Welcome to P4 Parents' Briefing 15 February 2019 - English Language

Welcome to P4
Parents’ Briefing
15 February 2019

English Language

English Language Department

Vision
Every Hildan a confident and proficient user of the English
language

Mission
To provide an exciting, exploratory and rich language learning
experience for students to be well grounded in their language
skills and proficiencies

Areas of
    •   Listening and   Language     •   Speaking and
        Viewing                          Representing
    •   Reading and     Learning     •   Writing and
        Viewing                          Representing
    •   Grammar
    •   Vocabulary

        Scope                               Semestral
Stellar Units
                                           Assessment
Grammar Handbook
Spelling
                        Overview          Paper 1 (CW)
Continuous Writing      of English        Paper 2
                                          (Booklets A & B)
(CW)                    Language          LC
Oral & Listening
Comprehension            Learning         Oral (Reading Aloud &
                                          Stimulus-Based
NICE
                                          Conversation
Lit-based Curriculum

P4 English Curriculum
                     Key components

   Term 1             Term 2            Term 3         Term 4
• STELLAR         • STELLAR          • Literature-   • STELLAR
  Programme         Programme          based           Programme
• NICE*           • NICE*              Curriculum    • NICE*
                                       (James &
                                       The Giant
                                       Peach)
                                     • NICE*

* Subscription of newspapers borne
by school on a year-to-year basis
subject to availability of funds

P4 Highlights

Note: Oratorical and writing competitions
either for selected students or open to all.
More info in due time

Literature-based Curriculum
                      (Term 3)
Learning Outcomes:
 Develop creative and higher order thinking
  skills.
 Acquire a basic understanding of literary
  elements such as character analysis,
  theme and plot development.
 Become a critical reader and a confident
  writer.
 Portray verbal and written texts through
  art, craft, drama or oral presentation.

Literature-based Curriculum
                        (Term 3)
Highlight:
 Go through a “JGP Day” experience at the end of the
  “James & The Giant Peach” curriculum.

P4 Writing – Various Themes

• Build the field
  through
  shared
  ‘experiences’
  – stories,
  newspapers
  articles or
  video clips
• Develop the
  plot through
  Story
  Mountain

Some Writing Tips
Strive to get the basics right.
- Important to achieve accuracy in spelling, punctuation
and application of grammar rules.

Actively use what they have learnt and apply it in their
writing.
- Words and phrases from Spelling Lists and Preston
Primary English as well as techniques learnt in class.

Criteria for Success in Writing
Content (10m)
 Ideas are relevant and story thoroughly developed to
  provide vivid details about settings, characters and
  events.

Organisation & Language (10m)
 Sequencing, paragraphing and linking of ideas and
  facts.
 Includes use of transition words and phrases (eg. while,
  just then, soon after, immediately etc).
 Hardly any errors for grammar, expression, spelling &
  punctuation.
 Variation in sentence structure.
 Appropriate and wide range of vocabulary/expressions
  used.

Criteria For Success for Oral
Reading Aloud (6m)
• Clear and accurate pronunciation.
• Fluent, expressive reading with variation in tone, pace and
  volume.
• Appropriate stress and intonation to convey meaning according
  to the purpose, audience and context.
• Stimulus-based Conversation (10m)
• Give developed personal responses.
• Express oneself clearly and confidently.
• Use a wide range of vocabulary and sentence structures,
  supported by correct pronunciation.
• Interact with the examiner.

Welcome to P4
Parents’ Briefing
15 February 2019

 Mathematics

CPA activities with in-
     house Activity-based
          booklets
 to provide opportunities for hands-on
  activities when teaching and learning
             the Math concepts

Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract (CPA) was developed by American
psychologist Jerome Bruner. It is an activity-based approach in
                  teaching Maths for Mastery.

Concrete-Pictorial-Concrete Approach in teaching
Mathematics
Concrete stage – the
stage of learning in
which students work                                      Abstract – the stage in
   only with the                                         which there are no
  manipulatives to                                       manipulative or pictorial
   understand a                                          help but symbols are
   mathematical                                          used instead. Students
 concept, symbols                                        manipulate the symbols
 are absent during                                       using the math concepts
     this stage                                          learned from the
                                                         previous stages

                 Representational stage – also called the
                 “pictorial stage”, the stage in which
                 students use pictures in the same manner as
                 manipulatives, the manipulatives may or may
                 not be present. It is also the stage in which
                 students may watch the manipulation of
                 manipulatives instead of doing it themselves.

