Parents’ BriefingP3 & P4

18 February 2017

Welcome

Mr Lim Jit Hin

Vice-Principal

Time Presentation Presenter

9am Welcome & Introduction of Key

Personnel

Vice Principal,

Mr Lim Jit Hin

9.05am Briefing on Subject-based Banding School Staff Developer / Year

Head (Covering P3 & P4),

Mrs Sangeet Bajaj

9.25am Briefing on Mother Tongue Languages

Holistic Assessment

HOD Mother Tongue Languages,

Mdm Claire Chan

9.50am Movement to classrooms Co-Form Teachers (P3/P4)

10.00amBriefing on Curriculum and Assessment

Matters in the classroomsClass Form and Co-Form Teachers

11am End of programme

Programme

You may wish to download the slides from the school website.

sengkanggreenpri.moe.edu.sg

Introduction of Key Personnel

Mr Lim Jit Hin

Vice-Principal

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Vice PrincipalVice Principal Admin

Mdm Mary Yap

Mdm Mahalakshmi

HOD / Student Management

Key Personnel 2017

Mdm Catherine Tan

Year Head P5Mr Kenneth Mok

Subject Head / PE

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Mrs Sangeet Bajaj

School Staff Developer

Year Head P3 & P4 (Covering)

Ms Ng Lip Kiang

HOD / ICT

Year Head P1 & P2 (Covering)

Mrs Trina Yee

HOD / Aesthetics & CCA

Key Personnel 2017

Key Personnel 2017

Mr Syed Fareed

HOD/ Mathematics

Ms Imelda As’ari

HOD/ Science

Mdm Claire Chan

HOD / Mother Tongue

Ms Chua Siew Kheng

HOD / English

Mr Joshua Seow

Subject Head / Discipline

Mrs Cindy Khoo

Subject Head / Music

Key Personnel 2017

Mr Hazman

Subject Head / Malay

SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB)NURTURING EVERY CHILD

Mrs Sangeet Bajaj

School Staff Developer

Year Head P3 & P4 (Covering)

BACKGROUND

•Prior to 2008, schools recommend pupils for 2 streams at the end of P4

Merged and EM3 streams

•In 2008, Subject-Based Banding (SBB) was implemented and refined to deliver ability-driven

educationReplacing the merged and EM3 streams

•Every pupil will be encouraged to do each subject at the level that best meets his aptitude and ability.

•Pupils with uneven abilities may be allowed the option to offer their stronger subjects at standard level, or, the option to offer weak subjects at foundation level.

•Encourage greater interaction among pupils with different strengths.

WHY INTRODUCE SUBJECT-BASED BANDING (SBB)?

SUBJECTS OFFERED UNDER SBB

Standard subjects : EL, M, S and MTL

Foundation subjects : FEL, FMA, FMT, FSc

Higher Mother Tongue Languages : HMTL

Higher Chinese Language (HCL)

Lessons are conducted outside curriculum time using the integrated Higher Chinese textbook.

Pupils will sit for both Standard and Higher Chinese examinations.

Higher Malay Language(HML)

Lessons are conducted outside curriculum time (HMTL textbook for HML).

Pupils sit for both Standard and Higher Malay examinations.

Higher Mother Tongue Languages

P4 to P5 P5 to P6

Achieve at least Band 1 for

CL/ML (overall score)

Achieve at least Band 2 for EMS

(overall score)

Note: Additional class and work

for pupils at P5. Pupils will take 5

subjects.

School will recommend and

parents opt.

Achieve at least 75 (Grade A) for

standard CL/ML (overall score)

Achieve at least a pass for HCL/HML

(overall score)

School-based decision (takes into

consideration pupil’s capability to manage

Mother Tongue Language at a higher level

and his/her interest in the learning the

subject.)

CRITERIA SELECTION OF HMT PUPILS

Stretching the pupils is important, but it must not

cause distress to pupils

Priority is still on regular curriculum

Other commitments are to be considered

Holistic education and overall well-being of the

pupils must not be compromised

CONSIDERATIONS

Subjects 4S HMT 4S 1S (MT)

3F

3S

1FMT

2S2F 4F

Higher MT

English Language

MT

Mathematics

Science

Foundation EL

Foundation MT

Foundation Math

Foundation Science

POSSIBLE SUBJECT COMBINATIONS

HOW DOES SBB WORK?

Once parents have selected a combination, pupil will have

to take that combination for at least a year.

