1. P5
Welcome!

3. The Growth Mindset Don’t Say Do Say I’m never going to get this.
I’m awesome at this.
I just can’t do this!
It’s easy for her – she’s just clever.
My answer is fine the way it is.
Do Say
What shall I try instead?
I seem to be on the right track.
I’m going to have to practice this.
I’m going to work out how she’s managing to do this.
What can I do to make my answer even better?
Kim Cook, kindergarten, Burlington PS

4. 7 Habits – The Leader In Me programme
Habit 1: Be Proactive (you’re in charge) Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind (have a plan) Habit 3: Put first things first (work first, then play) Habit 4: Think Win-Win (everyone can win) Habit 5: Seek first to understand, then be understood (listen before you talk) Habit 6: Synergize (together is better) Habit 7: Sharpen the saw (balance feels best)

5. Social Skills
Social skills are sets of behaviours that enable individuals to interact with one another in ways that are socially acceptable.
Students will be taught social skills in a concrete, step-by-step manner.

6. Voice Level 3: Table Talk https://youtu.be/5g_9jVyg00k
Voice Level 5: Outside

7. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
Students should:
understand the purpose of homework and what is expected of them;
keep track of homework instructions and deadlines in the handbook;

8. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF STUDENTS
manage time well to ensure that homework is completed and submitted on time;
give his/her best effort in completing homework within agreed time;
inform the teacher of any difficulties in completion of the homework; and
review feedback from teachers on homework submitted.

9. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
Parents can:
create a conducive home environment for studying and completion of homework;
supervise and provide support for child’s learning;
reinforce good study habits and attitudes
FTPPS HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

10. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
be mindful of the stresses arising from school homework and out-of-school activities, and help their children prioritise their time among these activities;
work in partnership with teachers to support child’s learning and development.

11. Student Handbook Students must bring their handbook every day.
All homework will be written on class whiteboard.
Students are to record important information into their student handbook.
Parents are requested not to give too much assistance but close monitoring is appreciated.

12. Student Handbook
Form teacher hopes that parents will try to look at your child’s handbook daily if possible.
Teacher will usually have homework or updates about your child via the handbook. There may also be messages for you.
Communication can be through handbook.

13. English Language

14. Component Weighting Component P4 P5/P6 EL P5/P6 FEL Paper 1 Writing
20 Marks (20%)
55 Marks (27.5%)
40 Marks (26.7%)
Paper 2
Language Use and Comprehension
50 Marks (50%)
95 Marks (47.5%)
60 Marks (40%)
Listening Comprehension
14 Marks (14%)
20 Marks (10%)
20 Marks (13.3%)
Oral
16 Marks (16%)
30 Marks (15%)
30 Marks (20%)
Total
100 Marks (100%)
200 Marks (100%)
150 Marks (100%)

15. Key Difference - Writing
P4 (20 marks)
P5/6 EL (55 marks)
P5/6 FEL (40 marks)
Continuous Writing
1 compulsory question.
A series of pictures with helping words with a given theme
Min length: 120 words
20 Marks
1 compulsory question
3 individual pictures with a given theme
Min length: 150 words
40 Marks
A series of 3 pictures with helping words
Min Length: 120 words
30 Marks
Situational Writing
15 Marks
10 Marks

16. Listening Comprehension
P4 (14 marks)
P5/6 (20 marks)
Picture Matching – 2 MCQ + 2 Sequencing questions
Note-taking – 5 questions
Comprehension – 3 MCQ
20 MCQ questions based on 6-7 Text-types
Includes:
Graphic/Pictorial
Map/Routes

17. Oral P4 (16 marks) P5/6 (30 marks) Reading (6 Marks)
Stimulus-Based Conversation (10 Marks)
Stimulus-Based Conversation (20)

18. Language Use P5/6 EL Components No of Items Marks Grammar MCQ 10
Vocabulary MCQ 5
Vocabulary Cloze MCQ
Visual Text Comprehension MCQ 8
Grammar Cloze
Editing for Spelling and Grammar 12
Comprehension Cloze 15
Synthesis and Transformation
Comprehension
Up to 10
(1 to 4 marks each) 20
Total Marks 95

19. Language Use P5/6 FEL Grammar MCQ 8 Punctuation MCQ 2 Vocabulary MCQ 5
Components
No of Items
Marks
Grammar MCQ 8
Punctuation MCQ 2
Vocabulary MCQ 5
Visual Text Comprehension MCQ
Information Transfer
Editing for Grammar 6
Editing for Spelling
Comprehension FIB
Synthesis 3
Comprehension Cloze
Comprehension OE 1
Comprehension OE 2 4
Total 60

20. P5 Level Programmes (MT)
MT Fortnight
Language & Cultural
Activities
Festive Celebrations
Chinese New Year
Hari Raya
Deepavali
ICT
Interactive Mother Tongue Learning (iMTL) portal
Reading Activities
10 mins silent reading before MT Language lesson starts
Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme (CPES)
Learning Chinese through watching cultural performance

21. Mother Tongue Assignments
Weekly Spelling on Tuesday
(unless otherwise stated)
Writing Exercises
Reading Log
Holistic Assessments
Revision papers
Holistic Assessments to test Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and 2-way Communication – written/oral

22. How you can support your child in the Languages
Encourage reading:
Provide suitable reading materials
Read with your child
Set aside time to read
Chat with your child about what
he/she has read
Share what you have read
Do not use reading as a punishment.