                                    Schultz, 1986; Sowel, 1989; Keller, 1993

Student Learning Space

Use of Student
Learning Space

Differentiated Learning Resources
STEADFAST     RESILENT     PERSEVERING

Quality of work
1. Pupils present their methods neatly and clearly in pen. They need to write
    answer statements for all problem sums.
2. Pupils complete corrections in green pen.
3. For construction questions and drawing of models, insist the use of rulers,
    pencils and mathematical sets.
4. Date every piece of work assigned.
5. Parents’ signatures are requested (every chapter in Targeting Maths), termly
    worksheets and activity-based booklets.
6. Put all P5 worksheets in 3 blue files:
      A. Targeting Maths
      B. Problem Sums
      C. Other Worksheets (differentiated worksheets, Activity-based
      booklets)
7. Encourage the use of model. Stress on the importance of labelling the
     models. Pupils are not allowed to use model rulers during examination
     from Primary Six onwards.
8. Stationery required:
3 Blue files (P4 to P6)
Mathematical sets (from P3 onwards)
Approved scientific calculator (P5 onwards) See SEAB website for latest model.
Math journal (optional). For working/mental sums/group discussion.

Rationale: The marking code is used as a
form of diagnostic marking. It is used to
communicate the type of mistakes made
                              Equation
by the students so that they can  make
improvement.

Model Drawing
•Encourage your child to draw models.

•Model drawing is a useful strategy to help students
visualize the problem, and translate words into pictorial
representation.

•Model drawing aids the child in problem solving
especially at the upper primary.

•Please also note that the use of model rulers will not be
allowed during examination from Primary Six onwards.
Your child is strongly encouraged to draw models with
rulers and not with model rulers.

Unit           TERM 1             Unit            TERM 3
 1         Whole Numbers           7              Decimals
 2       Factors and Multiples     8     Four operations of Decimals

 3     Four Operations of Whole   10         Area and Perimeter
              Numbers
 5             Angles
 6       Squares & Rectangles     Unit            TERM 4
                                   9             Symmetry
Unit           TERM 2             12                Time

11        Tables and Graphs

 4             Fractions

Recommended Textbooks
          (Supplementary)

1) Targeting Mathematics by Star Publishing

2) Primary Mathematics syllabus (objectives)
3)https://www.moe.gov.sg/docs/default-
  source/document/education/syllabuses/scien
  ces/files/mathematics_syllabus_primary_1_to
  _6.pdf
 For any queries or clarifications, you may wish to
 contact Math Teacher

P4 Science
St Hilda’s Primary School
    15 February 2019

Agenda

• Syllabus
• Exam Format
• Level Programmes &
  Activities
• Tips to help your child/ward

P4 Science Syllabus
             Term 1                           Term 2
Textbk : SYSTEMS                      Textbk : ENERGY
Unit 1: Your amazing body as a system Unit 2 : Heat and
                                      temperature
Textbk : CYCLES
Unit 3 : Matter
                                      Revision
Topical Test: Week 9 (unweighted)     SA1 Science

P4 Science Syllabus
           Term 3                           Term 4
Textbk : ENERGY                 CYCLES (2 wks, not in SA2)
Unit 1 : Light and shadows      P5 & P6 Textbk (Upper block)
                                Chap 2 Cells – The Unit of Life
P3 Syllabus revision
Diversity, Life Cycles of Plants & REVISION : P3 & P4
Animals, Plant & Body Systems SA2 Science: Week 9

Science Practical Test
(week 8 to 9) – unweighted

SA1 & SA2 Exam Format
                                 Item Type
   Section
 Booklet A          Multiple Choice Questions                    Duration for
 [56marks]          (2m per qn)                                  the paper
 Booklet B                                                       (Booklet A &
 [44marks]                                                       B) is
                    Open-Ended Questions
                                                                 1hour 45
                    (2, 3, 4 or 5m per qn)
                                                                 minutes

