1. Primary 6/9 Meet the Parent session 2014

2. - • - 13th year in St. Hilda's • Health Education Coordinator • Cherish Coordinator • Canteen Rep. • Netball CCA teacher in charge • P6 Math Rep • -

3. Emphasize on - Character Development - Academic Excellence -

4. Mathematics • Our Programmes • Structured weekly problem sums • Use of ICT in Math • Learning Support • Math Olympiad training for selected high ability students identified by GE Branch • Differentiated Curriculum

5. Mathematics • Rationale behind our Programmes • Structured weekly problem sums • Help students learn the different skills / heuristics • Use of ICT • Equip students with the necessary life skills • Learning Support • Provide support to students who need help

6. Mathematics List of Approved Calculators • Fx-95sg PLUS-Casio • You may visit the SEAB website at http://www.seab.gov.sg • to check on the list of other approved calculators

7. Mathematics Housekeeping • Encourage your child to draw models. • Model drawing is a useful tool to help students visualize the problem, and translate words into pictorial representation. • Model drawing allows the child to see a faster and shorter solution in solving word problems. • Insist on neat and legible handwriting and work. • Writing neatly and legibly helps students avoid careless mistakes. It also helps students from losing marks if markers interpret the writing wrongly. • Please sign your child’s completed work/tests when they are requested by your child’s Math teacher. Your child will feel encouraged as you show your concern. You are also given timely feedback on your child’s progress.

8. Mathematics Differentiated Curriculum • The purpose • To allow students to work on skills appropriate to their readiness level and to explore mathematics applications. • The content • Students who require a lot of help – direct instruction (teaching step-by-step) in the teaching of SHPS Math curriculum • Students who are average performers – SHPS Math curriculum • Students who have an aptitude in Math – exploration and investigative work beyond SHPS Math curriculum

9. Mathematics Heuristics to be covered The 4 cases of ratio Bags and Boxes (Simultaneous Equation) Pattern Questions a. Linear equation b. Non – Linear equation c. Square number d. Quadratic equation 4. Working Backwards 5. Branching method 6. Model drawing

10. Mathematics Files 1. Three Blue files Word problems MPAH SQ worksheets & Exam papers 2. Ring Files MrNizam’s personal worksheets Pupils will do filing whenever papers are returned to them after all corrections are marked. Parents will sign on the cover page placed in the files. All files will be returned 2 weeks prior to exam.

11. Mathematics Scheme of Work

12. Mathematics Exam Format (Standard Math) Important! Mathematical and word statements must be shown for ALL Fill In the Blank questions and problem sums.

13. P6 Science Program 2014 Science Syllabus Program Highlights Science Assessments (CA & SA) Science exam paper format How to score well in a Science exam paper Topical Test Papers Photos of some pupils in action. Why must we have homework Consequences of handing in late work Effective strategies

14. P6 Science Syllabus 2014

15. Science Assessment for P6 2014 Exam Format for all CA and SA, Prelims Pupils need to read and comprehend the question very carefully in order to answer specifically to what the question asked for. Diagrams, info /data given in table must be studied thoroughly.

17. Science Practical Test in Term 2 Results are graded in A, B or C in the report books

18. Program Highlights • Topical Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) Hands-on Workstations • Learning Journey to Botanical Rainforest gdn cum SS Learning Journey (Term 2, Wk 1) • Environmental awareness project on Recycling • New South Wales International Science Competition (Opt-in) Exam date in mid-April • CoL & SDL lessons incorporating ICT skills

19. How to score well in a Science Exam paper • Section A : 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) • 60 marks (2m per question) • Aim for perfect score in Section A (i.e. 60 marks) • Section B : Open-ended questions (OE) 40 marks • Analyze : diagrams / data / results of given experiments • Highlight key words in the stem question • Use appropriate scientific terms • Questions with “Explain”, “Give reasons”, “Why” require elaborated answers with Science concepts • State Science concepts in relation to the question for “Explain” questions

20. Topical & Past Years exam papers Topical Papers are SHPS Past Years Exams Questions Topical Papers & 2014 CA1 and SA1 papers from various GEP schools will be given termly for practice. Please ensure that your child does these with diligence Purpose: to prepare your child for the Written Examination in content & speed of completion a good gauge for the child/teacher/parent on how prepared and ready your child is, for the PSLE in October.

21. Ecology Program @ PasirRis beach (2013)

22. Sc lesson on Mangrove Swamp (2013)

23. PSLE results