Briefing for P6 Parents

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

CORE PROGRAMMES

Listening Skills

Speaking Skills

Reading Skills

Writing Skills

Paper 1 : Writing

Paper 2 : Language Use & Comprehension

Paper 3 : Listening Comprehension

Paper 4 : Oral Communication

PSLE COMPONENTS

PAPER 1 : Writing (Duration & Marks)

LEVEL DURATION No. of words

MARKS

Pri 6 Standard 1 h 10 min 150 55SW -15

Compo-40

Pri 6 Foundation 1 h 10 min 120 40SW -10

Compo-30

PAPER 1 : Writing (Standard EL)

Paper 1 (1h 10min)

Part 1:Situational Writing (15 marks)a picture series of an event (email, letter, note, etc)

Part 2:Continuous Writing (40 marks)

a given stimulus (with 3 pictures and question prompts)

Primary 6 Standard : Continuous WritingWrite a composition of at least 150 words about making a choice.

The pictures are provided to help you think about this topic. Your composition should be based on one or more of these pictures.

Consider the following points when you plan your composition:

What was the choice?

What did you consider when making the choice?

You may use the points in any order and include other relevant points as well.

PAPER 1 : Writing (Foundation EL)

Paper 1 (1h 10min)

Part 1:Situational Writing (10 marks)

Advertisements, journals, emails, post-cards, reports, posters, notices etc.

Part 2:Continuous Writing (30 marks)

3 pictures in a series with helping words given

Primary 6 FP : Situational Writing

Primary 6 FP : Continuous Writing

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Duration & Marks)

LEVEL DURATION MARKS

Pri 6 Standard 1 h 50 min 95

Pri 6 Foundation 1 h 20 min 60

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

COMPONENTS P6 EL

GRAMMAR MCQ √ (10)

VOCABULARY MCQ √ (5)

VOCABULARY CLOZE (MCQ) √ (5)

VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION (MCQ) √ (8)

GRAMMAR CLOZE √ (10)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Standard EL)

COMPONENTS P6 EL

COMPREHENSION CLOZE √ (15)- without helping

words

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR √ (12)

SYNTHESIS & TRANSFORMATION √ (10)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (20)- 1 passage

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

COMPONENTS P6 FEL

GRAMMAR MCQ √ (8)

VOCABULARY MCQ √ (5)

PUNCTUATION √ (2)

VISUAL TEXT COMPREHENSION √ (5)

PAPER 2 : Language Use & Comprehension (Foundation EL)

COMPONENTS P6 FEL

COMPREHENSION CLOZE √ (5)

EDITING FOR SPELLING & GRAMMAR √ (12)

FORM FILLING √ (5)

COMPLETION OF SENTENCES √ (5)

SYNTHESIS √ (3)

COMPREHENSION (OPEN-ENDED) √ (10)- 2 passages

PAPER 3: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

(EL & FEL)

PSLE Listening Comprehension (MCQ)

Duration: 35 – 40 minutes

Marks : 20

* Different texts and questions for EL & FEL

Students will listen to a recording of a variety of

text types followed by several questions based on

each of the text.

E.g. dialogue, news report, announcement,

narrative passage

2 components of Paper 4 Weightage : 15% (EL), 20% (FEL)

Reading Aloud 10 marks 1 passage

Stimulus-basedConversation 20 marks 1 topic

PAPER 4: Oral Communication (EL & FEL)

The 2 components are linked by a common broad theme.

* Different passage and stimulus for EL & FEL

PAPER 4 : Oral Communication (EL & FEL)

Students are given 5 minutes to prepare for a passage of about 150 words and a stimulus.

Two examiners will be testing the child, first by listening to the child’s reading, followed by a stimulus-based conversation (which is a theme related to the passage).

Students are required to converse with the examiners based on the stimulus.

P6 English Language Programmes

P6 Flipped Classroom Oral Portal

Newspaper Reading – Straits Times / Little Red Dot

Word Power

NEWS In Action

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Provide English Language reading materials at home. E.g. story books, magazines, newspaper articles and other materials.

Go to the library with your child regularly to borrow books.

Give your child books about their special interests.

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Listen to English news on radio or television Get them to express their opinions on news,

stories or events Encourage the use of dictionary to improve their

vocabulary

Understanding – English Language learning requires frequent exposure to listening, speaking, reading and writing opportunities and activities

WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELP

Role models – read with them, write notes and messages to your child

Stimulate child’s interest – show your child that you believe learning English is both enjoyable and useful in your daily life

Encourage them to speak Good English.

ZHENGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOLBriefing Session for P6 Parents

Mathematics

Every student a thinker and a resilient problem solver

•To build a strong mathematical foundation in students.

•To foster the joy in the learning of Mathematics.

•To engage students through various learning experiences.

•To develop reasoning and communication skills in students.

•To give students opportunities to appreciate and apply mathematics in

real life context.

