P3 PARENTS BRIEFING

29 January 2016

OBJECTIVES

To provide an opportunity for parents to

interact with the school teachers to

understand more about our school

programmes and expectations of the

pupils.

Absence from school:

Message ( not whatsapp ) school at 98285617

by 7.30 a.m.

Whatsapp form teacher by 7.30 a.m.

Submit MCs / letter of excuse when child

returns to school the next day.

Submission of forms and money:

Ensure that pupils have files/ folders for

keeping school notifications, forms and

homework.

When handing in forms, remind the child to

write their register numbers on the top right

hand corner of the form.

For collection of money, place the exact amount

of payment in a used envelope, with the name

and class written on the envelope.

English Language

P3 English Curriculum 2016

STELLAR Instructional Programme

Reading Programme

Writing Programme

Oral Communication Programme

STELLAR Strategies for English Language Learning and Reading

A comprehensive EL curriculum that integrates all

language skills. It develops in pupils oral confidence,

grammar knowledge and a love for reading.

Semester 1 Semester 2

- Sustained Silent Reading

Shared Book Approach Supported Reading

-Modified Language Experience

Approach

-Examination-format Writing

-Writing Process Cycle

-Examination-format Writing

Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Manipulation, Oracy and Comprehension

Resources

Interesting story books of good literary

standing are used in each STELLAR unit.

Companion Booklets

Essential English Grammar (P3 and P4)

LONGMAN Active Study Dictionary

STELLAR

To support students in acquiring a firm foundation in reading

and comprehension skills critical to their attainment of

academic excellence

Instructional Reading Programme during curriculum time

- Vocabulary and comprehension

- Selected literature texts (novel appreciation)

- Instructional Reading activity book

Guided Reading Programme during term breaks

- Reading of prescribed story books with book-related

assignments

Newspaper Reading on Tuesdays – Little Red Dot

- Practise reading aloud every day to build confidence

and improve oral reading fluency

Reading

Writing

To instil a love for writing in pupils

STELLAR Unit Writing – Writing Process Cycle

Exam-format Writing (focus on BME)

Writing Competitions (external and school-based)

Display of writing pieces in the classroom

Compilation of pupils’ good writing pieces

Oral Communication

• To improve pupils’ oral communication skills by addressing the dynamics of effective communication • To raise the standard of spoken English by developing confidence and articulation in speech in our pupils

Oral Skills Package

- resource for oral exam practice

- reading passages and conversation topics

Speak Good English Activities - focusing on correct pronunciation and grammatically correct sentences

Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation

Pupils will give their personal responses to a visual

stimulus which is thematically linked to the passage for

reading aloud.

Pupils will then move on to discuss a related topic.

Theme: Nature

Stimulus-based Conversation

1) Personal responses to a visual stimulus:

Plant-growing competition

Reading Aloud:

Gardening 2) Discussion:

A trip to a park

EXAMPLE:

Pupils can no longer

memorise the structure of their

responses.

They need to be able to talk about the given

visual stimulus, make inferences, and give

their own explanations.

Oral Examination - Stimulus-based Conversation

Sample of Stimulus-based Conversation

Plants to Grow

Category A : Soya bean

Category B : Sunflower

Category C: Lady’s fingers

Prizes The winner for each category will win the following prizes:

-$100 book voucher -a stationery hamper -a trophy

The 2nd to 5th prize-winners will each receive a $50 book voucher.

EL Key Programmes

Modular CCA - Show and Tell

English Recovery Programme (post-exam)

Focused EL Remedial Programme

School-based Dyslexia Remediation (SDR)

Specialised programme to support dyslexic

pupils

Reading Remediation Programme (RRP)

Specialised programme to support non-dyslexic

weak readers

Expectations

Use of Standard English

in speech and writing

Neat work presentation

Write neatly and

legibly

File all worksheets

and compositions

neatly Prompt submission of

work

Completion of all

corrections

Read widely (books of

various genres)

