM
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KEY MILESTONES IN
YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION
Primary Secondary
Pre-P1 P4 P6 Sec 2 Sec 4/5
Choosing a Primary School
Choosing Subject Bands
PSLE and Choosing a Secondary
School
Choosing a Subject
Combination
GCE ‘O’ Level GCE ‘N’ Level Choosing a
Post-Sec Institution
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Gongshang 2020 Towards a truly value-based education
The Gongshang
Pupil
Strategic Thrusts
Vision
Mission To provide a safe and happy
environment for our pupils to strive towards excellence.
A healthy, confident, gracious and morally upright pupil with a passion for learning and love for Singapore
Developing
a Learning Community
Nurturing a
21st CC Learner
Achieving
Quality School Management Systems and Partnerships
VALUED in the 21st Century
Workplace
VALUES Singapore,
society & the world
Anchored on
VALUES
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The Gongshang Pupil in 2020
• Perseverance . Thrift . Integrity . Respect (School Values)
• Responsibility . Harmony . Resilience . Care
Anchored on
VALUES
• 21st Century Competencies
• SEL Competencies
VALUED in the 21st Century
Workplace
• Rooted to Singapore
• Appreciates sports and arts
• Values society, environment, global issues
VALUES Singapore, society
& the world
A Confident Person . A Self-Directed Learner .
An Active Contributor . A Concerned Citizen .
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PSLE Results
2014
Overall Performance 2014
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P4 SUBJECT-BASED BANDING
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P4 SUBJECT-BASED BANDING
Rationale of Subject Based Banding (SBB)
Implementation Guidelines
Subject combinations at the END of P4
Pupil movement at the END of P5
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What Subject-based Banding means
for your child
Every child will be encouraged to do the
subjects at the levels that best meet
his/her abilities
Removal of streams in Primary 5 and 6
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Why Subject-based Banding?
To provide more flexibility to pupils with
strengths and abilities that vary across
subjects
To encourage greater interaction among
pupils with different strengths
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Why Subject-based Banding?
“We recognise different abilities... and
help each student to proceed at a
pace that he can manage.”
Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam
Minister for Education
2006
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SUBJECTS OFFERED AT P5
STANDARD FOUNDATION HIGHER
MTL
• Standard
English
• Standard
Mathematics
• Standard
Science
• Standard
Mother Tongue
Lang
• Foundation
English
• Foundation
Mathematics
• Foundation
Science
• Foundation
Mother Tongue
Lang
• Higher CL
• Higher ML
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How does Subject-based Banding
work?
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How does Subject-based Banding
work?
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
4 standard subjects
4 foundation subjects
3 standard subjects + 1 other
foundation subject
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
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How does Subject-based Banding work?
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• Pupils will be allocated to classes according to
their abilities and achievement in the various
subjects.
• Pupils will be re-banded according to their abilities
and achievement in Mother Tongue Language
and again for Mathematics.
• For the teaching of Science, it will be according to
the Mathematics grouping.
Allocation to P5 Classes
Primary 4 (2015) Subject
Offered at
Primary 5
(2016)
Achieved
above 50% in
any subject
Standard level Standard Level EL, Math,
Science, MTL
Failed badly in
the subject
Foundation
level Foundation Level FEL, FMA, FSC,
FMTL
Achieved
Band 1 (85%) in
MTL
Higher MTL
level Higher MTL HCL, HML
Selection Criteria at end of Primary 4 School Recommendation & Parental Option
Band Mark Range Brief Description
1 85 and
above Is very good in the subject
2 70 - 84 Is good in the subject
3 50 – 69 Has adequate grasp of the
subject
4 Below 50 Has not met minimum
requirements for the subject
MARKS & ACHIEVEMENT BANDS (P1-P4)
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P5 SBB COMBINATION OFFERED IN
GONGSHANG PRIMARY
4S English Language, Mathematics,
Science, Mother Tongue Language
(MTL)
4S + 1H (HMTL) English Language, Mathematics,
Science, Mother Tongue Language,
Higher MTL
3S + 1F (FMA) English Language, Mother Tongue
Language, Science, Foundation
Mathematics
4F Foundation English Language,
Foundation Mathematics, Foundation
Science, Foundation Mother Tongue
Language
Subject
Combination
Primary 5 (2015) Primary 6 (2016)
4 Standard
Subjects
At least a pass in 1
subject
Standard Level
EL, Math, Science, MTL
Failed all 4 subjects 4F combination
3/4 Foundation
Subjects
Direct Progression to
P6
Foundation Level FEL, FMa, FSc,
Foundation MTL
To continue to
offer Higher
MTL
• At least 70 marks
in MTL
• Pass in HMTL
• A good pass in all
other subjects
Higher MTL
HCL, HML
EL, Math, Science, MTL
PROMOTION CRITERIA - P5 (2016) to P6 (2017)
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How are PSLE scores calculated?
