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Parents Briefing for P2

OUR MISSION

To inspire and develop Riverlites to be responsible citizens and passionate learners.

OUR VISION

The Rivervale - School of Excellence, Individuals of Character

Outline of Presentation

1) Overview of P2 Assessment - Holistic Learning in P1

and 2 - Holistic Assessment - Modes of Assessment - Summative Assessment

2) Banding and Promotion to P3 3) Moving on from P2 to P3

4) Supporting our children

through the Joy of Learning 5) Q & A session

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 STELLAR – A butterfly is born

Witnessing the birth of a butterfly

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 STELLAR – The Giant’s Ice-cream

MLEA experience before class, group and individual writing

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 PAL Lessons

Outdoor learning at Gardens By The Bay

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2 PAL Lessons

PAL through Music and Art

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2

Exposure and Engagement in learning

Holistic Learning In P1 and 2

Formative assessment in action

• Qualitative feedback on skills and non-academic areas

• ‘Bite-sized’ assessments in P1-2 • Train teachers to employ a range

of assessment techniques and in giving feedback

School-Home Communication on Holistic Assessment

• Bite-size feedback via Rubrics and Qualitative feedback

• Holistic Report Card - Feedback on child’s development via rubrics

• Evaluative feedback on child’s performance (Results)

• Qualitative feedback which includes Student Leadership, School Values etc on

child’s development

• Student-Led Conferencing

• Other Communication Channels:

• Bi-termly Rivervale Connects

• Termly Holistic Assessment Info Student Handbook

Holistic Assessment Formative Assessments Summative Assessments

• Assess our students’ level of

attainment in learning, content

knowledge and skills

• Marks and grades awarded are

TAKEN into account for the

year-end subject grade

• Weighting, topics and skills to be

tested will be communicated to

parents and students

• Take place from Term 2 to 4

• Develop our students’ learning

through feedback

• Marking/ grades awarded are

NOT taken into account for the

year-end subject grade

• Identify areas to help students

progress in their learning

• Take place throughout the 4

terms

Subjects Modes of Assessment

English PERI HA Holistic Report Card

Pick & Tell (P1 & 2) Early Literacy Assessment (P1) Summative Assessment (P2)

Maths PERI HA Holistic Report Card Performance Task

Early Numeracy Indicator Assessment (P1) Summative Assessment (P2)

Mother Tongue

PERI HA Holistic Report Card

Show & Tell (P1) Poem Recitation (P1) Text Recitation (P2) Summative Assessment (P2)

Modes of Assessment in P1 and 2

PERI HA – Primary Education Review and Implementation

Student-Led Conference Holistic Report Card

Summative Assessment Structure for P2

Objectives

- In line with ability-driven education

- To better engage the learners through a customised approach to teaching

Banding at the end of Primary 2 2018 for promotion to P3 2019

Banding at the end of Primary 2 2018 for promotion to P3 2019

• First 3 classes

• Top 50% of students based on EL and Maths total marks

• 44 students in each class

• Next 3 classes

• Grouped based on Maths marks

• Smaller class size for low-progressing class for better support

1. P3 Academic Subjects • English • Maths • Science (new subject) • Mother Tongue

2. Increased rigour in curriculum in P3 3. P3 Assessments

• SA1 (Term 2) • SA2 (Term 4)

Moving on from P2 to P3

Instill good habits:

• Prepare a good time table

• Sleep well and eat well

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle

• Attend school/classes regularly

Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning

• Interact with your child. • Encourage them to ask questions.

• Set a routine for studying. • How long? When is a good time?

• Set up a proper environment for studying.

• Help your child manage study time, set realistic goals.

Supporting our children Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning

• Work with the school

• Be available for your child

• Balance study with play

Supporting our children Supporting our children through the Joy of Learning

A set of today’s presentation slides will be made available on the school website.

For more information and queries: please consult

Miss Brenda Ng (Year Head P1 & P2)

ng_jing_fen_brenda@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Ng Hwee Koon (Assistant Year Head P1 & 2)

ng_hwee_koon@moe.edu.sg

Thank You