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Secondary 1

Principal Tea Session

28 Mar 2015

Good

morning

and

Welcome

nurturing TALENTS ▪ developing CHARACTER ▪ inspiring LIVES

Time Programme

8.30 – 9 am Registration

9 – 9.45 am Dialogue with Principal

9.45 – 10.15am Tea break

10.15 – 11.45am Parenting Talk on “Managing

Transition and Expectation

Programme :

Academic Programme

Character Developme

nt Programme

Holistic development

of the child



Academic Programme

• How will the students be assessed?

Assessment structure

• What is the emphasis of this subject?

Area of focus for subject

• What are the specific skills set required by the subject?

Study skills

• What role can parents play?

What parents can do at

home to help

2015 Highlights

English Department

Greendale Secondary School

Assessment Structure

Paper Duration Structure Marks

Sec 1E/NA

Paper 1: Writing

1 hr 50min

Section A: 1 editing exercise (10m) Section B: 1 situational writing composition (30m) Section C: 1 free writing composition (30m)

70

Paper 2: Comprehension

1 hr 30min

Section A: Comprehension for visual text (5m) Section B: Narrative text (20m) Section C: Informative Text (25m) – only for EOY

Paper 3: Listening Compre

45 min 5 sections: Listening for main ideas and note-taking

30

Paper 4: Oral

Reading Aloud (online) – only for EOY 10



Sec 1NT

Paper 1: Writing

1 hr 15mins

Section A: Functional writing Section B: Guided writing

60


1 hr 20mins Section A: Language Use Section B: Reading Comprehension

80


45 min

Listening comprehension with listening tasks such as matching and ordering

20

Paper 4: Oral

Reading Aloud (online) – only for EOY 15

Secondary 1 English Areas of focus for the subject

• Grammar

- Tenses, Subject-verb agreement,

parts of speech

- Very important for writing and comprehension

• Process-writing

- Students to go through the question analysis, brainstorming and planning stages before they start writing. Students need to write more than 1 draft to improve their writing

• Reading Comprehension

- Scanning VS closed reading using contextual clues

- Answering factual, inferential and vocabulary questions

- Understanding visual texts (posters, webpages, brochures), focusing on target audience, purpose and intended message.

Areas of focus for the subject

• Oral (Reading Aloud)

- Pronunciation

- Articulation

- Expressive

- Awareness of purpose, audience and context

Study Skills Analyse and organise text using P-E-E-L structure

• P – main POINT

• E – Elaboration/Explanation

• E – give Examples

• L – Link back to main point

How parents can help?

1) Encourage your child to read the newspapers or books from the library.

2) Encourage your child to listen to English radio and TV programmes

3) Encourage your child to learn and use new words and phrases

4) Discuss social issues and policies in Singapore

5) Speak good standard English with your child at home or encourage your child to speak good standard English

6) Supervise your child to do his homework in GOOD handwriting

2015 Highlights

MTL Department




Sec 1E

Paper 1: Writing

2 hrs Section A: 1 Email Writing (20m) Section B: 1 Compo writing composition (40m)

60


1 hr 30min

Section A: Cloze passage (10m) Section B: Comprehension (MCQ) (20m) Section C: Comprehension (Structured & Higher order questions) (40m)

70


30 min 10 questions (MCQ) that test listening for information & understanding of audio passages

20

Paper 3: Oral

10 mins preparation per student

Section A: Reading a passage (10m) Section B: Conversation on Topics after viewing a video stimulus(40m)

50

Note : Assessment structure is the same for End of Year exam as well as ‘O’ level

examination assessment structure



Sec 1NA

Paper 1: Writing


60


1 hr 30min

Section A: Cloze passage (10m) Section B: Comprehension (MCQ) (20m) Section C: Comprehension (Structured & Higher order questions) (30m)

60


30 min 10 questions (MCQ) that test listening for information & understanding of audio passages

20

Paper 3: Oral


Section A: Reading a passage (20m) Section B: Conversation on Topics after viewing a video stimulus(40m)

60

Note : Assessment structure is the same for End of Year exam as well as ‘N’ level




Sec 1NT

Paper 1 50 mins

Section A: MCQ with short verbal communication passages (10m) Section B: MCQ on short structured passages (10m) Section C: MCQ on real life materials eg. posters, advertisements etc and short written response. (10m)