23. How you can support your child in the Languages
Allow time for watching of television programmes:
Be selective
Educational content
Good story lines
Good language use
Avoid certain programmes
Excessive violence and gore
Mature themes
Poor language use

24. MATHEMATICS

25. Assessment Format of Paper Paper 1: No calculators allowed
Paper 2: Use of calculators allowed

26. Foundation Mathematics
Duration
Standard Mathematics
Foundation Mathematics
Paper 1: 1 h
Paper 2: 1h 30 mins
Paper 1: 1h
Paper 2: 1h

27. Number of marks per question
P5 Mathematics Format
Paper
Booklet
Item Type
Number of questions
Number of marks per question
Total marks
Duration 1 A
MCQ 10
1 h 5 2 B
Short Answer 20
1 h 30 min
Structure/
Long Answer 12
3, 4,5 45
Total 47 -
100
2 h 30 min

28. Number of marks per question
P5 Foundation Mathematics Format
Paper
Booklet
Item Type
Number of questions
Number of marks per question
Total marks
Duration 1 A
MCQ 10
1 h 2 20 B
Short Answer
Structured/
Long Answer 6
3, 4,5
Total 46 - 90
2 h

29. Main Differences between P4 and P5 Papers
Primary 4
P5 Mathematics
Duration
1 h 45 min
Format of Paper
1 main paper
Duration
Standard Mathematics:
Paper 1 – 1h
Paper 2 – 1h 30 min
Foundation Mathematics:
Paper 2 – 1h
Format of Paper
Paper 1: No calculators allowed
Paper 2: Use of calculators allowed

30. Supporting Your Child

31. POLYA’s PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS1
Read and Understand the Problem 2
Plan a Strategy 3
Carry out the Plan and solve the Problem 4
Check

32. The Model Approach
One of the strategies to solve problems in topics such as Whole numbers and Fractions.
Provides a visual tool that enables students to determine what operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) to use to solve the problem.

33. Supporting your child at home
Master the Basics / Commit to Memory
Multiplication tables and long division
Link between fractions, decimals, ratio and percentage

34. Supporting your child at home
Time Management
Sitting through both Paper 1 and Paper 2
Reinforce Classroom Teaching
Check understanding
Ensure that your child attends school regularly
Go through mistakes/misconceptions with your child
Check that corrections are done

35. Science Standard Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Water and Changes in State
Water Cycle
Plant Reproduction
Human Reproduction
Cells
Plant Transport System
Photosynthesis
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Electricity
Heat learning journey
Cells learning journey

36. Science Foundation Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Water and Changes in State
Water Cycle
Plant Reproduction
Human Reproduction
Plant Transport System
Respiratory and Circulatory Systems
Energy in Food
Electricity
Heat learning journey
Electricity learning journey

37. Exam format Standard Same format as P4
NEW: 5 mark questions in Section B
P3 and P4 topics will still be tested
No. of questions
Marks
Section A - MCQ 28 56
Section B - Open-ended 13 44

38. Exam format Foundation No. of questions Marks Section A – MCQ 18 36
Section B – Structured
– Open-Ended
6-7
5-6 14 20
Shorter paper (1 h 15 min)
Less reading to do
Section A MCQ have 3 options per question
Section B includes 2-mark short- answer questions
Vocabulary List is provided
P3 and P4 topics will still be tested

39. How your child learns Science in school
Experiments and hands-on activities
Garden activities
Lab activities
Learning Journeys
Practical Test
Practice after every topic
Recall facts
Practice with different types of questions

40. How you can support your child
Include Science in family time

41. Literacy Through Photography
The main objectives of the LTP (Literacy Through Photography) programme are as follows:
To develop language, visual and global literacies through photography.
To build the confidence of our students as they experience success in their creative expressions.
# P5 LTP Tasks
Capture photographs of existing areas, parts of architectures or an action related to an area in the school or neighbourhood using various composition technique

42. P.E. / Physical Health & Fitness
Be in P.E. attire (P.E. T-shirt and P.E. shorts) on P.E. days
Bring a water bottle every day, especially on P.E. days
Bring the P5 PHF book to school
You may go through some of the family activities together with your child
Your child can also bring a fruit for Snack Break to inculcate the habit of eating fruits and vegetables.

43. P5 3D2N School Camp (15 Mar – 17 Mar)
Outdoor Education –
P5 3D2N School Camp (15 Mar – 17 Mar)
Objectives:
Team Building
Confidence Building Level 2
Application of Outdoor Living Skills
Build Resilience
Dare to Try
A continuation from their P3 Outdoor Adventure Learning Journey and P4 2D1N Camp

44. Important Dates Holiday Supplementary Lessons NE Show 20-21 June
Tentatively one Saturday in July (TBC)