EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL

PRIMARY 1 and 2

Principal’s Dialogue Session

16 April 2010

Agenda• Introduction of Teachers

• Preparing our students for the future

• CCA Matters

• Curriculum Matters

KEY PERSONNEL• Principal : Ms Ong Lee Choo• Vice-Principals : Mrs Chue Lay Na

Mr Tan Tuang Kin• HOD English : Mdm Jin Pay• HOD Math : Mrs Janice Chang• HOD Science : Mdm Nornizah• HOD MT : Ms Anne Teh• HOD Pupil Welfare : Mrs Doris Chong• Level Head -English : Mrs May Tan• Subject Head-TL : Miss Ratha• Subject Head-Pastoral Care : Mrs Christina Muru• Level Head(Int)-Mathematics: Miss Noraisha• ML Representative : Mdm Nazreen

1 Care

Mrs Christina

Muru(LM)

1 Charity

Mrs

Tina Eng

1 Faith

Miss

Lin Zi Jing

1 Grace

Miss

Lim Ee Lin

1 Hope

Mrs

Cauldwell

1 Joy

Mrs

Ramesh

1 Love

Miss

Koh Mui Noi(ALM)

1 Mercy

Miss

Kalpana(ALM)

1 Patience

Miss

Ng Jia Li

PRIMARY ONE TEACHERS

2 Care

Mdm

Hanim(ALM)

2 Charity

Miss

Jayanthi(ALM)

2 Faith

Miss

Chong Kai Xin

2 Grace

Mrs

May Tan(LM)

2 Hope

Mrs

Doris Chong

2 Joy

Mrs

Eddie

2 Love

Mr

Habib

2 Mercy

Mrs

Vanessa Loh

2 Patience

Mdm

Haida

2 Peace

Miss

Aainoo

PRIMARY TWO TEACHERS

Learning Support Teachers

Mrs Ng Mdm Muj Miss Aainoo

EL (P1) EL(P2) MA(P1)

Mdm Dini Pan

Mdm Michelle Koh

Mdm Nah Min Li

Miss Kong Xue Wei

Mdm Patricia Fang

Mdm Ng Moi Chai

Mdm Tan Yee Ying

Miss Lei

Jia Yan

CLTEACHERS

Mdm

Nazreen

Mdm Lina Juliana

(RT-Miss Asmirah)Mdm Zubaidah

Miss Ratha

ML/TLTEACHERS

SCHOOL MISSION Evergreen Primary School is dedicated to

providing a quality education to meet the needs of a diverse student population in an environment of care and acceptance. Our students will be successfully prepared in their role as thinking and responsible citizens who will find joy in learning and are pure in act.

SCHOOL VISION

Evergreen Primary School is a happy school where each child is able to realize his potential in an environment which is stimulating, challenging and supportive.

SCHOOL VALUES• Self-discipline • Graciousness • Honesty • Perseverance • Care and Concern • Respect for Self and Others

School’s focus for 2010

• Teaching and Learning

• National Education

Character Building • CCA

• House System

• Inter Class Games

• Inter School Tournaments (SYF, Zonal Championship, National Championship)

• Community Involvement Programme

Student Outcomes • Confident Individual

• Self-Directed Learner

• Concerned Citizen

• Active Contributor

Preparing our students for the Future

• Confident children, independent learners, caring citizens

• Balancing knowledge with skills and values

• Investing in a quality teaching force

• Enhancing infrastructure

What is SEED?(Strategies for Engaged and

Effective Development)• SEED is a school-based initiative

• Provision of support and resources to rethink and restructure teaching, learning and assessment practices.

What are the desired outcomes

of SEED?• Enhance pupils’ total learning experience

• Ignites the passion for inquiry in pupils

• Develop their love and skills for life-long learning

How are pupils assessed in the SEED

classroom?A variety of assessment modes used to

•Measure holistic development

•Provide more opportunities to experience success

Modes of Assessment

• Holistic Assessment to support learning

• Semestral Assessments 1 and 2• Topical Tests• Practical Tests• Show and Tell

Co-Curricular Activities

All P3 – P6 pupils are required to have at least one CCA

Pupils are expected to stay with

a CCA till he/she graduates from Evergreen Primary

Performing Arts• Angklung• Choir• Chinese Dance• Chinese Orchestra• English Drama

Club• Harmonica• Indian Dance • Malay Dance

Sports• Badminton• Basketball• Bowling• Netball• Sepak Takraw• Soccer• Table Tennis• Wushu

Clubs & Societies• Art Club• Library Club• IT/AV Club• Robotics Club• Infocomm Club• Weiqi Club

Uniformed Groups

•Scouts

Parent-School Partnership

• Support from parents.• Work closely with the teachers for

the benefit of the pupils.• Ensure all homework are done

punctually and attend all remedial or enrichment lessons.

