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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

■ 0930 Opening Doa by Ustazah Zauwiah■ 0935 Administrative Matters by Ustazah Zauwiah

○ School hours & school attire○ Collection of school fees

■ 0945 Edusave, Muis Grant and Enrichment Programmes by Madam Noorhayati○ Local out-of-school activities○ E-learning

■ 0955 Revealed Knowledge & Arabic Knowledge by Ustazah Zauwiah■ 1015 PSLE Matters by Madam Noorhayati

○ Access Arrangements○ Subject formats ○ Common mistakes & PSLE standard marking

■ 1030 Bahasa Melayu & Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak oleh Cikgu Siti Aisyah (Cikgu Noor Haida)

■ 1100 Parents’ Role in Improving Writing by Madam Fauziah■ 1130 Breakout sessions with form teachers (if time permits)■ 1200 End

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Administrative Matters

❏ School hours ○ Punctuality○ Reporting procedure during absence and

early dismissal

❏ School attire

❏ School fees collection ○ 15th to 20th of each month

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

EDUSAVE

From 2014, all Singaporean children, aged 7 to 16, including madrasah students, are eligible to receive yearly Edusave contributions.

Primary - $200/yrSecondary - $240/yr

Funds from the edusave account can only be used if the enrichment activities are organised by local educational institution and held wholly in Singapore.

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EDUSAVEIndicative List of Approved Enrichment Activities

Programme Category Programme Type Examples

Personal Development

Curriculum-related Programmes Speech & Drama, Creative Writing, Phonics, Science and Music, etc

Enhancement of Social Emotional Learning

Adventure/Leadership Camps, Educational Seminars, Conferences, Motivational Workshops, etc

Local Trips Educational Learning Journeys Singapore Science Centre, Zoological Gardens, Museums, etc

Other Programmes

Subscription Fees to Educational Magazines

Young Scientists, REaders’ Digest, National Geographic Kids, etc

Registration fees for competitions Mathematical Olympiad Programme, etc

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EDUSAVEI

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)

Primary 5 Primary 6

Grammar & Writing Workshop

BH Subscription

EL Magazine Subscription

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Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)

Primary 5 Primary 6

Science Day-Camp Science Day-Camp

Intertidal Study at Pasir Ris Tuas Incineration Plant

- RGS Open House

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MUIS GRANT

❏ Allotment of $300 to each Singaporean P5/P6 student ❏ For programmes relevant to PSLE subjects

Enrichment Programmes (MUIS GRANT)

English Language Science

Differentiated Writing Programme

Answering Technique Workshop

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E-Learning

❏ Marshall Cavendishhttps://www.mconline.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx

❏ Learnlogy○ Mobile access○ Parent account

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6nVZ_6qDk&feature=youtu.be

Revealed Knowledge (RK)&

Arabic Language (Primary 5 & 6)

Semester I, II & III-(P5 & P6)Subject P5

Term 1&2P5

Term 3&4P6

Term 1 & 2

RK :

Non-Modular

➢ Quran➢ Fiqh

➢ Quran➢ Fiqh

➢ Quran➢ Fiqh

Modular • Tauhid • Sirah • Hadith

Arabic :

Non-Modular

➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &

Saraf

➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &

Saraf

➢ Lughah➢ Nahu &

Saraf

Semester IV – P6

Subject After June HolidaysTill PSLE

Post PSLE

RK :

Non-Modular

➢ Quran ??

Modular -

Arabic :

Non-Modular

-

Semester IV – P67.30am – 2.00pm

Subject POST PSLE

RK : ➢ Quran➢ Fiqh➢ Tausiyah

LG : ➢ Arabic➢ English➢ Malay

IT : ▪ Computer lesson

P5 & P6 Arabic Component

Lughah Arabiah

Qiraah Nahu (Syntax)

Rasmulkhat Tasrifat / Saraf (Morphology)

Insyak

Grading System in RK & ArabicCAT. Subject Class

MarkExam Mark

Mid Yr End of Yr

A Al-Quran & Tajwid

50 % 50 % 40 %. 60 %

B Fiqh & Arabic

30 % 70 % 40 % 60 %

C Modular Subject

40 % 60 % -- --

Test Week

Department Test Week

RK CA1 8

CA2 7

LG (AL & ML) CA1 9

CA2 8

RK & AL Activity

RK AL

Akhlak Camp Arabic Bank Book

Qiyamullail – Tue,13 Oct Arabic Story book

Solat Hajat for PSLE Students Khutbah

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PSLE Matters

❏ Request for Access Arrangement due to medical condition(s)

