P6 mtp session 2011

Success is a journey, not a destination

To find out how we can work together better for the good of the girls’

academic and character development by establishing a common

understanding on

• School Activities & Programmes• Communication Processes

• What is P6 like?• English and Math Expectations• School and Class Rules• How can we communicate with

each other?• How can I help out?• Q & A• Photos of P5/6 Faith

• PSLE preparation • Post-PSLE activities • CIP at Magdalene Kindergarten• Learning Journeys

– Chinatown – East Coast Park

Reading Activities• Little Red Dot Newspaper Activities (Current

Affairs--- useful for Oral Exam-Picture Discussion & Conversation & Increases Vocabulary)

• Borrow books from CCPS Library• Whole-School Reading Programme in

collaboration with NLB• Examples: Mass Borrowing (NLB) – once a

month, Read & Reap Activities & assembly talks

Teaching of EL in P6

• No textbooks• Worksheets based on the EL components eg

MCQ Compre, MCQ Grammar, OE Cloze etc• Synthesis & Transformation Worksheets• MPH Test 6• MPH Listening Comprehension (includes oral

practices)


Composition:• Situational Writing (15 marks)• Continuous Writing: Picture or Given Situation

(40 marks)

Teaching of EL in P6Situational Writing:• Pupils have to read the question (task)

carefully.• Pupils are expected to look for and number

the points required on the graphic stimulus given before they start writing to ensure that all 6 points are covered.

• Length of writing (about 100-120words): about one side of the writing paper with one-

line spacing


• Continuous Writing:• Plan must be shown • Draft 1 (corrected by the teacher and a score

is given)• Draft 2 (pupils to write the whole

composition)


• Open-Ended Cloze:• Pupils are to highlight contextual clues and

draw arrows from these clues to the appropriate blanks.


MCQ Vocabulary• Pupils are required to look up meanings of the

words they do not know and write the meanings next to the words.


Food for Composition Book & Class Notes Book• Pupils jot down important points on grammar• Write down new vocabulary • Paste grammar tables, vocabulary lists etc

Teaching of EL in P6Oral Practice:• Reading aloud comprehension passages

individually• Discussion of current affairs (Little Red Dot)• Sharing of opinions and feelings during

Values Education lessons• Oral Practice exercises from MPH Listening

Comprehension Book

Meet-the-Parents: Setting Expectations

18 February 2010(Math Matters)

Requirements of Math CA & SA

Assessment Components

Paper 1 (without the use of calculator)

• Duration: 50 minutes• Total marks for Paper 1 : 40 marks• Booklet A (Total : 20 marks) 10 MCQ (1 m each) 5 MCQ (2 m each)• Booklet B (Total : 20 marks) 10 Short answer questions (1 m each) 5 Short answre questions (2 m each)

OAS

• The duration of the examination paper includes the time for reading the questions, writing and/or shading the answers in the OAS, etc. NO extra time will be given.

General Guide in Time Management

• Paper 1 (50 min)• Booklet A Q1 to 10 : 1 m each (1 min each) – 10 min

Q11 to 15 : 2 m each (2 min each) – 10 min

• Booklet B Q16 to 25 : 1 m each (1 min each) – 10 min

Q26 to 30 : 2 m each (2 min each) – 10 min• Checking : Last 10 min

What does this mean?

• Mastery of basic concepts is a MUST.• This includes :(a) Knowing times table (including division) at

the finger tips(b) Not being over reliant on calculator for basic

operations(c) Being careful in computation (4 operations)

and transference of numbers

Paper 2 (with the use of calculator)

• Duration: 1 h 40 min• Total marks for Paper 2 : 60 marks• 5 Short answer Questions (2 m each) 13 Long answer Questions (Range of 3-m, 4-m

& 5-m questions)

General Guide in Time Management

Paper 2 (1 h 40 min)• Q1 to 5 : 2 m each (2 min each) – 10 min

Q6 to 18• 3 mark questions (3 min each)• 4 mark questions (4 min each)• 5 mark questions (5 min each)

• Checking : Last 10 min


• SPEED & ACCURACY• Importance in writing down the steps, not

just the solutions. (Tendency to punch in numbers and write

down the answers -> forgot to write down number statements -> loss of method marks)

• Being careful in transference of numbers and answers.


• Building stamina and speed to complete 18 questions in 1 h 40 min

• When given school work and exercises, the child must at least ATTEMPT to understand the questions and show some steps.

• (NO BLANKS are allowed as this encourages the child to be habitually “helpless” and dependent on others for answers.)

• Any attempts to do the exam questions, will have a chance of being right and getting method marks.

Essential stationery in Maths

• Model drawing ruler / proper ruler• Set squares• Protractor• Analog watch• MOE Approved Calculator

Expectations

• Work is to be done neatly using a ball-point pen (NOT felt tip pen).

• Corrections is to be done using a green pen.• Corrections MUST show steps and not just the

answers.

