Briefing for P5 / P6 Parents 3 March 2018

PSLE – Placement Exam •Reflects the relative achievement level of pupils among their peers •Places pupils into different courses according to their academic ability •Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice

PSLE – Examinable Subjects English / Foundation English Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics Science / Foundation Science Mother Tongue* / Foundation Mother Tongue* *Not applicable to pupils exempted from MT All subjects carry equal weightage

A need for standardization of the raw scores in PSLE PSLE T-SCORE A need for standardization of the raw scores in PSLE Transformed Score or T-Score

Calculation of PSLE T-Score T-score = 50 +10(x – m)/SD Where x is the pupil’s mark (raw score); m is the average mark scored by all the pupils who sat for the subject; SD is the standard deviation

Example : Pupil A’s marks (X) in English exam = 80 Average mark (m) scored by all pupils = 68 Spread of marks (SD) around the average mark (m) = 14 T = 50 + 10 (80 – 68) 14 = 58.57

Example : Subject Raw Score (100%) T-Score English 85 62.14 Mathematics 80 58.57 Science Mother Tongue 90 65.71 Total 248.56

SECONDARY EDUCATION 4 Types of Courses Integrated Programme (IP) Express Normal Academic Normal Technical

SEC 1 POSTING EXERCISE Option Phase - November (After PSLE Results) - Choice of 6 Secondary Schools School Posting Phase December Appeal - MOE will reject any appeal cases if the cut-off point of the Sec 1 intake is not met

IMPORTANT DATES PSLE 2018 16 Aug (Thu) & 17 Aug (Fri) 2018 Oral Examination English / Mother Tongue Languages 14 Sep (Fri) 2018 Listening Comprehension Examination 27 Sep (Thu) 2018 Written Paper English Language / Foundation English Language 28 Sep (Fri) 2018 Mathematics / Foundation Mathematics 1 Oct (Mon) 2018 Mother Tongue / Foundation Mother Tongue Languages 2 Oct (Tue) 2018 Science / Foundation Science 3 Oct (Wed) 2018 Higher Mother Tongue Languages

PSLE – Absence of Candidate If a candidate is unable to take the papers, a doctor’s medical certificate certifying that the child is unfit for examinations is required by SEAB. Make-up for Oral Examinations at an external Examination Centre. No make-up for all written papers.

Important Dates – PSLE Matters DATE (TBC) EVENT February 2018 Access Arrangement (SAA) March 2018 PSLE Registration April 2018 PSLE Fees Deduction through GIRO November 2018 Release of PSLE results December 2018 Collection of PSLE Certificates *The PSLE timetable is made available on MOE website.

Direct School Admission (DSA) Provide holistic education by giving participating sec schools greater flexibility in selecting students Participating secondary schools select a certain % of their student intake for admission outside the Sec 1 posting exercise These schools may select students with diverse academic and non-academic achievements and talents before the PSLE

Steps in the DSA-Sec Exercise Application Check with school of interest for application procedures *June – August Stage 1: Selection Stage Selection by Sec School Shortlisted student goes for selection tests / interviews at the DSA Sec School *October Stage 2: Exercise School Preference Stage Selection Outcome Student receives outcome of application from DSA Sec School applied to, by August School Preference Indication Student may submit preference up to 3 DSA Sec Schools *November Stage 3: Results Release Stage Results Successful applicant collects DSA application result together with PSLE results Unsuccessful applicants in DSA to participate in Sec 1 Posting Exercise *Tentative Dates

Successful DSA Students Successful DSA students will be informed of the DSA school they have been admitted to through their Primary School on PSLE results release day. They will not be allowed to make any school choices in the Sec 1 posting exercise.

