NORTHLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Firm Foundations, Future Learnings

15 Yishun Avenue 4 Singapore 769026 Tel 6759 8884 Fax : 67559196 Email: northland_ps@moe.edu.sg Website: www.northlandpri.moe.edu.sg

24 January 2013 Letter to Parents: 20/2013 (P2 Students Only) Through The Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Primary 2 Schedule for Semester 1 Bite-sized Assessments Please note the schedule and assessment criteria for the bite-sized assessments for Semester 1.

S/N 1

Subject English

Skills/ Topics Show-and-Tell (Scripting & Delivery) Picture Discussion Mini Test 1 Grammar Vocabulary Synthesis Comprehension Mini Test 1 Numbers to 1000 Addition and Subtraction within 1000 Mini Test 2 Using Models Addition and Subtraction Multiplication and Division *Weak Items from Mini Test 1 & Higher Order

Time Frame Term 1 Week 8-9 Term 2 Week 6 Term 2 Week 8

Weighting 10% 5% 15%

Mathematics

Term 1 Week 6

5%

Term 1 Week 9

10%

School Mission To build a firm foundation in each child, enabling him to grow, serve and excel

School Core Values Compassion, Lifelong Learning Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

School Motto Steadfast and Honest

Thinking (HOT) questions Mini Test 3 Multiplication Division Using Models Four Operations Mini Test 4 Length Mass *Weak Items from Mini Test 1-3 & Higher Order Thinking (HOT) questions 3 Mother Tongue Read Aloud Spelling Oral Listening Comprehension Mini Test Term 1 Week 8 Term 1 (On-going) Term 2 Week 5 Term 2 Week 7 Term 2 Week 8 5% 5% 10% 10% 5% Term 2 Week 8 10% Term 2 Week 6 5%

Assessment Criteria for Show-and-Tell (English) Area Content Language & Organisation Scripting (5%) Mechanics Pronunciation Delivery (5%) Stress Patterns and Rhythm Engagement with Audience Descriptor Fully relevant and adequate ideas Shows varied and good use of vocabulary Ideas are well-linked and clearly presented in a logical sequence Effective paragraphing Largely correct and accurate in spelling, punctuation or grammar Pronunciation is clear and consistently good Presentation is expressive Shows enthusiasm, is confident and able to make good eye contact with the audience to engage them

Assessment Criteria for Read Aloud (Mother Tongue)

School Mission To build a firm foundation in each child, enabling him to grow, serve and excel School Core Values Compassion, Lifelong Learning Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence School Motto Steadfast and Honest

Area Pronunciation and Articulation Fluency and Rhythm

Descriptor Pronunciation is clear and consistently good Fluent, expressive reading delivered with appropriate pauses and without hesitations

Assessment Criteria for Picture Discussion (English & Mother Tongue) Area Response to prompts Accuracy and clarity Descriptor Relevant, adequate and able to elaborate on ideas Able to express ideas clearly with good language use

Yours sincerely,

Mrs See-Foo Hui Shan P2 Head of Level

School Mission To build a firm foundation in each child, enabling him to grow, serve and excel

School Core Values Compassion, Lifelong Learning Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence

School Motto Steadfast and Honest