Topics to be covered in P6 Standard (in the stated sequence)

• Algebra

• Fractions

• Percentage

• Ratio

• Circles

• Angles in Geometric Figures

• Speed

• Volume of Solids and Liquids

• Pie Charts

• Solid Figures and Nets

Topics to be covered in P6 Foundation (in the stated sequence)

• Fractions

• Decimals

• Percentage

• Measurement (Area of Triangle, Area and Perimeter of Composite Figures and Volume of Cubes and Cuboids)

• Geometry (Triangles, Angles in Geometric Figures)

• Pie Charts

Paper Booklet Item Type Number of

questions

Marks per

question

Total Marks

Duration

1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 201 h5 2

B Short-Answer 5 1 25

10 2

2Calculators

allowed

Short-Answer 5 2 101 h 30 min

Structured/Long-answer

12 3,4 or 5 45

Total 47 - 100 2 h 30 min

Standard MathematicsExam Format

Paper Booklet Item Type Number of

questions

Marks per

question

Total Marks

Duration

1 A Multiple-Choice 10 1 301 h10 2

B Short-Answer 10 2 20

2Calculators

allowed

Short-Answer 10 2 201 hStructured 6 3 or 4 20

Total 46 - 90 2 h

Foundation MathematicsExam Format

Types of Calculators

Only calculators that are approved by theSingapore 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

Adherence on the use of Approved Calculators

School will check and a sticker will be pasted onto your child’s approved calculator before the examination.

All unauthorised calculators will not be allowed into the examination room.

Awarding marks

Method marks

Marks given for correct methods

Marks will be given even if answers are wrong

Answer marks

Marks given for correct answers

Marks will not be given if method is incorrect

Show ALL workings

Important

Marks are awarded for correct method and working step even if the final answer is wrong.

Example

Edwin had $370 less than George. After Edwin spent $200, the ratio of Edwin’s money to George’s money is 5 : 24.

How much money did the two boys have in total at first?

24 units

5 units $200$370

E

G

1st step: Establish relationship24 units – 5 units = 19 units19 units = $200 +$370 = $570 (Method mark)

2nd step: Find total units1 unit = $570 ÷ 19 = $36

29 units = $36 x 29 = $1044 (Method mark)

3rd step: Add the amount of money that Edwin spent to the amount in the 2nd step$1044 + $200 = $1244 (Method mark)(No answer mark)

For a 4 mark long-answer question, a student would still score 3 method marks even though his/her final answer was incorrect.

HENCE, it is important that every student shows all workings clearly even if he/she is using the calculator.

How marks are awarded in this case

Other Marks Deductions

wrong mathematical statement

20% = 100

20 + 1.20 = $1.40

“=” sign must be used appropriately in equations!

Area of circle = 16 cm

Other Marks Deductions

Omission of units or wrong use of units

Mathematics Study Skills

Mathematics is learned by DOING problems.

Each topic/concept builds on the previous ones.

When your child does his/her Mathematics problem or Mathematics homework, advise him/her to write out the complete solution as if they were taking a test or examination.

Everyday Practice is very important. Your child MUST set aside at least 1 hour to do Mathematics daily.

Advise your child to get sufficient sleep the night before the test/exam. They need to be mentally alert.

Mathematics Study Skills

Problem Solving Strategies

Draw a Diagram/Picture

Drawing a Model

Observing/Finding A Pattern

Guess and Check

Working Backwards

Using Before and After concepts

Systematic Listing

Algebraic Method

Mathematics Study Skills

Mathematics Programmes @ ZhenghuaA Balance between Rigour and Joy

P6 Experiential Learning Trail P6

P6 Koobits Online Enrichment

PALM @ Recess

Integrating Art in Math (I AiM) programme

The P6 Escape Adventure NEW

Mathematics Olympiad and Investigative Math Programme

Math competitions

Mathematics remedial lessons

Another Heuristics Adventure (AHA)

- Students will be learning different heuristics to solve word problems

P6 Grow and Excel in Math (GEM) Project

-A special initiative to help our students in Mathematics

-Every Tuesday (2.00 pm to 3.30 pm) in Term 1

-Students will have the opportunity to practise exam-

type of Mathematics questions in school

Mathematics Programmes @ Zhenghua

Some tips to support your child’s learning of Mathematics

▪ Create a homework routine

▪ Focus on effort, not mistakesPraise your child when he or she makes an effort, and share in the excitement when he or she solves a problem or understands something for the first time.

▪ Play Mathematics games with your child

▪ Read storybooks relating to Mathematics with your

child

▪ Relate Mathematics to Everyday Life Situations

(Mathematics is everywhere!)

Learning Science in

Primary 6 (Foundation)

Science Department

2019

Themes & Topics in Primary 6

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3

Energy

Energy in Food -

Photosynthesis

Interactions

Forces

Interactions

Interactions within

the Environment

Interactions

Interactions within the

Environment (cont’d)

Level Programmes

• Learning Journey to SEA Aquarium – Term 1

• P6 PSLE Revision Package – Past year

PSLE foundation questions

• Environment Week

Year-end Examination Format

(1 h 15 min)

Booklet Item Type No. of

Questions

Marks per

question

Total

Marks

AMultiple

Choice18 2 36

BStructured

Open-Ended

6 – 7

5 – 6

2 – 3

2 – 4

14

20

29 – 31 70

Observations of common

students’ mistakes

• Failure to connect explanations to the correct Science

words/phrases/concepts.

• Failure to use comparing words (more, fewer, less).

• Explanations that are not specific/precise/vague/ unclear.

• Repeating and copying phrases from the question stem.

How parents can help their

children learn Science

• Talk about Science in daily life using Science

vocabulary• hanging wet laundry – water gains heat and

evaporates

• wearing a sweater – reduce heat loss

• cracks on a cement walkway – expansion due to

heat gain

• explore plants, flowers, edible seeds in the

gardens – parts of a flower, different types of

fruits/seeds and how they are dispersed

How parents can help their

children learn Science

• Have a filing system at home. Use

the learning sheets for revision.

• Have a revision schedule so that

there is a consistent and regular

revision of topics learnt in P3, P4

and P5.

Thank you