Topics for exam will be given in the assessment letter printed for all parents

Level Programmes & Activities
• 2D model making of Digestive System
• Augmented Reality of Digestive System (using ipads
  in class)
• Experiments on light topics with video making
• Hydroponics
   – Hands-on investigative approach to harvest
     vegetables in semester 1 & 2

Level Programmes & Activities
• Science Diagnostic Marking
  – To help student identify the gaps in the open
    ended answers and refine their answers
  – The list is given to students

Tips to help your child

• Ensure that your child complete all the school based
science homework
• Encouraged to subscribe to Science Magazines
• Question your child on his/her understanding to instil
an inquisitive mind
• Use mind maps to draw out what they had learnt
• Allow them to try out safe experiments at home

Partnership
Mrs Elaine Wong
Head of Department (Science)
lam_hui_ern_elaine@schools.gov.sg

Mrs Jocelyn Chan
Subject Head (Science)
lin_xiuqin@schools.gov.sg

圣希尔达小学
   四年级
 家长说明会
 15-02-2019

在学习华文的过程中，
    我希望学生们能……
 互相尊重、互相学习、互相帮助
   专心上课、积极提问
  准时呈交功课、认真地学习
  养成每天复习功课的好习惯

在学习华文的过程中，
    我希望爸爸妈妈能……

    与老师紧密合作
    陪伴孩子一起学习
    聆听孩子的心声
    适时给予孩子鼓励

欢乐伙伴数码资源
https://xuele.moe.edu.sg/xuele/MOE_web/main.html

考试事项
• 校方会发信 (Assessment Letter)
  通知家长考试日期与考查项目

• 考试前会有一份考前练习让
  学生熟悉题型

考评局核准的词典／电子词典

e-知识
https://www.ezhishi.net/Contents/index.html

   登入 Login

自主学习：
Self-Directed Learning

     Click on “eChinese Magazine”
           点击“易华文”

易华文
ECHINESE MAGAZINE

      “ECHINESE MAGAZINE”
           “易华文”

“小学华文 欢乐伙伴”
   与课本相关

  语文技能训练：
 “听、说、读、写”

“课外阅读 趣味学习”
 例如：儿歌、游戏

电子作业
MY E-ASSIGNMENT

     “MY E-ASSIGNMENT”
         “电子作业”

  班级老师给的网上作业

孩子能为自己做什么？

孩子能够……
  每天花至少15至30分钟复习
 能够做什么：温习当天所学的字词、
  朗读课文、阅读《小拇指》、
 阅读一篇作文范文/阅读理解篇章等等
  善用时间学好听写字词和佳句
    准时完成当天的功课

给爸爸妈妈的建议
把学习华文的机会融入生活中，
学习华文也可以很快乐、很轻松。

听   听广播 、听流行音乐（在车上）
看   听学乐网和e-知识的课文／故事
    与孩子一同观看华语电视节目
https://tv.toggle.sg/en/channel8/shows
https://tv.toggle.sg/en/channelu/shows

说   • 针对日常生活进行对话
    • 鼓励孩子利用华语进行交谈
    • 父母也一起尝试说华语（互相学习）
    • 要能够接受孩子参杂英语
       （有尝试＝值得鼓励）
     切记：
       在此的目的要建立孩子的信心
       我们不该过分纠正孩子的错误

读
•   阅读《大拇指》
•   到图书馆或书局去借阅或购买故事书
• 作文范文、课文、阅读理解篇章
    （一起阅读、一起讨论、发表看法）

SEKOLAH RENDAH ST. HILDA’S

      Taklimat
    Ibu Bapa 2019

       Darjah

    JABATAN BAHASA IBUNDA (BAHASA MELAYU)

JABATAN BAHASA IBUNDA
   (BAHASA MELAYU)
            Cikgu Norashida
                                               Cikgu Khairunnisa
            Guru Darjah 1 & 5
                                               Guru Darjah 3 & 4

Cikgu Nurliyana
Guru Darjah 2 & 6

                                Cikgu Rohayah
                                Ketua Subjek
                                Guru Darjah 5 & 6

VISI PENGAJARAN & PEMBELAJARAN BM

MATLAMAT KURIKULUM BAHASA MELAYU

   Memupuk
 pelajar aktif &
pengguna mahir

PROGRAM BACAAN LUAS

       • menggalakkan murid membaca
         seberapa banyak bahan bacaan

     • untuk keseronokan dan penguasaan
            serta pengayaan bahasa

  Program Bacaan dapat menyumbang ke
 arah pencapaian akademik yang baik serta
        membina budaya membaca.

