This document provides an agenda and details for a primary school's principal's dialogue session. It includes introductions of teaching staff, discussions of preparing students for the future, co-curricular activities matters, curriculum matters, and assessments in various subjects like English and mathematics for primary 1 and 2 students. Examination formats, topics covered, and strategies employed in subjects like English language and mathematics are also summarized.

1. EVERGREEN PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIMARY 1 and 2 Principal’s Dialogue Session 16 April 2010

2. Agenda Introduction of Teachers Preparing our students for the future CCA Matters Curriculum Matters

3. KEY PERSONNEL Principal : Ms Ong Lee Choo Vice-Principals : Mrs Chue Lay Na Mr Tan Tuang Kin HOD English : Mdm Jin Pay HOD Math : Mrs Janice Chang HOD Science : Mdm Nornizah HOD MT : Ms Anne Teh HOD Pupil Welfare : Mrs Doris Chong Level Head -English : Mrs May Tan Subject Head-TL : Miss Ratha Subject Head-Pastoral Care : Mrs Christina Muru Level Head(Int)-Mathematics: Miss Noraisha ML Representative : Mdm Nazreen

4. PRIMARY ONE TEACHERS 1 Care Mrs Christina Muru(LM) 1 Charity Mrs Tina Eng 1 Faith Miss Lin Zi Jing 1 Grace Miss Lim Ee Lin 1 Hope Mrs Cauldwell 1 Joy Mrs Ramesh 1 Love Miss Koh Mui Noi(ALM) 1 Mercy Miss Kalpana(ALM) 1 Patience Miss Ng Jia Li

5. PRIMARY TWO TEACHERS 2 Care Mdm Hanim(ALM) 2 Charity Miss Jayanthi(ALM) 2 Faith Miss Chong Kai Xin 2 Grace Mrs May Tan(LM) 2 Hope Mrs Doris Chong 2 Joy Mrs Eddie 2 Love Mr Habib 2 Mercy Mrs Vanessa Loh 2 Patience Mdm Haida 2 Peace Miss Aainoo

6. Learning Support Teachers MA(P1) EL(P2) EL (P1) Miss Aainoo Mdm Muj Mrs Ng

7. CLTEACHERS Mdm Dini Pan Mdm Michelle Koh Mdm Nah Min Li Miss Kong Xue Wei Mdm Patricia Fang Mdm Ng Moi Chai Mdm Tan Yee Ying Miss Lei Jia Yan

8. ML/TLTEACHERS Mdm Nazreen Mdm Lina Juliana (RT-Miss Asmirah) Mdm Zubaidah Miss Ratha

9. SCHOOL MISSION Evergreen Primary School is dedicated to providing a quality education to meet the needs of a diverse student population in an environment of care and acceptance. Our students will be successfully prepared in their role as thinking and responsible citizens who will find joy in learning and are pure in act.

10. SCHOOL VISION Evergreen Primary School is a happy school where each child is able to realize his potential in an environment which is stimulating, challenging and supportive.

11. SCHOOL VALUES Self-discipline Graciousness Honesty Perseverance Care and Concern Respect for Self and Others

12. School’s focus for 2010 Teaching and Learning National Education

13. Character Building CCA House System Inter Class Games Inter School Tournaments (SYF, Zonal Championship, National Championship) Community Involvement Programme

14. Student Outcomes Confident Individual Self-Directed Learner Concerned Citizen Active Contributor

15. Preparing our students for the Future Confident children, independent learners, caring citizens Balancing knowledge with skills and values Investing in a quality teaching force Enhancing infrastructure

16. What is SEED? (Strategies for Engaged and Effective Development) SEED is a school-based initiative Provision of support and resources to rethink and restructure teaching, learning and assessment practices.