❏ 2015 PSLE Calendarhttps://www.seab.gov.sg/content/examCalendar/2015_ExamCalendar_PSLE.pdf

❏ Use of Approved Calculators and Dictionaries

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PSLE Grading SystemGrade Mark Range Descriptors

A* greater than/equal to 91

Has very good understanding of the subject

A 75 - 90Has 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 less than 20 Has not met with the requirement for the minimum grade

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PSLE Matters

❏ English Language○ https://www.seab.gov.

sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0001_2015.pdf

○ https://www.nie.edu.sg/files/newsroom/mediacoverage/2012/ST_4%20Sep%202012_Pg%20B2_new%20psle%20english%20paper%20better%20fairer.pdf

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications

Paper Component Item Type

No of Items Marks Weighting

2

Booklet A:

Grammar MCQ 10 10

14%Vocabulary MCQ 5 5

Vocabulary Cloze MCQ 5 5

Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8 8

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications

Paper Component Item Type

No of Items Marks Weighting

2

Booklet B:

Grammar Cloze OE 10 10

33.5%

Editing for Spelling & Grammar OE 12 12

Comprehension Cloze OE 15 15

Synthesis / Transformation OE 5 10

Comprehension OE OE 10 20

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Areas for Improvement

❏ Vocabulary MCQ❏ Comprehension Cloze❏ Synthesis & Transformation❏ Comprehension OE❏ Composition

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 2)

❏ Mishandling grammar items● subject-verb agreement issues

❏ Not identifying contextual clues❏ Unable to spell correctly❏ Unable to use connectors correctly

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Comprehension)

❏ Unable to understand the questions ❏ Providing partial answers❏ Unable to provide the correct evidence❏ Not quoting the word/phrase/sentence

accurately

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 1)

❏ Unrealistic content❏ Language problems

● wrong use of tenses● ungrammatical sentences● wrong spelling● wrong use of punctuation● wrong/over use of dialogue● wrong use of word

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PSLE MattersEnglish Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Oral)

❏ Reading - not fluent, soft, lacking in expression❏ Unable to explain, elaborate and provide

opinions❏ Not using correct grammar

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for English Language

❏ Provide experiences for the use of English at home● read a variety of age appropriate books

❏ Have family discussions eg during grocery shopping/while planning for a holiday

❏ Watch and discuss the news on TV or from the newspapers

❏ Encourage her to read aloud from any books or news articles

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for English Language

❏ Ensure that your child completes her corrections❏ Studies for spelling❏ Revise/review work daily❏ Hand in complete work on time❏ Practice annotation

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PSLE Matters

❏ Mathematics Examination Format○ https://www.seab.gov.

sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0008_2015.pdf

❏ Time management for Paper 1 (50 min for 40 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet A (15 questions for 20 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet B (15 questions for 20 marks)○ ≈ 10 min for checking

❏ Time management for Paper 2 (1h 40min for 60 marks)○ ≈ 20 min for SAQ (5 questions for 10 marks)○ ≈ 1h 10min for LAQ (13 questions for 50 marks)○ ≈ 10 min for checking

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PSLE MattersMathematics Item Types (Paper 1 - 50min)

Item Type Descriptor

MCQ

Shade 1 correct option out of 4 given options using 2B pencil

1 to 2 marks per questions

1-mark questions will be straightforward

2-mark questions will assess HOT

SAQ

1 to 2 marks per questions

1-mark questions - Marks awarded for correct answers only

2-marks questions - Full marks awarded for correct answers only - Partial marks awarded for correct method even if answer is wrong - Assess HOT

Units are provided and answers must be in that unit

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PSLE MattersMathematics Item Types (Paper 2 - 1h 40min)

Item Type Descriptor

SAQ(2-mark)

Write answers in the spaces provided

Units are provided and answers must be in that unit

Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly

If an incorrect answer is given, 1 mark is awarded for correct method or working

Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps

LAQ(3,4, 5-mark)

Write answer in the spaces provided

Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly

Marks will be awarded for correct method of solution (working steps) even though the answer is wrong

Answers must include units of measurement when necessary

Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps

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PSLE MattersMathematics PSLE Table of Specifications

(Subject to yearly modifications)

