Principal’s Dialogue cum Briefing Session Friday, 19 Feb 2010 @ 7pm

WELCOME

OUR P6 FORM TEACHERSCLASS NAME

6 CARE Miss Helen Tan Shin Shin

6 CHARITY Mrs Linden Ng (Mdm Lim Kim Eng)

6 FAITH Mr James Seah Han Hui

6 GRACE Mdm Alison Yong Yee Peng

6 HOPE Mr Hamdan Angullia

6 JOY Mr Low Choon Siong

6 LOVE Mr Yap Heng Yeow

6 MERCY Mrs Paramesvary Raveendran

6 PATIENCE 1 Mr Samy Lim Chee Kwee

6 PATIENCE 2 Mrs Tan Kok Tong

6 PEACE Mdm Jin Pay Gim Hean

Briefing Outline

• 2009 PSLE Results

• PSLE and Posting Criteria to Sec Schs

• Calculation of PSLE T-Score

• Important Dates of PSLE Calendar

• Exam Format of Subjects

• DSA

PSLE Results

2007 2008 2009

98.4% 93.1% 96.9%

Percentage of Passes

PSLE Subjects

• English• Mathematics• Science• Mother Tongue

• Foundation English• Foundation Maths• Foundation Science• Foundation Mother

Tongue

PSLE Grading System

A* 91 – 100

A 75 – 90

B 60 – 74

C 50 – 59

D 35 – 49

E 20 – 34

U 0 – 19

PSLE Grading System – Foundation Papers

G1 85 & above

G2 70 – 84

G3 50 – 69

G4 30 – 49

U 0 - 29

Higher Mother Tongue

Distinction 80 – 100

Merit 65 – 79

Pass 50 – 64

Ungraded 0 – 49

Do All Pupils

Enter

Secondary

Schools?

Secondary Education

3 Courses• Express

• Normal Academic

• Normal Technical

EXPRESS Course

4 Years

GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

GCE ‘N’ Level Examination

GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

NORMAL Course

5 YEARS

6 – YEAR INTEGRATED PROGRAMME

Combines Secondary & JC EducationWithout intervening national exam (4 – 6 yrs)

GCE ‘A’ Examination

November (After PSLE Results)

Choice of 6 Schools

OPTION EXERCISE

The school’s expectation of your child

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GOOD PSLE RESULTS

CARING TEACHERS

CONCERNED PARENTS

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

+CONSISTENT ATTENTIONPAID TO DAILY WORK

DILIGENT HIGHLY MOTIVATEDGOOD SELF-DISCIPLINEPUPILS

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• Provide a study area; quiet, well-lit, free from distractions.

• Be realistic in the targets and goals you set for your child.

• Start a fixed study routine.

Parents’ Role

• Ensure your child completes assigned homework and does consistent revision on their own.

• Assign work and guide your child in areas he/she is weak in.

• Ensure your child reads books, newspapers and magazines to improve their command of English language.

Parents’ Role

The support the school will be providing

your child

Academic A) SUPPLEMENTARY LESSONS Mondays and Thursdays, March, June & September Holidays

B) SMALL GROUP TUTORIALSSmall group sessions for weaker pupils organized by individual teachers.

School’s Role

C) SETTING GOALS & TARGETS FOR PUPILS

D) MOTIVATE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE

E) TALKS ON GOOD TIME MANAGEMENT AND GOOD STUDY HABITS

F) OTHER PROGRAMMES • Tuition Programme organized by Self-Help

Groups – CDAC, SINDA and Mendaki

• Enrichment Programme Math Olympiad and Math PSLE Enrichment

programme for higher ability pupils March, June and September holidays – Study

Camp for all P6 pupils in view of PSLE

CHARACTER BUILDING • CCA• INTER CLASS GAMES• INTER SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS (SYF, ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP)• COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMME (VISITS TO HOMES, ADOPT A PARK etc)

* Reflected in Holistic Report Card

IMPORTANT DATES PSLE 2010 (tentative)

19 & 20 Aug English/MT Oral

17 Sept EL/MT Listening Comprehension

6 Oct (Wed) English Language / FEL

7 Oct (Thur) Mathematics / FMA

8 Oct (Fri) Mother Tongue

11 Oct (Mon) Science

12 Oct (Tue) Higher Mother-Tongue

Feb Special Consideration Cases

Apr PSLE Fees Deduction through GIRO

*1st week of Nov/Dec holidays

Release of PSLE results

* Dec 2010 Collection OF PSLE Certificates

DATE EVENT

*Tentative dates. Exam branch will inform schools should there be any changes.

