1 March 2013
4.00 p .m. – 5.30 p.m.
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•Address by Principal
•PSLE exam format
•Mother Tongue PSLE exam format
•Support Programmes
•Secondary school posting/DSA Matters
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We are committed to create a warm and
friendly environment which offers a
well-balanced all-round education and
encourages the development of
desirable social skills and moral values
in our pupils.
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Kranji
Primary
School
National
Average
2010
97.5
2011
97.7
2012
98.2
97.3
97.4
97.6
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English
Language
Mathematics
Malay
Language
Higher Chinese Higher Malay
Higher Tamil
Foundation
English
Foundation
Malay
Foundation
Science
Tamil
Language
Foundation
Mathematics
Foundation
Tamil
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•PSLE Results
Release
•End Nov
•15 & 16 Aug
•Mid September
•Oral
•AUG
•Info Booklet Part One
•October
•Info Booklet Part Two
•OCT
•SEP
•NOV
(estimated before 22/11)
•S1 Option Period
•DEC
•P.S.L.E. Written
•Listening Compre
•20 Sep
•26Sep to 2Oct
•S1 Posting Results
•Late Dec
(16/12 – 20/12)
•Registration at Sch
•Late Dec
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE &
FOUNDATION ENGLISH
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Assessment objectives @
P6 Standard & Foundation
 Paper 1: Writing
1 h 10 min - write a narrative composition as well as a functional text based on a
given situation
 Paper 2: Language Use & Comprehension
1 h 50 min (Standard), 1 h 20 min (Foundation)– a test on the ability to use
language correctly and to comprehend graphic & textual information
 Paper 3: Listening Comprehension
~ 35 min – a test on the ability to understand spoken English
 Paper 4: Oral Communication
10 to 12 min – a test on the ability to read fluently; interpret a given picture using
correct grammar and vocabulary; engage in a conversation on a given topic
English Language
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Examination Format
Components
Standard
(200 marks)
Foundation
(150 marks)
Paper 1 (Writing)
55 marks
40 marks
Paper 2
(Language use &
Comprehension)
95 marks
60 marks
Paper 3
(Listening)
20 marks
20 marks
Paper 4
(Oral)
30 marks
30 marks
English Language
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Standard Paper 2
Component
Item Type
Graphic Stimulus
Grammar
Booklet A
MCQ
(30marks)
Punctuation
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Cloze
Comprehension
Grammar Cloze
Editing for Spelling & Grammar
Booklet B
Open –
Ended
(65 marks)
Comprehension Cloze
Synthesis/Transformation
Comprehension
English Language
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Foundation Paper 2
Component
Item Type
Grammar
Punctuation
Booklet A
MCQ
(20 marks)
Vocabulary
Graphic Stimulus
Information Transfer
Editing for Spelling & Grammar
Booklet B
Open –
Ended
(40 marks)
Comprehension – Completion of
sentences
Comprehension
Synthesis and Transformation
Comprehension Cloze
English Language
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Areas of Concern
Learning vocabulary in
a context
Developing good
understanding of
Comprehension Cloze
and Comprehension
Regular practice on
Synthesis and
Transformation
Composition –
narrative writing
English Language
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Basic Tips
 Read a variety of texts, from newspaper to
narratives to non-fiction
 Engage your children in active discussion of the
content and language use in the text
 Assessment practice – beyond doing; analyse the
mistakes committed; get your children to justify
their answers
English Language
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Examination Format (Standard)
 Consists of two written papers comprising three
booklets.
 Both papers will be scheduled
on the same day with a break between the two papers.
Mathematics
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Examination Format (Standard)
Paper 1 - 50 min
Use of
Calculator is
NOT allowed.
Booklet A (20 marks)
15 Multiple Choice
Booklet B (20 marks)
15 Short-answer
Paper 2 - 1h 40 min
 Short-answer questions
- 5 questions ( 2 marks each)
 Structured/ Long-answer questions
- 13 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks )
Use of Calculator is allowed.
