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I am Mrs LeongYear Head P5 & P6Student Development & Management You can find me at hong_seek_eng@moe.edu.sg

SchoolP5 Learning Experience

Transition from P4 to P5

Important Information

Level Focus

Starting from 2020 P5 cohort, school-based CA & SA results & targets will be presented in Achievement Levels (ALs).

Each subject will be scored using 8 ALs, with AL1 being the best.

Children who demonstrate similar achievement for a subject will receive the same AL.

Why are the mark ranges uneven across ALs – the ranges are narrower at the higher ALs?

The ALs & mark ranges reflect the curriculum and reality of learning.

We often find ourselves improving significantly when we learn something new. When we get better, the improvements become small steps.

ALRAW MARK

RANGE

1 ≥ 90

2 85 – 89

3 80 – 84

4 75 – 79

5 65 – 74

6 45 – 64

7 20 – 44

8 < 20

PSLE Scoring & S1 posting from 2021

PSLE Score is obtained by adding ALs of 4 subjects.

The score ranges from 4 to 32, with 4 being the best.

Students will be placed in secondary school courses (Express, Normal (Academic) or Normal (Technical) based on their PSLE score.

ENGLISH

MOTHER

TONGUE

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

AL2

AL1

AL2

PSLE SCORE: 8

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) OPTION21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T)26-30, with AL7 or better in both

EL and MA

PSLE Score remains the first criterion for S1 posting.

If two students with the same PSLE Score vie for a place in a secondary school, the following tie-breakers will be used:

1. Citizenship

2. Choice order of schools

3. Computerised Balloting

S1 Posting

Foundation subject grades will be graded in 3 scoring bands from AL A to C.

Like Standard subject ALs, the Foundation subject ALs will reflect a student’s level of achievement, rather than how they have performed relative to their peers.

Scoring for Foundation Level Subjects

Foundation

Level

AL Reflected on

Result Slip

Foundation

Raw Mark

Range

A 75 – 100

B 30 – 74

C < 30

Children’s PSLE Score will be the sum of 4 ALs scores of all Standard & Foundation subjects they take.

For S1 posting, similar to the current PSLE scoring system, Foundation level subject scores will be converted to the equivalent standard level subject scores before the total score is calculated.

This is based on the learning & assessment load of the subjects.

The total score indicates the children’s readiness to access the curriculum at secondary level.

Foundation

Level

AL Reflected

on Result Slip

Foundation

Raw

Mark

Range

Equivalent

Standard

Subject

AL

Standard

Raw Mark

Range

A 75 – 100 6 45-64

B 30 – 74 7 20-44

C < 30 8 <20

Children taking Foundation subjects are eligible for Express Course, as long as they meet the course placement criteria.

PLACEMENT

OUTCOMEPSLE SCORE

EXPRESS 4 – 20

EXPRESS /

N(A) option21 – 22

N(A) 23 – 24

N(A) / N(T) option 25

N(T)26 – 30, with AL7 or better in

both EL and MA

ENGLISH

FOUNDATION

MOTHER

TONGUE

FOUNDATION

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE

AL3

ALB

ALB

AL5

PSLE SCORE: 22

• With Full Subject-based Banding in secondary schs,

children may take stronger subjects at a higher level.

The eligibility criteria is intended to ensure that children can cope with the higher academic load. It takes reference from current criteria

For those who do not meet the criteria, secondary schools will continue to have the flexibility to offer HMTL if they are assessed to have high ability & interest in MTL & taking it will not affect their performance in other subjects.

Eligibility for secondary school Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMTL)

(i) PSLE Score of 8 or better

OR

(ii) PSLE Score of 9 to 14 inclusive;

and attain

AL1 / AL2 in MTL or

Distinction / Merit in HMTL

HCL posting advantage for entry will continue

This advantage applies before the tie-breakers for S1 Posting

Children with better PSLE Score will be posted first

Among children with the same PSLE Score, students with better grade in HCL will be given priority for S1 posting

Use of HCL for admission into SAP schools

2nd 8 DISTINCTION

8 MERIT

8 PASS

8 NO HCL

9 DISTINCTION

7 NO HCL1st

3rd

4th

5th

6th

6 students in descending order of posting priority

which caters to academically strong students

who excel in both their MT & EL.