Important Dates – PSLE Matters

PSLE T-SCORE

PSLE - A Placement Exam

• Need to reflect the relative achievement level of pupils within their peers.

• Places pupils into different courses according to their academic ability

• Enables posting to secondary schools by merit and as far as possible into a school of their choice.

A need for standardisation of the raw scores in PSLE

Transformed Score or T-Score

Calculation of PSLE T-Score

T-score = 50 +10(x – m)/SD

Where x is the pupil’s mark;

m is the average mark (mean) scored by all

the pupils who sat for the subject;

SD is the spread of marks around the

average mark (standard deviation)

Example :

• Pupil’s mark (X) in exam = 50• Average mark (Y) scored by all pupils = 68• Spread of marks (SD) around the average mark (Y) = 14

T = 50 + 10 (50 – 68) 14

= 37.14

Calculation of PSLE T-Score

• EL , MT, Maths & Science

- Each carries the same weighting in the computation of the Aggregate Score

- The mark of each subject is converted to a T-score

- The T-scores of the 4 subjects are then summed to give the Aggregrate Score

Example :

Subject Total Mark T-Score

English 200 105 34

Mother-tongue

200 152 51

Maths 100 67 53

Science 100 58 47

Total Aggregate Score 185

English Language

Weightage of Papers (Standard)Weightage of Papers (Standard)

Components Weightage

Paper 1: Writing

55 marks(27.5%)

Paper 2:Language Use and Comprehension

95 marks(47.5%)

Paper 3:Listening Comprehension

20 marks(10%)

Paper 4:Oral Communication

30 marks(15%)

Weightage of Papers Weightage of Papers (Foundation)(Foundation)

Components Weightage

Paper 1: Writing

40 marks(26.7%)

Paper 2:Language Use and Comprehension

60 marks(40%)

Paper 3:Listening Comprehension

20 marks(13.3%)

Paper 4:Oral Communication

30 marks(20%)

English Language

Paper 1

Writing

Duration: 1 hr 10 min

Paper 1

Write effectively in international acceptable English Write legibly, coherently & cohesively Plan & organise relevant information Demonstrate correct use of grammar, spelling,

punctuation & vocabulary

Paper 1

Paper 1Paper 1 MarksMarks

Part 1:Part 1:

Situational Writing :Situational Writing :

a.a. ContentContent

b.b. Language ( presentation / context Language ( presentation / context ))

15 marks15 marks

6 marks6 marks

9 marks9 marks

Part 2:Part 2:

Continuous WritingContinuous Writing

(One of 2 given topics)(One of 2 given topics)

a.a. ContentContent

b.b. Language / PresentationLanguage / Presentation

40 marks40 marks

20 marks20 marks

20 marks20 marks

Part 1: Situational Writing (15 marks)

A situational context given

Examples:• Pictures

e.g. scenes of an accident

• List of information e.g. Planner, Notes

• Graphic Stimulus with informatione.g. Advertisements, brochures

Part 2: Continuous Writing

• A piece of narrative writing of at least 150 words.

• Based one of 2 topics:• A picture • A situation

• Points given (Reorder, add other relevant points)

• e.g. What you and your friend did

English Language

Paper 2

Language Use and

Comprehension

Duration: 1 hr 50 min

Paper 2

Demonstrate ability to read & understand a range of texts

Demonstrate correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation & vocabulary

Construct meaning, make predictions, infer & draw conclusions

Language UseComponentComponent MarksMarks

Grammar & VocabularyGrammar & Vocabulary 5050

Grammar MCQGrammar MCQ 7 Qn x 1 mark7 Qn x 1 mark

Grammar ClozeGrammar Cloze 10 Qn x 1 mark10 Qn x 1 mark

Punctuation MCQ*Punctuation MCQ* 3 Qn x 1 mark3 Qn x 1 mark

Synthesis/Transformation*Synthesis/Transformation* 5 Qn x 2 marks5 Qn x 2 marks

Editing for Spelling & Grammar*Editing for Spelling & Grammar* 10 Qn x 1 10 Qn x 1 marksmarks

Vocabulary MCQVocabulary MCQ 5 Qn x 1 mark5 Qn x 1 mark

Vocabulary Cloze*Vocabulary Cloze* 5 Qn x 1mark5 Qn x 1markQn – questions * - P5 & 6 only

Comprehension

ComponentComponent MarksMarks

ComprehensionComprehension 4545

Graphic StimulusGraphic Stimulus 5 Qn x 1 mark5 Qn x 1 mark

Comprehension MCQComprehension MCQ 5 Qn x 1 mark5 Qn x 1 mark

Comprehension Open-endedComprehension Open-ended 10 Qn x 2 mark10 Qn x 2 mark

Comprehension ClozeComprehension Cloze 15 Qn x 1 mark15 Qn x 1 mark

Types of Questions

Reference Questions • Reference questions – What does

‘it’ in line 5 refer to?