Unsuccessful DSA Students Unsuccessful DSA students will be issued with a S1 Option Form, informing them that their DSA application is unsuccessful. They have to submit their school choices during the S1 Option period to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise. 16

Sec 1 Posting Exercise PSLE students (non-DSA) and unsuccessful DSA candidates will participate in S1 Posting Exercise to opt for secondary schools Successful DSA candidates will participate in S1 Posting Exercise to opt for Foreign Languages / Elective Programmes / Course options if eligible S1 Option is made after the release of PSLE results

What happens if a child is not eligible for Secondary School? Repeat another year Alternatively, pupils who can benefit from a more customised and practice based curriculum may apply to specialised schools such as Northlight School

Questions to consider in selecting a Sec School How far is the school from my home? What are the programmes and schemes available in the school? What are the school’s strengths? Do the co-curricular activities offered by the school match my child’s interest? Does the secondary school have posting aggregate ranges (from previous years) that are comparable to my child’s PSLE aggregate? Is the secondary school affiliated to any schools? Does the school cater to my child’s special learning needs?

Progress to Sec School Education 4 standard subjects Posted to a course suitable for child i.e. Integrated Programme (IP), Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical) 4 examinable foundation subjects Normal (Technical) course unless child does exceptionally well, in which may qualify for Normal (Academic) course A mixture of standard and foundation subjects Chances of qualifying for Normal (Academic) course will be higher when performed well in his PSLE

Being absent from school without a valid reason will be treated as TRUANCY. A Medical Certificate (MC) or a letter of excuse with valid reasons from parents/guardians is mandatory.

EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 Absence from school If your child is unwell, keep him/her at home. You may contact the school @ 67836531 or reply via the SMS sent to inform the school of the reason of absence. Please cover your child with a Medical Certificate (MC) / Letter of Excuse upon his/her return to school.

EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 Absence during periods of Assessment Submit MC from the doctor upon your child’s return to school No make-up for paper Paper will be given out as a practice e.  

EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 Be Punctual !!! After 7.30am Pupils who are not present for morning assembly will be considered late.

Number of Occurrence Consequences Second time Parents will be informed about child’s late-coming Fourth time and beyond HOD SM will communicate with parents Attend Punctuality Programme to help child develop more responsibility and manage time wisely Conduct grade would be affected

How You can Support Your Child in School Work EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 How You can Support Your Child in School Work Manage his/her time well Establish a routine Provide conducive environment for revision Check the child’s handbook for homework of the day or messages from teachers Set targets with your child

How You can Support Your Child’s Well-being EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 How You can Support Your Child’s Well-being Keep fit and healthy Snack Time @ EVPS Exercise regularly Encourage proper diet and have sufficient sleep daily Provide emotional support Communicate to your child daily Allow space and time for de-stress

EVPS P6 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2013 Other Areas …….. Social media exposure Platform Age restrictions set by social media platform for all users:  13 years old 16 years old 18 years old (or 13 years old, with parent’s permission) Close monitoring

Communication Telephone Calls - 67836531 Reply via SMS (Grid System) Student Handbook 2018 P2P Link – Term Note from School Parent-Teacher Conferencing

Useful Information: Academic Needs Supplementary for P6 Remedial for P5 Time: 2.15 to 3.30pm Odd Week English Language Even Week Mathematics Mother Tongue Science

Partnership with Parents EVPS P4 PARENT-TEACHER MEETING (PTM) 2014 Partnership with Parents Coming together is a beginning, Keeping together is progress, Working together is success.

Differences between middle primary and upper Primary ENGLISH LANGUAGE Differences between middle primary and upper Primary Introduction of situational writing Text level Types of texts– Exposure of texts Types of questions asked, more inferential and evaluative

English Paper FORMAT (Standard) Component Item Type Marks Weighting Duration 1 Situational Writing OE 55 27.5% 1hr 10 min Continuous Writing 2 Language Use & Comprehension MCQ 95 47.5% 50 min 3 Listening Comprehension 20 10% 35 min 4 Oral 30 15% TOTAL 200 100%

English Paper FORMAT (Foundation) Component Item Type Marks Weighting Duration 1 Situational Writing OE 40 26.7% 1h 10 min Continuous Writing 2 Language Use & Comprehension MCQ 60 40% 1h 20 min 3 Listening Comprehension 20 13.3% 35 min 4 Oral 30 20% 10 min TOTAL 200 100%

Objectives of Writing Assessment – Situational Writing Write to suit purpose, audience and context in a way that is clear and effective Write in an appropriate tone

Objectives of Writing Assessment – Continuous Writing Generate and select relevant ideas, organising and expressing them in a coherent and cohesive manner Use appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation Use a variety of vocabulary appropriately