A summary

Pupil takes a subject combination determined by

school /opted by parents

Pupil meets the expectations

Pupil continues with the

same subject combination in P6

Scenario 1

P5: SCHOOL BANDING CRITERIA

P5: SCHOOL BANDING CRITERIA

Pupil takes a subject combination determined by

school / opted by parents

Pupil who does not meet expectations

Pupil will switch to a less demanding subject

combination decided by the school

Scenario 2

P5 : Pass at least 1 subject Continue with same

combination at P6

Subject Marks Remarks

English 50 Pass

Maths 45 Fail

Mother Tongue 42 Fail

Science 40 Fail

P5-6 PROGRESSION : EXAMPLE 1

Pass in 1 subject and fail marginally at the other levels.

Pupil continues to do standard subjects (4S)

P5 : Pass at least 1 subject

with other subjects falling

below 30

Offered 2S2F or 3S1F

Subject Marks Remarks

English 50 Pass

Maths 20 Fail

Mother Tongue 24 Fail

Science 47 Fail

Pupil will progress to 2S (Eng and Sci) 2F (Math & MT)

P5-6 PROGRESSION : EXAMPLE 2

Subject Marks Remarks

English 45 Fail

Maths 40 Fail

Mother Tongue 28 Fail

Science 43 Fail

P5 : Fail all subjects May be required to take 1 or 2 subjects

at Foundation Level at P6

Fails all subjects. Pupil cannot cope with all the subjects

To take some subjects at foundation level to help him manage his work better.

Pupil will progress to 3S (EL, Ma, Sc) 1F (MT)

P5-6 PROGRESSION : EXAMPLE 3

PROGRESSION FROM P5 TO P6

P5 Pupils taking all

Foundation Subjects

Proceed to P6 and

continue with

Foundation Subjects

• For each subject, the subject score depends on the contentand demand of the subject.

• There will be heavier content and more difficult questions in standard subjects than foundation subjects.

• The scoring system takes this into account when calculating the score.

SUBJECT WEIGHTING –

STANDARD VS FOUNDATION

Action Example

Set realistic goals Check performance to targets

Ensure routines Set aside time for specific activities eg

homework /computer time

Provide

encouragement

Give positive advice / comments for

encouragement

Supervise homework Check handbook for homework details/

Focus on weak areas /topics

Ensure a daily revision

plan

Check if revision is consistent and

thorough

ROLE OF PARENTS

Action Example

Ensure well-being Make sure there is sufficient nourishment/

rest/ recreation time

Provide a study area Fixed and conducive area in the house

Ensure attendance Attend and are punctual for all classes/

supplementary lessons

Gather feedback on

child’s progress

Through platforms such as MTP sessions /

email/ telephone etc

Work in partnership with the teachers

ROLE OF PARENTS

Thank you

Parents’ Briefing 2017

Primary 3 & 4

Mother Tongue Language Department

Mdm Claire Chan

HOD Mother Tongue

Languages

Content

2/17/2017

Objectives in learning MTL

Our Approach in teaching MTL

MTL Programme Highlights

Our Distinctive Programmes

Conversational Chinese/ Malay

Overview of MTL Assessment

P4 MTL Progression to P5 MTL/HMTL/FMTL

Objectives in the Learning of Mother Tongue Languages

• Communication

• Culture

• Connection Enjoy MTL learningEnjoy MTL learning

Make MTL a living language

Our Approach in teaching MTL

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Create authentic learning context to make MTL a living

language

创造真实环境，使华文能“活学活

用”

Cater to the different

learning needs of the pupils

满足各种学习风格的需要

Enhance thelearning experience

by stimulating motivation

and interest.

激发学习华文的兴趣

The 3D Approach

2/17/2017

Discover To provide a wide range of experiences for pupils to learn about their interests and

talents.

Play-based Curriculum (Chinese)

Mother Tongue Language Fortnight

P1 Speech and Drama (Chinese/ Malay)

Theatre Experience (Chinese) & Learning journeys (Malay/ Tamil)

Drop Everything And Read (DEAR Programme)

Let’s Speak Programme (For Tamil pupils)

Conversational Chinese & Malay (CCM)

Develop To provide programmes and activities to grow pupils’ emerging talents and maximize

their potential.

Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme (P3 and P4)

PreBaYa (P3 and P4)

Distinguish To provide various opportunities and platforms for pupils to showcase their abilities and

talents and benchmark themselves against the best.

Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme (P5 and P6)

PreBaYa (P5 and P6)

Eureka! Talent Management

Conversational Chinese/ Malay (CCM) - Optional

• The objective of this programme is to encourage students currently taking Chinese Language to learn Conversational Malay and students currently taking Malay Language to learn Conversational Chinese.

