Grade 4 2016-2017

Wednesday, 3 August 2016 ACS Jakarta

Meet The Faculty

Course Overview and Objectives

The Cambridge Primary English curriculum is presented in five content areas. Phonics, Spelling and Vocabulary and Grammar and Punctuation are about the use of English. Grammar and Punctuation is further divided into Reading and Writing to reflect the different ways in which grammar and punctuation are applied in each of these skills. Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening are about developing thinking skills and encouraging intellectual engagement. This curriculum aims to enable learners to communicate confidently and effectively and to develop critical skills in order to respond to a range of information, media and texts with enjoyment and understanding. Please refer to the website below to learn more about the Cambridge Primary English curriculum: http://www.cie.org.uk/qualifications/academic/primary/cambridgeprimary/resources

Primary Resources

• Oxford International English Student Anthology 4 • Oxford International English Student Activity Book 4 • Matilda (I Love Literature Series)

Assessments Weighting

Continual • Reading: fiction and non-fiction • Writing: fiction and non-fiction • Usage (Spelling, Punctuation, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure)

100%

Semestral • Semester 1 • Semester 2

100%

Grade 4 English Teachers: Stephen Williams (stephen.williams@acsjakarta.sch.id) Rabita Mas Ayu (rabita@acsjakarta.sch.id)

General Information

Home Reading Programme Students will make a weekly trip to the library. They will be allowed to borrow a maximum of 3 library books. Students are expected to read these and complete the Home Reading Log diligently before the submission days. Parents are expected to sign the log before the next library visit. Reading log is completed once per week. Weekly Spelling Students will review the spelling lists in class. However, parents should review and assist the child at home in order to gain mastery of the words. Homework/Projects Students must complete all given tasks promptly and to the best of their ability. While parents are encouraged to participate in some home activities, the child should be empowered and trusted to complete work independently. If there are any queries or feedback, please kindly email the English Teachers directly at the above email addresses.

Books used in Class - My Pals Are Here! Mathematics (3rd Edition) Pupil’s book 4A & 4B - My Pals Are Here! Mathematics (3rd Edition) Workbook 4A & 4B - My Pals Are Here! Mathematics (3rd Edition) Homework Book 4A & 4B

*Additional resources will be used if necessary Continual Assessment The students are continuously assessed throughout the year through various forms of assessment. Topic Tests – 50% Quizzes – 25% Worksheets and/or Classwork – 10%

Homework – 5% Project – 10%(if a project will be given) *The teacher gives pop quizzes.

Internal Examinations There are two exam papers at the end of each semester. Paper 1 – 45 minutes, 40 marks Paper 2 – 45 minutes, 40 marks Things to bring in Class

ü books (4A set for Semester 1 and 4B set for Semester 2) ü notebook ü set square, ruler, protractor ü pens (red, green) ü pencil and eraser ü clear folder (provided by the teacher)

General Information • All tests, quiz papers, worksheets and other practice papers must be filed. • Homework should be done and submitted on time. The teacher will give homework at least twice

a week. Homework should be done at home for at least 45 minutes. Homework not submitted on time will be penalized.

• Test papers will be sent home to be signed by parents and/or guardian. • Students are allowed to bring their files and books home every day, if they wish to do so. • Tutorial class will be given to students who need it the most. Students who will join the extra

class will be determined before Week 4.

Grade 4 Mathematics Teacher: Ms Aina Morana (aina.morana@acsjakarta.sch.id)

For Primary Science at ACS Jakarta we follow the Cambridge Primary Science Curriculum.

The Books used are: My Pals are Here! Science 3rd Edition, Marshall Cavendish Publications, Primary 3 & 4, Cycles, Systems, and Energy (textbooks and workbooks), and Work-out book Topics not covered in the textbooks will be supplemented.

