Thursday, 30 March 2017

[31/3] Maths Homework - Fractions Word Problem

Basic Mastery Fractions Worksheet
  • WS 5 (pg 3-4) is on Fractions Word Problem - Parts of a Whole
  • We have done Q1-2 in class.
  • The concept here is to Subtract the Fraction Parts from 1 Whole to find the fraction Left.
  • Complete Q3 on pg 4 as homework.
  • This is due next Monday. 
Term 2 Heuristics Booklet 
  • Complete WS 2 - Fraction: Parts of a Whole. (pg 5-6, Q1-4)
  • This concept is similar to the Basic Mastery WS 5 Word Problem. 
  • Number the pages on your own, starting from the back of the yellow paper as pg 1.
  • This is due next Monday.
SS LJ Consent Form
  • The class will be going for their SS LJ to National Museum of Singapore on 24 May (Wednesday, Week 10)
  • Return the acknowledgement slip next Monday.

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

[30/3] Math Homework Book

Chapter 5: Angles
We have learnt how to read off an angle from a given protractor.
Be familiar with the following terms 
- Baseline
- Centre Mark / Intersection
- Inner Scale (Zero degree starts on the right)
- Outer Scale (Zero degree starts on the left)

Complete pg 58 only.
Hand in tomorrow

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

[29/3] Science Interaction Workbook

Interaction Workbook
You have had the hands-on activity on magnets yesterday.
Complete pg 2, 3, 4, 6 as homework (since I do not see you for Science Lesson today due to the Chinese Language excursion)

Bring your Interaction Workbook tomorrow to go through the answers.

Monday, 27 March 2017

[28/3] Math Fractions Worksheet 4

Complete Basic Mastery Fractions Worksheet 4
- pg 1-2

Angles
- We have started the topic on angles
- Bring your 4A textbook tomorrow.
- Bring along your Protractor tomorrow.

Sunday, 26 March 2017

[27/3] Maths Homework

Practice 1 - Adding & Subtracting Fractions
- Do all corrections
- Complete pg 26

Topical Worksheet Booklet
- Do all corrections
- Complete pg 10-11

Thursday, 23 March 2017

[24/3] Heuristics Homework

Complete Word Problem 7: Stacking
I have explained how Stacking Heuristics works.
We have attempted Q2 as a class practice.
Do Question 3 as homework.
Continue with Question 4 if you can do Question 3 on your own.

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

[22/3] Maths Homework & Science Topical Review

Complete Practice 1, Subtracting Fractions
pg 24 only.

Remember to.....
Change any whole number into fractions before subtracting with another fractions.
E.g. of conversing whole number into fractions:
1 whole = 3 thirds
2 whole = 6 thirds
1 whole = 8 eights
2 whole = 16 eights
Change to the same denominator before adding
You can still use the Lowest Common Multiple to help you find the common denominator.

Science Topical Review
  • We have finished going through the Topical Review.
  • A copy of the answer key has been printed for you.
  • Get Parent's Signature on the Cover page.
  • Bring back the paper tomorrow to be filed into Science File.

Monday, 20 March 2017

[21/3] Maths Homework

Complete Practice 1, Addition of Fractions
pg 23 only.

Remember to.....
Change to the same denominator before adding
You can use Lowest Common Multiple to help you find the common denominator.

NAPFA Test Consent Form
Return the reply slip tomorrow after getting parents' signature

Sunday, 19 March 2017

[20/3] Some Admin Matters + Reminders

Letter & Form given out today
  • Principal's Letter for Term 2
  • P1 (2018) Registration form (Indicate whether you have a sibling coming in to P1 at 2018 & get parents' signature on the form. A NIL reply must be returned.)
Bring back the following items tomorrow:
  • Science File with parents' Signature on Content Page. (Check that Body System Topical Worksheet has been filed in)
  • Math File with parents' Signature on the First Content Page. 
  • Term 1 Heuristics Booklet (if you have not handed in)
  • Term 1 Topical Worksheet Booklet (if you have not handed in)
  • Term 1 Unit Review with parents' Signature

