The bite-sized assessment covers Whole Numbers. Pupils must know the following:
1) Place value
2) Estimation
3) Multiplication
4) Division
5) Word Problems on 4 Operation of Whole numbers
Multiplication and Division were taught more recently so they can remember the work better. Estimation was taught earlier so they might have forgotten how to do it. Many pupils in this class are more visual learners and need a number line to help them with estimation.
Wednesday 26 February 2014
TAILOR-MADE Homework Board
TAH-DAH!
This is the legendary homework board which I have mentioned to parents about. This board is strategically placed at the front of the class so that no students will miss it. Teachers will make it a point to write down assigned homework. Students will also be reminded to jot it down in their student diaries.
This is the legendary homework board which I have mentioned to parents about. This board is strategically placed at the front of the class so that no students will miss it. Teachers will make it a point to write down assigned homework. Students will also be reminded to jot it down in their student diaries.
CLARIFICATIONS ON BITE-SIZED ASSESSMENT DATES
Some parents have given feedback about not knowing the dates for the coming Bite-sized assessment and they are worried for their children not having ample time to revise their work. I will like to draw your attention to a circular dated 5th February 2014.
In this circular, it is clearly stated that Mother Tongue assessment will be on week 8, specifically 27/2/2014. The rest of the papers will be on week 9. Specific dates were also given in a small slip of reminder and parental acknowledgement is required.
In this circular, it is clearly stated that Mother Tongue assessment will be on week 8, specifically 27/2/2014. The rest of the papers will be on week 9. Specific dates were also given in a small slip of reminder and parental acknowledgement is required.
Tuesday 25 February 2014
WHAT TO STUDY FOR SCIENCE?
For Science, please revise BOTH notes file and worksheet files on PLANT SYSTEMS.
*sample picture taken from http://www.biologyjunction.com/images/plantbody.jpg
What makes a good classmate?
As the days pass, the boys in 4 Compassion are growing increasingly familiar and comfortable with one another. While their friendships are being strengthened having spent most of their school hours together, it is ocassionally inevitable that they disagree with one another. Boys being boys, tend to settle their differences in a rather 'unfriendly' manner. So this poster is to tell the boys how to be a nice classmate to one another.
WHAT TO STUDY FOR ENGLISH?
Dear parents, the English files have been sent home for the students to revise for their CA1 Bite-Sized Assessment next week. In the file, you ought to find learning sheets of Units 1-3, Test papers 1-3, Holistic Assessment paper 2013 as well as Continual Assessment Paper 2012. You may also find additional worksheets that I have prepared to reinforce their vocabulary and grammar skills.
To prepare for vocabulary, please go through the vocabulary words found in the 3 units.
Eg. Unit 1: bird house, duck pond, garden shed, hose, lawn etc.
Unit 2: beavers, campsite, garter snake, gear, swamp etc.
Unit 3: Antonyms like win/lose, new/old, huge/tiny etc.
Synonyms like drinks/beverages, loving/affectionate etc.
To prepare for grammar, please study the tenses list which I have prepared for the class. They will need to know simple present tense, simple past, past continuous and future tense. You can also revise the worksheet on Evidence for Grammar 1 and 2 to get them to verbalise why a certain form of tense is used and backed by which evidence.
To prepare for vocabulary, please go through the vocabulary words found in the 3 units.
Eg. Unit 1: bird house, duck pond, garden shed, hose, lawn etc.
Unit 2: beavers, campsite, garter snake, gear, swamp etc.
Unit 3: Antonyms like win/lose, new/old, huge/tiny etc.
Synonyms like drinks/beverages, loving/affectionate etc.
To prepare for grammar, please study the tenses list which I have prepared for the class. They will need to know simple present tense, simple past, past continuous and future tense. You can also revise the worksheet on Evidence for Grammar 1 and 2 to get them to verbalise why a certain form of tense is used and backed by which evidence.
