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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
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Opening Doa by Ustazah Zauwiah
Administrative Matters by Ustazah Zauwiah
○ School hours & school attire
○ Collection of school fees
Edusave, Muis Grant and Enrichment Programmes
by Madam Noorhayati
○ Local out-of-school activities
○ E-learning
Revealed Knowledge & Arabic Knowledge by Ustazah Zauwiah
PSLE Matters by Madam Noorhayati
○ Access Arrangements
○ Subject formats
○ Common mistakes & PSLE standard marking
Bahasa Melayu & Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian
Anak-Anak oleh Cikgu Siti Aisyah (Cikgu Noor Haida)
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing by Madam Fauziah
Breakout sessions with form teachers (if time permits)
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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Administrative Matters
❏ School hours
○ Punctuality
○ Reporting procedure during absence and
early dismissal
❏ School attire
❏ School fees collection
○ 15th to 20th of each month
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
EDUSAVE
From 2014, all Singaporean children, aged 7 to 16,
including madrasah students, are eligible to receive yearly
Edusave contributions.
Primary - $200/yr
Secondary - $240/yr
Funds from the edusave account can only be used if the
enrichment activities are organised by local educational
institution and held wholly in Singapore.
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
EDUSAVE
Indicative List of Approved Enrichment Activities
Programme
Category
Programme Type
Curriculum-related Programmes
Personal
Development Enhancement of Social Emotional
Learning
Local Trips
Other
Programmes
Examples
Speech & Drama, Creative Writing,
Phonics, Science and Music, etc
Adventure/Leadership Camps,
Educational Seminars,
Conferences, Motivational
Workshops, etc
Educational Learning Journeys
Singapore Science Centre,
Zoological Gardens, Museums, etc
Subscription Fees to Educational
Magazines
Young Scientists, REaders’ Digest,
National Geographic Kids, etc
Registration fees for competitions
Mathematical Olympiad
Programme, etc
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
EDUSAVE
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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)
Primary 5
Primary 6
Grammar & Writing Workshop
BH Subscription
EL Magazine Subscription
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Enrichment Programmes (EDUSAVE)
Primary 5
Science Day-Camp
Primary 6
Science Day-Camp
Intertidal Study at Pasir Ris Tuas Incineration Plant
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RGS Open House
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
MUIS GRANT
❏ Allotment of $300 to each Singaporean P5/P6 student
❏ For programmes relevant to PSLE subjects
Enrichment Programmes (MUIS GRANT)
English Language
Science
Differentiated Writing
Programme
Answering Technique
Workshop
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
E-Learning
❏ Marshall Cavendish
https://www.mconline.sg/LEAD/login/lms_login.aspx
❏ Learnlogy
○ Mobile access
○ Parent account
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qb6nVZ_6qDk&feature=youtu.be
Revealed Knowledge (RK)
&
Arabic Language
(Primary 5 & 6)
Semester I, II & III-(P5 & P6)
Subject
RK :
P5
Term 1&2
➢ Quran
➢ Fiqh
P5
Term 3&4
➢ Quran
➢ Fiqh
P6
Term 1 & 2
➢ Quran
➢ Fiqh
Non-Modular
Modular
• Tauhid
➢ Lughah
➢ Nahu &
Non-Modular
Saraf
Arabic :
• Sirah
• Hadith
➢ Lughah
➢ Nahu &
Saraf
➢ Lughah
➢ Nahu &
Saraf
Semester IV – P6
Subject
RK :
After June Holidays
Till PSLE
Post PSLE
➢ Quran
??
NonModular
Modular
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Arabic :
NonModular
Semester IV – P6
7.30am – 2.00pm
Subject
POST PSLE
RK :
➢ Quran
➢ Fiqh
➢ Tausiyah
LG :
➢ Arabic
➢ English
➢ Malay
IT :
▪ Computer lesson
P5 & P6 Arabic Component
Lughah Arabiah
Qiraah
Nahu (Syntax)
Rasmulkhat
Tasrifat / Saraf (Morphology)
Insyak
Grading System in RK & Arabic
CAT.
Subject
Class
Mark
Exam
Mark
Mid Yr
End of Yr
A
Al-Quran &
Tajwid
50 %
50 %
40 %.
