Parents’ Briefing18 February 2017

Time Presentation Presenter

10.10am Welcome & Introduction of Key

Personnel

Vice Principal,

Mr Lim Jit Hin

10.15am Briefing on Mother Tongue Languages

Holistic Assessment

HOD Mother Tongue Languages,

Mdm Claire Chan

10.30am Briefing on Preparation for PSLE and

Direct School Admission (DSA)

Principal,

Mrs Daphne Yeoh

11amFeedback

End of Programme

Vice Principal,

Mr Lim Jit Hin

Programme

Welcome and Introduction of Key Personnel

Mr Lim Jit Hin

Vice-Principal

4

Vice PrincipalVice Principal Admin

Mdm Mary Yap

Mdm Mahalakshmi

HOD / Student Management

Key Personnel 2017

Mdm Catherine Tan

Year Head P5

Mr Kenneth Mok

Subject Head / PE

6

Mrs Sangeet Bajaj

School Staff Developer

Year Head P3 & P4 (Covering)

Ms Ng Lip Kiang

HOD / ICT

Year Head P1 & P2 (Covering)

Mrs Trina Yee

HOD / Aesthetics & CCA

Key Personnel 2017

Key Personnel 2017

Mr Syed Fareed

HOD/ Mathematics

Ms Imelda As’ari

HOD/ Science

Mdm Claire Chan

HOD / Mother Tongue

Ms Chua Siew Kheng

HOD / English

Mr Joshua Seow

Subject Head / Discipline

Mrs Cindy Khoo

Subject Head / Music

Key Personnel 2017

Mr Hazman

Subject Head / Malay

You may download the slides from the school website under the Parent Portal.http://sengkanggreenpri.moe.edu.sg/

Parents’ Briefing 2017Primary 5

Mother Tongue Languages Department

Mdm Claire ChanHOD Mother Tongue

Content

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Objectives in learning MTL

Our Approach in teaching MTL

MTL Programme Highlights

Our Distinctive Programmes

Overview of MTL Assessment

Objectives in the Learning of Mother Tongue Language

• Communication

• Culture

• Connection

Enjoy MTL learningEnjoy MTL learning

Make MTL a living language

Our Approach in teaching MTL

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Create authentic learning context to make MTL a living

language

创造真实环境，使华文能“活学活

用”

Cater to the different

learning needs of the pupils

满足各种学习风格的需要

Enhance thelearning experience

by stimulating motivation

and interest.

激发学习华文的兴趣

The 3D Approach

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Discover To provide a wide range of experiences for pupils to learn about their interests and talents.

Play-based Curriculum (Chinese)

Mother Tongue Language Fortnight

P1 Speech and Drama (Chinese/ Malay)

Theatre Experience (Chinese) & Learning journeys (Malay/ Tamil)

Drop Everything And Read (DEAR Programme)

Let’s Speak Programme (For Tamil pupils)

Conversational Chinese & Malay (CCM)

Develop To provide programmes and activities to grow pupils’ emerging talents and maximize their

potential.

Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme (P3 and P4)

PreBaYa (P3 and P4)

Distinguish To provide various opportunities and platforms for pupils to showcase their abilities and talents

and benchmark themselves against the best.

Bi-Cultural Bridge Programme (P5 and P6)

PreBaYa (P5 and P6)

Eureka! Talent Management

For P5 pupils to continue with HMTL in P6

Criteria:

• Achieve at least 75 (Grade A) for standard CL/ML (overall score)

• Achieve at least a pass for HCL/HML (overall score)

• School-based decision (takes into consideration pupil’s capability to manage Mother Tongue Language at a higher level and his/her interest in the learning the subject.)

Standard MTL at P6 level

If a pupil: • Has not shown a keen

interest in the language. • Has not performed well in

HMTL/MTL exams as well as other subjects.