30

Paper 2 (Oral)

50 mins Section A: Reading a passage (20m) Section B: Conversation on Topic after viewing a video stimulus (15m)

50


30 min

10 questions (MCQ) that test listening for information & understanding of audio passages

20

Note : Assessment structure is the same for End of Year exam as well as ‘N’ level




Sec 1 MTLB Syllabus

Paper 1 50 mins Using Text typing to write either an email or picture composition (Need to use laptop to type)

20

Paper 2

I hr MCQ on short structured questions, news article, daily conversational passages etc

30

Paper 3: (Oral)


Section A: Section A: Reading a passage (10m) Section B: Conversation on a topic after watching a video (20m)

30


30 min

10 questions (MCQ) that test listening for information & understanding of audio resources

20

Note : Assessment structure is the same for End of Year exam as well as ‘MTLB’

syllabus examination assessment structure



Sec 1 HMTL

Paper 1: Writing


80


2 hrs

Section A: Cloze passage (10m) Sentence Correction (10m) Section B: Comprehension (MCQ) + short structured questions (10m) Section C: Comprehension (Structured & Higher order questions) (38m) Section D: Summary (12m)

80

Paper 3: (Oral)


Section A: Oral Presentation based on a topic after watching a video (20m) Section B: Discussion based on Oral Prompts (20m)

40

Note : Assessment structure is the same for End of Year exam as well as ‘O’ level


Areas of focus for the subject?

• Grammar

- Tenses, Subject-verb agreement, parts of speech

- Very important for writing and even comprehension

• Process-writing

- Students to go through the question analysis, brainstorming and planning stages before they start writing. Model essays are given for weaker students to know how to write better and improve on their writing skills.

• Comprehension

- Reading using contextual clues

- Answering Inferential questions & higher order thinking questions

• Oral & listening skills

- Framework with guiding questions to train students to speak with sense and give detailed description.

- Modeling with good exemplars to help weaker students to be able to speak with content.

- Pick up key words for Listening comprehension.

Study Skills • Use of flow chart to help students remember the components of a good narrative composition.

• Train students to utilise good sentences and how to do vivid description.

How parents can help? • Encourage your child to read the newspapers or books from the library.

• Encourage your child to listen to MTL radio stations and TV programmes

• Encourage your child to learn and use new words and phrases

• Discuss social issues and policies in Singapore

• Speak good MTL with your child at home and encourage your child to use the language.

• Supervise your child to do his homework in GOOD handwriting.

2015 Highlights

Mathematics Department




Sec 1E

Paper 1 1 hr 12 - 13 short questions (2m – 4m each)

40

Paper 2 1 hr 30min

6 questions (8m – 12m each) The last question in this paper will focus specifically on applying mathematics to a real-world scenario. Candidate are required to answer all questions

60

Sec 1NA

Paper 1 1 hr 12 - 13 short questions (2m – 4m each)

40

Paper 2 1 hr 30min

Structured and long-answer question There will be 7 – 8 qns of 4 – 8 marks each. The last question in this section focuses specifically on applying mathematics to a real-world scenario. Candidates are required to answer all questions

45



Sec 1NT

Paper 1 and Paper 2

1 hr 15mins

5-6 short qns 2 - 5 marks each. largely free from context, testing more on fundamental concepts and skills, 2 long qns 6-8 marks each developed around a context Candidates are required to answer all questions which will cover topics from the following strands • Number and Algebra • Geometry and Measurement • Statistics and Probability • Real-World Contexts related to Number and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, Statistics and Probability

40


1.Numbers Factors and Multiples Real numbers Approximation and Estimation

2.Algebra Algebraic manipulation Simple equations in 1 unknown Simple inequalities Number Patterns Data Handling

How parents can help in your subject areas?

Help to enforce this routine: Evening/Night: Revise the Math concepts taught in class by

writing summary notes, and reading the examples in the textbook.

What are the study skills required?