• Parent Volunteers.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Strategies for EnglishLanguage Learning And Reading

STELLAR

What is a STELLAR lesson like?

1.Shared Reading Experiences

2. Shared Writing

Experiences

3. Language Use Activities in Learning Centres

Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and

peers

The teacher prepares mini lessons based on specific needs of children to prepare them for reading & writing activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary, word recognition, decoding skills, spelling

The teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently

Each STELLAR Unit includes…

• Key Teaching Points

concepts about print: (i.e. spacing between words, reading from left to right, punctuation)

vocabulary (i.e. meaning of words, phrases)

Each STELLAR Unit includes…

word identification activities (i.e. spelling patterns, letter-sound relationships)

grammar (i.e. present tense, past tense, singular/plural

forms)

STELLAR Curriculum (Lower Primary)

The STELLAR curriculum is very comprehensive.

Integrates all language skillsSkills are enhanced through daily practice.

Key language items are explicitly taught to children.

To find out more about STELLAR

Website: http://www.stellarliteracy.sg/

Weightage of Papers (Primary 1)

Components Weightage

Paper 1 Writing

5%

Paper 2Language Use and Comprehension

55%

Paper 3Listening Comprehension

25%

Paper 4Oral Communication

15%(5 marks for reading, 10 marks for picture conversation)

Components MarksVocabulary MCQ 15 x 1 mark

Grammar MCQ 15 x 1 mark

Vocabulary Cloze 5x 1 mark

Grammar ClozePart 1: Grammar

Part 2: Punctuation

3 x 1 mark

2x 1 mark

Word Arrangement 5 x 1 mark

Comprehension 5 x 2 marks

SA1 3 MCQ2 OE

SA2 2 MCQ3 OE

Paper 2: (Language Use and Comprehension)

Weightage of Papers (Primary 2)

Components Weightage

Paper 1 Writing

10%

Paper 2Language Use and Comprehension

55%

Paper 3Listening Comprehension

20%

Paper 4Oral Communication

15%(5 marks for reading, 10 marks for picture conversation)

Components MarksVocabulary MCQ 10 x 1 mark

Grammar MCQ 10 x 1 mark

Vocabulary Cloze 5x 1 mark

Grammar ClozePart 1: Grammar

Part 2: Punctuation

3 x 1 mark

2x 1 mark

Word Arrangement 3 x 1 mark

Synthesis and Transformation 2 x 1 mark

Comprehension MCQ 5 x 2 marks

Comprehension OE 5 x 2 marks

Paper 2: (Language Use and Comprehension)

SA1 Exam•Oral Guidelines•Scope and Sequence

MATHEMATICS

P1 Mathematics Examination Format (SA1) The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A & B:

Section

Item Type

Number of

questions

Number of marks

per question

Weighting %

Duration

A Short-answer 40 2 80

1 h 15 min

BWord

Problems5 4 20

Total 45 - 100 1 h 15 min

P1 & P2 Mathematics Examination FormatThe examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A & B:Sectio

nItem Type

Number of

questions

Number of marks

per question

Weighting %

Duration

AMultiple choice

20 2 40

1 h 15 minB Short-answer 20 2 40

CWord

Problems5 4 20

Total 45 - 100 1 h 15 min

Topics Covered

Topics/Sub-topics

TopicPrimary 1Sub-topics

Primary 2Sub-topics

Whole Numbers

• Numbers up to 100• Addition and subtraction • Mental Calculation• Multiplication and division

• Numbers up to 1000• Addition and Subtraction • Mental Calculation• Multiplication and division

Measurement • Length and Mass• Time• Money

•Length and Mass• Time• Money

Topics Covered

Topics/Sub-topics

TopicPrimary 1Sub-topics

Primary 2Sub-topics

Geometry •Basic shapes•Patterns

• 2-D and 3-D figures• Patterns• Line, curve and surface

Data Analysis

• Picture Graphs •Picture Graphs

Fractions NA • Fractions of a whole• Addition and subtraction

Activities for 2010

Primary 1 & 2Math TelematchYoung Mathematician Badge

(YMB)Math & Science TrailMath & Science CampMath PracticalLearning Support for

Mathematics-Primary 1

Academic Programmes

MOTHER TONGUE

P1 & P2 CL Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

Oral

Oral Passage 朗读篇章Picture Conversation 看图说话Conversation 会话(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ) 听力测验 10 20 20%

Paper 1 Nil Nil Nil

Paper 2 55 55%

Total 100 100%

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (1/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Circle the correct syllable圈音节 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项

看图、词语　(LA)

Match the correct word连一连、写一写 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 左右连线、写在旁边

看图、词语　(LA)

