Welcome to P 6 Meet The Parents Session

Welcome to P 6 Meet The Parents Session ~ Language Arts

Reading : Progression in reading comprehension skills through differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of pupils NICE programme – IN /Straits Times (Newspaper is Interesting, Cool & Exciting) • Read extensively, especially expository texts • Build vocabulary • Cultivate a habit of reading for knowledge g n i d a e r e c n Enha g n i t i r and w on i t c e n con

Writing : Progression in writing skills through differentiated curriculum to meet the needs of pupils Narratives • Plot development • Characterisation • Setting Functional Texts Supporting programmes: • Writing Lessons • NICE Programme g n i d a e r e c n Enha g n i t i r w and n o i t c e conn

Speaking and Listening : • Picture Discussion and Conversation (SA 1 and Prelim) A Com mon Theme

Reading (10 m) - Clear, good pronunciation, - Expressive delivery and intonation Ø Picture Discussion (10 m) - Good explanations to support interpretation - Use of adequate and appropriate vocabulary ØConversation (10 m) - Confidence - Intelligent and relevant personal responses

P 6 Oral Practice Training (OPT) • • 4 sessions held on Wed after school Beginning in Term 1 Week 6 1. 30 pm to 2. 30 pm Training and feedback given by our teachers • Use of ICT

To prepare your child for PSLE

To prepare your child for PSLE

Assessment

HOD Mrs Choo Claire Jean ang_claire_jean@moe. edu. sg Tel : 62606036

Our Programmes • Structured weekly problem sums (heuristics and topical based) • Math Trail • Use of ICT in Math • Learning Support • Math Olympiad training for selected high ability students identified by GE Branch • Differentiated Curriculum

Rationale behind our Programmes • Structured weekly problem sums Help students learn the different skills / heuristics • Math Trail Experiential learning for students to apply the knowledge learnt in text book in authentic situations • Use of ICT Equip students with the necessary life skills • Learning Support Provide support to students who need help

Collaboration with Parents (Do) • Encourage your child even if he / she has difficulty coping / understanding a problem • Make Math alive (e. g. baking, shopping, etc) • Play games (e. g. Snakes and Ladders, Monopoly) • Praise your child even if he / she makes a minimal improvement • Allow room for mistakes • Break up the problem if your child finds that it is too difficult / wordy • Join the school for activities that are organized for your child

Collaboration with Parents (Avoid) • Telling your child you were hopeless in Math or you dislike Math • Scolding your child if he / she makes a mistake or does not perform to your expectations • Forcing your child to continue playing a game if he / she is bored • Scolding your child for taking a long time to solve problems

The Syllabus (Mainstream) Term 1 Units 1 – 4 Term 2 Units 5 – 7 Term 3 Units 8 – 11

Exam Format (Math) Important! Mathematical and word statements must be shown for ALL Fill In the Blank questions and problem sums.

List of Approved Calculators • SHPS uses Casio fx-95 sg PLUS as a classroom instructional tool • You may visit the SEAB website at http: //www. seab. gov. sg to check on the list of other approved calculators

Housekeeping • Encourage your child to draw models Model drawing is a useful tool to help students visualize the problem, and translate words into pictorial representation. It is a better way to present the problem than using algebra, which can be challenging for younger children. A child who is able to break down the information given in a word problem and translates it into pictorial form shows clarity of thought and analytical thinking. Model drawing allows the child to see a faster and shorter solution in solving word problems. • Insist on neat and legible handwriting and work Writing neatly and legibly helps students avoid careless mistakes. It also helps students from losing marks if markers interpret the writing wrongly.

P 5 SA 2 Performance (Areas of weakness) Fractions • Fraction of a remainder • Making equal parts • Working backwards • Before and after Whole numbers • Set method • Sharing the difference • Patterns

Science program for P 6 -Science syllabus -Highlights of some program -Assessments (CA & SA) -Science exam paper format -tips to score well in a Science exam paper -Photos of some pupils in action.

Science Syllabus P 6 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 P 6 Interactions I-Science Integrated Ecology Forces Excursion to Sungei Energy Buloh mangrove Forms of energy swamp cum Birds Hands-on workshop PSLE Revision PSLE / Past year exam papers Revision PSLE -GY prog. -Food Sc Interactions Program highlights with the following: - Thematic hands-on workstations - Fieldtrip to Sungei Buloh Mangrove swamp for an on-site Ecology lesson cum Birds Hands-on workshop on adaptations - Environmental awareness participation eg recycling program - New South Wales International Science competition

Science Assessment 2012 for P 6 Exam Format for all CA, SA and Prelim paper No. of marks per question Weighting Booklet Item Type No. of questions A MCQ 30 Qns 2 60% B Open ended qns 14 Qns (with subparts) 2, 3 or 4 marks 40 % Pupils need to read and comprehend the question very carefully in order to answer specifically to what the question asked for. Diagrams, info /data given in table must be studied thoroughly.

To score well in a Science Exam paper Section A : Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) -60 marks Try to aim for perfect score in Section A as each MCQ requires pupils to choose the best ONE option out of the four options. If you get ONE question wrong here, that will be 2 marks GONE. 5 wrong answers = 10 marks GONE !! ie your total marks < 90 mks. Section B : Open-ended questions (OE) – 40 marks Must study and analyze : diagrams / data / results of given expt. to understand the Science concepts tested in that question. Read and highlight key words in the stem question and answer ALL sub-parts within each question. Use correct and acceptable scientific terms in all your answers. Questions with “Explain” “Give reasons” “Why” require answers to be thoroughly elaborated with Science concepts / theories / related to the question asked.

Topical test Papers • Topical Papers (SHPS Past Years Exams Questions) would be given termly after each topic is taught. • Please ensure that your child does these with diligence • Purpose: – to prepare your child for the Written Examination, – a gauge for the child/teacher/parent on how prepared your child is for upcoming exams

Eg of hands-on thematic workstations

Hands-On Tests in Term 3 (Practical Test) Results are graded in A, B or C in the report books

All parents to take note: • Please DO NOT throw away all the P 3, P 4 and P 5 Science textbooks as the topics covered in P 3 - P 5 levels will also be tested in PSLE at P 6. • The topics covered in P 3 -P 5 will NOT be taught again in P 6. Hence, pupils will need all the textbooks for their PSLE revision.