Assessment: The students are continuously assessed throughout the year through various forms for assessments. The Continuous Assessment (CA) breakdown is as follows: Topic tests – 60% Class work – 10 % Projects and experiments – 20% Homework – 10% Internal Examinations We have two exams at the end of each semester. The breakdown for which is as follows: Semester 1 Exam – 40% Semester 2 Exam – 60% The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 – 45 minutes and 50 marks Paper 2 – 45 minutes and 50 marks The exams will cover portions from both Grade 3 and Grade 4 syllabi. Materials Required

Ø a highlighter Ø a green pen Ø a glue stick

Ø a ruler Ø a calculator Ø 60 PP pockets clear holder, A4 size

General Information

Ø Homework not submitted on time will be penalised. Parents are notified through student’s diary. Ø Tests and graded worksheets will be sent home to be signed by parents. Ø The students are required to file their papers in the science file using the clear holder. The file will be

checked and graded periodically. Ø The students are allowed to bring their files and books home everyday, if they wish to do so. Ø If required, the student will be asked to stay back for a science tutorial class, tentatively on

every Monday from 2.30 to 3.10. Students absent for a valid reason are also welcome to clarify their doubts or seek explanation during a science tutorial session. A note will be sent home in the diary to inform the parents about the tutorial class.

Ø Keep all science books and files until the end of the academic year as students need these all the way up to Grade 6. These also serve as their references in preparation for their Science exams for the coming grade levels.

Grade 4 Science Teacher: Princes Raymunda Gatan (princes.gatan@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Objectives: Listening skills: Students should be able to interpret directions, descriptions, announcements, and messages. Speaking skills: Students should be able to deliver messages and announcements, explain how to use or make some tools, read poetry, participate in a conversation and verbal descriptions. Reading skills: Students should be able to read and understand instructions, conversations, maps, letters, announcements, and identify main ideas and main sentences. Writing skills: Students should be able to: write conversations; write instructions; write a descriptive sentence and a descriptive paragraph; write informal letters; and complete sentences in paragraphs. Class groupings The class groupings in 2016/17 are the same as the previous year. Indonesian A is a class intended for the advanced or intermediate students who have well developed skills and have practiced the language as their mother tongue or have used the language for many years. Indonesian B is a class for the students who rarely speak the language, are only exposed to basic daily vocabulary, understand oral instructions better than written instructions, find difficulty comprehending more complex words, forming complex sentences, and comprehend longer reading passages. These two groups above will have a slight difference in the syllabus aimed for what is best for our students. Indonesian Foundation is a class intended for foreign students who have no or very little knowledge of the language. Textbook Bahasa IndonesiaKelas IV SD: (tba). Additional teaching materials will be provided as worksheets. Indonesian Foundation classes will not require any textbooks. Assessment weightage (100%) Classwork = 10% Homework = 10% Project = 10% Quiz = 20% Test (written and oral) = 50% Subject requirements • Students must have a green ring-binder to keep worksheets. This was provided by the school in

Grade 3. New folders may be brought from the school shop if it is missing or broken. New students will get one from the teacher for free.

• Students must prepare their own stationary, textbook, notebook, green folder, and diary before class starts.

• Only black or blue pen is used for writing (sometimes pencil is still permitted). • Diary is expected to be checked regularly by parents for correspondence and homework. • Homework must be submitted on time, otherwise some marks will be deducted accordingly. • Only speak Bahasa Indonesia during Indonesian class at all times. . • Provide green pen for peer-marking or self-marking. No red pen is allowed to be used.

Bahasa Indonesia Grade 4 Teachers: Dian Rumanti(dirumanti@acsjakarta.sch.id) Emildawati(emildawati@acsjakarta.sch.id) EgaPramestiana(ega@acsjakarta.sch.id) Krisnaningrum(nsuwarko@acsjakarta.sch.id) Alit Minorya (alit@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Overview and Objectives Welcome to the 4th Grade. The Inquiry Learning (IL) course aims to develop life skills that will equip your childto deal effectively with the demands of school and the challenges of life. IL focuses on expanding their critical thinking capabilities, teamwork, diligence, and resiliencein diverse academic topics with an emphasis on well thought out projects. The topics that will be explored in Grade 4 IL include:

- Learn to Live and Live to Learn (How humans learn) - A Place for Everyone (Weather and climate issues) - Let’s not say Goodbye (Endangered Animals) - Off the Drawing Board (Inventions and Technology) - The Power of the Pen (Media communications), and - Living in Indonesia (Exploring Java).

Topics covered within the year shall be supplemented with materials from a variety of sources.The students are continually assessed throughout the year through various forms of assessments. The assessment breakdown is as follows: Formative assessment (class work / homework) – 20% Summative assessment (projects) – 50% Quizzes – 30% Requirements:

1) A USB flash drive (this may be used for other subjects as well). 2) A clear holder with 60 pockets. Re-using old clear folders is acceptable. 3) Notebook (provided by the teacher).