P5 Learning Experience

How to support child in transition

from P4 to P5

Important Information

Level Focus

Talks DATE/TIME

Workshops for Parents CL – 17 Feb

EL & MA – 17 Apr

2.30 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.

2.30 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Parent-Child-Teacher Conference 28 May

29 May

18 Nov

19 Nov

Full Day

Morning only

Full Day

Morning only

Partnership between School & Home

To update & enhance your competency in guiding your child, do sign up for

the up & coming Parenting Talks (FamilyMatters@School Programme)

ChildParents School

We maintain regular communication

Student Handbook & ParentsGateway (Please read letter of notification &

complete any survey & consent form sent. Message is intended only to the recipient.

Refrain from sharing it with others)

Refer to FTs introductory letter for ways to get in touch with the teachers

Equipped our

students with

competencies

& values (PQs)

Steer the ship in

the right course

over any treacherous sea

Reach their

destination

Confidently

Unharmed

Unfazed

Learning Experience

Centre on Cognitive Devt, Character & Citizenship Education

FTGP

SEAIP

ECG

CCE & NESS

Cyberwellness

SEL

GYS

History Curr

Camp

Assembly

Design Learning Experience - develop students holistically

Provide opportunities

for the children to be

aware of the unique

practices & values of

different culture

through various events

–Vesak Day, Total

Defence Day, Racial

Harmony Day, National

Day, International

Friendship Day, Festive

Celebration, Learning

Journey to Little India

& Labrador Historical

Trail

Ignite the

Singapore Spirit

Provide

opportunities to pick

up life-long skills to

• strengthen

character

• work

collaboratively

with others

• pursue and enjoy

a physically active

& healthy lifestyle

• learn to

appreciate

aesthetic beauty

Desired Outcomes of PAM (PE, Art & Aesthetics) Education

Mee Toh 3-tiered Student Leadership Model

Developed to enhance student leadership potential

Environment

Ambassador

Junior Environment

Champion P4

Environment

Champion P5-P6

done

well

done

well

Revised Student Leadership Programme

Develop - Well-rounded Individuals- Metacognition

Cognitive

智

Physical

体

Social

群

Aesthetic

美

Moral

德

Student Handbook pages 26 & 27 & End-of-Term Reflections

TERM 1

Week 3-4

Trs to guide children to set

aspirational goals. Children to

determine goals & plans/

strategies.

Week 6

Parents to support by

acknowledging the above. We will

work with children to execute their

plans/strategies to achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to review

goals & evaluate

effectiveness of

plans/ strategies.

Holistic Goal SettingTERM 2-4

Week 6

Parents to support by

acknowledging updated

goals &

plans/strategies. We

will work with children to

execute their

plans/strategies to

achieve goals.

Week 9-10

Trs to guide children to

review goals & evaluate

effectiveness of plans/

strategies.

P5 Enriching ProgrammesFor P5 Remedial Programme – please refer to letters sent by Form Teacher

Learning Experience

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

Outdoor Adventure Camp 16 Jan to 18 Jan

Sec Sch Fest for P5 & P6 6 Mar (2.30 – 5.30 p.m.)

Workshop on upcycling of E-waste 9 Mar to 11 Mar (p.m.)

Learning Journey to Little India 6 Apr to 14 Apr (a.m.)

IPW-VIA Learning Fest cum VIA Outreach 13 Jul to 17 Jul

NE Show 4, 11 or 18 Jul (TBC)

Sports Carnival 8 Oct

Online Touch Typing & Microsoft Office Term 2 to 3

Sports Education Programme 13 Nov to 17 Nov

SchoolP5 Learning Experience

Transition from P4 to P5

Important Information

Level Focus

• Higher academic demands coming along with cognitive development

– extend content coverage

– deepen conceptual understandings

– increase in number of questions in assessments

– increase in questions of higher order of difficulty

• Matters relating to personal biological & psychological changes

• Matters relating to their relationship with friends

Transition from P4 to P5

Challenges common to P5 children

Language Learning

Oral: Able to express in-depth opinion on topics

Comprehension: Ability to comprehend longer passages,

analyse and derive the underlying meaning in the passages

Writing: Have an ability to write fluently and vividly with a

rich content

Transition from P4 to P5

Mathematics

More Synoptic Assessment

Tests children’s ability in making connections between two

different concepts

Along with an increase in the topics coverage at P5, a larger

variety of synoptic questions can tested

Example of Synoptic Assessment

P4: Identify symmetric figures

P5: Properties of triangle, parallelogram, rhombus & trapezium

Sam drew 5 figures shown below. A is a circle, B is an equilateral triangle, C is a parallelogram, D is a rhombus and E is a trapezium.

