This document provides information for parents about a briefing session at Frontier Primary School on January 12, 2018. It includes an introduction of the new principal and an outline of the programme about PSLE and post-primary matters. The programme will cover customized learning programmes, assessments, revision, homework, and secondary school posting. There will also be a sharing session by P6 form teachers in the classrooms. Details are provided about the various P6 customized programmes and workshops to prepare students for PSLE.

1. w e l c o m e
F R O N T I E R P R I M A R Y S C H O O L
Briefing for parents of P6 Pupils
12 January 2018

2. - Mrs Tonnine Chua
- VJC, Jurong Institute, Dunearn Sec, Hong Kah
Sec, Yuying Sec
- Principal/Concord Pri from 15Dec 2011-14Dec
Dec 2017
What to expect from a new Principal?
- Some time for new Principal to observe and
understand the school better
- Some changes over time and in time to come
Self-Introduction

3. Programme Outline
(I) PSLE & Post Primary Matters
 Customised Programmes
 Assessments
 Revision & Homework
 Secondary 1 Posting
(II) PSLE Academic Matters
(III) Sharing Session by P6 Form & Co-Form Teachers in the
classrooms

4. P6 Customised Programmes
Revision
Programmes
Differentiated
Worksheets
Morning
Mentoring
Programme
Career Fair
Secondary School
Experience
Programme
Smaller-Teacher
Ratio

5. P6 Customised Programmes
Motivational &
Study Skills
Workshop
Project Work on
ECG
Post-PSLE
Enrichment
Graduation
Lunch
Secondary
School Talks

6. Motivational and Study Skills Workshop
• 2-day workshop – 3 and 5 January 2018
• Modelled after ‘I Am Gifted’ programme in secondary schools
• Booster Sessions will be held in Term 3
• Contents:
• Ultimate Learning Success
• Self Esteem and Communication
• Revision Strategies
• Super Memory Techniques
• Cluster Map
• Note-Making
• Time Management
• Goal Setting
• Strategies learnt will be applied in class throughout the year
• Parents to help reinforce the application of strategies at home

7. P6 Assessments
Term 1 Term 2 Term 3
Common Test Mid-Year
Examination
Prelim
Examination

8. Revision Programme
Term 1 to 3 (beginning 6 Feb 2018)
Tuesdays and Thursdays (2.15 pm)
CCA stand down for P6 after 16 April 2018
Teachers may use CCA slots after this date for
remedial/revision lessons
June Holidays 18-20 June
September
Holidays
5-7 Sep

9. Homework

10. Survival
Driven
(1959-
1978)
Efficiency
Driven
(1979-
1996)
Ability or
aspiration
Driven
(1996-
2011)
Student
Centric &
Values
Driven
(2011- )
Evolution of Singapore’s Education System

11. Understanding the secondary education
landscape

12. “What are the Education Options available after Primary School?”
1 Mainstream
Secondary Schools
2 Specialised
Schools
3 IP (Integrated
Programme)
Schools
4 Specialised
Independent
Schools

13. Mainstream Secondary Schools
Offers Express, Normal (Academic), Normal (Technical)
streams
a)Express Course
b)Normal Course
Normal (Academic)
Normal (Technical)
1

14. a) Focus on hands-on learning and practical knowledge
b) Training to prepare students for ITE education
subsequently
c) Training for ITE Skills Certification (ISC)
Students at Assumption
Pathway School learning to
serve macaroons at the
training restaurant
Specialised Schools2

15. a) An integrated Secondary and JC education
b) Secondary school students can proceed to sit for their
A-Level or equivalent diploma without taking the
GCE O-Level examination
c) Students can enrol for IP at Sec 1 or Sec 3
d) Allow students who are academically strong to benefit
from engaging in broader learning experiences
Integrated Programmes Schools3

16. For students with certain aptitudes in Math, Science,
Technology, Sports or Arts:
a) Singapore Sports School
b) NUS High School of Maths & Science
c) School for the Arts (SOTA)
d) School of Science & Technology (SST)
May offer either the GCE O- or A-level, or Specialised
Diplomas
Specialised Independent
Schools

17. School Factors
1.Does the school offer
programmes, CCAs and niche
areas which will bring out the
best in my child?
2.How does my child commute
to school?
Personal
Considerations
1.What are the strengths,
interest and learning style
of my child?
When Choosing a school consider …
Academic
Considerations
How do my child’s PSLE
results compare to the
previous year’s Sec 1
posting aggregates of the
school?