Content Weighting

Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals 30%

Measurement (Time, Perimeter, Area, Volume) 25%

Data Analysis (Average, Tables, Graphs) 10%

Geometry 15%

Speed 4%

Ratio; Percentage 12%

Algebra 4%

TOTAL 100%

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PSLE MattersMathematics PSLE Distribution of Assessment

(Subject to yearly modifications)

Cognitive Level Weighting

Knowledge 25%

Comprehension 35%

Application & Analysis 40%

Total 100%

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PSLE MattersPolya’s Problem Solving Technique

● Step 1: Understanding the Problem● Step 2: Devising a plan● Step 3: Carrying out the plan● Step 4: Looking back (check)

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PSLE MattersMathematics: Common Mistakes

❏ Confused by concept of whole and remainder● eg 20% of the remainder

❏ Misrepresentation in working● 24/40 x 100 = 60% (wrong)● 24/40 x 100% = 60% (correct)

❏ Misrepresentation of time❏ Computational error❏ Using = sign wrongly

● ½ = 24 units (wrong)● ½ 24 units (correct)

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PSLE MattersMathematics: Common Mistakes

❏ Conversion of units❏ Omission of units❏ Not showing essential working; omitting critical steps❏ Overuse of guess and check

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PSLE MattersSchool-Based Support for Mathematics

❏ For P6 students❏ Saturday classes 9am - 11am (about 25 sessions)❏ Starting 28 February to 19 September❏ Conducted by volunteer NUS/NTU graduates and

undergraduates❏ Following the SOW and monitored❏ 1 mentor : 5 student❏ Nominal fee to be imposed (TBC)

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support for Mathematics

❏ Revise day’s work or concepts for minimum of ≈ 30 minutes each day

❏ Complete all homework and submit on time❏ Do corrections❏ Master the times table❏ Provide more practice❏ Time ❏ Remind to check work

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PSLE Matters

❏ Science○ https://www.seab.gov.

sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0009_2015.pdf

Distribution of AssessmentCognitive Level Weighting

Knowledge with Understanding 40%

Application of Knowledge and Process Skills 60%

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science

❏ Write notes● Summary or reinforcement of main points● Aid memory● Overcome distraction and become effective

learners

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science

❏ Effective Note-making● Must be well-organised● Use short sentences● No redundant word● Must be reviewed afterwards for accuracy and

relevance● Use mnemonics

❏ Mind Mapping

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PSLE MattersParents’ Support For Science

❏ Sources of Mind Mapping Tools○ http://www.tonybuzan.com/about/mind-mapping/

○ https://coggle.it/?e=2&utm_expid=68470825-6.kImFGFYQT0mEmOgWaMiZyQ.2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.sg%2F

○ http://www.homeschoolshare.com/lapbooks_at_hss.php

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PSLE Matters

❏ Malay Language○ https://www.seab.gov.

sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0006_2015.pdf

Penekanan● Kecekapan aural dan lisan● Kemahiran membaca● Penggunaan bahasa secara spontan● Penekanan kepada soalan bentuk kontekstual

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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak

● Galakkan anak anda membaca pelbagai bahan.

● Interaksi dengan mereka tentang bahan bacaan mereka. Tanyakan soalan - soalan jenis terbuka (contoh – bagaimana… /mengapa agaknya… untuk membantu mereka memberikan perspektif berbeza tentang sesuatu isu)

● Gunakan teknologi untuk membantu anak anda berdikari tentang perkembangannya dalam aktiviti lisan.

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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak

● Galakkan penggunaan bahasa yang baik sewaktu bercakap dengan anak anda.

● Tonton berita dan cerita-cerita Melayu bermutu. Gunakan masa itu untuk berinteraksi tentang isu-isu penting.

● Buku Kosakata

● Pastikan anak anda menunjukkan proses pemikiran mereka dalam menyelesaikan tugasan.

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PSLE MattersPeranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-anak

● Pupuk sikap yang baik dalam diri mereka terhadap pembelajaran

● Baca dengan anak anda setiap hari

● Pantau kegiatan seharian anak anda

● Pastikan anak anda mendapat tidur yang cukup – Elakkan mereka menghabiskan masa di depan televisyen dan komputer / iPad

● Berbual dengannya tentang apa yang dia belajar di sekolah

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Parents’ Role in Improving Writing

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Parents’ Role in Improving Writing

The Grammar & Writing School Booklet

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Parents’ Role in Improving Writing

BE A KAYPOH

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Parents’ Role in Improving Writing

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Parents’ Role in Improving Writing

Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 631 January 2015

Break-Out Sessions in P5 & P6 Classrooms

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