• CCM programme for Primary schools consists of three 20-hour modules (one Beginner Module and two Basic Modules)

• More details will be given at later date

2/17/2017

CCM Programme Levels taken

Beginner module P3

Basic module 1 P4

Basic module 2 P6 Post exam

Distinctive Programmes

Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme (BcB) - Chinese

PreBaYa - Malay

1.Band 1 for Mother Tongue Languages

2.At least a Band 2 for both English Language and Mathematics

3.Demonstrated the interest and aptitude in the Mother Tongue language during lessons

2/17/2017

ASSESSMENT

2/17/2017

Overview of P3 Non-Weighted Mother Tongue Languages Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Listening Listening

Comprehension

Listening

Comprehension

Speaking Integrated &

interactive

performance task:

Book reflection (oral

presentation with

question and answer

segment)

Oral interactive Task Integrated & interactive performance task: Dialogue / Presentation based on reading

Oral interactive Task

Reading Reading Aloud Reading Aloud

Writing Writing of simple sentences

Written Interactive

Task

Picture Paragraph Writing (CL)/ Composition

Written Interactive

Task

Language Use &

Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Term 2 Term 4

Semestral Assessment 1 Semestral Assessment 2 Listening a. Listening Comprehension a. Listening Comprehension

Speaking b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. Picture Description

iii. Conversation

b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. Picture Description

iii. Conversation

Reading

Writing c. Writing

Paragraph Writing (For Chinese pupils)

Composition (For Malay & Tamil pupils)

c. Writing

Paragraph Writing (For Chinese pupils)

Composition (For Malay & Tamil pupils)

Language Use &

Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Total (100%) 30% 70%

Overview of P3 Weighted Mother Tongue Languages Assessment

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P3 Chinese Language Examination Format

试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 比重试卷一

（40分钟）看图写段 (Paragraph Writing)（华文：字数不少于80） 自由作答

15%

试卷二（60分钟）

语文应用与阅读理解 (Language Use)多项选择多项选择多项选择自由作答多项选择自由作答多项选择自由作答

45%

• 辨字测验• 句子选择• 看图选词语• 词语搭配• 组句成段• 仿写句子+ 扩写句子• 阅读理解（一）• 阅读理解（二）

试卷三

听力理解（约20分钟）

听力 (Listening)多项选择

10%• 听音选音节• 听话选图• 听对话选回应• 听力理解

试卷四

口试（约10分钟）

口试 (Oral)朗读

描述图意对话

30%• 朗读短文• 看图说话• 会话（主题与会话的相同）

总共 100%

P3 Malay Language Examination Format

2/17/2017

Kertas Kandungan Jenis Item Timbangan Kertas 1

(40 min)Karangan berdasarkan gambar(Tidak Kurang daripada 60 patah perkataan) Open-Ended

15%(15 markah)

Kertas 2

Penggunaan Bahasa &

kefahaman

(1 jam)

Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman (Language Use)

MCQFill In The Blanks Fill In The Blanks

MCQOpen-Ended

45%1. Imbuhan2. Peribahasa3. Golongan kata4. Kefahaman Objektif5. Kefahaman subjektif

Kertas 3

Kefahaman

Mendengar

(lebih kurang 20 min)

Kefahaman Mendengar (Listening) MCQ10%

• Pemadanan gambar• Kefahaman Mendengar Berdasarkan Teks

Kertas 4

Lisan

(lebih kurang 10 min)

Lisan (Oral) Open-Ended

30%• Bacaan Lantang• Penerangan Berdasarkan Gambar• Perbualan Berkaitan Gambar

TOTAL : 100%

P3 Tamil Language Examination Format

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Component Content Item Type Weighting

Paper 1（40 mins）

4 Picture sequences (10 helping words). Word limit not less than 40 words OE

15%

Paper 2（60 mins）

(Language Use)MCQMSQFIBOE

45%

• Grammar – learnt in P3• Simple Poem (Aathisoodi)• Cloze Comprehesion • Comprehaension Passage

Paper 3

(Approx. 20 mins)

(Listening)()

MCQ 10%• Choose a picture• Simple story/event(2-3 texts)

Paper 4

(Approx. 10 mins)

(Oral)OEOEOE 30%

• Reading Aloud• Picture Discription • Simple Conversation based on the

Picture

Total 100%

Overview of P4 Non-Weighted Mother Tongue Languages Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Listening Listening

Comprehension

Listening

Comprehension

Speaking Integrated &

interactive

performance task:

Dialogue /

presentation based on

reading

Oral interactive Task Integrated &

interactive

performance task:

Presenting a rewritten

story (reading a

rewritten story with

dialogue segment)