General Information:

• Homework and class work not submitted on time shall be penalised and a note shall be sent through the diary.

• Tests and graded worksheets will be sent home to be signed. Please continue to encourage your child to be consistent and responsible for a successful school year.

Grade 4 Inquiry Learning Teacher: Mr Jan Paul Timbal (jan.paul@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Subject Overview and Objectives Communication is becoming an increasing part of the school environment, whether it is to perform in a school production, share an experience with peers during Show and Tell or communicate feelings or ideas to others. To give students the confidence to become confident communicators, Speech and Communication offers students a chance to study how to communicate more effectively. This subject takes an in-depth look at the skills that effective communicators must possess and how communication can be used to shape the environment in which they live in: politics, culture and society. Lessons are designed to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication as well as develop techniques to inform, persuade or debate. Students will analyze and critique print and non-print materials and embark on varied modes of independent and collaborative projects throughout the year. Assessments

External Assessment  

Internal Assessment

Weighting

Nil

Varied formative and summative assessments will form the overall grade for Speech and Communication.

100%

Grade 4 Speech and Communication Teachers: Nino Hakim (nino.hakim@acsjakarta.sch.id) Stephen Williams (stephen.williams@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Grade 4 Mandarin has 3 different levels: Foundation, Standard, and Advanced. It is a non-core subject held at the same time as Speech and Communication. Students opting for Mandarin will attend lessons 5 periods per week. Textbooks used for the 3 levels are: Foundation Level: Chinese Made Easy for Kids Book 2B and 3A Textbook (Simplified Version) by Yamin Ma, published by Joint Publishing (H.K.) Co., Ltd. Standard Level: Chinese Made Easy for Kids Book 3B and 4A Textbook (Simplified Version) by Yamin Ma, published by Joint Publishing (H.K.) Co., Ltd. Advanced Level: Chinese Made Easy for Kids Book 4 Textbook (Simplified Version) by Yamin Ma, published by Joint Publishing (H.K.) Co., Ltd. Assessment and Internal Examination Dictations, quizzes, tests, homework and class work are conducted or given periodically throughout the year to measure students’ understanding and language ability. In the report, Continuous Assessment (CA) and Semestral Assessment (SA) is written in grades, not in marks. The Continuous Assessment (CA) breakdown is as follows: Test & quiz — 60% Class work — 24 % Homework — 16% An exam is held at the end of each semester. The exam consists of an oral exam and a written exam. The oral exam is usually conducted during lesson time, but students may be required to stay after school to complete it, if necessary. Things to bring to class: Stationery Textbook Diary Folder General information • Please check your child’s assignment and test schedule in the diary that is signed by his/her

respective Mandarin teacher. You will receive the schedule at the beginning of each quarter. You may keep this at home as reference.

• Homework is given on a weekly basis. Students must submit the homework on time. Consequences such as lines and/or snack/after school detention will occur should a student fail to meet the deadline. However, if a student is not able to submit due to absence for a valid reason and parents give formal notice, extension of the submission date may be granted. The same procedure applies to tests.

• Afolder is used to file all homework, notes, handouts, test papers, etc. This folder will be distributed to students periodically and parents must sign the assignment and test papers that have been marked. Students must not lose their folders. If student loses his/her folder, he/she needs to purchase a folder with the same color at his/her own expense.

• Please do not throw away textbooks used from previous years as they are all connected and will be beneficial for your child’s continuous study.

Grade 4 Mandarin Foundation Level: Anggarani (anggarani@acsjakarta.sch.id) Standard Level: Pang Lianhui (lianhui@acsjakarta.sch.id) Advanced Level: XuHui (xu.hui@acsjakarta.sch.id

Course Description: The objective of this course is to teach values and build competencies in pupils, with the aim to develop them to become ethical and moral individuals. Topics covered are to equip pupils to have good characters and provide examples on how to behave in various situations. Resources: Book: “Pendidikan Kewarnegaraan” for grade 4. Articles on Character Building, Life Skills and Pupil Development from the websites. Main Topics Covered: Semester 1

• Goal planning • Team work • Discipline & Responsibility • Faithfulness

Semester 2

• Anti- Bullying • Perseverance • Commitment • Obedience

Assessment

Internal Assessment Weighting Continual Assessment including:

• Formative assessment (teacher observation / class work / homework)

• Spot Quizzes • Projects (Group/Individual)

30

30 40

100

Pendidikan Pancasila & Kewarganegaraan Negara 4 Teacher: MsBerlinaTobing (berlina.tobing@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Objectives:

Students are able to understand how to build good relationships with others, parents and their

environment as well as develop their prayer through some stories from the Bible. Understanding

about Jesus’ life and God’s command.