Label the correct intonation标声调 (hanyu pinyin)

5 10 10% (fei ji) 标 2 个 看图、词语　(MA)

Choose the correct phrase写一写 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写在横线上

句子 (MA)

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (2/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Choose the correct sentence选句子 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的句子填写在横线上

看图、句子(MA)

Write the correct initial consonant填写声母 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 开放式 3 题 ( 考图 ) (MA)2 题 ( 考汉字 ) (HA)

Write the correct syllable看图写音节 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 开放式一张大图、填音节

5 题 (HA)

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (3/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Choose the correct character辨字测验

5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项

(LA / MA)

Match the correct phrase配词

5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，从表中选出正确的字配成词

(LA / MA)

Write the correct character填写汉字

5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，填写正确的汉字

(MA / HA)提供汉语拼音

Total for Paper 2 50 55 55%

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (1/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Choose the correct syllable选音节 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

句子、词语 (LA)

Label the correct intonation标声调 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% (fei ji) 标其中1 个

看图、词语 (MA)

Choose the correct phrase写一写 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写在横线上

篇章 (MA)

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (2/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Write the correct initial consonant填写声母 (hanyu pinyin)

5 5 5% 开放式 3 题 ( 考图 ) (MA)2 题 ( 考汉字 ) (HA)

Choose the correct character辨字测验

5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项

(LA / MA)

Match the correct phrase配词

5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，从表中选出正确的字配成词

(LA / MA)

Complete the sentence完成句子

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(MA / HA)

P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (3/3)

Section No. of Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Write the correct character填写汉字

5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，填写正确的汉字

(MA / HA)提供汉语拼音

Comprehension阅读理解

5 5 5% 一个故事 2 题 ( 选择 ) (MA)3 题 ( 填写答案 ) (HA)

Sentence Making造句

2 4 4% (MA / HA)

Write Sentences看图写句子

3 6 6% 看图写一个句子 ( 提供两个助词 ) ( 三幅图 )

(HA)

Total for Paper 2 50 55 55%

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (1/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Choose the correct character辨字测验

5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项

(LA / MA)

Hanyu Pinyin汉语拼音

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(LA / MA)

Choose the correct phrase选词语

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(LA / MA)

Complete the sentence完成句子

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(MA / HA)

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (2/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Cloze Passage短文填空

5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写横线上选择题； 6 个选项

一篇短文(MA / HA)

Complete the Conversation完成对话

5 5 5% 选择题； 6 个选项

(MA / HA)

Comprehension阅读理解

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

2 题 ( 广告 )3 题 ( 故事 ) (MA / HA)

Fill in the correct Collective Noun填写量词

4 4 4% 从表中选出正确的量词填写横线上选择题； 5 个选项

句子 (MA / HA)

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (3/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Lateral part of character & Character Radical偏旁部首

4 4 4%

填 1 个部首；再加上 1 个例子（字）

(MA / HA)参考 2A 活动本Pg 69

Sentence Making造句

2 4 4% (MA / HA)

Write Sentences看图写句子

4 8 8% 看图写 4 个句子 ( 在表中提供八个助词 ) (1 幅大图 )

(HA)

Total for Paper 2 49 55 55%

他 亻 你们

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (1/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Choose the correct character辨字测验

5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项

(LA / MA)

Hanyu Pinyin汉语拼音

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(LA / MA)

Choose the correct phrase选词语

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(LA / MA)

Complete the sentence完成句子

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

(MA / HA)

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (2/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Cloze Passage短文填空

5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写横线上选择题； 6 个选项

一篇短文(MA / HA)

Complete the Conversation完成对话

5 5 5% 选择题； 6 个选项

(MA / HA)

Comprehension阅读理解

5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项

2 题 ( 广告 )3 题 ( 故事 ) (MA / HA)

Sentence Making造句

2 4 4% (MA / HA)

P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (3/3)

Section No. of

Qns

Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment

Remarks

Comprehension阅读理解

3 6 6% 开放式 一篇短文 (MA / HA)

Write Sentences看图写句子

5 10 10% 看写图至少 5个句子

( 在表中提供八个助词 ) (1幅大图 )

(HA)

Total for Paper 2 49 55 55%

P1 & P2 ML Exam FormatComponent No. of

QuestionsMarks Weightage

Oral (Lisan)

Oral Passage (Bacaan)

Picture Conversation (Gambar)

Conversation (Perbualan)

(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ)

(Kefahaman Mendengar)

10 20 20%

Paper 2 55 55%

Total 100 100%

P1 ML Paper 2 Exam Format

Component Type of Question

s

No. of Questio

ns

Marks

(1) Spelling (Ejaan) MCQ 10 10

(2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5

(3) Synonyms (Kata Seerti) MCQ 5 5

(4) Colours (Mewarna) FIB 5 5

(5) Action words (Kata kerja) FIB 5 5

(6) Cloze passage (Prosedur kloz)