Objectives of Language Use and Comprehension Assessment Demonstrate comprehension of a range of texts at literal and inferential level Show understanding and evaluate what was read critically Demonstrate the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and the appropriate use of vocabulary in given contexts

LANGUAGE USE & COMPREHENSION PAPER 2 : LANGUAGE USE & COMPREHENSION Component Item Type Marks Booklet A Grammar MCQ 10 Vocabulary 5 Vocabulary Cloze Visual Text Comprehension 8 Booklet B Grammar Cloze OE Editing for Spelling & Grammar 12 Comprehension Cloze 15 Synthesis & Transformation Comprehension OE 20

STRATEGIES TO BE APPLIED Underline clues / keywords Use of contextual clues in sentence / passage Annotation CUB – Circle, Underline and Box Summary

PAPERS 3 & 4 Listen attentively when the text is being read Component Item Type No. of Items PAPER 3 Listening Comprehension MCQ 20 PAPER 4 Oral Communication Reading Aloud OE 1 Passage Stimulus-Based Conversation 1 Topic Listen attentively when the text is being read Pronunciation, fluency & expression Engage the audience Respond to questions using 5Ws 1H

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Monitor child’s daily work and get him/her to share on what he/she has learnt for the day Ensure child uses the strategies taught Encourage child to read storybooks, newspaper articles Get child to share about what he/she has read

Language Use and Application Oral and Listening Comprehension psle MTL Exam Format (STANDARD) Paper / Time Item Exam Format No. of Qns Marks Allocated % Paper 1 (50 min) Composition Writing Continuous Writing / Picture Composition Open Ended To answer 1 out of 2 40 20% Paper 2 (1hr 40 min) Language Use and Application 90 45% Section A Grammar and Vocab Cloze Passage MCQ 15 5 30 10 15% 5% Section B Comprehension 1 Section C Complete the Dialogue Fill in the blanks 4 8 4% Section D Comprehension 2 Graphic Stimulus (Comprehension Qsn & Interactive Writing) Comprehension Open-Ended Open-Ended 11 32 16% Paper 3 Oral and Listening Comprehension Oral Reading Aloud Video Stimulus Reading Conversation 1 20 10% LC Listening Comprehension Total 55 200 100%

psle MTL Exam Format (FOUNDATION) Paper / Time Item Exam Format No. of Qns Marks Allocated % Paper 1 (40 min) Language: Grammar and Vocab Comprehension MCQ Fill in the Blanks 5 10 15% Paper 2 Oral Reading Aloud Video Stimulus Reading Conversation 1 15 40 55% Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 30 30% Total 27 100 100%

Language Comprehension and Application psle MTL Exam Format (HIGHER MT) Paper / Time Item Exam Format No. of Qns Marks Allocated % Paper 1 (50 min) Composition Writing Topic Based Compo Continuous Writing Open Ended To answer 1 out of 2 40 40% Paper 2 (1hr 40 min) Language Comprehension and Application Section A Grammar and Vocab Cloze Passage MCQ Fill in the Blanks 5 10 10% Section B Comprehension 1 Comprehension 2 6 7 16 24 16% 24% Total 100 100%

PAPER 1: Composition Content (20 marks) Language (20 marks) Ideas are clear, logical and relevant Accurate grammar, spelling and punctuation Usage of: creative phrases Idioms dialogues Sufficient and appropriate use of vocabulary suited to the context Different writing techniques: Flashback Suspense Good paragraphing and sequencing Pupils are to use dictionary for Paper 1: https://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/dictionary_list.asp

PAPER 2: LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION Encourage Critical Reading Preview To know what to expect 2. Annotation To make reading thinking extensive Underline key words/clue Ask questions to clarify doubts 3. Encourage your child to make use of online dictionaries to search for words that they are not sure of

PAPER 3 & 4: LISTENING COMPREHENSION & ORAL Encourage your child to listen to news on radio/ TV or quality television programmes Thereafter, you may ask questions in relation to the context. Speak to your child in proper MT Language. Encourage them to discuss about their daily activities in their MT Language. Engage them in discussion on some current topics that may affect their school and daily life.

