Science - Kranji Primary School

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1 March 2013 4.00 p .m. – 5.30 p.m.

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•Address by Principal

•PSLE exam format •Mother Tongue PSLE exam format •Support Programmes •Secondary school posting/DSA Matters

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We are committed to create a warm and friendly environment which offers a well-balanced all-round education and encourages the development of desirable social skills and moral values in our pupils.

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Kranji Primary School National Average

2010 97.5

2011 97.7

2012 98.2

97.3

97.4

97.6

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English Language

Mathematics

Malay Language

Higher Chinese Higher Malay

Higher Tamil

Foundation English Foundation Malay

Foundation Science Tamil Language

Foundation Mathematics Foundation Tamil

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•PSLE Results Release •End Nov

•15 & 16 Aug

•Mid September

•Oral

•AUG

•Info Booklet Part One

•October •Info Booklet Part Two

•OCT

•SEP

•NOV

(estimated before 22/11) •S1 Option Period

•DEC

•P.S.L.E. Written •Listening Compre •20 Sep

•26Sep to 2Oct

•S1 Posting Results •Late Dec (16/12 – 20/12) •Registration at Sch •Late Dec

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE & FOUNDATION ENGLISH

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Assessment objectives @ P6 Standard & Foundation  Paper 1: Writing 1 h 10 min - write a narrative composition as well as a functional text based on a given situation

 Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension 1 h 50 min (Standard), 1 h 20 min (Foundation)– a test on the ability to use language correctly and to comprehend graphic & textual information

 Paper 3: Listening Comprehension ~ 35 min – a test on the ability to understand spoken English

 Paper 4: Oral Communication 10 to 12 min – a test on the ability to read fluently; interpret a given picture using correct grammar and vocabulary; engage in a conversation on a given topic

English Language

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Examination Format Components

Standard (200 marks)

Foundation (150 marks)

Paper 1 (Writing)

55 marks

40 marks

Paper 2 (Language use & Comprehension)

95 marks

60 marks

Paper 3 (Listening)

20 marks

20 marks

Paper 4 (Oral)

30 marks

30 marks

English Language

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Standard Paper 2 Component

Item Type

Graphic Stimulus Grammar Booklet A

MCQ (30marks)

Punctuation Vocabulary Vocabulary Cloze Comprehension Grammar Cloze Editing for Spelling & Grammar

Booklet B

Open – Ended (65 marks)

Comprehension Cloze Synthesis/Transformation

Comprehension English Language

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Foundation Paper 2 Component

Item Type

Grammar Punctuation Booklet A

MCQ (20 marks)

Vocabulary Graphic Stimulus Information Transfer Editing for Spelling & Grammar

Booklet B

Open – Ended (40 marks)

Comprehension – Completion of sentences Comprehension Synthesis and Transformation Comprehension Cloze English Language

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Areas of Concern Learning vocabulary in a context Developing good understanding of Comprehension Cloze and Comprehension Regular practice on Synthesis and Transformation Composition – narrative writing English Language

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Basic Tips  Read a variety of texts, from newspaper to

narratives to non-fiction  Engage your children in active discussion of the

content and language use in the text  Assessment practice – beyond doing; analyse the

mistakes committed; get your children to justify their answers

English Language

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Examination Format (Standard)  Consists of two written papers comprising three

booklets.  Both papers will be scheduled

on the same day with a break between the two papers.

Mathematics

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Examination Format (Standard) Paper 1 - 50 min Use of Calculator is NOT allowed.

Booklet A (20 marks) 15 Multiple Choice Booklet B (20 marks) 15 Short-answer

Paper 2 - 1h 40 min  Short-answer questions

- 5 questions ( 2 marks each)  Structured/ Long-answer questions - 13 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks ) Use of Calculator is allowed. Mathematics

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Table of Specifications (Standard) Content Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals Measurement Data Analysis Geometry Ratio; Percentage Algebra Speed Total Mathematics

Weighting 30% 25% 10% 15% 12% 4% 4% 100% … where every child matters and deserves the best

Examination Format (Foundation) Paper 1 - 1 h Use of Calculator is NOT allowed.

Booklet A (30 marks) 20 Multiple Choice Booklet B (20 marks) 10 Short-answer

Paper 2 - 1h 15 min  Short-answer questions

- 10 questions ( 2 marks each)  Structured questions - 8 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks ) Use of Calculator is allowed. Mathematics

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Table of Specifications (Foundation) Content Whole Numbers; Fractions; Decimals Measurement Data Analysis Geometry Percentage Total

Mathematics

Weighting 36% 28% 14% 12% 10% 100%

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Areas of Concern Strong basic concepts on the core topics Using Problem Solving Skills and the various Heuristic Applications Checking techniques - Working backwards to check answer - Checking for reasonableness of answer Mathematics

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Basic Tips • Revisit weak topics • Understand concepts, not just doing loads of assessment books • Practise Maths problems daily • Practise Mental Maths Skills • Do not rely too much on calculators • Good time management during examinations Mathematics