The PSLE scoring system remains unchanged
The raw mark for each subject is converted
to a transformed score (T-score)
The T-score reflects the pupils’ standing
relative to other pupils on a common scale
The Aggregate Score is the sum of the T-
score in all subjects
Each subject carries equal weighting
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How are PSLE scores calculated?
The PSLE score takes into account
content and demand of each subject
number of subjects taken
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Grade Mark Range Descriptor
A* >= 91 Has very good understanding of the
subject
A 75 – 90 Has good understanding of the
subject B 60 - 74
C 50 – 59 Has adequate understanding of the
subject
D 35 – 49 Has fair understanding of the subject
E 20 - 34 Has elementary understanding of the
subject
U < 20 Has not met the requirement for the
minimum grade
PSLE GRADING SYSTEM (Merged)
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PSLE GRADING SYSTEM (Foundation)
Band Mark Range Descriptor
1 85 and above Is very good in the subject at the
foundation level
2 70 - 84 Is good in the subject at the
foundation level
3 50 - 69 Has adequate grasp of the subject
at the foundation level
4 30 – 49 Has an elementary grasp of the
subject at the foundation level
U Below 30
Has not met the requirements at the
foundation level for the minimum
grade
Overview of the SBB Process
Primary 6
After Primary 4 Exams
School’s Recommendations
Parental Option
After Primary 5 Exams
School’s Decision
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Construction On-site
New Generation Primary School & is not PRIME
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•PAL rooms
•Support for differentiated learning
•Conversion of existing facilities
•Additional new facilities
an Update
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Students
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Admin Staff
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Paper Component
Paper 1 (50 min)
Composition
*Picture Series (SA1)
*Picture Prompts with helping words
A choice of 2 questions for SA2
Paper 2 (1 hr 15 min)
Booklet A (MCQ) Assessment include language / vocabulary items
in Companion Booklets and Level Worksheets
Booklet B (OE)
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension
•Picture Matching
•Note-taking
•Listening Comprehension
Paper 4 Oral
•Reading Aloud
•Stimulus-based Conversation
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Paper Component
Paper 1 (50 min)
Composition
Choice of - *Picture Series
*Picture Prompts with helping words
Paper 2 (1 hr 15 min)
Booklet A (MCQ) Assessment include language / vocabulary items
in Companion Booklets and Level Worksheets
Booklet B (OE)
Paper 3 Listening Comprehension
•Picture Matching
•Note-taking
•Listening Comprehension
Paper 4 Oral
•Reading Aloud
•Stimulus-based Conversation
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Assessment Criteria Paper 1 (Writing)
Pupils are able to:
- Generate ideas, organise and express them in a coherent
and cohesive manner.
- Use correct grammar, punctuation and a variety of
vocabulary appropriately.
Top Band:
• Fully relevant ideas, interesting, thoroughly developed
• Language is accurate with minimal errors in grammar,
sentence structure, spelling and punctuation
• Ideas are very well-linked and well-sequenced. Good use of
vocabulary
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Write a story of at least 120 words based on the pictures below. Give the
story your own ending. You may use the words and phrases in the box. You
are encouraged to include other relevant points to make your composition
interesting.
Helping words:
a bowl of noodles accidentally crashed to the floor
rushed to his aid reprimanded shattered to pieces
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Example: Paper 1 –
Picture Prompts (Question 2)
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New
Write a composition of at least 120 words about a party game
you disliked.
The pictures, not arranged in sequence, are provided to help you
think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one,
two or all of these pictures.
Consider the following points when you plan your composition:
What was the party game about?
Why did you not like that party game?
What were the reactions of other people at the party?
What did you do after the party game?
You may use the points in any order and include other relevant
points as well. Helping words:
party game
splash water
made fun of
others laughed
embarrassed
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• Provide moral support
- Spend time with your child as he/she sits down to
write the composition
- Give encouraging comments
- Allow your child space and time to grow as a writer
• Proofread your child’s work
• Teach / Encourage your child to proofread the work
• Motivate your child (through praises, small tokens for
the hard work and effort)
How can you support your child?
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Assessment Criteria
Paper 2 (Language Use and Comprehension)
- Assess pupils’ ability to use and apply knowledge of
grammatical rules and vocabulary in multiple-choice questions.
- Demonstrate the correct use of grammar, spelling and
punctuation and the appropriate use of vocabulary in given contexts.
- Assess pupils’ reading strategies to construct meaning and
their understanding of the texts.
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Section G: Comprehension
Read the passage below and answer the following questions.