Mathematics
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Table of Specifications (Standard)
Content
Whole Numbers;
Fractions; Decimals
Measurement
Data Analysis
Geometry
Ratio; Percentage
Algebra
Speed
Total
Mathematics
Weighting
30%
25%
10%
15%
12%
4%
4%
100%
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Examination Format (Foundation)
Paper 1 - 1 h
Use of
Calculator is
NOT allowed.
Booklet A (30 marks)
20 Multiple Choice
Booklet B (20 marks)
10 Short-answer
Paper 2 - 1h 15 min
 Short-answer questions
- 10 questions ( 2 marks each)
 Structured questions
- 8 questions ( 3, 4 and 5 marks )
Use of Calculator is allowed.
Mathematics
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Table of Specifications (Foundation)
Content
Whole Numbers;
Fractions; Decimals
Measurement
Data Analysis
Geometry
Percentage
Total
Mathematics
Weighting
36%
28%
14%
12%
10%
100%
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Areas of Concern
Strong basic concepts on
the core topics
Using Problem Solving
Skills and the various
Heuristic Applications
Checking techniques
- Working backwards to
check answer
- Checking for
reasonableness of
answer
Mathematics
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Basic Tips
• Revisit weak topics
• Understand concepts, not just doing loads of
assessment books
• Practise Maths problems daily
• Practise Mental Maths Skills
• Do not rely too much on calculators
• Good time management during
examinations
Mathematics
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SCIENCE
AND
FOUNDATION SCIENCE
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Assessment objectives
 Knowledge With Understanding
Pupils should be able to demonstrate knowledge
and understanding of scientific facts, concepts
and principles
 Application of Knowledge and Process Skills
Pupils should be able to apply scientific facts,
concepts and principles to new situations.
Use one or a combination of the following basic
process skills.
Science
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Examination Format (Standard)
Booklet A
30 Multiple Choice Questions
(2 marks each)
Total : 60 marks
Booklet B
14 Open-ended
(2, 3, 4 marks)
Total : 40 marks
Overall mark: 100 marks
1 hour 45 minutes
Duration of
Paper
Science
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Examination Format (Foundation)
Booklet A
Booklet B
Duration
Science
16 Multiple Choice Questions
(2 marks each)
Total : 32 marks
6 – 8 Short-answer questions
(1, 2, 3 marks -14 marks)
6 – 8 Open-ended questions
(1, 2, 3 marks -24 marks)
Total : 38 marks
Overall Total : 70 marks
1 hour 15 minutes
A Word List is given
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Theme
Life Science
Physical Science
Diversity
P3
 Plants & Animals
 Fungi & Bacteria
P3
 Non-living Things
 Materials
Cycles
P4
 Life Cycles of Plants &
Animals
P5
 Cells (Not included for
Foundation Science)
Reproduction in Plants &
Animals
 Reproduction from Spores
P4
 3 states of Matter
P5
 Water
Science
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Theme
Life Science
Physical Science
Systems
P3
P5
 Digestive Syst, Skeletal &  Electrical Syst.
Muscular Syst.
 Plant Parts &
their Functions (P5)
 Respiratory & Circulatory
Syst.