Texts:

• Menjadi Murid Yesus 4

• Holy Bible

• Internet resources

• Call to Faith 4

Aspects Covered:

• Students and their environment

• Jesus and His good news

• Lives in faith in the Church and Society

Semester 1

• I am unique (Talents)

• My relationship with others (parents, friends, environment) and how to respect people who

are different from me.

• The Ten Commandment

• Christmas

Semester 2

• Jesus’ Parables

• Jesus’ Miracles

• Easter

• Lives in society (attitude and behaviour in respecting others)

Grade 4 Religion - Catholic Teacher: Ms Ega Pramestiana (ega@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Objectives: Students grow in their personal relationship with God, build good relationship with others, and are aware of their status as God’s children. They also build a stronger desire to serve and to do God’s command. Texts: Reach Up, Reach Out Grade 4 Holy Bible You Too Can Tell Bible Stories! Topics Covered: Semester 1 The Call and Leadership of Moses and Joshua God’s Providence in the Wilderness The Chosen Kings in the Old Testaments The Ministry of the Prophets in the Old Testaments The Faithful People of the Old Testaments Christmas Semester 2 The Miracles of Jesus The Teachings of Jesus The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Called into the Family of God Understanding Christian Sacraments Born Again Christian

Grade 4 Religion - Christian Teacher: Mr Denny Nainggolan (dnainggolan@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Description: The grade 4 religion (Islam) is aimed at building on knowledge, faith, and the love for God and the prophets. Special emphasis is placed on instilling into the minds of students the basic tenets of Islam, namely, the Pillars of Faith (Rukun Iman), belief in angels and the special day, Idul Adha ( qurban ). In this class students will learn how to do purification and thaharah properly and memorise what to recite during those activities. Students will also learn the kinds of rukun, sunah, legal requirements of shalat and the things that nullified the shalat. To familiarize the students with the history of the prophet of Muhammad SAW and Adam AS, the first and the last prophet. They also learn the prophet of Ibrahim As and Ismail As , the father and the son according to Islam. Resources:

Yusuf Ali, The Holy Quran, H.M Masrun S- Senang Belajar Agama Islam untuk SD Kelas4, Erlangga

Kumpulan Doa-doa, Tarikh Rasul

Prerequisites: Successfully completed grade 4 requirements

Main Topics Covered: Semester 1.

• Memorise the surah of Al Kafiroon, Al Maun and Quraish • Learn and discuss about the story of the prophet of Adam AS and Muhammad SAW • Learn and discuss about the story of the prophet of Ibrahim as and Ismail as

Semester 2.

• Learn and discuss about Idul Adha and the qurban • Explore the rukun, sunah, legal requirements of shalat and the things that nullified the shalat • Explore the belief in angels according to the six pillars of faith (iman) and they learn about purification

and thaharah

Assessment

External Assessment

Internal Assessment

Weighting

Nil

• Topic tests • Project

70 30

100

Grade 4 Religion - Islam Teacher: Mr Muhammad Ridwan (ridwan@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Objectives: The Moral & Ethics course is aimed at building on the knowledge and skills of students regarding everyday lives. Students are expected to acquire & apply all the skills and knowledge in their Class works & at everyday lives. Resources: Garden of Life Book

Civic Book

Internet

Main Topics Covered in 2016-2017: Semester 1

• Hygiene • Nutrition • Habit Formation • Good Thinking • Physical Fitness

Semester 2 • Family Bonding • Forgiveness • Service • Environment • Devotion

Assessment

Internal Weighting Continual Assessment

• Projects, Class Works & Quizzes

100%

Grade 4 Moral and Ethics Teacher: Ms Berlina Tobing (berlina.tobing@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Objectives: The students will draw and paint with greater detail and with a more developed sense of context. They will explore geometric and organic shape in their design. They will also learn how to create effects with colours. Students will respond critically to a variety of works in the arts, connecting the individual work to other works and to other aspects of human endeavor and thought. Resources:

Various applicable resources from library and internet.

