Morning with Teachers

(P5 Level)
9 Jan 2016

Welcome to
Maha Bodhi School
Rationale
1) To strengthen home-school partnership

2) To create better learning opportunities,

enhancing the development of our pupils

3) To share school programmes/activities

4) To establish mode of communication

 CCE in Maha Bodhi School
CCE Vision: Concerned Citizens of Exemplary Behaviour

H E A R T S
Empower students Reaching Teaching
by heightening Authentic
their awareness of out Knowledge,
Habits Of and developing learning
through Skills and SAP Ethos
Mind their Socio- through
Emotional and 21st Pastoral Values
Century VIA
Competencies Care Explicitly

Anchored in our School Values R2ICE

 CCE in Maha Bodhi School
Teaching Knowledge, Skills and Values Explicitly

ACE Principles
Character & Citizenship Education Lessons
(Chinese)
Habits of Mind Lessons (HOM)
Values In Action Lessons (VIA)
Education in Career Guidance (ECG)
Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)
P5/P6 Growing Years Programme (GYP)
School-wide Values Education Programme (VE)
 English Language
Speaking
• Teacher-led lessons on basic voice qualities
in Term 1
- stress, volume, tone and pace

• Pronunciation & Interaction Skill lessons

• Mini Debates using drama strategies such

as Conscience Alley

• “Let’s Talk” Card Game

 English Language
Reading
• STELLAR Readers
• Comprehension strategies and skills
• Focused comprehension exercises to teach
compre strategies and skills
• Vocabulary Building
• The Straits Times & Little Red Dot
• Story Time
• Good reads
• Uninterrupted Sustained Silent
Reading(USSR)
• NLB
 English Language
Writing
•Different text types: narrative, procedural
text, recount
•Integrated approach
•Writing of different text types: 2 drafts
•Situational Writing
•Penmanship
 Mathematics
Resources
•Shaping Math Course Book and Activity
Book
•Heuristics: Conceptual Approach to
Problem Solving
•Topical Reviews
•Math Alive! (Math trail)
•E-Learning Portal
•Math Altitude Enhancement (only for 5H to 5J)
 Mathematics
Heuristics and Creativity
Basic Module
Thinking Skills Module Module

5F & 5G Textbooks
Activity Books
Topical Reviews
(Set A) Heuristics: A
5C to 5E conceptual approach
Textbooks
to problem solving
Activity Books
Topical Reviews
Math
(Set B)
Trail
5A & 5B,
Heuristics: A
5H to 5J Textbooks conceptual approach
Activity Books to problem solving
Topical Reviews Math Altitude
(Set C) Enhancement (5H to
5J only)
 Mathematics
• Paper 1 – 40 marks
50 min
• Booklet A [20 marks]
15 MCQ
• Booklet B [20 marks]
15 Short Answers

• Paper 2 – 60 marks 1 h 40 min

• 5 Short Answers [10 marks]
• 13 Structured Answers [50 marks]

Refer to www.seab.gov.sg for list of approved calculators

 Science
Learning of Science is based on themes. The themes to be
taught are:
• Cycles – Water; Reproduction
• Systems – Respiratory & Circulatory Systems in Plants
and Human; Cell System; Electrical System
• Energy – Energy forms and uses

To support the learning of Science:

• My Pals Are Here! Workbooks; worksheets & revision
papers
• PSLE Questions - to familiarize pupils with the type of
PSLE questions
 Science Based on new
PSLE format
Examination Format in 2017

Number of
Number of
Booklet Item Type marks per Marks
questions
question

Multiple-
A 28 2 56
choice

Open-
B 12 to 13 2 to 5 44
ended

Pupils are required to answer all questions in the two

booklets.

Duration of paper is 1 hour 45 minutes

 Science
Learning Journey to Singapore Botanic Gardens
• To reinforce classroom learning; provide pupils firsthand
experience with organisms in their natural environment;
stimulate pupils’ interest & curiosity, and instil in them a
sense of concern for the environment and caring for
living things
• Actual date will be informed in due course.

Subscription to Science Spy magazine

• For classroom teaching and enrichment.
• $35 cash/cheque payment for one year subscription of
six issues
 Science
How to help your child in Science
• Show interest and explore with your child
• Make use of daily phenomena to guide your child in
making links to the scientific concepts learnt. Encourage
your child to explain what they observe using the
concepts that they have learnt.
• Ask questions and lead your child to seek answers for
themselves, instead of providing answers.
• Encourage your child to ask questions.

Keep Science Textbooks

• Do not throw away the Science textbooks and
workbooks at the end of the year,
• Concepts previously taught will still be tested in P6
 Science
Strategies to answer Science examination questions:
• Read and seek to understand the question thoroughly.
• Before answering any question, identify the topic and concept(s)
being tested.
• Re-read the question to look out for key words and specific
instructions / information. Pupils should cultivate the habit of
highlighting (by underlining or circling) them.
For MCQ:
• Read each option and eliminate options that are unlikely to be the
answer

For open-ended questions:

• Apply concepts in relation to the question.
• Use scientific key words associated with the concept.
• Provide explanations based on scientific concepts, not common
sense.
 Social Studies
• Theme: Appreciating the World
o Inquiry focus: How have the legacies of the world
impacted our lives today?

• Textbook, Activity Book 5A & 5B

• Field Based Learning

o NE Show in July (Saturday, 2pm – 9.30pm)
o Asian Civilisation Museum

• Assessment plan will consist of Performance task,

Activities in Activity Book, Worksheets,
Reflections, Field Based Learning etc. A letter
grade is awarded at the end of Semester 2.
 Aesthetics
Learning through an Ethnic Arts Programme (LEAP)

• Learning for Life

Programme (LLP -
LEAP)
• NAEA, Glow
(2016 – 2019)
 Aesthetics
Learning through an Ethnic Arts Programme (LEAP)

Curriculum Overview (P5)

Visual Art Music Performing Arts

Music Music Vocal Indian Indian

2-D Art 3-D Art
Theory Appreciation Training Dance Percussion
 Physical Education
1.5 hours of PE lessons per week
P5 Camp in Term 1 / Mass Games Day in Term 3

Physical Health and Gain an understanding of good health practices

Fitness in nutrition, exercise, safety and hygiene.

Outdoor Education Equip pupils with basic outdoor skills in a

familiar environment.
Psychomotor Equip pupils with basic coordination and agility
Development Focus with the focus on mastery of fundamental
motor skills and concepts.
- Sports and Games
- Gymnastics
- Dance
Knowledge & Skills Assess pupils’ ability to apply what they have
Assessment Test learnt during PE lessons based on the various
(Using Rubrics) areas covered.
 CCA Enrichment Programme
- Pupils are encouraged to take part in one CCA and
continue in that from P3 to P6 so that they get more
exposure in their special area of interest and develop
their talents area over time.

- CCAs start in Week 3 (Week of 18 January)

- Schedule of different CCAs varies.

- Current CCA members and pupils who are accepted

into the CCAs are to attend CCAs only after receiving
consent forms and CCA schedule from the respective
teachers.
ICT for Pupils / Parents
Modes of Communication

a) Pupil’s Journal

b) A note

c) Telephone – 67442115

d) Email
 Thank you

and

Have a nice weekend!