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SCIENCE AND FOUNDATION SCIENCE

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Assessment objectives

 Knowledge With Understanding Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific facts, concepts and principles

 Application of Knowledge and Process Skills Pupils should be able to apply scientific facts, concepts and principles to new situations. Use one or a combination of the following basic process skills. Science

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Examination Format (Standard) Booklet A

30 Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) Total : 60 marks

Booklet B

14 Open-ended (2, 3, 4 marks) Total : 40 marks Overall mark: 100 marks 1 hour 45 minutes

Duration of Paper

Science

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Examination Format (Foundation) Booklet A

Booklet B

Duration Science

16 Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) Total : 32 marks 6 – 8 Short-answer questions (1, 2, 3 marks -14 marks) 6 – 8 Open-ended questions (1, 2, 3 marks -24 marks) Total : 38 marks Overall Total : 70 marks 1 hour 15 minutes A Word List is given … where every child matters and deserves the best

Theme

Life Science

Physical Science

Diversity

P3  Plants & Animals  Fungi & Bacteria

P3  Non-living Things  Materials

Cycles

P4  Life Cycles of Plants & Animals P5  Cells (Not included for Foundation Science) Reproduction in Plants & Animals  Reproduction from Spores

P4  3 states of Matter P5  Water

Science

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Theme

Life Science

Physical Science

Systems

P3 P5  Digestive Syst, Skeletal &  Electrical Syst. Muscular Syst.  Plant Parts & their Functions (P5)  Respiratory & Circulatory Syst.

Energy

P5  Photosynthesis & Respiration

P4  Light & Shadows  Heat P6  Forms of Energy (Not included for Foundation Science)

Science

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Theme

Life Science

Interactions P6  Living Together  Environment  Web of Life  Adaptations  Our Impact on the Environment

Science

Physical Science P3  Magnets P6  Forces (Not included for Foundation Science – Elastic Spring Force)

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%

%

Science

Life Science 50%

Physical Science 50%

K(U)

K(A)

40% - 60%

40% - 60%

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Areas of Concern Improve on answering process skills questions Reading and Interpretation of tables/chart/ diagrams and graphs Exposure to experimentbased activities

Science

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Basic Tips Grasp basic concepts  MUST Read Textbooks – P3 to P6  SHOULD read other (assessment) books  SHOULD visit suitable (Science) Websites - MC-online, BBC, How things work

Practise on answering questions  Multiple-Choice Questions  Open-ended questions

Adopt various tools to understand concepts, Address misconceptions or doubts     Science

concept maps or concept cartoons write short notes discuss or talk it over with family/friends ask – teachers/parents … where every child matters and deserves the best

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Examination Format (Foundation MT) Chinese Malay Language Language Listening Comprehension - 15 Questions (30 Marks)

Tamil Language

Oral - 1 Reading passage (20 marks) - 1 Picture Conversation (30 marks) - Dialogue (10 marks) Reading and Comprehension -2 to 3 passages, 5 MCQ questions (10 Marks)

Mother Tongue

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Examination Format (Standard MT) Chinese Language

Malay Language

Tamil Language

Paper 1 Composition : 2 questions choose 1 (40 marks) Listening Comprehension 10 questions (20 marks)

Oral Reading ( 20 marks) Picture Conversation ( 20 marks ) Dialogue ( 10 marks )

Mother Tongue

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Examination Format (Standard) Chinese Language

Malay Language

Paper 2 (90 marks) Booklet A - Vocabulary and Grammar - Cloze Passage - Reading & Comprehension

Paper 2 (90 marks) Booklet A - Vocabulary and Grammar: - Reading & Comprehension: - Comprehension (Graphic Stimulus)

Mother Tongue

Tamil Language

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Examination Format (Standard) Chinese Language Paper 2 Booklet B -Dialogue -Reading & Comprehension (open-ended)

Mother Tongue

Malay Language

Tamil Language

Paper 2 Booklet B -Cloze Passage -Dialogue -Reading & Comprehension (open-ended)

Paper 2 Booklet B -Grammar -Cloze Comprehension -Reading & Comprehension (open-ended)

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Examination Format (Higher MT) Chinese Malay Language Language Paper 1 (40 marks ) Composition: 2 questions choose 1 Paper 2 (60 marks) Grammar and Vocabulary -Reading and -Cloze Passage Comprehension -Reading and ( open-ended) Comprehension ( open-ended)

Mother Tongue

Tamil Language

-Cloze Comprehension -Reading and Comprehension (open-ended)

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Areas of Concern Cloze Passage Skills in anwering Reading & comprehension openended questions

CompositionContent and Grammar Oral – Picture Conversation& Dialogue Mother Tongue Languages

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Basic Tips  Reinforce what have been learnt in class  Expand reading horizon: newspaper, story books,

magazines etc  Additional practice

• Composition and oral resource compilation

Mother Tongue Languages

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Support Programmes

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School Support Programme  Weekly remedial & supplementary