1. Problem-solving skills: Understanding what the question is asking for and listing the information given.

2015 Highlights

Science Department



Duration Structure Marks

Sec 1E 2 hours

A: 20 MCQ (Format 1&2 = 14:6)

20

B: Short Structured Questions 45

C: 2 Long Questions (one Data-based / Problem-solving question, 12 marks)

20

Total 85



Sec 1NA 1 hour 15 minutes

A: 20 MCQ (Format 1&2 = 14:6)

20

B: Short-Answer & Structured Questions

(one Data-based / Problem-solving question, 12 marks)

30

Total 50



Sec 1 NT 1 hour 15 minutes

A: 25 MCQ (Format 1&2 = 14:6)

25

B: Short-Answer & Structured Questions

(one Data-based / Problem-solving question, 12 marks)

35

Total 60

Areas of focus for the subject? 1. Biology and Chemistry 2. Approximately half of the content is a continuation

of Primary School Science Curricula. Examples, digestion, ecology, transport systems in plants and humans.


Help to enforce study routines at home: • complete daily homework assigned to them. • allocate some time over the weekend to do revision on the topics they have learned e.g. make summary notes, practise questions in TYS. • Ensuring that the students have a study plan


1. Use of concept maps as summary tool. 2. Understanding key words in questions and answers.

2015 Highlights

Humanities Department


Secondary 1 Geography Assessment Structure

Duration: 1hr 15 mins There will be a total of 2 Sections in this paper and all questions are compulsory.

Section A: Mapwork & Geographical Skills [20m] Atlas map identification (World or Regional Maps) Data Interpretation and analysis (Graphs and

Photographs) Field Sketching

Section B: Structured Questions [30m] What is Geography Water Supply


1. What is Geography? 2. Map & Geographical Skills

Oceans and Continents Basic Atlas Reading Skills Interpreting graphs and charts Sketching

3. Water Supply


Ensuring that the students complete all their work

Expose the students to current affairs Ensure that the students have their basic supplies

ready (pencil, eraser, ruler, calculator, protractor)


1. Note-Taking skills 2. Usage of Graphic Organizers 3. Interpreting command words

Secondary 1 History Assessment Structure

Duration: 1hr 30 mins There will be a total of 2 Sections in this paper.

Section A: All questions are compulsory

Source Based Questions [30m] Inference Comparison

Section B: Choose 1 out of 2 given questions. Each question will consist of 2 sub-questions

Structured Essay Questions [10m] Sub question (a): Identify 3 causal factors of a

historical event or issue in Singapore Sub question (b): students are to describe the 3

casual factors identified in (a).


1. Source-based skills; inferring & comparison

2. Short-structured questions; describing & explanation

* The format is similar to Upper Sec Social Studies & History Elective exam format


Encourage your child to take subject seriously as it opens up wider path of post-sec educational choices


1. Critical thinking - questioning and weighing up evidence as they learn

2. Condensing information, summarizing and the use of keywords (graphic organizers, mindmaps)

2015 Highlights

Art Department


Coursework Assessment Structure

(Highlighted Domains are focused at Sec 1 Level)

ASSESSMENT DOMAIN ‘N’ ‘O’

1 Gathering and Investigation of Information (30%) 15% 20%

2 Exploration and Development

of Ideas/Concepts (40%) 15% 20%

3 Aesthetic Qualities 25% 20%

4 Selection and Control

of Materials and Technical Processes (30%) 25% 20%

5 Personal Response 20% 20%

Secondary 1 Art Areas of focus for the subject?

• Art Appreciation & Discussion • Using the Feldman’s Approach of Looking at Art:

• Describing • Analysing • Interpreting • Evaluating

• Art Making • Mini-coursework

• Technical skills • Line Quality • Tonal Value • Medium Focused: Pencil & Colour Pencil


• Encourage your child to take subject seriously as it opens up wider path of post-sec educational choice


• Collaborative skills • group participation in mini-coursework to optimise learning from

peers

• Creative Thinking • Generate new ideas for design

2015 Highlights

Design & Technology

Department



Structure %

Sec 1E/NA/NT

CA1

Common Test – Students will be tested on their understanding of what design is Class Test – Students will be tested on how we can sustain our environment when designing products Graded Assignment – Design of the car wheels using Solidworks – Research on car body

70

SA1 Solar Car Project – Students will be graded on the workmanship of their project

30

Areas of focus for the subject? Design process - Research and design of solar car Graphical skills - SolidWorks programme Teamwork - Pairing for solar car project Technology - Electronics, Gears, Motors Technical workshop skills - Making of solar car


1. Monitor child’s work to ensure that they submit their homework and assignments

2. Allow the child some time to conduct research using the computer and printing of their research


1. Creative Thinking – design solar car profile 2. Collaborative Skills – work in pairs to complete solar car project

Sec 1: Clean Energy

Creating an awareness to environmental issues: -Media (Newspapers, Magazines, Websites, Videos) -Research (Environment and Clean Energy) -Learning Journeys (National Design Center, National Design Trail) -SolidWorks CAD -Project (Solar Car, Solar Boat)

2015 Highlights

Physical Education

Department


Secondary 1 P.E Areas of focus for the subject?