Oral Conversation – Guiding questions 3rd guiding question – State opinion, provide suggestions and reasoning 2nd guiding question – Respond to another theme/topic that is related to clip seen 1st guiding question – Based on the theme of the video, begin discussion on what is seen Share opinion and give suggestion State the observation from the video clip and the message behind it

Mathematics Assessment Level Semester 1 Semester 2 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 P5 CA1 40 marks SA1 100 marks 40% CA2 SA2 60% P6 Prelims 100% PSLE

Mathematics Assessment Use of Calculators Calculators are NOT allowed in Paper 1 Emphasising on mental and manual computational skills Calculators are allowed in Paper 2 Solving more complex questions by minimising manual computations Only allow calculators approved by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB)

2017 PSLE Format (Standard) Paper Booklet Item Type No. of Qns Marks per Qn Marks Duration 1 A Multiple Choice Questions 10 1h 5 2 B Short Answer 20 Use of Calculator 30 min Problem Sums 12 3, 4, 5 45 Total 47 - 100 2h

2017 PSLE Format (Foundation) Paper Booklet Item Type No. of Qns Marks per Qn Marks Duration 1 A Multiple Choice Questions 10 1h 2 20 B Short Answer Use of Calculator Problem Sums 6 3, 4 Total 46 - 90 2h

Topics of higher demands Conversion (1) Fractions (2)Decimals (3) Ratio (4) Percentage Geometry Angles (2) Triangles (3) 4-sided Figures (4) Circles

Topics of higher demands Spatial Visualisation (1) Area & Perimeter (2) Volume (3) Nets (4) Speed Statistics (1) Tables (2) Charts (3) Graphs (4) Average

Exam Tips Annotate the question information Read the question carefully and highlight key information Eg: Find shaded area or give your answer in kilogrammes Draw a model or any form of illustration to help themselves with the understanding of the question so as to see the relationships of the information given

Parents’ Support Monitor child’s revision habits Textbook is the basic guide book for home revision Redo the problem sums done in school by covering the correct answers and attempt them without help Sharpen child’s number sense Recitation of Multiplication Tables at home Quiz him/her with simple everyday life questions: How much is 3 fifty cents coins? What’s the change we get from $50 for a cake which costs $35.50?

SCIENCE LEARNING OUTCOMES We want our students to appreciate Science in their daily lives through experiential learning activities. We want to inculcate in them scientific literacy, positive attitudes, a love for the subject and care for the environment.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Knowledge with Understanding (40%) Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts and concepts Textbook Guidebook SKIA

SEQUENCE OF SCIENCE TOPICS Level T1 T2 T3 T4 5 SAME FOR EVPS & JYPS The Unit of Life Reproduction in Humans Reproduction in Plants Water and Changes of State Water Cycle Plant Transport System Air and the Respiratory system The Circulatory System Electrical Systems Using Electricity Energy in Food (not tested in SA2) 6 Forms and Uses of Energy Sources of Energy Forces Living Together Food Chains and Food Webs Adaptations Man’s Impact on his Environment PSLE Revision

Experiential activities Process Skills Booklet ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Application of Knowledge and Process Skills (60%) Pupils should be able to: Apply scientific facts, concepts to new situations / context Use one or a combination of Process Skills Experiential activities Topical WS Process Skills Booklet MCQ GO! Revision Papers

Higher-order process skills ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES Knowledge with Understanding 40% Application of Knowledge & Process Skills observing comparing classifying use of apparatus & equipment interpreting information – tables, flowcharts, diagrams, pictures & graphs inferring predicting analysing generating possibilities evaluating formulating hypothesis 60% Higher-order process skills

PROCESS SKILLS Inferring Evaluating Interpreting observations, data, information and provide reasonable explanation. Evaluating Assessing the reasonableness, accuracy and quality of information.

PROCESS SKILLS Analysing Stating aim of experiment. Identifying relationships among variables. Identifying changed variable, measured variable and constant variables. Drawing conclusion based on data/observation given. Studying trend of data given.

NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION ASSESSMENT FORMAT STANDARD SCIENCE BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OF QUESTIONS NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION WEIGHTING (%) A Multiple choice (4 options) 28 2 56 B Open-ended 12-13 2,3,4,5 44 Duration of Paper : 1h 45 min

NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION Multiple choice with 3 options ASSESSMENT FORMAT FOUNDATION SCIENCE BOOKLET ITEM TYPE NO. OF QUESTIONS NO. OF MARKS PER QUESTION TOTAL MARKS A Multiple choice with 3 options 18 2 36 B Structured Questions 6 – 7 2,3 14 Open-ended 5 – 6 2,3,4 20 Duration of Paper : 1h 15 min

AREAS OF FOCUS Use of Scientific Vocabulary that demonstrates conceptual understanding Giving reasonable explanations (learning outcome) based on evidence (observation, data from graph or table etc)

NOTE TO YOUR CHILD Listen with understanding during lessons. Ask and seek information if in doubt. Manage time wisely. Never give up. Read a question thoroughly and understand what is required. Identify the topic. Recall the key concepts. Answer the question. Do not provide extra information that is irrelevant. Use concept words and phrases in scientific explanation.

PARENTS’ SUPPORT Monitor the child’s progress in his/her revision of the content areas Practise process skills with your child e.g. asking questions to promote deep thinking Make Science relevant in daily life Why things happen? Why things work in a certain way? How concepts can be applied?

CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Practise 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Keep our environment clean and green

P5/6 P6 National Physical and Fitness Assessment ( Term 2 Week 3 ) PHYSICAL EDUCATION P6 National Physical and Fitness Assessment ( Term 2 Week 3 ) P6 Craft-a-Sport Programme ( Term 4 Week 5 ) P5/6 Sports Education Programme ( 4 Oct 2018 ) - P5 – Modern Pentathlon - P6 – Tag Archery

P5/6 ART Upper Primary Themes Singapore Youth Festival – Logo Design (Term 1) Piet Mondrian – Digital Art Acrylic Painting – Claude Monet ( Term 2 Week 2 ) Pop Art – Printmaking ( Term 2 Week 4 )

P5/6 MUSIC Learning for Life Programme P5 & P6 SYF Original Song Contest ( Term 1 Week 2 - Week 9 ) P5 Ukulele Module ( Term 2) P5 Keyboard Module ( Term 3) P6 Informal Learning – Battle of the Bands (Term 2 Week 2 – Term 3 Week 2 )

ICT Support – Learning Management System (LMS) Online Learning with Marshall Cavendish Online www.mconline.sg

ICT Support – Learning Management System (LMS) Student’s Login Login ID School ID + last 5 characters of BC/NRIC e.g. evps1234g School evps Password evps2018 + level of study e.g. evps2018p4

ICT Support – Learning Management System (LMS) Parent’s Login Login ID (not case sensitive) P_ + evps + last 5 characters of child’s ID e.g. p_evps1234a School evps Password parent01

ICT Support – Learning Management System (LMS) Online Learning with Marshall Cavendish Online www.mconline.sg Parents can view Announcement Board Announcements posted by teachers / school Assignments online assignments posted to your child Take surveys Child’s Blog Child’s posts/reflections in blogs

ICT Support – Learning Management System (LMS) Online Learning with Marshall Cavendish Online www.mconline.sg Helpdesk

ICT Matters - Cyberwellness

ICT Matters - Cyberwellness Sense-Think-Act @ Home

ICT Matters - Cyberwellness Excessive Internet Use - Addiction Becomes irritable or violent when disrupted from use of digital device/going online Shows distress when digital devices are lost Constantly listens out for phone/messages Academic performance is affected Health issues occur Forsaking normal sleep / sleeping late Prefers digital device / internet to social activities & family time

ICT Matters - Cyberwellness Cyberbullying If my child cyber bullies… Recognise & acknowledge Stop the inappropriate action immediately Ensure child understands action and consequences Encourage & help to make amends & restore relationships If my child is cyber bullied… Understand the situation Provide social and emotional support Take appropriate actions to resolve issue Involve child Talk to teacher Save evidence Restore relationship

ICT Matters - Cyberwellness Cyberwellness in school Cyberwellness lessons via Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP) Cyberwellness topics incorporated in subjects Assembly talks by cyberwellness ambassadors Cyberwellness activities (Quizes, games)