(Term 1 to Term 4)  Two Study Camps

(June and September)  MC Online Resources

English Language

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English Support Programme  Reading Programme- What’s Up

Newspaper  Mass Lectures (oral & writing)  Small group teaching for selected pupils

AED (Teaching &Learning)

English Language

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Maths Support Programme  Booster Programme- Focused group  Diagnostic tests for Whole numbers, Fractions and Measurement  Small group teaching for selected pupils

Mathematics

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Science Support Programme  Catch-Up Programme  Revision of P3-P5 Topics  Science Enrichment  Trip

to Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve  Science Sparks Workshops

Science

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Mother Tongue Support Programme

Project Vitamins Resource Packages Vitamins W • Writing – Good phrases, model composition

Vitamins R • Reading & Comprehension – Vitamins Chart – ( vocab list )

Vitamins O • Oral: Reading Passages, Picture conversation & dialogue

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Mother Tongue Support Programme Support Programmes

CL

ML

TL

Supplementary & Study Camp







CL Reading Train -Magazines & Newspaper

ML Bookworm Programme -Magazines & Newspaper

TL Reading Treasure -Magazines & Newspaper

MC On line Language Games I Flash Xuele

MC On line MEKAR On line NADI 10M Aksara

MC On line Pazhahutamil Nam Naadi Murasu Anjal

Reading Programme

ICT

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Secondary 1 Posting, T-Score Calculation and DSA-Sec Admission

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Education System – Sec/JC/CI Level

Course (Sec 1- 4)

Course (Sec 1- 4) GCE ‘N’ Level Examination

Secondary 5N

GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

Institute of Technical Education

Private Funded Schools

Express

Normal (Tech.)

Integrated Programme

Normal (Acad.)/

Specialized Independent Schools

Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)

GCE ‘A’ Level Examination/ Polytechnics

JC/CI

Other Qualifications

Universities … where every child matters and deserves the best

•PSLE EXAM

 

Placement in course / school

‘Reality check’ in a 10-12 year education journey … where every child matters and deserves the best

•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE



Subject grade reflects a pupil’s performance in the subject.

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Grade Mark Range Descriptor A* 91 and above Has very good understanding of the subject

A B C

75 - 90 60 - 74 50 - 59

Has good understanding of the subject

D

35 - 49

Has fair understanding of the subject

E

20 - 34

Has elementary understanding of the subject

U

below 20

Has not met the requirement for the minimum grade

(Ungraded)

Has adequate understanding of the subject

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•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE



Aggregate score shows his/her performance in the examination.



All the 4 subjects (EL, MT, Maths & Sc) carry the same weighting.



The mark for each subject is converted to a transformed score .

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•T-Score Computation

T-score = 50 + 10(x-m)/SD where

X is the pupil’s mark m is the average scored by all the pupils SD is the standard deviation ( spread of marks around the average )

The transformed-scores of the 4 subjects are summed to give the Aggregate Score … where every child matters and deserves the best

•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE Raw Score X/100

m

EL

80

50

20

65

MA

90

50

19

71

90

60

15

70

80

60

15

63

SUBJECT

SC

MT (CL) Aggregate Score

SD

T-score

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DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) FOR ADMISSION TO SEC ONE Introduction  DSA-Sec Exercise introduced in 2004.  Participating Sec Schools have the autonomy to

decide who to admit via DSA Exercise.  DSA Exercise is not a centralized posting exercise.

 MOE HQ is performing the role as a Clearing House

agent for this exercise. … where every child matters and deserves the best

DSA YEAR

TOTAL NO. OF PLACES OFFERED

THROUGH THROUGH OTHERS BASKETBALL

2007

18

15

2008

20

15

2009 2010

19 14

18 13

2011

18

10

2012

12

8

2 – Academic 1 - Robotics 5– Performing Arts and Athletics 1 - Tennis 1 - Football 8 - Music, Wushu, Football, Academic 4 - Visual Arts, Academic … where every child matters and deserves the best

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Jurong Secondary School

Unity Secondary School

Bukit Panjang Government High School

Singapore Girls Chinese ool

Maris Stella High School

Catholic High School

School of the Arts

Singapore Sports School

Hwa Chong Institution

Raff les Girls School

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Hong Kah Secondary School

Methodist Girls’ School

School of Science and Technology

Nanyang Girls High School

Raffles Institution

Overview of the DSA-Sec Exercise Stage

Stage Name

Description

Period

1

Selection

Schools will conduct their own selection exercises, and inform students of the results (Confirmed offer, Placed on Waiting List or Rejected)

May 2013 to August 2013

2

Exercise School Preference

Students may indicate their school preferences October 2013 during this stage, based on the Confirmed Offers and Waiting List offers they have received. Offers not taken up will be considered as lapsed. They can indicate their preferences online or at their primary schools.

3

Result Release

The results of the DSA-Sec Exercise will be released together with the PSLE results.

November 2013

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