17. What are the desired outcomes of SEED? Enhance pupils’ total learning experience Ignites the passion for inquiry in pupils Develop their love and skills for life-long learning

18. How are pupils assessed in the SEED classroom? A variety of assessment modes used to Measure holistic development Provide more opportunities to experience success

19. Modes of Assessment Holistic Assessment to support learning Semestral Assessments 1 and 2 Topical Tests Practical Tests Show and Tell

20. C o- C urricular A ctivities All P3 – P6 pupils are required to have at least one CCA Pupils are expected to stay with a CCA till he/she graduates from Evergreen Primary

21. Performing Arts Angklung Choir Chinese Dance Chinese Orchestra English Drama Club Harmonica Indian Dance Malay Dance

22. Sports Badminton Basketball Bowling Netball Sepak Takraw Soccer Table Tennis Wushu

23. Clubs & Societies Art Club Library Club IT/AV Club Robotics Club Infocomm Club Weiqi Club

24. Uniformed Groups Scouts

25. Parent-School Partnership Support from parents. Work closely with the teachers for the benefit of the pupils. Ensure all homework are done punctually and attend all remedial or enrichment lessons. Parent Volunteers.

26. ENGLISH LANGUAGE

27. St rategies for E nglish L anguage L earning A nd R eading STELLAR

28. What is a STELLAR lesson like? 1.Shared Reading Experiences 2. Shared Writing Experiences 3. Language Use Activities in Learning Centres Children read storybook with the teacher and engage in oral discussions with teacher and peers The teacher prepares mini lessons based on specific needs of children to prepare them for reading & writing activities; e.g. grammar, vocabulary, word recognition, decoding skills, spelling The teacher models writing using children’s language. Children engage in writing together and in writing independently

29. Each STELLAR Unit includes… Key Teaching Points  concepts about print: (i.e. spacing between words, reading from left to right, punctuation)  vocabulary (i.e. meaning of words, phrases)

30. Each STELLAR Unit includes…  word identification activities (i.e. spelling patterns, letter- sound relationships)  grammar (i.e. present tense, past tense, singular/plural forms)

31. STELLAR Curriculum (Lower Primary) The STELLAR curriculum is very comprehensive. Integrates all language skills Skills are enhanced through daily practice. Key language items are explicitly taught to children.

32. To find out more about STELLAR Website: http://www.stellarliteracy.sg/

33. Weightage of Papers (Primary 1) Components Weightage Paper 1 Writing 5% Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 55% Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 25% Paper 4 Oral Communication 15% (5 marks for reading, 10 marks for picture conversation)

34. Paper 2: (Language Use and Comprehension) Components Marks Vocabulary MCQ 15 x 1 mark Grammar MCQ 15 x 1 mark Vocabulary Cloze 5x 1 mark Grammar Cloze Part 1: Grammar Part 2: Punctuation 3 x 1 mark 2x 1 mark Word Arrangement 5 x 1 mark Comprehension 5 x 2 marks SA1 3 MCQ 2 OE SA2 2 MCQ 3 OE

35. Weightage of Papers (Primary 2) Components Weightage Paper 1 Writing 10% Paper 2 Language Use and Comprehension 55% Paper 3 Listening Comprehension 20% Paper 4 Oral Communication 15% (5 marks for reading, 10 marks for picture conversation)

36. Paper 2: (Language Use and Comprehension) Components Marks Vocabulary MCQ 10 x 1 mark Grammar MCQ 10 x 1 mark Vocabulary Cloze 5x 1 mark Grammar Cloze Part 1: Grammar Part 2: Punctuation 3 x 1 mark 2x 1 mark Word Arrangement 3 x 1 mark Synthesis and Transformation 2 x 1 mark Comprehension MCQ 5 x 2 marks Comprehension OE 5 x 2 marks

37. SA1 Exam Oral Guidelines Scope and Sequence

38. MATHEMATICS

39. P1 Mathematics Examination Format (SA1) The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A & B: Section Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting % Duration A Short-answer 40 2 80 1 h 15 min B Word Problems 5 4 20 Total 45 - 100 1 h 15 min

