MeetTheParents Session Primary 3

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Meet-The-Parents SessionPrimary 34 2008
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Curriculum Framework for Primary Education
How do I share my world?
Lifeskills (CME, Bible Time, PE, CCA, HE) and
Well-being (PCCG)
Building a Firm Foundation
Cultural Arts ( dance, music art)
Values
Citizenship Education (NE)
Social Studies
Knowledge
Skills
IT
Languages (EL, CL ML and Language Arts)
Science
What is my world like?
How do I function in my world?
Mathematics
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Holistic Development Language Arts

• P3 Poetry recitation writing in Chinese
• P4 Poetry recitation writing in English

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Holistic Development Cultural Arts

• P3
• Ethnic Dance (the SNG Family Dance)
• Chinese calligraphy Brush Painting
• P4
• - Guzheng

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Holistic Development Conversational Malay

• P3 Every Friday from 16 May to 28 Aug
• P4 Every Friday
• from 25 Jan to 25 April

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Conversational Malay Rationale

• To equip our people with the language skills to
  engage the region and the world, we need to groom
  a segment of non-Malays in each generation who
  can effectively engage the region in future.
• To enhance interaction among Singaporeans of
  different races in future so as to strengthen
  social cohesion.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong 2007 National Day
Rally
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Holistic DevelopmentIT Skills

• P3
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Hansvision
• Cyberwellness

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Holistic DevelopmentIT Skills

• P4
• Inspiration
• i-movie
• Cyberwellness

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Holistic Development Learning Journeys

• P3
• Maths Science Trail
• Learning Journey to the Botanic Gardens on March
  4, 5, 6 (within curriculum time)

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Holistic Development Learning Journeys

• P4
• P4 Camp on 18 19 June
• Learning Journey to Kampong Glam

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Holistic DevelopmentPupil Leadership
Milestone Leadership Training

• P3
• 16 18 Jan 2008
• P4
• 8 15 Jan 2008

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Goal Holistic Development

• A life-long learner who is developed

• Morally
• Socially
• Emotionally
• Intellectually
• Physically

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P3 Gifted Education Screening Selection Test
(Term 3)

• All P3 pupils are invited to sit the GEP
  Screening Test
• English Language and Mathematics
• About 3,000 pupils will be shortlisted to sit the
  GEP Selection Test
• English Language, Mathematics and General Ability
  Tests
• About 500 pupils are then selected for the GEP

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Rationale and Intent
• To further refine the way we deliver
  ability-driven education in Primary Schools
• To allow greater flexibility for pupils to take
  subjects at different levels depending on their
  proficiency and aptitude in these subjects

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• School-based Examinations at P4
• School-based Recommendations
• Parental Choice at the End of P4
• Final Decision by Schools at the End of P5

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Possible Combinations

• Pass 3 or more subjects at P4
• ? 4S

• Pass 2 or fewer subjects at P4
• ? 3S 1F
• ? 2S 2F
• ? 1S 3F
• ? 4F

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Criteria for offering subject at foundation
  level (Chinese Lang, Maths, and Science only)
• Overall Average
• Obtained less than 35 marks for the subject

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Criteria for offering HCL
• Obtained at least 75 marks for CL in the P4 exam
• Band 3 and above for all other subjects

Note HCL Bonus points are for admission to SAP
schools only. Distinction 3 points Merit 2
points Pass 1 point (only with an A for CL)
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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Points to Consider
• 1. Foundation Mathematics
• post secondary options (e.g. Poly, JC, ITE
  courses) require Math.
• new promotion criteria to Sec 5N includes Math.
• 2. Foundation Science
• non-examinable for 2008 P5 cohort. PSLE score
  will be computed based on 3 Standard subjects
  only.

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P4 to P5 Subject-Based Banding

• Points to Consider
• Pupils who take 3 examinable foundation subjects
  are not likely to be eligible for the N(A)/N(T)
  option band
• Pupils who offer 4 examinable foundation subjects
  or 1 subject at standard level may have a greater
  access to the N(A)/N(T) option band

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SBB Movement After P5

• Pass at least 1 subject at the end of P5 ? same
  subject combination at P6
• Fail all subjects at the end of P5 ? switch to a
  less demanding subject combination at P6

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SBB Movement After P5

• Pupils taking 3 examinable foundation subjects
  only
• ? proceed to P6 regardless of performance

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Movement After P5(Switching to a more demanding
combination)

• Pupils who take foundation subjects and do
  very well may
• Re-take P5 with upgrade of 3 or 4 foundation
  subjects to the standard level
• Proceed to P6 with upgrade of 1 or 2 foundation
  subject(s) to the standard level

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Movement After P5(Switching to a less demanding
combination)

• Pupils with considerable difficulties coping
  with standard subjects may proceed to P6 with 1
  or more standard subject(s) switched to the
  foundation level.

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Thank you