During recess, Zak was playing with his iron ball at Prince
Primary School. He was trying to throw his iron ball when suddenly,
the iron ball slipped off his hands and rolled into the drain near a
pond. Zak stared at the ball sadly, not knowing what to do. He tried
to reach for his iron ball but to no avail. He found a long twig on the
grass and tried to get the ball out using the twig.
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31. Where did Zak’s iron ball roll into?
____________________________________________________ [ 1m]
32. Zak was playing at the _______________.
garden
library
canteen
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Paper 2: Booklet B
For questions 33 to 35, read each statement and tick ( ) “True” or
“False”. Refer to paragraph 2 to help you. The first example has been
done for you [3m].
Statement True False
Example
Zak was playing with a rubber ball.
33.
Zak used a pole to retrieve his ball .
34.
Zak’s attempt to get his ball was
unsuccessful.
35.
Michael is the writer’s neighbour.
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Paper 2 – Booklet B
Section H: Comprehension
If you love ice cream but you are tired of chocolate,
strawberry and vanilla flavours, it is probably time to go local. Local
flavours such as durian, red bean and sweet corn have been around
for a long time. They are usually served by a friendly ice-cream man
on his motorcycle which is not a common sight these days.
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Paper 2 – Booklet B
Answer the following questions in complete sentences.
Who started Island Creamery?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Why does Island Creamery allow customers to put up their
photographs on the big wall?
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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Assessment Objectives
Paper 4 (Oral)
Reading
To assess pupils’ ability to produce a well-paced, fluent reading
of a passage with good pronunciation, clear articulation and
appropriate intonation.
Top Band:
• Consistently good pronunciation, expressive reading,
varying tone, pace and volume
• Appropriate stress and intonation to convey meaning to
suit purpose, audience and context
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Assessment Objectives Paper 4 (Oral)
Stimulus-based Conversation
To assess pupils’ ability to speak fluently and with grammatical
accuracy, using a range of appropriate vocabulary and
structures.
To assess their ability to express their personal opinions, ideas
and experiences clearly and effectively in conversing with the
examiner.
Top Band:
• Initiate new ideas
• Express ideas clearly and with confidence using good vocabulary,
sentence structures
• Good eye contact
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Oral: Stimulus-based Conversation
Prizes
The winner for each category will win :
a stationery hamper
a trophy
a $100 book voucher
Plants to Grow
Category A: Soya bean
Category B : Sunflower
Category C: Lady’s fingers
2014
Tallest
Plant
Competition
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Oral: Stimulus-based Conversation
Prompts:
(a) Look at the picture. Which one of the categories would you choose
to take part in? Why?
What do you think of the prizes?
(b) Have you taken part in a competition?
Tell me about it.
What was your experience like?
(If the pupil has not taken part in any
individual competition)
Tell me about a competition the school has organised for the pupils.
(c) Do you like to take part in competitions? Why / Why not?
What kind of competitions would you like to take part in?
What kind of competitions would you not take part in?
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MCOnline
http://www.lead.com.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx
http://parents-in-education.moe.gov.sg/primary-
education/overview-of-primary-education
(Contains articles on parenting tips, educational news,
information on the school curriculum and resources for parents
to support their children’s learning and development)
Online Resources For Parents
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The heuristics of problem solving are
the strategies or tactics used in
solving problems.
These techniques are general
guidelines that are useful in solving a
wide range of problems
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Use a different
representation
Use of model-drawing
Make a list/table
Make a calculated guess
Guess & Check
Look for pattern
Go through the
process
Work backwards
Before & After
Modify the problem
Simplify the problem
Solve part of the problem
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4-Step Problem Solving Process
Understand the problem
Read sentence by sentence
What are the unknown?
Retell the story in your own words
What information can you obtain
from the problem?
Devise A Plan
Model-Drawing
List & Check
Look For A Pattern Working Backward
Carry out
the plan
Using the known to
find the unknown
Look Back Check for
Accuracy/Working Backwards
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• Application of Mathematics in real-life situations
• Inculcate positive attitude and passion in the
learning of mathematics
• Mastery of multiplication tables (speed/accuracy)
• Using correct mathematical language
• Motivated practices (repetition/variation)
• Encourage thinking aloud and discuss solutions
Format of Exam Paper- P3 SA1
Booklet Item Type No of questions Marks
A MCQ 15 10 10 x 1 mark
5 5 x 2 marks
B
SAQ 15 10 10 x 1 mark
5 5 x 2 marks
LAQ 6 4 4 x 3 marks
2 2 x 4 marks
SA1 – 30% 36 60
Total time for SA1 1 h 30 min
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Format of Exam Paper- P3 SA2
Booklet Item Type No of questions Marks
A MCQ 15 15 x 2 marks
B
SAQ 18 8 8 x 1 mark
10 10 x 2 marks
LAQ 6 2 2 x 3 marks
4 4 x 4 marks
SA2 – 50% 39 80
Total time for SA1 1 h 30 min
MPA 1 10 m (10%)
Speed Test 50 m (10%)
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Format of Exam Paper- P4 SA1
Booklet Item Type No of questions Marks
A MCQ
15
15 x 2 marks
B
SAQ 20
20 x 2 marks
LAQ 6 4 4 x 3 marks
2 2 x 4 marks
SA1 41 90
Total time for SA1 1 h 30 min
MPA 10%
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Format of Exam Paper- P4 SA2
Booklet Item Type No of questions Marks
A MCQ 15 15 x 2 marks
B
SAQ 20 20 x 2 marks
LAQ 9 6 6 x 3 marks
3 3 x 4 marks
SA2 44 100
Total time for SA2 1 h 45 min
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Come and Join Us!!!
