Parent-Teacher Meeting 2014 Primary 5

Programmes & Activities House Practices (Term 1) P5 Learning Journey to Changi Airport (4 June 2014) NE Show (July, Term 3) SJI visit (Term 4)

Safety of Pupils Please note the following: 1)All pupils should only use rounded-edge scissors and keep them in the pencil case when not in use. 2)Parents should sign out for their child at the General Office if they need to take their child home during school hours. 3)Parents are not allowed to go to the canteen or classrooms at any time. 4)Please refer to page 25 of the pupils’ diary for matters pertaining to safety and security.

English – Table of Specifications PaperComponentMarks 1 - Writing (1h 10 min) Situational Writing Continuous Writing Language Use and Comprehension (1 h 50 min) Booklet A (MCQ): Grammar Vocabulary Vocabulary Cloze Visual Text Comprehension Booklet B (OE): Grammar Cloze Editing for Spelling & Grammar Comprehension Cloze Synthesis / Transformation Comprehension OE (1-4m per question)

English – Table of Specifications PaperComponentMarks 3 - Listening Comprehension (Abt 35 min) Listening Comprehension MCQ Oral Communication (Abt 10 min) After school hours Reading Aloud Stimulus-based Conversation Total 200

Mathematics Calculator used in Paper 2 only Casio 95SG PLUS (recommended) Recess break in between Paper 1 & 2

EXAMINATION FORMAT PaperBkletItem TypeNo. of questions No. of marks per question WtgDuration 1AMultiple – choice 10110%50min 5210% BShort – answer 10110% 52 2Short – answer 5210%1h 40min Structured / Long – answer 133, 4, 550% Total48-100%2h 30min

Note: Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break between the two papers Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is NOT allowed. Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed. – Adherence to MOE’s approved calculators

Science –Practical Test (10% for CA2) –Teacher-prepared Worksheets –Nature Study Book (Spelling + Notes+ Concept mapping)

SCIENCE Two sections Section A – 30 MCQ (60 marks) Section B – 14 Open-Ended (40 marks) Knowledge with Understanding 40% (KWU) Application of Knowledge 60% and Process Skills (AOK/PS) Duration of Paper: 1 h 45 min

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS ORAL 25% LISTENING COMPREHENSION 10% COMPOSITION 20% LANGUAGE 45%

Chinese Approved E-Dictionaries 1.Besta All Pass 1 Computerized Dictionary 2.Hans Vision Handheld Dictionary Model PX (For independent revision online) www1.moe.edu.sg/dir/CL

MALAY Approved Dictionaries KAMUS DEWAN ( 3 rd / 4 TH EDITION) -Publisher : Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka -KAMUS PELAJAR -Publisher : Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka -Approved by SEAB

TAMIL DICTIONARIES - RECOMMENDED BY SEAB 1.Kriyawin Tarkalat Tamil Akarathi 2.Tamil-Tamil Akara Muthali 3.Kazhagath Tamil Akarathi 4.Puthiya Tamil Akarathi

Examination Rules Please refer to the pupil’s diary

Grading System A*≥ 91Has very good understanding of the subject A75-90Has good understanding of the subject B60-74 C50-59Has adequate understanding of the subject D35-49Has fair understanding of the subject E20-34Has elementary understanding of the subject U (ungraded) < 20Has not met the requirements for the minimum grade

Examinations Semester 1 (30%) CA 1 (10%) SA 1 (20%) Semester 2 (70%) CA 2 (10%) SA 2 (60%)

Parent Support Encourage children to speak to family members in both MT and English Encourage your child to read good MT and English books Public libraries Books with attractive illustrations to start the child Audio books, electronic books

Thank you for being here and we hope to work with you in bringing out the best in our children. God bless.