60 %
B
Fiqh &
Arabic
30 %
70 %
40 %
60 %
C
Modular
Subject
40 %
60 %
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Test Week
Department
RK
LG (AL & ML)
Test
Week
CA1
8
CA2
7
CA1
9
CA2
8
RK & AL Activity
RK
AL
Akhlak Camp
Arabic Bank Book
Qiyamullail – Tue,13 Oct
Arabic Story book
Solat Hajat for PSLE Students
Khutbah
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
❏ Request for Access Arrangement due to medical
condition(s)
❏ 2015 PSLE Calendar
https://www.seab.gov.sg/content/examCalendar/2015_ExamCalendar_PSLE.pdf
❏ Use of Approved Calculators and Dictionaries
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Grading System
Grade
Mark Range
A*
greater than/equal to
91
A
75 - 90
Descriptors
Has very good understanding of the
subject
Has good understanding of the subject
B
60 - 74
C
50 - 59
Has adequate understanding of the
subject
D
35 - 49
Has fair understanding of the subject
E
20 - 34
Has elementary understanding of the
subject
U
less than 20
Has not met with the requirement for
the minimum grade
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
❏ English Language
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https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0001_2015.pdf
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https://www.nie.edu.sg/files/newsroom/mediacoverage/2012/ST_4%20Sep%
202012_Pg%20B2_new%20psle%20english%20paper%20better%20fairer.pdf
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications
Paper
Item
Type
No of
Items
Marks
Grammar
MCQ
10
10
Vocabulary
MCQ
5
5
Vocabulary Cloze
MCQ
5
5
Visual Text Comprehension
MCQ
8
8
Component
Weighting
Booklet A:
2
14%
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language Paper 2 Table of Specifications
Item
Type
No of
Items
Marks
Grammar Cloze
OE
10
10
Editing for Spelling & Grammar
OE
12
12
Comprehension Cloze
OE
15
15
Synthesis / Transformation
OE
5
10
Comprehension OE
OE
10
20
Paper
Component
Weighting
Booklet B:
2
33.5%
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language: Areas for Improvement
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Vocabulary MCQ
Comprehension Cloze
Synthesis & Transformation
Comprehension OE
Composition
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 2)
❏ Mishandling grammar items
● subject-verb agreement issues
❏ Not identifying contextual clues
❏ Unable to spell correctly
❏ Unable to use connectors correctly
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Comprehension)
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Unable to understand the questions
Providing partial answers
Unable to provide the correct evidence
Not quoting the word/phrase/sentence
accurately
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Paper 1)
❏ Unrealistic content
❏ Language problems
● wrong use of tenses
● ungrammatical sentences
● wrong spelling
● wrong use of punctuation
● wrong/over use of dialogue
● wrong use of word
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
English Language: Pupils’ Weaknesses (Oral)
❏ Reading - not fluent, soft, lacking in expression
❏ Unable to explain, elaborate and provide
opinions
❏ Not using correct grammar
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support for English Language
❏ Provide experiences for the use of English at home
● read a variety of age appropriate books
❏ Have family discussions eg during grocery
shopping/while planning for a holiday
❏ Watch and discuss the news on TV or from the
newspapers
❏ Encourage her to read aloud from any books or news
articles
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support for English Language
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Ensure that your child completes her corrections
Studies for spelling
Revise/review work daily
Hand in complete work on time
Practice annotation
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
❏ Mathematics Examination Format
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https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0008_2015.pdf
❏ Time management for Paper 1 (50 min for 40 marks)
○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet A (15 questions for 20 marks)
○ ≈ 20 min for Booklet B (15 questions for 20 marks)
○ ≈ 10 min for checking
❏ Time management for Paper 2 (1h 40min for 60 marks)
○ ≈ 20 min for SAQ (5 questions for 10 marks)
○ ≈ 1h 10min for LAQ (13 questions for 50 marks)
○ ≈ 10 min for checking
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics Item Types (Paper 1 - 50min)
Item
Type
Descriptor
Shade 1 correct option out of 4 given options using 2B pencil
1 to 2 marks per questions
MCQ
1-mark questions will be straightforward
2-mark questions will assess HOT
1 to 2 marks per questions
1-mark questions - Marks awarded for correct answers only
SAQ
2-marks questions - Full marks awarded for correct answers only
- Partial marks awarded for correct method even if answer is wrong
- Assess HOT
Units are provided and answers must be in that unit
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics Item Types (Paper 2 - 1h 40min)
Item Type
Descriptor
Write answers in the spaces provided
Units are provided and answers must be in that unit
SAQ
(2-mark)
Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly
If an incorrect answer is given, 1 mark is awarded for correct method or working
Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps
Write answer in the spaces provided
Must show method of solution (working steps) clearly
LAQ
(3,4, 5mark)
Marks will be awarded for correct method of solution (working steps) even though
the answer is wrong
Answers must include units of measurement when necessary
Mark awarded for correct answer without method of solution or working steps
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics PSLE Table of Specifications
(Subject to yearly modifications)
Content
Weighting
Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals
30%
Measurement (Time, Perimeter, Area, Volume)
25%
Data Analysis (Average, Tables, Graphs)
10%
Geometry
15%
Speed
4%
Ratio; Percentage
12%
Algebra
4%
TOTAL
100%
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics PSLE Distribution of Assessment
(Subject to yearly modifications)
Cognitive Level
Weighting
Knowledge
25%
Comprehension
35%
Application & Analysis
40%
Total
100%
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Polya’s Problem Solving Technique
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Step 1: Understanding the Problem
Step 2: Devising a plan
Step 3: Carrying out the plan
Step 4: Looking back (check)
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics: Common Mistakes
❏ Confused by concept of whole and remainder
● eg 20% of the remainder
❏ Misrepresentation in working
● 24/40 x 100 = 60% (wrong)
● 24/40 x 100% = 60% (correct)
❏ Misrepresentation of time
❏ Computational error
❏ Using = sign wrongly
● ½ = 24 units (wrong)
● ½
24 units (correct)
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Mathematics: Common Mistakes
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Conversion of units
Omission of units
Not showing essential working; omitting critical steps
Overuse of guess and check
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
School-Based Support for Mathematics
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For P6 students
Saturday classes 9am - 11am (about 25 sessions)
Starting 28 February to 19 September
Conducted by volunteer NUS/NTU graduates and
undergraduates
❏ Following the SOW and monitored
❏ 1 mentor : 5 student
❏ Nominal fee to be imposed (TBC)
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support for Mathematics
❏ Revise day’s work or concepts for minimum of ≈ 30
minutes each day
❏ Complete all homework and submit on time
❏ Do corrections
❏ Master the times table
❏ Provide more practice
❏ Time
❏ Remind to check work
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
❏ Science
○
https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0009_2015.pdf
Distribution of Assessment
Cognitive Level
Weighting
Knowledge with Understanding
40%
Application of Knowledge and Process Skills
60%
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support For Science
❏ Write notes
● Summary or reinforcement of main points
● Aid memory
● Overcome distraction and become effective
learners
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support For Science
❏ Effective Note-making
● Must be well-organised
● Use short sentences
● No redundant word
● Must be reviewed afterwards for accuracy and
relevance
● Use mnemonics
❏ Mind Mapping
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Parents’ Support For Science
❏ Sources of Mind Mapping Tools
○
http://www.tonybuzan.com/about/mind-mapping/
○
https://coggle.it/?e=2&utm_expid=68470825-6.kImFGFYQT0mEmOgWaMiZyQ.
2&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.sg%2F
○
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/lapbooks_at_hss.php
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
❏ Malay Language
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https://www.seab.gov.
sg/pages/nationalExaminations/PSLE/2015_PSLE_Subject_Info/0006_2015.pdf
Penekanan
Kecekapan aural dan lisan
Kemahiran membaca
Penggunaan bahasa secara spontan
Penekanan kepada soalan bentuk kontekstual
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak
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Galakkan anak anda membaca pelbagai bahan.
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Interaksi dengan mereka tentang bahan bacaan mereka. Tanyakan
soalan - soalan jenis terbuka (contoh – bagaimana… /mengapa
agaknya… untuk membantu mereka memberikan perspektif berbeza
tentang sesuatu isu)
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Gunakan teknologi untuk membantu anak anda berdikari tentang
perkembangannya dalam aktiviti lisan.
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-Anak
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Galakkan penggunaan bahasa yang baik sewaktu bercakap dengan
anak anda.
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Tonton berita dan cerita-cerita Melayu bermutu. Gunakan masa itu untuk
berinteraksi tentang isu-isu penting.
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Buku Kosakata
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Pastikan anak anda menunjukkan proses pemikiran mereka dalam
menyelesaikan tugasan.
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
PSLE Matters
Peranan Ibu-Bapa Dalam Pencapaian Anak-anak
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Pupuk sikap yang baik dalam diri mereka terhadap pembelajaran
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Baca dengan anak anda setiap hari
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Pantau kegiatan seharian anak anda
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Pastikan anak anda mendapat tidur yang cukup – Elakkan mereka
menghabiskan masa di depan televisyen dan komputer / iPad
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Berbual dengannya tentang apa yang dia belajar di sekolah
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31 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
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31 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
The Grammar & Writing School
Booklet
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31 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
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Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Parents’ Role in Improving Writing
Parents’ Briefing for Primary 5 and 6
31 January 2015
Break-Out Sessions in P5 & P6 Classrooms
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