Quotation Questions• Which sentence in the passage

tells you that the boy was angry?

Vocabulary Questions (Meaning of words/ phrases)

• What does the word ‘confounded’ (line 12) mean?

Paraphrase Questions(requires understanding of whole meaning of text, personal response)

•Explain clearly what made the man run away when the couple“closed in on him” (line 18).

English Language

Paper 3

Listening Comprehension

Duration: 40 – 50 min

Paper 3: Listening Comprehension

20 MCQ – test pupils’ ability to understand spoken English

Texts may be in the form of news items, announcements, advertisements, instructions, conversations, telephone conversations, speeches and stories.

Graphic options will be used for the first 4 questions.

English Language

Paper 4

Oral Communication

Preparation Time: 5 min

Paper 4: Oral Communication

Reading Aloud- assess on pupils’ ability to pronounce and articulate words clearly; read fluently with appropriate expression & rhythm

Pic Discussion- interpret the situation using correct grammar and appropriate vocabulary

Conversation- engage in conversation on a given topic

Paper 4

Components Marks

Reading 10

Picture Discussion 10

Conversation 10

Preparing for PSLE English

Give ample practiceSpeak the language

Expose him to language Encourage reading

Create a conducive environment

Assessment PAPER COMPONENT ITEM

TYPENO. OF ITEMS MARKS

1Writing

Situational Writing

Continuous Writing

OE

OE

1

1

15

40

2Language Use

& Comprehension

Booklet A:Comprehension(Graphic Stimulus)

Grammar

Punctuation

Vocabulary

Vocabulary Cloze

Comprehension MCQ

MCQ

MCQ

MCQ

MCQ

MCQ

MCQ

5

7

3

5

5

5

5

7

3

5

5

5

AssessmentPAPER COMPONENT ITEM

TYPENO. OF ITEMS

MARKS

Booklet B:Grammar Cloze

Editing for Spelling & Grammar

Comprehension Cloze

Synthesis / Transformation

Comprehension OE

OE

OE

OE

OE

OE

10

10

15

5

10

10

10

15

10

20

3Listening

ComprehensionListening Comprehension

MCQ 20 20

Assessment

PAPER COMPONENT ITEM TYPE NO. OF ITEMS MARKS

4(Oral

Communication)

Reading Aloud

Picture Discussion

Conversation

OE

OE

OE

1 passage

1 picture

1 topic

10

10

10

MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS

Table of Specifications

Content Weighting

1. Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals

30%

2. Measurement 25%

3. Data Analysis 10%

4. Geometry 15%

5. Speed 4%

6. Ratio; Percentage 12%

7. Algebra 4%

Total 100%

Cognitive Level Weighting

Knowledge 25%

Comprehension 35%

Application & Analysis 40%

Total 100%

Cognitive Levels

TYPES OF CALCULATORS

Only calculators that are approved by the Singapore Examinations & Assessment Board (SEAB) will be

allowed in the examination.

The list of calculators is available on SEAB’s website: http://www.seab.gov.sg

To maintain continuity from primary to secondary education, these calculators can also be used at the secondary level.

School using – Casio FX 82 AU & Casio FX 95 SG Plus

Use of Calculators in Primary Mathematics

Mathematics Examination Format - Standard

The examination consists of TWO written papers comprising Paper 1 (Booklet A & B) and Paper 2:

Paper Booklet Item TypeNumber of

questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting %

Duration

1

AMultiple Choice

10 1 10

50 min5 2 10

BShort-

answer

10 1 10

5 2 10

2

Short-answer

5 2 10

1 h 40 minStructured/

Long-answer13 3,4,5 50

Total 48 - 100 2 h 30 min

The examination consists of TWO written papers comprising Paper 1 (Booklet A & B) and Paper 2:

Paper Booklet Item TypeNumber of questions

Number of marks per question

Weighting %

Duration

1A

Multiple Choice

10 1 10

1 h10 2 20

B Short-answer 10 2 20

2

Short-answer10 2 20

1 h 15 min

Structured8 3,4,5 30

Total 48 100 2 h 15 min

Mathematics Examination Format - Foundation

Notes:- Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break of 1 hour between the two papers.

- Paper 1 comprises two booklets. The use of calculators is not allowed.