Monday 24 February 2014
Age-Appropriate Chores for Children
My interesting observation
After many years of teaching, I have observed that with the advancement in technology and the growing affluence of our society, there is actually little evidence to show that our children have hence improved in their ability to take care of themselves. Probably coupled with the fact that many families have fewer children, parents have the tendency to do everything for their children, or expects someone else to do everything for their kids. As a parent myself, I find it absolutely fine extending our love to our children. However, it could be a dangerous line to thread on if we are unable to draw the line between showing our love and robbing our children of opportunities to learn the important life skills that they should know.
When the boys first started formal education at Primary One, it is necessary and important to teach them the right habits of jotting down their homework in the student diary. Same routine is reinforced and carried out in Primary Two. One would assume that after 600 times of practices (200 school days x 3 years of primary school education), the students should have that habit formed. Unfortunately, NO. Some have totally no concept about writing down homework in their student diaries and that would result in them forgetting their homework.
You may try your luck at requesting that the teacher continue spoonfeeding your child and robbing him of an opportunity to learn responsibility and accountability. But, are we really helping your child? If we continue what was meted out at lower primary, how can we stop groaning that the children don't grow up? Ultimately, we are the ones who subscribe to the state they are in; irresponsible, unaccountable and indifference.
So I appeal to all parents that this year is the year to embark on changes. Changes which we want to see happening to our children. Changes that we will be proud of them when they accomplish a life skill.
After many years of teaching, I have observed that with the advancement in technology and the growing affluence of our society, there is actually little evidence to show that our children have hence improved in their ability to take care of themselves. Probably coupled with the fact that many families have fewer children, parents have the tendency to do everything for their children, or expects someone else to do everything for their kids. As a parent myself, I find it absolutely fine extending our love to our children. However, it could be a dangerous line to thread on if we are unable to draw the line between showing our love and robbing our children of opportunities to learn the important life skills that they should know.
When the boys first started formal education at Primary One, it is necessary and important to teach them the right habits of jotting down their homework in the student diary. Same routine is reinforced and carried out in Primary Two. One would assume that after 600 times of practices (200 school days x 3 years of primary school education), the students should have that habit formed. Unfortunately, NO. Some have totally no concept about writing down homework in their student diaries and that would result in them forgetting their homework.
You may try your luck at requesting that the teacher continue spoonfeeding your child and robbing him of an opportunity to learn responsibility and accountability. But, are we really helping your child? If we continue what was meted out at lower primary, how can we stop groaning that the children don't grow up? Ultimately, we are the ones who subscribe to the state they are in; irresponsible, unaccountable and indifference.
So I appeal to all parents that this year is the year to embark on changes. Changes which we want to see happening to our children. Changes that we will be proud of them when they accomplish a life skill.
ICT Training for Primary 4 students
ICT training for the students this year focuses on skills necessary for Microsoft Excel.
Continual Assessment 1
STARTING WEEK 9
3rd February - 7th February 2014
3rd February 2014 (Monday) - English Language, Comprehension.
4th February 2014 (Tuesday) - Mathematics
6th February 2014 (Thursday) - Science
7th February 2014 (Friday) - English Language, Vocabulary and Grammar items.
3rd February - 7th February 2014
4th February 2014 (Tuesday) - Mathematics
6th February 2014 (Thursday) - Science
7th February 2014 (Friday) - English Language, Vocabulary and Grammar items.
Wednesday 5 February 2014
REMEDIAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULE
We will be conducting remedial/supplementary lessons for the pupils on a weekly basis.
MATHEMATICS
Group 1:
6/2, 20/2, 27/3, 10/4, 24/4
Group 2:
13/2, 27/2, 3/4, 17/4, 8/5
Remedial starts at 2:05pm-3:15pm
SCIENCE
For all students, every Friday from 2-245pm, starting from 14/2/12.
PLEASE MAKE NECESSARY TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.
MATHEMATICS
Group 1:
6/2, 20/2, 27/3, 10/4, 24/4
Group 2:
13/2, 27/2, 3/4, 17/4, 8/5
Remedial starts at 2:05pm-3:15pm
SCIENCE
For all students, every Friday from 2-245pm, starting from 14/2/12.
PLEASE MAKE NECESSARY TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS.
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