Oral interactive Task

Reading Reading Aloud

Writing Picture Composition Written Interactive

Task

Written Interactive

Task

Language Use &

Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Total (100%) - -

Overview of P4 Weighted Mother Tongue Languages Assessment

Term 2 Term 4

Semestral Assessment 1 Semestral Assessment 2

Listening a. Listening Comprehension a. Listening Comprehension

Speaking b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. Picture Description

iii. Conversation

b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. Picture Description

iii. ConversationReading

Writing c. Composition c. Composition

Language Use &

Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Total (100%) 30% 70%

2/17/2017

P4 Chinese Language Examination Format

试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 比重试卷一

（40分钟）看图作文 (Composition)（华文：字数不少于80） 自由作答

15%

试卷二（60分钟）

语文应用与阅读理解 (Language Use)多项选择多项选择

填充（提供选项）自由作答多项选择

多项选择 + 书面互动作答

45%

• 辨字测验• 词语选择• 词语搭配• 造句• 短文填空• 阅读理解（一）• 阅读理解（二）

试卷三

听力理解（约20分钟）

听力 (Listening) 多项选择

10%• 听音选音节• 听话选图• 听对话选回应• 听力理解 （2篇）

试卷四

口试（约10分钟）

口试 (Oral) 朗读描述图意对话

30%• 朗读短文• 看图说话• 会话（主题与会话的相同）

总共 100%

P4 Malay Language Examination Format

2/17/2017

Kertas Kandungan Jenis Item Timbangan Kertas 1

(40 min)Karangan berdasarkan gambar(Tidak Kurang daripada 100 patah perkataan) Open-Ended

15%(15 markah)

Kertas 2

Penggunaan Bahasa &

kefahaman

(1 jam)

Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman (Language Use)

MCQFill In The Blanks Fill In The Blanks

MCQ / Open-Ended Open-Ended

45%

1. Imbuhan2. Peribahasa3. Melengkapkan Teks 4. Kefahaman Objektif & Interaktif Penulisan5. Kefahaman subjektif

Kertas 3

Kefahaman Mendengar

(lebih kurang 20 min)

Kefahaman Mendengar (Listening) MCQ10%

• Pemadanan gambar• Melengkapkan Dialog • Kefahaman Mendengar Berdasarkan Teks

Kertas 4

Lisan

(lebih kurang 10 min)

Lisan (Oral) Open-Ended

30%• Bacaan Lantang• Penerangan Berdasarkan Gambar• Perbualan Berkaitan Gambar

TOTAL : 100%

P4 MT Progression to P5 MTL/HMTL/FMTL

P5 MTL

• Oral, Listening & Reading Comprehension skills

• Composition

• Language Use & Comprehension

P5 HMTL

• Composition

• Written comprehension paper

P5 FMTL

• Oral, Listening & Reading Comprehension skills

• Written comprehension paper

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HMTL pupils sit for 2 subjects assessment papers – MT & HMT

Additional Information on HMTL

• Extra 1 hr/week taught outside curriculum time

–Compulsory lesson

–Not a remedial lesson

• Marks not included in PSLE aggregate score

• Higher demands on pupils

–Language competency

–Homework load

–Time management

BONUS POINTS FOR ADMISSION TO SPECIALASSISTANCE PLAN (SAP) SCHOOLS

• Students in the top 30% of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) cohort who take Higher Chinese Language at the PSLE will be given bonus points for admission to SAP schools according to the following table:

• - Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/eligibility-letter

2/17/2017

Higher Chinese Language Grade

Bonus Point

Distinction 3

Merit 2

Pass 1

Doing HMTL in Secondary School

Can my child do HMTL in secondary school if he/she has not taken HMT at PSLE?

• Students may opt to take up HMTL (viz. Higher Chinese/ Higher Malay/ Higher Tamil) from Secondary One (S1) onwards if they have taken MTL or HMTL at PSLE and are in the

– Top 10% of the PSLE cohort; or

– Top 11%—30% of the PSLE cohort and meet the language criteria i.e. an A* grade in the MTL or at least a Merit in HMTL.

• -Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/eligibility-letter

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Doing HMTL in Secondary School

• SCHOOLS & CENTRES OFFERING HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES, CHINESE (SPECIAL PROGRAMME) & MALAY (SPECIAL PROGRAMME) https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-source/document/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/2016-files/schools-offering-hmtl.pdf

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Myth about P5 HMTL

“HMTL helps my child to perform better in MTL examinations”

•Not true

•MTL & HMTL are 2 separate subjects

– Demands are different

– Examination formats are totally different

– Example: • P5 MTL Composition – choice of picture composition and topic

• P5 HMTL Composition – Choice of topic & continuous writing

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Considerations to do HMTL

To do HMTL or not?

•Time factor

– Extra 1 hr/week taught outside curriculum time

•Higher demands on pupils

– Language competency

– Homework load

•Ability to cope with 4 other subjects (EL, MA, MTL & SC)

•Love for the language and the culture

•As an additional subject

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Eligibility to take P5 HMTL

• Refer to Parents’ Briefing on P4 Subject-based Banding (SBB)

2/17/2017

Thank you

Movement to classrooms