PROGRAM BACAAN LUAS

  Majalah
Mari Membaca

PROGRAM BACAAN LUAS
 Siri Bacaan Nabil Nabilah (10 siri)

DWIMINGGU BAHASA IBUNDA
DARJAH                AKTIVITI            TARIKH
  1      Permainan Tradisional:           18 Feb
         Guli / Keleret
  2      Kuih-muih Tradisional:           19 Feb
         Ondeh-ondeh
  3      Tarian Tradisional: Joget        21 Feb
  4      Muzik Tradisional: Kompang       19 Feb
  5      Persembahan Tradisional: Boria   18 Feb
  6      Persembahan Tradisional:         20 Feb
         Dikir Barat

PENILAIAN SEMESTER 1 & 2

 PENGGAL    JENIS PENILAIAN
    1          Kertas 2
    2            SA 1
    3          Karangan
    4            SA 2

TUGASAN HARIAN

1   Cekap – Buku Teks & Aktiviti
2   Rakyat Budiman – Buku Teks & Aktiviti
3   Fail Bahasa Melayu: Lembaran Kerja
    Karangan, Kefahaman & Bahasa
4   Buku Ejaan
5   Buku Kosa Kata

SENARAI KAMUS

SENARAI KAMUS

Kamus yang kami
   gunakan

LAMAN WEB MLCS

LAMAN MLLPC

PENDEKATAN PENGAJARAN (ICT)

SOKONGAN IBU BAPA

• Pendedahan bahasa Melayu di rumah atau di
  luar
• Memastikan bahawa anak-anak anda
  melengkapkan kerja rumah yang diberi oleh
  guru
• Menggalakkan pembacaan buku-buku Bahasa
  Melayu, sekurang-kurangnya 15 minit setiap
  hari
• Komunikasi dengan guru: e-mel, ‘Class Dojo’

SOALAN

St Hilda’s Primary School

PARENTS’ BRIEFING 2019

 PRIMARY THREE/FOUR

  (TAMIL DEPARTMENT)

Tamil Department

Mrs Bala – P3 & P4
Mdm Thilaga – P1 & P5
Ms Meera – P2 & P6

Communication Channel
• E-mail address:
(k_balasundaram@schools.gov.sg)

• Message broadcasts via Class Dojo

Tamil Language Programmes
• MTL Fortnight (After-school activity)
  - 22nd February 2019 (Date to be Confirmed)
• TL Learning Journey
  – 24th June 2019 (P3 – P5)
• Every Thursdays and Fridays are set aside for
 reading of Mother Tongue Books.

Revised Tamil Language Curriculum

Importance given to two-way interactive
 communication (இருவழிக் கருத்துப் பரிமாற்றம்)
 – This will include more Oral Activities.

Revised Tamil Language Curriculum
                     Paper                              Component                      Item Type
                    Paper 1
                    (40 min)
                             கட்டுரை (Composition Writing)                            Open Ended
                       [15
                     marks]
                              காலங்கள் (Tenses)                                 Multiple Choice Questions

                              அரைம ாழி/எச்சம் (Adjectives/Adverbs)              Multiple Choice Questions

                    Paper 2   மூவிைப்மெயர்கள் (Subject, Predicate & Pronouns)   Multiple Choice Questions
                     (1 h)
                      [45
                     marks]   மசய்யுள்/ெழம ாழி (Proverbs)                       Multiple Choice Questions

SA1/   Term 2 and             முன்னுணர்வுக் கருத்தறிதல் (Cloze Passage)         Multiple Choice Questions
SA2      Term 3
                              சுயவிரைக் கருத்தறிதல் (Comprehension)                   Open-Ended

                              ககட்ைல் கருத்தறிதல் (Listening Comprehension)     Multiple Choice Questions

                    Paper 3
                      [40     வாய்விட்டு வாசித்தல் (Reading Aloud)
                     marks]
                              ெை உரையாைல் (Picture Talk)                                    -

                              உரையாைல் (Conversation)

ST HILDA’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Thanks to each and everyone of you for your
        support and collaboration☺