Name all the figures above that have at least one line of symmetry.

A B C

D E

Transition from P4 to P5

ScienceMore 4-mark open-ended qns / 5-mark ones introduced

More application questions

Testing of scientific thinking such as interpretation of data from line graphs.

A question requiring an application of concept will follow

SchoolP5 Learning Experience

Transition from P4 to P5

Important Information

Level Focus

Level Focus

Stay Confident in the face of Challenges 1. Learn when to study and play

- Do the important things first.- Upon settling down at home, get on to do their homework.- Do less important thing only after more important thing are done.

(Regulate addiction to handphone by offering alternatives)

2. Keep up with the ‘SPIRIT’ of Learning = adopt a Growth Mindset- S trategise (work out a way to achieve)- P ursuit of Excellence (put in best effort)- I can do attitude (believe in self)- R esilience (explore alternative solution)- I have yet to achieve it (learn from past experience)- T eamwork (seek help from others & you are not alone)

3. Continue to be kind and empathise with others

SchoolP5 Learning Experience

Transition from P4 to P5

Important Information

Level Focus

Subject-based Banding (SBB)

Because every child is unique, and has different aptitudes, capabilities & talents, SBB was introduced to cater to the different abilities of each child so that we can prepare him/her for life.

Find out more at https://www.moe.gov.sg/education/primary/subject-based-banding#sthash.gXvNRB43.dpuf

At P5, the children are taking subject combination of parental choice.

How does SBB work at the end of P5?

Children take subject combination

determined by the schoolEnd of P5

children who

do very wellChildren who

do not meet

expectations

All other children

upgrade or

continue with the

same subject

combination

switch some

subjects to

foundation level

continue with the

same subject

combination

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) End of P6

Direct School Admission (DSA)• Allow children to apply to some schools before PSLE• Support their holistic development• Allow children to develop their talents, potential & achievements• Allow children to continue to develop their strength in sec schools which offer

distinctive programmes like sports, Math & Science, performing arts, leadership, etc.

DSA allows children to seek admission to a secondary (sec) school based on your talents, potential & achievements that cannot be demonstrated at PSLE

For now, you may go to https://beta.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/ to find out more about the strengths & distinctive programmes sec schools have to offer

New single centralised DSA application portal. More will be shared when your child is at P6.

Growing Years Series (GYS) from P5

As mentioned earlier, students will be faced challenges with matters relating to their personal biological & psychological changes & relationship with friends.

GYS aims at helping the children to

• Get to know themselves & build healthy relationships with friends anchored on the love and support from their families

• Learn ways to keep themselves safe (e.g. from social networking)

• Navigate changes during puberty and develop respect for themselves and others

Conducted

• over 8 FTGP periods in P5 & P6

• by specially trained school teachers

Parents may opt your child out of the programme

ACTIVITY DATE / PERIOD

CA1 25 Feb to 3 Mar

SA1 Oral 22 Apr to 23 Apr

SA1 Listening Comprehension 16 Apr

SA1 Paper 1 21 Apr to 29 Apr

SA1 11 May to 14 May

CA2 12 Aug to 20 Aug

SA2 Oral 5 Oct to 6 Oct

SA2 Listening Comprehension 30 Sep

SA2 Paper 1 12 Oct to 13 Oct

SA2 23 Oct to 29 Oct

P5 Assessment Dates

Attendance

Complete each school term

• Reasons for absence which are not valid include• taking family holidays during term time• return to home country early• oversleeping• wilful absence from school

• Absence from school due to medical reasons – submit a valid medical certificate to FTs upon returning to school. A max of 3 letters from parents are only acceptable if child is still not well after the medical certificate expires & there is no exam or test on the day.

• Absence from school without valid reason is a school offence and the child is liable for a ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’ Conduct Grade.

Announcement

Use of Photographs & Videos

The school may use and publish such photographs and/or video recordings to feature our staff & children positively and/or for training purposes.

Photograph(s) or video image(s) of the children may be captured during lessons, CCAs & other school activities.

Should you have concerns, please write in through email meetoh_sch@moe.edu.sgby Monday 13 Jan 2020 & we will revert to you.

Thanks!Happy 2020