Main Topics Covered: First Quarter

• Use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner • Create rotational symmetry in artwork • Explore positive and negative space • Study portraits in Pop Art style

Second Quarter

• Produce weaving techniques • Identify Chinese culture and ornaments • Explore production techniques using different media

Third Quarter

• Create artworks inspired by Eastern historical or cultural styles Fourth Quarter

• Make a comic story and characters • Understand basic technique to create a mosaic

Assessment

Assessment

Weighting (%)

• Summative Assessment (projects) • Formative Assessment (teacher observation/class work)

80 20

100

Grade 4 Visual Arts Teacher: Ms Annis (fitrannisa@acsjakarta.sch.id)

1. Aim of Physical Education Develop students’ motor and games skills and equip them with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to pursue and enjoy a physically active and healthy lifestyle. 2. Objectives of Physical Education The school’s PE programme should seek to develop in each student the ability to:

a. Perform and enjoy a variety of physical activities with understanding b. Develop and maintain physical health and fitness through regular participation in physical activities

c. Demonstrate positive self-esteem through body awareness and control d. Understand and apply thinking skills to PE

e. Demonstrate the spirit of fair play, teamwork and sportsmanship f. Acquire safe practices during physical activities

3. Learning Outcomes For Grade 4 The upper primary level focuses on further development and refinement of fundamental movements and psychomotor skills through a broad range of physical activities such as games, athletics and swimming. In games, student will be introduced to basic games concepts and are able to play and appreciate selected games. Main Topics that will be covered throughout the year Fundamental Movements Skills Refine, extend and increase the complexity of locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skill

Games Demonstrate skills and understanding required in various modified games 1. Handball 2. Mini-volleyball 3. Kickball

Health & Fitness Management a. Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of physical well-being. b. Select appropriate physical activities in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle

Athletics Acquire the knowledge and skills to perform fundamental athletic movements of throwing, jumping and running.

Swimming Swim one recognised stroke 1. Front crawl / freestyle 2. Breaststroke 3. Backstroke Demonstrate confidence in water without buoyancy aids. Understand pool and water safety

4. Quarterly Assessment Assessment will be done quarterly based on the specific topic that is being covered during the quarter a. Skill Test 80% b. Attitude & Effort 10% c. Participation 10% 5. Fitness test (Non - Assessment)

Fitness Test components will be included to develop their understanding of Fitness Assessment

Grade 4 PE Teachers: Rangga Saputra (rangga@acsjakarta.sch.id) Yudita Damayanti (yudita@acsjakarta.sch.id) Eka Prasetio (eka.prasetio@acsjakarta.sch.id) Sabri Mahmod (sabri.mahmod@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course description: The grade 4 music course is aimed at developing students understanding and appreciation of a wide range of music. This course also helps the students to develop the skills, attitudes and attributes that can support learning in other subject areas such as: listening skills, concentration, creativity, aesthetic sensitivity and self-confidence. This course also supports students to sharpen their skills in playing the Pianika, appreciating culture, reading and writing notations. What we are learning in Music: Performing: Playing instruments and Singing Notations: reading Creating/ composing: writing Listening and music appreciation Topics:

Semester 1 Semester 2

-Notations: Treble and Bass Clefs -Indonesian Songs -Accidentals and Scales -Music in Festivals

-Korean and Japanese Music -Composing -Singing -Forms and repetitions

ASSESSMENT (Internal)

Type Weighting (%)

Theory 40

Practical 50

H.W/ C.W 10

Total 100

Required materials : Music notebook, music folder, pianica, stationery and student diary. Additional Note: Music Class Contract

Grade 4 Music Teacher: Ms Iva Alicia (iva.alicia@acsjakarta.sch.id)

Course Objectives:

To help students become competent, confident, responsible and critical users of ICT by making

efficient, effective and creative use of basic software and hardware in everyday classroom activities.

Main Topics Covered:

Semester 1

• Spreadsheet (MS Excel)

• Intermediate Research Skills

Semester 2

• Programming Language (Scratch)

• Graphics Programming (GIMP)

Assessment Weightage (100%)

Summative Assessment (projects): 60%

Formative Assessment (Teacher Observation/Process of Class Work): 40%

Subject Requirements

We are going paperless, so we will use Edmodo.com to communicate projects, homework, class

work and the due dates.

Grade 4 Computing Teachers: Ms Rocel Africa (rocel.africa@acsjakarta.sch.id) Ms Elleonora Joris (elleonora@acsjakarta.sch.id)