OE 5 5

(7) Comprehension (Kefahaman)

OE 5 10

(8) Composition (Karangan) OE 5 10

Total for Paper 2 55

P2 ML Paper 2 Exam Format

Component Type of Question

s

No. of Questio

ns

Marks

(1) Spelling (Ejaan) MCQ 5 5

(2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5

(3) Synonyms (Kata Seerti) MCQ 5 5

(4) Prefix and Suffix (Imbuhan) FIB 5 5

(5) Adjective (Kata adjektif) FIB 5 5

(6) Action words (Kata Kerja) OE 5 5

(7) Punctuation (Tanda Baca) OE 5 5

(8) Comprehension (Kefahaman)

OE 5 10

(9) Composition (Karangan) 10

Total for Paper 2 55

P1 & P2 Tamil Exam FormatComponent No. of Questions Marks Weighting

Oral (õ£ò¢ªñ£ö¤î¢ «îó¢¢¾)Oral Passage (வா�சி�ப்பு)Picture Conversation (பட உரை�யா�டல்)Conversation (உரை�யா�டல்)(Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

1

1

1

10

10

5

25%

Listening Comprehension (MCQ) (கே�ட்டல் �ருத்தறி�தல்)(4 Qns-based on Picures,

2 Qns each from 3 contexts)

10 20 20%

Paper 2 55 55%

Total 100 100%

Component Type of Question

s

No. of Qns

Marks

Paper 2

(1) Match words with pictures Match 5 5

(2) Write the names of the pictures (with helping words)

FIB 5 5

(3) Write the names of the pictures (without helping words)

OE 5 10

(4) Fill in the blanks to form phrases FIB 5 5

(5) Word formation OE 5 5

(6) Word formation (controlled) OE 5 10

(7) Fill in the correct letter to form words FIB 10 10

(8) Rearrange the letters to form the correct words

OE 5 5

Total for Paper 2 45 55

P1 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format

P2 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format

Component Type of Questions

No. of Qns

Marks

Paper 2

(1) Match words to form phrases MCQ 5 5

(2) Fill in the blanks to form the correct words MCQ 10 10

(3) Write the names of the pictures (without

helping words)

OE 5 10

(4) Word formation (controlled) OE 5 10

(5) Fill in the correct word to form sentences FIB 5 10

(6) Word formation OE 5 5

(7) Word formation (Controlled) OE 5 5

Total for Paper 2 40 55

NON- CORE

Physical Education

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P1 Fundamental Movements – Individual work

Fundamental Movements – Manipulative

MathTelematchACES Day

Basic Game Concepts

P2 Fundamental Movements – Pair work

Fundamental Movements – Manipulative

PAL KidznetProgramme MathTelematchACES Day

Intermediate Game Concepts

P2 Learn-to-Swim Programme(outside curriculum)

Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 1

By end of Term 1, pupils will be able to:

1)state the 3 primary colours

2)state the 3 secondary colours

3)use the primary colours to paint a picture

4)Use the secondary colours to paint a picture

5)differentiate between light and dark

6) combine different shades of the same colour to

create an effect

ART

Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 1

By end of Term 2, pupils will be able to:

1) state the colours and texture of various fruits and vegetables2) create a picture of a human using fruits and vegetables

3) recognize and state the different lines found

around them

4) create pictures with lines

5) create pictures using computer software

6) talk about the colours and techniques

used in artworks by famous artists

Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 2

By end of Term 1, pupils will be able to:

1)state the 3 primary colours

2)state the 3 secondary colours

3)use the primary colours to create an artwork

using paint

4)use the basic shapes to create a picture

5)use repeated patterns to create a scrapbook

6) Use the primary and secondary colours to

create a fruits colour wheel.

Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 2

By end of Term 2, pupils will beable to:

1)create repeated patterns

through computer.

2)state the cool and warm colours

3)differentiate between the cool and warm colours

4)use the cool and warm colours to depict

different moods and emotions

5)create a puppet using the cool and warm

colours

6)use animal prints to create a Red Indian

headgear

Colour Wheel

Warm & Cool Colour Wheel

Lines

Curly lines

straight lines

Zig-zag lines

Curved lines

Light & Dark

MUSIC

Primary 1 Primary 2

•the different sounds in their surroundings- musical awareness•describing different sounds based on timbre and dynamics•dramatisation through singing•simple 2/4 and 4/4 rhythm patterns •Solfege handsigns

•the different percussion instruments •use of percussion instruments as accompaniment for songs learnt•simple 2/4 and 4/4 rhythm patterns •Solfege handsigns•create their own percussive instrument

Q & A

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