Energy
P5
 Photosynthesis &
Respiration
P4
 Light & Shadows
 Heat
P6
 Forms of Energy (Not
included for Foundation
Science)
Science
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Theme
Life Science
Interactions P6
 Living Together
 Environment
 Web of Life
 Adaptations
 Our Impact on
the Environment
Science
Physical Science
P3
 Magnets
P6
 Forces (Not
included for
Foundation Science –
Elastic Spring Force)
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%
%
Science
Life
Science
50%
Physical
Science
50%
K(U)
K(A)
40% - 60%
40% - 60%
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Areas of Concern
Improve on answering
process skills
questions
Reading and
Interpretation of
tables/chart/ diagrams
and graphs
Exposure to experimentbased activities
Science
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Basic Tips
Grasp basic concepts
 MUST Read Textbooks – P3 to P6
 SHOULD read other (assessment) books
 SHOULD visit suitable (Science) Websites - MC-online, BBC,
How things work
Practise on answering questions
 Multiple-Choice Questions
 Open-ended questions
Adopt various tools to understand concepts,
Address misconceptions or doubts




Science
concept maps or concept cartoons
write short notes
discuss or talk it over with family/friends
ask – teachers/parents
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Examination Format (Foundation MT)
Chinese
Malay Language
Language
Listening Comprehension
- 15 Questions (30 Marks)
Tamil Language
Oral
- 1 Reading passage (20 marks)
- 1 Picture Conversation (30 marks)
- Dialogue (10 marks)
Reading and Comprehension
-2 to 3 passages,
5 MCQ questions (10 Marks)
Mother Tongue
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Examination Format (Standard MT)
Chinese
Language
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Paper 1
Composition : 2 questions choose 1 (40 marks)
Listening Comprehension
10 questions (20 marks)
Oral
Reading ( 20 marks)
Picture Conversation ( 20 marks )
Dialogue ( 10 marks )
Mother Tongue
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Examination Format (Standard)
Chinese Language
Malay
Language
Paper 2 (90 marks)
Booklet A
- Vocabulary and
Grammar
- Cloze Passage
- Reading &
Comprehension
Paper 2 (90 marks)
Booklet A
- Vocabulary and Grammar:
- Reading & Comprehension:
- Comprehension
(Graphic Stimulus)
Mother Tongue
Tamil Language
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Examination Format (Standard)
Chinese
Language
Paper 2
Booklet B
-Dialogue
-Reading &
Comprehension
(open-ended)
Mother Tongue
Malay Language
Tamil Language
Paper 2
Booklet B
-Cloze Passage
-Dialogue
-Reading &
Comprehension
(open-ended)
Paper 2
Booklet B
-Grammar
-Cloze
Comprehension
-Reading &
Comprehension
(open-ended)
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Examination Format (Higher MT)
Chinese
Malay Language
Language
Paper 1 (40 marks )
Composition: 2 questions choose 1
Paper 2 (60 marks)
Grammar and Vocabulary
-Reading and
-Cloze Passage
Comprehension
-Reading and
( open-ended)
Comprehension
( open-ended)
Mother Tongue
Tamil Language
-Cloze
Comprehension
-Reading and
Comprehension
(open-ended)
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Areas of Concern
Cloze Passage
Skills in anwering
Reading &
comprehension openended questions
CompositionContent and Grammar
Oral –
Picture
Conversation&
Dialogue
Mother Tongue Languages
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Basic Tips
 Reinforce what have been learnt in class
 Expand reading horizon: newspaper, story books,
magazines etc
 Additional practice
• Composition and oral resource compilation
Mother Tongue Languages
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Support Programmes
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School Support Programme
 Weekly remedial & supplementary
(Term 1 to Term 4)
 Two Study Camps
(June and September)
 MC Online Resources
English Language
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English Support Programme
 Reading Programme- What’s Up
Newspaper
 Mass Lectures (oral & writing)
 Small group teaching for selected pupils
AED (Teaching &Learning)
English Language
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Maths Support Programme
 Booster Programme- Focused group
 Diagnostic tests for Whole numbers,
Fractions and Measurement
 Small group teaching for selected pupils
Mathematics
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Science Support Programme
 Catch-Up Programme
 Revision of P3-P5 Topics
 Science Enrichment
 Trip
to Sungei Buloh Wetlands Reserve
 Science Sparks Workshops
Science
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Mother Tongue Support Programme
Project Vitamins
Resource Packages
Vitamins W
• Writing – Good
phrases, model
composition
Vitamins R
• Reading &
Comprehension
– Vitamins
Chart – ( vocab
list )
Vitamins O
• Oral: Reading
Passages,
Picture
conversation &
dialogue
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Mother Tongue Support Programme
Support
Programmes
CL
ML
TL
Supplementary
& Study Camp
☆
☆
☆
CL Reading Train
-Magazines &
Newspaper
ML Bookworm
Programme
-Magazines &
Newspaper
TL Reading
Treasure
-Magazines &
Newspaper
MC On line
Language
Games
I Flash
Xuele
MC On line
MEKAR On
line
NADI
10M Aksara
MC On line
Pazhahutamil
Nam Naadi
Murasu Anjal
Reading
Programme
ICT
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Secondary 1 Posting,
T-Score Calculation and
DSA-Sec Admission
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Education System – Sec/JC/CI Level
Course (Sec 1- 4)
Course (Sec 1- 4)
GCE ‘N’ Level
Examination
Secondary
5N
GCE ‘O’ Level
Examination
Institute of Technical Education
Private Funded Schools
Express
Normal (Tech.)