Bring an English

storybook to school

everyday Prepare well for the weekly

Spelling on every

Wednesday

Review daily assignments

Target-setting in School

Diary

Components Item Type Marks

Oral - Reading Aloud

- Picture Conversation

OE

16

Listening Comprehension

- Picture-Matching

- Note-Taking

MCQ & OE

14

Language Use

- Vocabulary

- Grammar

- Sentence Synthesis

MCQ & OE

30

Comprehension MCQ & OE 20

Composition

- Guided Writing

OE 20

EL SA1 / SA2 Format

Resources to support

learning

Websites:

Math

P3 Math Topics

Semester 1 Semester 2

Numbers to 10 000 Length, Mass and Volume (Part 2)

Addition and Subtraction of Numbers

within 10 000 Time

Multiplication Tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 Fractions

Multiplication and Division Angles

Money Perpendicular and Parallel Lines

Length, Mass and Volume

(Part 1) Perimeter and Area

Bar Graphs

Math Learning Materials

Targeting Mathematics Textbook

Targeting Mathematics Workbook

Topical worksheets

Exam practice papers

Heuristics worksheets

Math notebook

Expectations in Math Learning

Show all workings and answers clearly

Check through work

before submission

Ask the Math teacher when in doubt

Prompt submission of work

Completion of all corrections

File all worksheets in the

Math file

Revise daily assignments

and previous years’ work

Has the following items for

Math lessons, tests and

exams: Stationery (2B pencils,

pens, ruler, erasers, etc)

Mathematical set

Targets in school diary

Key Programmes

P3 Numero Challenge

P3 Math Day (Term 4)

P3 Math Exam Format

SA1 SA2

Section A

(MCQ) 15 x 1 mark

5 x 1 mark

10 x 2 marks

Section B

(Short Answer

Questions)

10 x 2 marks 20 x 2 marks

Section C

(Word Problems) 5 x 3 marks 5 x 3 marks

Total 50 marks 80 marks

Item Types

Multiple-choice Question

For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the

correct answer. A candidate has to choose one of the options as

his/her correct answer.

Short-answer Question

For each question, a candidate has to write his/her answer in the

space provided. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a

candidate has to give his/her answer in that unit.

Structured / Long-answer Question

For each question, a candidate has to show his/her method of

solution (working steps) clearly and write his/her answer(s) with the

correct units (if any) in the space(s) provided.

Science

Lower Block (P3 and P4)

Contents of Syllabus

Materials Variety &

Characteristics

of Living Things

Matter

Magnets

Life Cycles of

Plants &

Animals

Light Heat

Plant Parts &

Functions Digestive

System

Diversity

Cycles

Systems

Interaction

Energy

P3

P4

Contents of Syllabus

- Skill Coverage

Skills Observation

Comparing

Classifying

Using apparatus and equipment

Communicating (verbal, pictorial)

Communicating (tabular)

Analysing

Lower Block

(P3&P4)

Inferring

Predicting

Curiosity

Creativity

Integrity

Objectivity

Open-mindedness

Perseverance

Responsibility

Lower Block

(P3 and P4)

Contents of the Syllabus

- Attitude Coverage

LEVEL PROGRAMMES

P3 Science Remedial Lessons

Science Supplementary

Lessons

Lessons at Science Centre

Science Entrée

ICAS Competitions

Science Programmes

BOOKS RESOURCES

• Themes

- Cycles, Diversity & Interactions

• Textbook & Workbook

• Science of Success

Recommended Resources

Young Scientist Magazines

National Geographic Kids

Asknlearn (Online)

Tips to help your child in Science

Motivate & Praise Relate real-life situations to Science

Ensure your child can spell the key words

Ensure your child does his/her homework promptly & accurately

Encourage your child to have an inquiring mind by asking questions when in doubt

SCIENCE SA1 FORMAT

PRIMARY 3 (80 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min

Section A: MCQ

-24 questions: 2 marks each, total- 48 marks

Section B: Open-ended

-10 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 32 marks

SCIENCE SA2 FORMAT

PRIMARY 3 (100 marks) Duration: 1 h 30 min

Section A: MCQ

-30 questions: 2 marks each, total- 60 marks

Section B: Open-ended

-14 questions: 2/3/4 marks questions, total- 40 marks

SCIENCE PERFORMANCE

TASK

PRIMARY 3 (10 marks) During curriculum time

Term 3

2 stations

Process skills to be tested

For More Information..