Use of Algebra

• Using Algebra as a problem solving strategy is strongly encouraged

• However, your child must be able to understand the story sum in order to be able to apply concepts of algebra in her solution.

General Weak Areas• Conversion of units of measurement Eg. 3.08 km = _____ m• Conversion of fractions/percentage/decimals• Area, Perimeter & Volume : Remembering

formulas & applying it correctly Eg. Area of triangle – locating the correct base

and height Finding cube root/square root

• Reduce Fear Factor

• Communicate numbers

Apply maths to daily events

Provide opportunities

Maths Games / Puzzles / PE

Stories

Lots of praises & encouragement

HELP OUR CHILDREN LIKE MATHS

How your child can score better in Math in simple ways

• Present her methods neatly and clearly• Show what she has found by putting short

phrases to minimise confusion. Eg. 560 – (10 x 2) = 540 [Millie’s share]• Handwriting is important. Eg. 0 and 6• Ask questions during and after lessons to

clarify

Structures to follow :

Joseph has 1500 marbles. His mother gives him 300 more. How many marbles does he have now?

Working

1500 + 300 = 1800

Ans : 1800 marbles

?

1500 300

Thank you!

• Appearance– Name Tag, Uniform, Hair, Accessories,

Fingernails, Jewellery• Handing in of forms• Bringing of books/worksheets• Completion of homework• Punctuality• Absence from school

• No name tags: get a replacement name tag from the bookshop at $1 during Recess.

• Hair not tied: get red rubberband from drawer when you come to class.

• Fingernails must be cut • Socks must be visible• Late for school: Prefect will write down your name. Call

parents after 3 times. • Vandalism, cheating and lying will not be tolerated.

School rules & consequences

1. MOUTH: We will be responsible for what, when and how we use our mouths.

• NO eating in class• NO quarelling, whining or complaining • Be polite at all times; NO talking back or shouting– put

your hand up and wait to be called. • NO talking when I’m talking • NO lying• Noise level 3-4 during discussions• Greet each teacher who comes to our class, greet each

teacher when you enter the class

Class rules

2. BRAIN: We will use our brains wisely by choosing to do the right thing.

• NO coming in late to class without a valid reason • NO wasting money• NO unruly behaviour/ running along the

corridors. Those who run will have to go back to where they started and walk again.

• NO walking around without permission. (e.g. throwing rubbish when I am talking)

• NO littering. Pick up any litter you see around you, even if you did not throw it.

• NO staying back without the permission of a teacher and without your parents’ permission.

• Write your name with surname, class, date and index number on every piece of work.

• Write neatly in pen only.

In our work

Sick girls Partners of sick girl to keep worksheets, etc for her and put them in

‘sick’ box and to give them to her the next day. Sick girl is to call her partner that

evening to find out the homework for the day.

In class• After Assembly, follow the 4Bs: put all water bottles outside, put all

your bags on the floor, backside on your seat, take out a book and read it.

• When I come into class, make sure you are reading quietly

Daily procedures

Homework collection• All homework is to be done. School homework is the most

important work you have to do. • No losing worksheets/books/consent forms: You will have

to copy out the entire worksheet/consent form and buy a new book if you lose it. I will not be giving you a new one.

Others• Bring exact change/cheque when handing in money. • Tell me when you have been excused from class to see the

dentist or for CCA, etc.

Daily procedures

• Lining up & walking Make sure you are in 2 straight quiet lines. NO changing partners.

NO talking and NO gaps when you are walking from one place to another

• In the library Follow library rules. Bring your EZ link card and make sure you return your library books on time.

Other procedures

• The address for the class blog ishttp://6faithccps.blogspot.comEveryone MUST post a comment each time I tell you to. I

will edit all your comments. NO vulgarities and NO personal attacks.

• If you have your own blog that you want to share with the class, please email me the link and I will link it to the class blog.

• If you want to recommend a book, you can also email your book review to me.

Class blog, reminders

http://6faithccps.blogspot.com/

• English Homework book 6ATest bookFood for Compo book Class Notes bookSynthesis and Transformation WSListening Comprehension 2 files: worksheets, compositionsLRD jotter book + journal

Books and files

• Bring foolscap paper everyday• Have a storybook in your bag at all times • Write your name on all your things• Handbook (compulsory) write CA1 targets

Books and files

• Email– [email protected]

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• Handbook• Leave a Message (68441418)• Check Newsbites for school

information

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

• Encourage reading (across all genres).• Ensure your child’s work is NEAT. • Make sure your daughter gets enough

sleep and has breakfast before school as well as her own food/sufficient money for food during Recess.

• Be there for your child.

P5/6 Faith Photo Album

CIP at Geylang East Old Folks Home 2010

Learning Journey to Little India 2010

Learning Journey to Dragon Kiln 2010

Learning Journey to the Asian Civilisations Museum 2010

Learning Journey to Chinatown 2011

CIP at Magdalene Kindergarten 2011