40. P1 & P2 Mathematics Examination Format The examination consists of ONE written paper comprising Sections A & B: Section Item Type Number of questions Number of marks per question Weighting % Duration A Multiple choice 20 2 40 1 h 15 min B Short-answer 20 2 40 C Word Problems 5 4 20 Total 45 - 100 1 h 15 min

41. Topics Covered Topics/Sub-topics Topic Primary 1 Sub-topics Primary 2 Sub-topics Whole Numbers Numbers up to 100 Addition and subtraction Mental Calculation Multiplication and division Numbers up to 1000 Addition and Subtraction Mental Calculation Multiplication and division Measurement Length and Mass Time Money Length and Mass Time Money

42. Topics Covered Topics/Sub-topics Topic Primary 1 Sub-topics Primary 2 Sub-topics Geometry Basic shapes Patterns 2-D and 3-D figures Patterns Line, curve and surface Data Analysis Picture Graphs Picture Graphs Fractions NA Fractions of a whole Addition and subtraction

43. Activities for 2010 Primary 1 & 2 Math Telematch Young Mathematician Badge (YMB) Math & Science Trail Math & Science Camp Math Practical Learning Support for Mathematics-Primary 1 Academic Programmes

44. MOTHER TONGUE

45. P1 & P2 CL Exam Format Nil Nil Nil Paper 1 55% 55 Paper 2 10 1 1 1 No. of Questions Weighting Marks Component 100% 100 Total 20% 20 Listening Comprehension (MCQ) 听力测验 25% 10 10 5 Oral Oral Passage 朗读篇章 Picture Conversation 看图说话 Conversation 会话 (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation)

46. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (1/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Circle the correct syllable 圈音节 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项 看图、词语 (LA) Match the correct word 连一连、写一写 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 左右连线、写在旁边 看图、词语 (LA) Label the correct intonation 标声调 (hanyu pinyin) 5 10 10% (fei ji) 标 2 个 看图、词语 (MA) Choose the correct phrase 写一写 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写在横线上 句子 (MA)

47. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (2/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Choose the correct sentence 选句子 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的句子填写在横线上 看图、句子 (MA) Write the correct initial consonant 填写声母 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 开放式 3 题 ( 考图 ) (MA) 2 题 ( 考汉字 ) (HA) Write the correct syllable 看图写音节 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 开放式 一张大图、填音节 5 题 (HA)

48. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (3/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Choose the correct character 辨字测验 5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项 (LA / MA) Match the correct phrase 配词 5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，从表中选出正确的字配成词 (LA / MA) Write the correct character 填写汉字 5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，填写正确的汉字 (MA / HA) 提供汉语拼音 Total for Paper 2 50 55 55%

49. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (1/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Choose the correct syllable 选音节 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 句子、词语 (LA) Label the correct intonation 标声调 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% (fei ji) 标其中 1 个 看图、词语 (MA) Choose the correct phrase 写一写 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写在横线上 篇章 (MA)

50. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (2/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Write the correct initial consonant 填写声母 (hanyu pinyin) 5 5 5% 开放式 3 题 ( 考图 ) (MA) 2 题 ( 考汉字 ) (HA) Choose the correct character 辨字测验 5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项 (LA / MA) Match the correct phrase 配词 5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，从表中选出正确的字配成词 (LA / MA) Complete the sentence 完成句子 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (MA / HA)

51. P1 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (3/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Write the correct character 填写汉字 5 5 5% 根据句子的内容，填写正确的汉字 (MA / HA) 提供汉语拼音 Comprehension 阅读理解 5 5 5% 一个故事 2 题 ( 选择 ) (MA) 3 题 ( 填写答案 ) (HA) Sentence Making 造句 2 4 4% (MA / HA) Write Sentences 看图写句子 3 6 6% 看图写一个句子 ( 提供两个助词 ) ( 三幅图 ) (HA) Total for Paper 2 50 55 55%

52. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (1/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Choose the correct character 辨字测验 5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项 (LA / MA) Hanyu Pinyin 汉语拼音 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (LA / MA) Choose the correct phrase 选词语 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (LA / MA) Complete the sentence 完成句子 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (MA / HA)

53. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (2/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Cloze Passage 短文填空 5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写横线上 选择题； 6 个选项 一篇短文 (MA / HA) Complete the Conversation 完成对话 5 5 5% 选择题； 6 个选项 (MA / HA) Comprehension 阅读理解 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 2 题 ( 广告 ) 3 题 ( 故事 ) (MA / HA) Fill in the correct Collective Noun 填写量词 4 4 4% 从表中选出正确的量词填写横线上 选择题； 5 个选项 句子 (MA / HA)

54. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA1) Exam Format (3/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Lateral part of character & Character Radical 偏旁部首 4 4 4% 填 1 个部首；再加上 1 个例子（字） (MA / HA) 参考 2A 活动本 Pg 69 Sentence Making 造句 2 4 4% (MA / HA) Write Sentences 看图写句子 4 8 8% 看图写 4 个句子 ( 在表中提供八个助词 ) (1 幅大图 ) (HA) Total for Paper 2 49 55 55% 他 亻 你 们

55. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (1/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Choose the correct character 辨字测验 5 5 5% 选择题； 2 个选项 (LA / MA) Hanyu Pinyin 汉语拼音 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (LA / MA) Choose the correct phrase 选词语 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (LA / MA) Complete the sentence 完成句子 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 (MA / HA)

56. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (2/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Cloze Passage 短文填空 5 5 5% 从表中选出正确的词语填写横线上 选择题； 6 个选项 一篇短文 (MA / HA) Complete the Conversation 完成对话 5 5 5% 选择题； 6 个选项 (MA / HA) Comprehension 阅读理解 5 5 5% 选择题； 3 个选项 2 题 ( 广告 ) 3 题 ( 故事 ) (MA / HA) Sentence Making 造句 2 4 4% (MA / HA)

57. P2 CL Paper 2 (SA2) Exam Format (3/3) Section No. of Qns Marks Weighting Mode of Assessment Remarks Comprehension 阅读理解 3 6 6% 开放式 一篇短文 (MA / HA) Write Sentences 看图写句子 5 10 10% 看写图至少 5 个句子 ( 在表中提供八个助词 ) (1 幅大图 ) (HA) Total for Paper 2 49 55 55%

58. P1 & P2 ML Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weightage Oral (Lisan) Oral Passage (Bacaan) Picture Conversation (Gambar) Conversation (Perbualan) (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation) 1 1 1 10 10 5 25% Listening Comprehension (MCQ) (Kefahaman Mendengar) 10 20 20% Paper 2 55 55% Total 100 100%

59. P1 ML Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks (1) Spelling (Ejaan) MCQ 10 10 (2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5 (3) Synonyms (Kata Seerti) MCQ 5 5 (4) Colours (Mewarna) FIB 5 5 (5) Action words (Kata kerja) FIB 5 5 (6) Cloze passage (Prosedur kloz) OE 5 5 (7) Comprehension (Kefahaman) OE 5 10 (8) Composition (Karangan) OE 5 10 Total for Paper 2 55

60. P2 ML Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Questions Marks (1) Spelling (Ejaan) MCQ 5 5 (2) Antonyms (Kata Berlawan) MCQ 5 5 (3) Synonyms (Kata Seerti) MCQ 5 5 (4) Prefix and Suffix (Imbuhan) FIB 5 5 (5) Adjective (Kata adjektif) FIB 5 5 (6) Action words (Kata Kerja) OE 5 5 (7) Punctuation (Tanda Baca) OE 5 5 (8) Comprehension (Kefahaman) OE 5 10 (9) Composition (Karangan) 10 Total for Paper 2 55