Integrated Programme
Normal (Acad.)/
Specialized Independent Schools
Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)
GCE ‘A’ Level Examination/
Polytechnics
JC/CI
Other Qualifications
Universities
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•PSLE EXAM


Placement in course / school
‘Reality check’ in a 10-12 year
education journey
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•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE

Subject grade reflects a pupil’s
performance in the subject.
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Grade Mark Range
Descriptor
A*
91 and above Has very good understanding
of the subject
A
B
C
75 - 90
60 - 74
50 - 59
Has good understanding of
the subject
D
35 - 49
Has fair understanding of the
subject
E
20 - 34
Has elementary
understanding of the subject
U
below 20
Has not met the requirement
for the minimum grade
(Ungraded)
Has adequate understanding
of the subject
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•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE

Aggregate score shows his/her
performance in the examination.

All the 4 subjects (EL, MT, Maths & Sc)
carry the same weighting.

The mark for each subject is converted
to a transformed score .
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•T-Score Computation
T-score = 50 + 10(x-m)/SD
where
X is the pupil’s mark
m is the average scored by all the pupils
SD is the standard deviation
( spread of marks around the average )
The transformed-scores of the 4 subjects
are summed to give the Aggregate Score
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•CALCULATION OF PSLE T-SCORE
Raw Score
X/100
m
EL
80
50
20
65
MA
90
50
19
71
90
60
15
70
80
60
15
63
SUBJECT
SC
MT (CL)
Aggregate Score
SD
T-score
269
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DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) FOR
ADMISSION TO SEC ONE
Introduction
 DSA-Sec Exercise introduced in 2004.
 Participating Sec Schools have the autonomy to
decide who to admit via DSA Exercise.
 DSA Exercise is not a centralized posting exercise.
 MOE HQ is performing the role as a Clearing House
agent for this exercise.
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DSA YEAR
TOTAL NO. OF
PLACES
OFFERED
THROUGH
THROUGH OTHERS
BASKETBALL
2007
18
15
2008
20
15
2009
2010
19
14
18
13
2011
18
10
2012
12
8
2 – Academic
1 - Robotics
5– Performing Arts
and Athletics
1 - Tennis
1 - Football
8 - Music, Wushu,
Football, Academic
4 - Visual Arts,
Academic
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Jurong Secondary
School
Unity Secondary
School
Bukit Panjang
Government High
School
Singapore Girls
Chinese
ool
Maris Stella High
School
Catholic High School
School of the Arts
Singapore Sports
School
Hwa Chong Institution
Raff les Girls School
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Hong Kah
Secondary
School
Methodist
Girls’
School
School of
Science and
Technology
Nanyang
Girls High
School
Raffles
Institution
Overview of the DSA-Sec Exercise
Stage
Stage
Name
Description
Period
1
Selection
Schools will conduct their own selection
exercises, and inform students of the results
(Confirmed offer, Placed on Waiting List or
Rejected)
May 2013 to
August 2013
2
Exercise
School
Preference
Students may indicate their school preferences October 2013
during this stage, based on the Confirmed
Offers and Waiting List offers they have
received. Offers not taken up will be
considered as lapsed. They can indicate their
preferences online or at their primary schools.
3
Result
Release
The results of the DSA-Sec Exercise will be
released together with the PSLE results.
November
2013
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