18. Admission Into Secondary 1
2 ways of seeking admission into Sec 1:
a) Sec 1 Posting Exercise (refer to
Secondary 1 Information Booklet and
Secondary Education Booklet)
b) Direct School Admission (DSA)–Sec
Exercise

19. Direct School Admission (DSA)
Under DSA, schools may admit students using
criteria other than PSLE results. This allows for a
more diverse range of student achievements and
talents to be recognized.
Click for more information:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/dsa-
sec/
Time-line School DSA-Sec Exercise
Late Jun-Aug Selection Phase
Mid Oct Indicate School Preferences
Late Nov Release of Results

20. Secondary 1 Posting Exercise
Conducted for all candidates immediately after the PSLE
results are released (late Nov)
a) Students who have confirmed DSA offers need not
participate in this exercise.
b) Students will be given the S1 Option Form to indicate up
to 6 secondary school choices
c) Students to indicate their choices either by submitting a
physical copy of the S1 Option Form through their
Primary School or online though the Secondary One
Internet System
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/

21. Secondary 1 Posting Exercise
Time-line Remarks
Aug Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets
(Part 1 – General Information)
Oct Distribution of Sec 1 Posting Booklets
(Part 2 – Information on Secondary Schools)
Late Nov Release of PSLE results
Late Nov Submission of Sec 1 Option Form
Late Dec Release of School Posting Results

22. Key Messages
1. Singapore’s education system is broad-based
to ensure holistic development but yet
flexible and diverse to meet the needs of
everyone
2. Find the best fit education pathway to suit
the student’s needs, abilities and learning
styles
3. There are multiple pathways to success

23. http://bit.ly/fpsparentbooklet2018

24. PSLE
Academic Matters

25. English
Language

26. ENGLISH
Paper Component Item
Type
Marks Weighting Duration
1 - Situation
Writing
- Continuous
Writing
OE - 15
- 40
27.5% 1 h 10 min
2 Language Use
and
Comprehension
OE/ MCQ 95 47.5% 1 h 50 min
3 Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 10% About 35 minutes
4 Oral
Communication
OE 30 15% About 10min (5
min preparation
time; about 5 min
examination time)
Total 200 100%

27. FOUNDATION ENGLISH
Paper Component Item
Type
Marks Weighting Duration
1 - Situation Writing
- Continuous
Writing
OE - 10
- 30
26.7% 1 h 10 min
2 Language Use and
Comprehension
OE/
MCQ
60 40% 1 h 20 min
3 Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 13.3% About 35 minutes
4 Oral Communication OE 30 20% About 10min (5
min preparation
time; about 5 min
examination time)
Total 150 100%

28. Writing
Part 1: Situational Writing
Part 2: Continuous Writing
Complete BOTH questions
Standard
English
Continuous
Writing
Pupils will be given
- a TOPIC
- 3 pictures
- 2 prompts
- No helping words
- Pupils must write a story of
at least 150 words based
on the given TOPIC and
use at least 1 of the
pictures.
Foundation
English
Continuous
Writing
Pupils will be given
- 3 pictures (in
sequence)
- Helping words and
phrases for each
picture
- Pupils must write a story of
at least 120 words based
on the the given pictures,
giving their own ending
Situational Writing: Pupils
will be required to write a
short functional piece (eg.
Letter or email) to suit the
purpose, audience and
context of a given situation.

29. LANGUAGE USE AND COMPREHENSION
Standard English Foundation English
Booklet A
(MCQ)
Grammar Grammar
Vocabulary Punctuation
Vocabulary Cloze Vocabulary
Visual Text Comprehension Visual Text Comprehension
Booklet B
(OE)
Grammar Cloze Form Filling Synthesis
Editing for Spelling and
Grammar
Editing for
Grammar
Comprehension
Cloze
Comprehension Cloze Editing for
Spelling
Comprehension
Passages A and
B
Synthesis and
Transformation
Comprehension
(Sentence
Completion)
Comprehension

30. LC & ORAL
Standard English Foundation English
7 Texts, 20 MCQ Questions 7 Texts, 20 MCQ Questions
Standard English Foundation English
- Reading Aloud
- Stimulus Based Conversation
- Reading Aloud
- Stimulus Based Conversation
Listening Comprehension
Oral

31. Parents’ Workshop
Comprehension and
Writing Workshop
Friday, 23 March 2018

32. Mathematics

33. General Topics
• Whole Numbers; Fractions;
Decimals
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Ratio; Percentage
• Rate; Speed
• Algebra
• Whole Numbers; Fractions;
Decimals
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Statistics
• Percentage
• Rate
Mathematics Foundation Mathematics

34. PSLE Mathematics Format
Paper Booklet Item Type No. of
Questions
No. of marks
per question
Weightings Duration
1
A Multiple-
Choice
10 1 mark 10%
1 hour
5 2 marks 10%
B Short
Answer
5 1 mark 5%
10 2 marks 20%
2
Short
Answer
5 2 marks 10%
1 hour
30 minStructured/
Long
Answer
12 3 marks,
4 marks,
5 marks
45%
Total 47 100%
2 hours
30 min

35. PSLE Foundation Mathematics Format
Paper Booklet Item Type No. of
Questions
No. of marks
per question
Weightings Duration
1
A Multiple-
Choice
10 1 mark 10%
1 hour10 2 marks 20%
B Short Answer 10 2 marks 20%
2
Short Answer 10 2 marks 20%
1 hourStructured/
Long Answer
6 3 marks
or
4 marks
20%
Total 46 90% 2 hours

36. Item Types
Multiple-choice Question
 For each question, four options are provided of which only one is the correct
answer. A candidate has to choose one of the options as his/her correct
answer.
Short-answer Question
 For each question, a candidate has to write his/her answer in the space
provided. Any unit required in an answer is provided and a candidate has to
give his/her answer in that unit.
Structured / Long-answer Question
 For each question, a candidate has to show his/her method of solution
(working steps) clearly and write his/her answer(s) in the space(s) provided.