61. P1 & P2 Tamil Exam Format Component No. of Questions Marks Weighting Oral (õ£ò¢ªñ£ö¤î¢ «îó¢¢¾) Oral Passage ( வாசிப்பு ) Picture Conversation ( பட உரையாடல் ) Conversation ( உரையாடல் ) (Discussion topic is based on the theme for picture conversation) 1 1 1 10 10 5 25% Listening Comprehension (MCQ) ( கேட்டல் கருத்தறிதல் ) (4 Qns-based on Picures, 2 Qns each from 3 contexts) 10 20 20% Paper 2 55 55% Total 100 100%

62. P1 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Qns Marks Paper 2 (1) Match words with pictures Match 5 5 (2) Write the names of the pictures (with helping words) FIB 5 5 (3) Write the names of the pictures (without helping words) OE 5 10 (4) Fill in the blanks to form phrases FIB 5 5 (5) Word formation OE 5 5 (6) Word formation (controlled) OE 5 10 (7) Fill in the correct letter to form words FIB 10 10 (8) Rearrange the letters to form the correct words OE 5 5 Total for Paper 2 45 55

63. P2 Tamil Paper 2 Exam Format Component Type of Questions No. of Qns Marks Paper 2 (1) Match words to form phrases MCQ 5 5 ( 2) Fill in the blanks to form the correct words MCQ 10 10 (3) Write the names of the pictures (without helping words) OE 5 10 (4) Word formation (controlled) OE 5 10 (5) Fill in the correct word to form sentences FIB 5 10 (6) Word formation OE 5 5 (7) Word formation (Controlled) OE 5 5 Total for Paper 2 40 55

64. NON- CORE

65. Physical Education Basic Game Concepts Math Telematch ACES Day Fundamental Movements – Manipulative Fundamental Movements – Individual work P1 Learn-to-Swim Programme (outside curriculum) P2 Intermediate Game Concepts PAL Kidznet Programme Math Telematch ACES Day Fundamental Movements – Manipulative Fundamental Movements – Pair work P2 Term 4 Term 3 Term 2 Term 1

66. Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 1 By end of Term 1, pupils will be able to: state the 3 primary colours state the 3 secondary colours use the primary colours to paint a picture Use the secondary colours to paint a picture differentiate between light and dark 6) combine different shades of the same colour to create an effect ART

67. Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 1 By end of Term 2, pupils will be able to: 1) state the colours and texture of various fruits and vegetables 2) create a picture of a human using fruits and vegetables 3) recognize and state the different lines found around them 4) create pictures with lines 5) create pictures using computer software 6) talk about the colours and techniques used in artworks by famous artists

68. Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 2 By end of Term 1, pupils will be able to: state the 3 primary colours state the 3 secondary colours use the primary colours to create an artwork using paint use the basic shapes to create a picture use repeated patterns to create a scrapbook 6) Use the primary and secondary colours to create a fruits colour wheel.

69. Specific Instructional Objectives (SIO) for Primary 2 By end of Term 2, pupils will be able to: create repeated patterns through computer. 2)state the cool and warm colours 3)differentiate between the cool and warm colours 4)use the cool and warm colours to depict different moods and emotions 5)create a puppet using the cool and warm colours 6)use animal prints to create a Red Indian headgear

70. Colour Wheel

71. Warm & Cool Colour Wheel

72. Lines Curly lines straight lines Zig-zag lines Curved lines

73. Light & Dark

74. MUSIC the different percussion instruments use of percussion instruments as accompaniment for songs learnt simple 2/4 and 4/4 rhythm patterns Solfege handsigns create their own percussive instrument the different sounds in their surroundings- musical awareness describing different sounds based on timbre and dynamics dramatisation through singing simple 2/4 and 4/4 rhythm patterns Solfege handsigns Primary 2 Primary 1

75. Q & A

76. THANK YOU