• Swimming (SwimSafer Programme)

- Students advance to the next stage of their swimming ability in the 14 week programme. Refer to the next slide for details.

• Physical & Health Education

- Fitness Conditioning

- Building fitness through F.I.T.T principles

- Understanding Nutrition

• Principles of Games

- Understanding Different classifications of Sports

- Applying Different Types of Movements

- Understanding games concepts

• Outdoor Education - Orienteering - Applying Campcraft

Secondary 1 PE

How parents can help?

1) Encourage your child to keep fit

2) Ensure that your child has proper meals and right portions of nutritious food.

3) Participate in physical activities together. Jog with your child.

4) Monitor the intake of rice, carbonated drinks and tidbits.

http://www.seab.gov.sg/nationalexam

inations.html

Examination syllabus Search for “SEAB”

http://www.seab.gov.sg/nationalexaminations.html

http://www.seab.gov.sg/nationalexaminations.html


Character Development Program

Secondary 1

A self-driven & respectful

learner who is committed to

the school.

Secondary 2

A responsible team player & an effective

communicator who serves &

cares for others.

Secondary 3

A resilient & upright leader who is able to make critical

decisions.

Secondary 4/5

A confident & values-driven student who

excels & contributes to

the society.

4/5 years Level Outcomes

Learner. Thinker. Leader

Level Programmes

iLiVE Lessons

Singapore

Kindness Moveme

nt

Cohort Activitie

s

Inter-Class Games

Camp SHINE

Connect Time

Enrichment Programmes

–SHINE Program

Fostering healthy

friendships and team spirit

Strengthening

coping and

providing

support

Shaping identity

and equipping

skills

Values in Action

Projects

Understanding

our community

and building an

inclusive

society

Leadership Development

Personal Leadership Where Leadership opportunities are made

available for all Sec 1 students


LEAPS 2.0

Recognition System for Co-Curricular Attainment

Leadership

Enrichment

Achievement

Participation

Service

LEAPS 2.0

DOMAINS

– to recognise

students’ holistic

development

Participation Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• At least 75% attendance each year

• Levels 1 - 4:

• Participation in a CCA for 2 to 5 years

• Levels 4 – 5:

• Continuous involvement in the same CCA for 4 or 5 years

• Levels 3 – 5:

• Exemplary conduct and active contribution in CCA with at

least 3 years of participation in any CCA

Achievement Domain in LEAPS 2.0

Representation

• Level 1:

• Represent class / house / CCA (Intra-school)

Representation/Accomplishment

• Levels 2 – 4:

• Representation school or external organisation in an event

• Accomplishment in an event represented

• Levels increase with no. of years of representation/accomplishment

• Level 5:

• Represent/accomplish Singapore / MOE / Singapore Schools /

National Project of Excellence (NPOE) / UG HQ in international

UG competitions

Leadership Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• Level 1: • Completed 2 modules on leadership

• Levels 2 – 3:

• National Youth Achievement Award:

• Level 2: Bronze

• Level 3: Silver and above

• Levels 2 – 5: • Recognition of progressive student leadership

development through leadership positions

• Level 1-4:

Highest level attained in either:

• Number of hours of service

• Number of VIA projects

• A combination of both

• Level 5:

• VIA project: • Student-initiated

• Impacts the community beyond the school

Service Domain in LEAPS 2.0

• LEAPS 2.0

– Enrichment domain complements the other

domains for students’ holistic development

– Will be recognised in School Graduation

Certificate

– Will not have levels of attainment

Partnering Parents


Avenues for Communication

Parents

Letter from Form teacher

Phone call to school

(63158616)

School email (greendale_ss@mo

e.edu.sg)

Parents Portal


Letter from FT (Sec 1).doc

http://lms.asknlearn.com/GREENDALE_SS/logon.aspx/ParentLogon.aspx

Thank You

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