Information on HCL

• Grades are converted to points ONLY if pupils are offered SAP schools:

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Distinction 80 & above 3 points

Merit 65-79 2 points

Pass 50-64 1 point

Overview of P5 Non-Weighted MTL Assessment

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Listening Listening

Comprehension

Listening

Comprehension

Speaking Oral interactive Task:E-oral (Video Description, Part 1)

Oral interactive

Task: E-oral

Oral interactive

Task: E-oral

Oral interactive Task

Reading

Writing Picture

Composition

Written

Interactive Task

Picture Composition

Written Interactive

Task

Language Use &

Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Overview of P5 Weighted MTL Assessment

Term 2 Term 4

Semestral Assessment 1 Semestral Assessment 2Listening a. Listening Comprehension a. Listening Comprehension

Speaking b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. Conversation

b. Oral

i. Reading Aloud

ii. ConversationReading

Writing c. Composition c. Composition

Language Use &

Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

d. Language Use & Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Total (100%) 30% 70%

Overview of P5 Higher MTL Assessment

Term 1

Non-Weighted

Term 2

Weighted

Term 3

Non-Weighted

Term 4

Weighted

Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing Complete the

Essay

a. Composition Topic Essay a. Composition

Language Use &

Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

b. Language Use

&

Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Mini Test

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

-

Comprehension

b. Language Use &

Comprehension

- Grammar

- Vocabulary

- Comprehension

Total (100%) - 30% - 70%

Revised 2017 MTL PSLE Format

• In alignment to the recommendations of the MOE MTL Review in 2011, MOE will enhance the teaching, learning and assessment. Assessment will be aligned with the changes in teaching and learning. There will also be greater use of ICT platforms to create realistic, interactive settings that test students’ ability to use the language effectively and meaningfully.

• - Source: https://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/files/2011/mtl-review-report-2010.pdf

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试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 分数试卷一

（50分钟）作文 (Composition)（一）命题作文或（二）看图作文（华文：字数不少于100）

开放式 40

试卷二（1小时40分钟）

语文理解与应用(Language Use & Comprehension)A部分：（一）语文应用：

• 选择汉语拼音• 辨字测验• 词语选择• 词语意思选择• 连词选择• 完成句子• 句子选择

（二）短文填空（三）阅读理解

多项选择（4选1）

90

B部分：（四）完成对话（五）阅读理解二：

• A组：篇章一• B组：篇章二• 书面互动 (可在A组或B组出现)

多项选择（8选4）

多项选择（4选1）开放式

P5 CL Examination Format

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试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 分数

试卷三

听力理解（约20分钟）

口试（约10分钟）

口试与听力 (Oral & Listening)

听话选图 多项选择（3选1） 70听力理解

（通告/对话/知识/介绍/故事/说明）

朗读短文 朗读会话 根据录像的主题进行会话（3

题）

总共 200

P5 CL Examination Format

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P5 Higher CL Examination Format

试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 分数试卷一

（50分钟）作文 (Composition)（一）命题作文或（二）完成文章（华文：字数不少于200）

开放式 40

试卷二（1小时20分

钟）

语文理解与应用(Language Use)

（一）语文应用： 60A组：选词填空 多项选择

（8选5）B组：修改错误 开放式

（二）阅读理解（一） 开放式（三）阅读理解（二） 开放式

总共 100

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P5 Foundation CL Examination Format试卷 / 时间 考查项目 考查方式 分数

试卷一（40分钟）

语文理解与应用(Language Use)

（一）语文应用：

多项选择（3选1）

15

A组：选择汉语拼音

B组：选择字词

（二）阅读理解一

（三）阅读理解二 1题：多项选择（3选1）2题：书面互动（开放

式填空）试卷二口试

（约10分钟）

口试(Oral)

朗读短文会话

朗读根据录像的主题进行会话（3题）

70

试卷三听力理解

（约20分钟）

听力(Listening)

概括内容 多项选择（3选1）

30

听对话选回应

听话选图

听力理解（4个篇章）（通告/对话/知识/介绍/故事/说明）

总共 100

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Kertas Kandungan – P5 STANDARD MALAY LANGUAGE Jenis Item Timbangan

Kertas 1(50 min)

- Karangan berdasarkan gambaratau

- Karangan berdasarkan tajuk* Pilih 1(Tidak Kurang daripada 120 patah perkataan)

Open-Ended 20%(40 markah)

Kertas 2Penggunaan Bahasa

& kefahaman

(1 jam 40 min)

Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman (Language Use)