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LUES 3 Key Areas emphasized in
Primary Science Education:
1. Knowledge of Science
Primary Science Syllabus organised in 5 themes: Diversity, Cycles, Systems, Interactions, Energy
2. Process Skills
Categorised into Basic Process Skills and Integrated Processes
3. Attitudes
Such as curiosity, keenness, creativity, open-mindedness, perseverance, concern for environment
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Organisation of Themes
Level Themes
Lower
Block
P3 Diversity, Systems, Interactions
P4 Cycles, Energy
Upper
Block
P5 Systems, Cycles, Energy
P6 Energy, Interactions
PSLE: from P3 to P6
Keep all books!
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Total
Marks
Exam format Duration Topics Covered
SA1 50 15 MCQs (30 marks)
9 OEQs (20 marks) 1h • P3 Diversity
SA2 80 25 MCQs (50 marks)
12 OEQs (30 marks) 1h 30 min • All P3 topics
SPA 10 Practical Assessment 4 min/station,
4 stations
• P3 Diversity,
Interactions
Legend:
MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions
OEQ – Open-Ended Questions
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Total
Marks
Exam format Duration Topics Covered
SA1 100 30 MCQs (60 marks)
14 OEQs (40 marks) 1h 45min
• All P3 topics
• P4 – Cycles
SA2 100 30 MCQs (60 marks)
14 OEQs (40 marks) 1h 45min
• All Lower Block
topics
SPA 14 Practical Assessment 4 min/station,
4 stations
• All P3 topics
• P4 – Cycles,
Energy Chpt 1
Legend:
MCQ – Multiple Choice Questions
OEQ – Open-Ended Questions
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Science Practical Assessment
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Tackling the Paper Multiple –Choice Questions
Identify topic
Elimination
Show thought process
Open-Ended Questions
Identify topic/concept
Key information
Show thought process
Note key question words (State, name, describe,
explain etc.)
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Outcome Sample Terms
Comparing Compare, classify, describe, distinguish between, explain,
outline, summarise
Interpreting Convert, draw, estimate, illustrate, interpret, restate,
summarise, translate
Inferring Derive, draw, estimate, extend, extrapolate, predict, propose,
relate
Applying Arrange, compute, describe, demonstrate, illustrate, rearrange,
relate, summarise
Analysing Break down, describe, diagram, differentiate, divide, list,
outline, separate
Creating Compose, design, devise, draw, formulate, make up, present
Synthesising Arrange, combine, construct, design, regroup, relate, write
Generalising Construct, develop, explain, formulate, generate, make, state
Evaluating Appraise, criticise, defend, describe, defend, evaluate, explain,
judge, write
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Homework – for Parents
Regular revision
Expose your child to various resources to build
their curiosity towards Science, such as
newspaper articles, Science magazines, Science
books, Educational videos/TV programmes, good
internet websites
Practice papers – discipline to sit through full
paper without break
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Attitudes
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Attitudes of a Scientist Curiosity
Creativity
Integrity
Objectivity
Open-mindedness
Perseverance
Responsibility
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Enrichment – for Parents
Science Workshop
Term 2
Details to be given
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Class Name of
Co-Form Teacher
Venue
Primary 3.1 Mrs How Jia Min D3-05
Primary 3.2 Mdm Bernie Leong B3-05
Primary 3.3 Ms Ada Lye B3-04
Primary 3.4 Ms Yu Qianru B3-03
Primary 3.5 Mdm Joy Ong B4-03
Primary 3.6 Mdm Hainon Omar B3-02
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Class Name of
Co-Form Teacher
Venue
Primary 4.1 Mdm Haslinah
Yahaya
F3-16
Primary 4.2 Mrs Loy-Chow Yoke
Yeong
D3-07
Primary 4.3 Mrs Lisa Choo D3-08
Primary 4.4 Mr Henry Lee D3-09
Primary 4.5 Mr Lim Kwee Hock D4-09
Primary 4.6 Miss Wan Hill Kuan B2-02
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