TAMPINES NORTH PRIMARY

P1 PARENTS INDUCTION PROGRAMME

2 Jan 2020

Our Approach

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Experience Success

Deepen Interest

Enhance Performance

Help our students to

Approach Explicit teaching

Inquiry-based, Authentic & Experiential

Learning

Self-directed and Collaborative Learning

Platforms Broad-based school programmes

Assessment Alternative modes of assessments

Approach, Platforms &

Assessment of Learning

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Experience Success

• Scaffold Learning> Structured Lessons > Formative Feedback

• Support for targeted learners > Learning Support Programmes for English

and Mathematics> MTL Reading Programmes> EL & CL Bridging Programme

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Deepen Interest• Active and Hands – On Experiences• Authentic Learning Experiences

English Mathematics Mother TongueLanguages

Shared Book Approach

Use of Manipulatives

Thematic Book Approach

MLEA Writing Relate topics to real-life examples

MTL Fortnight

Theatre Plays Math Trails

GEM Week

Use of Technology

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Enhance Performance

• On-going Reflection

• Strengthen Confidence

• Challenge & Engage

• Signature Programmes

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School-Based Assessments

• No weighted assessments for Primary 1 & 2

• Formative assessments (FA) will be used to support students’ learning progress

• Feedback on students’ progress – written feedback, rubrics or checklists

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School-Based Assessments

English and Mother Tongue Languages• FA to develop students in language

learning – speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary

E.g.

(a) Spelling (b) Speaking Tasks

[e.g. Poetry Recitation & Speak on the Spot](c) Reading Tasks – Running Record & Reading Aloud(d) Grammar and Vocab activities or quizzes

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School-Based Assessments

Mathematics• FA to develop students’ numeracy and

problem-solving skills

E.g.

(a) Factual fluency tasks(b) Topical Reviews(c) Performance Tasks(d) Math Trail

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Programme for

Active Learning (PAL)

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Objectives of PAL

To further strengthen the provision of holistic education at primary level

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Learning Outcomes

• Exhibit confidence in what they do and express themselves effectively

• Exhibit curiosity and positive attitudes to learn

• Enjoy group experiences and team work

Confidence

Curiosity

Creativity

Sports Education

Outdoor Education

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Home SupportLANGUAGES• Visit the library for a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction reading materials that are suited for your child’s reading ability.You can also visit the NLB site www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads

• Role model reading

• Read to and with your child.

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Home Support

MATHEMATICS

• Be positive about Math

• Make Math part of your child’s day

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