- Paper 2 comprises one booklet. The use of calculators is allowed.

Mathematics Examination Format -

Academic Programmes

• School Supplementary lesson• Remedial/Enrichment lesson• Tuition Programme (Self help group)• Activities For 2010:

MATH & SCIENCE FAIR – P4 & P5 MATH & NE TRAIL – P6 MATH OLMYPIAD TRAINING

Parent-School Partnership

• Support from parents.

• Work closely with the staff for the benefit of the pupils.

• Ensure all homework are done punctually and attend all remedial or enrichment lessons.

Preparing for PSLE

• Consistent revision

• Time management when doing paper

SCIENCESCIENCE

THEMES Theme / Level Life Science Physical ScienceDiversity

(P3 & P6)

•Diversity of living things • Diversity of non-living things• Diversity of materials

Cycles

(P3, P4 & P5)

•Cycles in plants and animals (Life cycles, Reproduction)

•Cycles in matter and water (Matter , Water)

Systems

(P3, P4 & P5)

•Plant system (Plant parts and functions, Respiratory and Circulatory systems)•Human system (Digestive system, Respiratory and Circulatory systems)•Cell system

•Electrical system

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Theme / Level Life Science Physical Science

Interactions

(P3, P5 & P6)

•Interactions within the environment

•Interaction of forces (Magnets, Frictional force, Gravitational force, force in spring)

Energy

(P4, P5 & P6)

•Energy forms and uses (Photosynthesis)

•Energy forms and uses (Light and Heat)•Energy conversion

THEMES

PSLE Science (Standard)

20% Content Reduction

• Day and Night Cycles

• Simple Machines

• Skeletal/Muscular System

• Respiration

• Biotechnology

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Basic Process Skills

• Observing• Comparing• Classifying• Measuring & Using Apparatus• Communicating (verbal, pictorial)• Communicating (tabular)• Communicating (graphical)• Analysing• Generating• Evaluating

PSLE Science (Standard)

3 Process Skills made explicit

• Inferring (generating possibilities)

• Predicting

• Formulating Hypothesis

PSLE Science (Standard)

Examination Format

Present 2010 PSLE

Booklet A (MCQ) 30 qns 30 qns

Booklet B 16 qns 14 qns

PSLE Science (Foundation)

Examination Format

Booklet A (32 marks)

• 16 MCQ

• Each has 3 options

• 2 marks per qn

PSLE Science (Foundation)

Examination Format

Booklet B (38 marks)

• Consist of Structured and Open-ended qns

• Each qn carries 2 to 4 marks respectively.

PSLE Science (Foundation)

Examination Format

Total number of qns :

Booklet A : 16 qns

Booklet B : 12 – 14 qns

Total marks : 70

Duration : 1 hr 15 mins

PSLE Science (Foundation)

Examination Format

A word list titled “Some useful words” will be provided during the PSLE Foundation Science Examination

(see sample)

Mother Tongue

MT Oral Exam Format

Oral Component Standard Foundation

Marks Weightage Marks Weightage

Oral Passage 20 Marks 10% 20 Marks 20%

Picture Conversation 20 Marks 10% 30 Marks 30%

Conversation

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

10 Marks 5% 10 Marks 10%

Total 50 Marks 25% 60 Marks 60%

MT Exam Format

Component Standard Foundation

Marks Weightage Marks Weightage

Oral 50 Marks 25% 60 Marks 60%

Listening Comprehension

20 Marks 10% 30 Marks 30%

MT Paper 1 40 Marks 20% 10 Marks

(5 Compre MCQ)

10%

MT Paper 2 90 Marks 45% Nil Nil

Total 200 Marks 100% 100 Marks 100%

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Exercise For Admission To Sec One Exercise For Admission To Sec One

In 2011In 2011

Introduction To DSAIntroduction To DSA• DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced in 2004.

• The DSA-Sec Exercise was conceptualised to promote holistic education.

• Participating secondary schools have the autonomy to decide who to admit via DSA Exercise.

• DSA Exercise is not a centralized posting exercise.

Discretionary Places For DSA-Sec Exercise

• For schools offering an integrated programme (IP Schools) or specialised independent school (SOTA) – up to 100%;

• For independent schools (IS) – 20%;

• For autonomous schools (AS) – 10%;

• For schools with niche programmes approved by MOE (Niche Schools) – 5%;

Unsuccessful DSA StudentsUnsuccessful DSA Students

• Unsuccessful DSA students will be issued with a S1 Option Form, informing them that their DSA application were unsuccessful.

• They have to submit their school choices during the S1 Option period to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise.

Thank You