37. Reminders
 Both papers will be scheduled on the same day with a break
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.
 Pupils have to bring their own mathematical instruments.

38. Science

39. Themes Topics Level
Diversity • Diversity of Living and Non-Living Things
• Diversity of Materials
P3
Systems • Human System
• Plant System
P3
Interactions • Interactions of Forces (Magnets) P3
Cycles • Cycles in Plants and Animals
• Cycles in Matter and Water
P4
Energy • Energy Forms and Uses P4
SCIENCE - LOWER BLOCK

40. Themes Topics Sub-topics
Systems • Human System • Air and the Respiratory System
• The Circulatory System
• Plant System • The Plant Transport System
• Cell System* • The Unit of Life
• Electrical System • Electrical Systems
• Using Electricity
Cycles • Cycles in Plants and Animals • Reproduction in Plants
• Reproduction in Humans
• Cycles in Matter and Water • Water and Changes of State
• The Water Cycle
SCIENCE – PRIMARY 5

41. Themes Topics Sub-topics
Energy • Energy Forms and Uses • Energy in Food
• Forms and Uses of Energy
• Energy Conversion*
• Sources of Energy
Interactions • Interactions of Forces • Interactions of forces 9frictional force,
gravitational force, force in springs*)
• Interaction within the environment
• Interactions within the
Environment
• Living Together
• Food Chains and Food Webs
• Adaptations
• Man’s Impact on His Environment
SCIENCE – PRIMARY 6

42. Level Item Types Number of
Questions
Weighting
(marks)
Duration
P6 standard Multiple Choice 28 56 1 h 45 min
Open-ended 12 - 13 44
P6 foundation Multiple Choice 18 36 1 h 15 min
Structured 6 - 7 14
Open-ended 5 - 6 20
FORMAT OF SCIENCE PAPER

43. Engaging with an
event, phenomenon
or problem
through:
Collecting and
presenting evidence
through:
Reasoning; Making
meaning of
information and
evidence through:
Skills • Formulating
hypothesis
• Generating
possibilities
• Predicting
• Observing
• Using apparatus
and equipment
• Comparing
• Classifying
• Inferring
• Analysing
• Evaluating
Communicating
Processes Creative problem-solving, Investigation and Decision-making
SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS

44. • Conceptual understanding and application
of concepts and skills
• Students can explain their understanding of
concepts in their own words
• Concepts which are correct in the context of
the questions will be carefully evaluated and
awarded marks
SCIENCE ASSESSMENT

45. Mother Tongue
Languages

46. MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE
Components Question Type
Marks/
Weightings
Paper 1: Composition
Open-Ended
(2 Choose 1)
• Topic Essay
• Picture Essay
40 / 20%
Paper 2: Language Paper
MCQ & Open-Ended
(Include component on
Interactive Writing)
90 / 45%
Paper 3: Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 20 / 10%
Paper 4: Oral Examination Reading & Video Conversation 50 / 25%
TOTAL 200 / 100%

47. HIGHER MOTHER TONGUE
Components Question Type
Marks/
Weightings
Paper 1: Composition
Open-Ended
(2 Choose 1)
• Topic Essay
• Complete the Essay
40 / 40%
Paper 2: Language Paper
• MCQ
• Fill in the Blank
• Open-Ended
60 / 60%
TOTAL 100 / 100

48. FOUNDATION MOTHER TONGUE
Components
Question
Type
Marks/
Weightings
Remarks
Paper 1: Language Use &
Comprehension
MCQ & FIB 15 / 15%
10
questions
Paper 2: Oral Examination
Reading &
Video
Conversation
55 / 55%
Paper 3: Listening
Comprehension
MCQ 30 / 30%
15
questions
TOTAL 100 / 100

49. COMPOSITION
Question 1: Topic Essay
Question 2: Picture Essay
Out of the 2 questions, choose ONLY 1 to complete.
Time given : 50 min
Mother Tongue Paper 1
Question 1: Topic Essay
Question 2: Complete the Essay
Out of the 2 questions, choose ONLY 1 to complete.
Time given : 50 min
Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1

50. LANGUAGE PAPER
Booklet A
Language Use
Booklet B
(Situational Writing & Comprehension)
Time given : 1h 40 min
Mother Tongue Paper 2

51. ORAL EXAMINATION
Question Types:
Reading a Passage
Video Conversation (Themes)
(Personal Experiences & Personal Views)
Standard & Foundation Mother Tongue

52. LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Question Types:
MCQ
Standard & Foundation Mother Tongue

53. Slides will be available
for viewing
on the school website
by end Jan 2018

54. Sharing Session by
Form & Co-Form
Teachers
(to be conducted in the respective classrooms)