MCQMCQMCQMCQ

Fill In The BlanksMCQ/ Open-Ended

Open-Ended

45%(90 markah)

BOOKLET A1. Imbuhan2. Peribahasa3. Melengkapkan Teks4. Kefahaman ObjektifBOOKLET B1. Melengkapkan frasa2. Kefahaman Grafik & Interaktif penulisan3. Kefahaman Subjektif

Kertas 3KefahamanMendengar

(lebih kurang 30 min)

Kefahaman Mendengar (Listening) MCQ10%

(20 markah)• Melengkapkan Dialog • Kefahaman Mendengar Berdasarkan Teks

Kertas 4Lisan

(lebih kurang 15 min)

Lisan (Oral) Open-Ended

25%(50 markah)

• Bacaan Lantang• Perbualan berdasarkan rangsangan video

TOTAL : 200 markah 100%

P5 Malay Language Examination Format

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Kertas Kandungan – P5 HIGHER MALAY LANGUAGE

Jenis Item Timbangan

Kertas 1(50 min)

- Karangan berdasarkan topik dan senarioyang diberi

atau- Karangan berdasarkan permulaan cerita

yang diberi* Pilih 1(Tidak Kurang daripada 180 patahperkataan)

Open-Ended

40%(40 markah)

Kertas 2Penggunaan

Bahasa & kefahaman

(1 jam 20 min)

Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman(Language Use)

Fill In The BlanksOpen-Ended

Open-EndedOpen-Ended

60%(60 markah)

BOOKLET A1. Peribahasa – 10 markah2. Mengedit Teks – 10 markah

BOOKLET B1. Kefahaman Subjektif 1 – 16 markah2. Kefahaman Subjektif 2 – 24 markah

TOTAL : 100 markah100%

P5 Higher ML Examination Format

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Kertas Kandungan – P5 FOUNDATION MALAY LANGUAGE

Jenis Item Timbangan

Kertas 1Penggunaan

Bahasa & kefahamanmembaca

(1 jam 40 min)

Penggunaan Bahasa & Kefahaman (Language Use)

MCQ

MCQ

MCQ / Fill In The Blanks

15%(15 markah)

BOOKLET A1. Penggunaan Bahasa – Kosa kataBOOKLET B1. Kefahaman 1BOOKLET C1. Kefahaman 2

Kertas 2Lisan

(lebih kurang 15min)

LisanOpen-ended

Open-ended

55%(55 markah)• Bacaan lantang

• Perbualan berdasarkan rangsangan video

Kertas 3KefahamanMendengar

(lebih kurang 30 min)

Kefahaman MendengarMCQ

30%(30 markah)

• Kefahaman mendengar berdasarkan teks

TOTAL : 200 markah 100%

P5 Foundation ML Examination Format

Revised 2017 PSLE MTL Format

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Paper Changes

Paper 1: Composition No change

Paper 2: Language Use and Comprehension

Fine-tuned Paper 2: Some new items testing interaction skills

Paper 3: Oral On Screen Reading Aloud and use of short video clip as stimulus

Paper 4: Listening Comprehension

Fine tuned with graphic stimulus and rejoinder items to assess spoken interaction

Revised 2017 PSLE FMTL Format

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Paper Changes

Paper 1: Reading Comprehension

Language Use section to assess basic language knowledge and 2 fill in the blank questions to test basic understanding

Paper 2: Oral On Screen Reading Aloud and use of short video clip as stimulus

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension

Fine tuned with graphic stimulus and rejoinder items to assess spoken interaction

Revised Oral Assessment Objectives

1. Able to relate/recount clearly and specifically on what they see.

2. Able to voice out their opinion on topics relating to daily life.

3. Able to converse in Mandarin on topics relating to daily life.

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Preparations for the New Oral Format

• Our teachers will prepare our pupils for the new PSLE format with effect from this year.

• Our school has also aligned our P5 school-based assessments to the new PSLE format.

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Revised Oral Assessment Process

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Pupils have 10 minutes

of preparation time to do

silent reading and looking at the video

clip using a computer.

Pupils will read the

passage in front of the examiners using the computer.

Examiners will converse

with the pupils topics relating to the video

clip.