Subject syllabuses (MOE Website)

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/syllabuses/

Examination syllabuses (SEAB website)

http://www.seab.gov.sg

MOTHER TONGUE

Remedial and Supplementary Classes

Every Thursday afternoon, 1400 to 1530

Consent forms will be provided by respective MT

teachers in due cause

Enrichment Programmes

Every Wednesday afternoon, 1400 to 1530

Chinese Language - -Creative Writing

Malay Language - Drama Workshop

Tamil Language - -Speech and Drama

Consent forms will be provided by respective MT

teachers or programme vendors

Parents’ Support

We appreciate your kind co-operation in the

following areas:

1. Check your child’s School Diary on daily basis

2. Monitor your child’s punctual completion of

homework

3. Memorise exemplary phrases/sentences and apply

them in daily writing

Parents’ Support

4. Foster your child’s extracurricular reading habit:

Select fun and informative reading material for meaningful

exposure to MT language

5. Encourage and support your child to learn MT

language:

Set practical MT learning goals and praise as and when

goals are achieved

Converse with your child in MT language daily to convey to

them the necessity and importance of MT

Useful Websites

Chinese Language

《学乐》http://xuele.edumall.sg

《语文游戏乐翻天》http://game.iflashbook.com

《听说e乐园》http://eland.edumall.sg

Tamil Language

Namnaadi: http://sangamam.moe.edu.sg

Malay Language

NADI: http://tinta.moe.edu.sg

Assessment

Term 1 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item

EL Language Use Diagnostic Test

Language Use Class Test 1

Math Whole Nos. - Addition Diagnostic Test / Topical

Whole Nos. - Subtraction Diagnostic Test/ Topical

Whole Nos. - Multiplication Diagnostic Test / Topical

Whole Nos. - Division Diagnostic Test / Topical

Whole Numbers Topical Test

Whole Nos. Chapters

1 & 2

Class Test 1

Sc Diversity – Living Things Performance Task (sort it out )

Diversity (Classification) Class Test 1

MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Language Use Class Test 1

Term 2 : SA 1 Weightings – 30 % Subject Topic Assessment Item

EL Language Use Diagnostic Test

Paper 1 - Writing SA1

Paper 2 – Language Use SA1

Oral SA1

Math Money Diagnostic Test

Money Topical Test

Chapters 1 to 5 SA1

Sc Diversity of Materials Performance Task

(Making A Boat)

Term 1 & 2 Work SA1

MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Oral SA1

Paper 1 - Writing SA1

Paper 2 – Language Use SA1

Listening comprehension SA1

Term 3 Weightings: 0% Subject Topic Assessment Item

EL Language Use Diagnostic Test

Language Use Class Test 2

Math Time Diagnostic / Topical

Length Diagnostic / Topical

Mass Diagnostic / Topical

Volume Diagnostic / Topical

Chapter 6 to 9 Class Test 2

Sc Life cycles of animals & plants Performance Task (individual

task)

Performance Task

(Practical Test)

Life cycles of animals & plants Class Test 2

MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Language Use Class Test 2

Term 4: SA2 Weightings – 70% Subject Topic Assessment Item

EL Language Use Diagnostic Test

Paper 1 - Writing SA2

Paper 2 – Language Use SA2

Oral SA2

Math Angles Diagnostic / Topical

Parallel & Perpendicular lines Diagnostic / Topical

Fractions Performance Test

Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2

Sc Term 1 to Term 4 topics SA2

MT Language Use Diagnostic Test

Oral SA2

Paper 1 - Writing SA2

Paper 2 – Language Use SA2

Listening comprehension SA2

THANK YOU