Use of Dictionary during Examination

• Approved dictionary (book, electronic) can be used for MTL Paper 1 (Composition) Examination for both PSLE and school internal examinations.

• Obtain the dictionary early so that students are familiar with the dictionary.

• The list of approved MTL dictionary by SEAB can be retrieved at: http://www.seab.gov.sg/pages/dictionary_list.asp

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THANK YOU

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P5 Parents’ BriefingPSLE and Direct School Admission (DSA)

18 February 2017

Objectives of Briefing

•To inform parents of the school’s academic programme and co-curriculum

•To foster a closer partnership with parents in support of the holistic development of our pupils

•To garner support from parents to motivate our pupils to achieve excellence

Preparing Your Child for the PSLE

Preparing Your Child to be a Self-directed Lifelong Learner

who is ready for the next stage of his education journey

Preparing Your Child to be a Self-directed Lifelong Learner

• Provide a stable home environment that is nurturing and conducive for your child to learn.

• Inculcate self-discipline and good study habits.

• Manage distractions (eg internet usage, overseas trips during school term) to communicate the importance of learning.

• Communicate with teachers to find out your child’s progress and take prompt action to address areas of concern.

• Affirm your child’s efforts.

• Talk to your child about his/her interests, strengths and aspirations .

• Find out more about the secondary schools that your child is interested in.

Choices for P6 Students

Sec 1 Posting ExerciseDirect Schools Admission –

Secondary Exercise

Sec 1 Posting Exercise

•All students who pass the PSLE are eligible for S1 Posting Exercise.

• Conducted after the release of the PSLE results

• Students are posted to secondary schools based on merit according to three criteria:• Student’s PSLE results• Choices of schools• Vacancies available in the schools

• Information on secondary schools will be provided to all students prior to the release of the PSLE results.

Direct School Admission – Secondary (DSA – Sec) Exercise?

• Introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2004

• Seeks to promote holistic education and provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school

•An admission exercise to allow participating secondary schools to select some Primary Six (P6) students for admission to Secondary One. The selection will be based on their achievements and talents before the PSLE results are released.

• Takes place from July to Nov (tentative) each year

Discretionary Places for DSA-Sec Exercise

School % of Places offered

IP Schools & Specialised Independent

Schools (eg. SOTA, NUS High School)

100

Independent Schools (IS) 20

Autonomous Schools (AS) 10

Niche Schools 5

DSA STAGES

STAGE TIME FRAME

(tentative)

Selection June to September

Exercise School Preference October

Release of DSA Results

(together with PSLE results)

November

Selection Stage

DSA schools will:

• accept applications

• conduct assessments (eg trials, interviews)

Interested students should:

• Find out which are the participating schools: https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec/participating-schools

•Go to the websites of the schools or contact the schools for more information.

Exercise School Preference Stage

•DSA School will inform applicants of application outcome:• Confirmed Offer •Waiting List•Unsuccessful

• Successful applicants will exercise their preference.

Results Release Stage

• Results of DSA school allocation will be released on the same day as PSLE results.

• Successful DSA candidates will not be allowed to make any school option in the centralised S1 Posting Exercise.

Unsuccessful DSA Students

•Will be issued with a S1 Option Form, informing them that their DSA application were unsuccessful

•Have to submit their school choices during the S1 Option period to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise

If you are considering DSA for your child…

• Learn more about DSA schools, their programmes and selection criteria

• Consider your child’s strengths

• Encourage your child to develop his/her talents through the school’s existing programmes (eg CCA, C3 Programme)

• Ensure your child remains committed to the talent development programmes (eg regular attendance, good performance)

• Choose a DSA school that best caters to your child

Talent Development Framework

To provide a wide range of experiences for pupils to learn about their interests and talents .

To provide programmes and activities to grow pupils’ emerging talents and maximize their potential.

To provide opportunities and platforms for pupils to showcase their abilities and talents and benchmark themselves against the best.

Support from the School

•Dissemination of information on DSA, Talent Academy, Open House, etc.

•Development Programmes (eg CCA, C3 Programme, Art Mentorship, Junior Sports Academy)

• Building of portfolios

• FAS pupils may seek financial assistance from school for application fees or administration fees required for DSA selection test, trials or camps.

Thank you

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