Wednesday, 8 March 2017

[9/3] March Holidays Homework + Some Important Matters

Math Holiday Homework & Other Matters
We have finished the Topic on Fraction of a Set today.
Do revise Textbook pg 26-31 on the Model Drawing Method to solving questions on Fraction of a Set.
  • Complete Practice 4: Fraction of a Set, pg 11-14 only
  • Complete Heuristics 2: Question 1-4 only
  • Term 1 Math Unit Review (Test) has been returned to you. We have gone through the answers. Do complete any outstanding corrections that you have. Get Parent's Signature above your Marks.
  • Math File has been returned for Revision during the March Holidays. (except Topical Worksheet Booklet & Heuristics Booklet)
  • Get Parent's Signature on the Content Page for Homework Book Practices
  • Bring back Math File & Unit Review (Test) when you come back in Term 2.
Science Holiday Homework & Other Matters
  • Read at least one Science Book on Magnets from NLB and record what you've learnt in your Science Journal.
  • Science File has been returned for Revision during the March Holidays. 
  • Get Parent's Signature on the Content Page.
  • Note that Science Topical Review will only be returned to you in Term 2 Week 1. 
  • Bring back Science File when you come back in Term 2.
Science Extensive Reading Programme
  • An email had been sent to all parents on 6 Mar on the launch of the Science Extensive Reading Programme.
  • Do use this March Holidays to borrow books on Interactions (Magnets) as we will be starting on this topic in Term 2.
  • Make notes on New Information (What you've learnt) in your Science Journal after reading the Science Books.
  • Record the list of Science Books you have read in the "Science Book Reading Log" Worksheet given to you.
  • I will collect the Reading Log in End April, after completing the topic on Magnets.
Please see the following link to understand more about the Science Extensive Reading Programme:


To facilitate parents to be able to find relevant Science books which are related to the Science themes and topics, we have printed and distributed to the pupils the following:

(1) Primary 4 themes and topics for Science extensive reading 2017 

In case it has been misplaced, I have included the link for a printable list for your reference, so that you bring this list along when you go to branches of the National Library to borrow books for your child / ward:


Examples of Science books that you can borrow from the branches of the National Library for your child / ward to read are listed in the following link:



(2) Science Book Reading Log (To record the list of Science books read):



Social Studies: Harmony in Action Photo Contest 2017 
In line with our celebration for Racial Harmony Day, we are organising a photo contest entitled "Harmony in Action". You have been briefed on the Photo Contest today.

I have also email the details of the contest to all parents. The template below is to be used to submit the photo and caption to us. You may email the template to me latest by 28 April 2017.

Monday, 6 March 2017

[7/3] Science & Math Homework

Science Body System Mindmap

  • Complete the Mindmap if you have not finished in class today.
  • Hand-in your mindmap tomorrow.
Math Revision 1
  • Tear out pg 49-56 from 4A Homework Book.
  • Do ONLY pg 49-51. (Cross out Qn 2 & 4)

Sunday, 5 March 2017

[6/3] Reminders on Science & Math File

This is a reminder to bring back the following items:
  • Science Yellow File (Ensure that Body System Topical Worksheet & Plant System Mindmap has been filed in)
  • System Workbook (With all corrections done)
  • Math Red File (Ensure that Basic Mastery Worksheet has been filed in)
  • Heuristics Booklet (Do not file yet)
Topical Worksheet Booklet (Do not file yet)
  • Complete the following selected questions:
  • pg 4 (Q3 & 4 only)
  • pg 6 (Q4-7 only)
  • pg 9
  • pg 11
  • This is due tomorrow.

Thursday, 2 March 2017

[3/3] Science WB returned for Revision

System Workbook
  • I've returned the workbook today for revision.
  • We have done pg 27-31 in class. Do complete the pages if you have not finished in class.
  • Complete any outstanding corrections in the workbook (I've folded the pages)
  • Bring back the workbook on Monday.

Science File & Math File
  • Bring back your Science and Math File on Monday.
  • I will return back the files on Thurs after filing your Topical Test so that you can revise over the March Holidays.

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

[2/3] Items returned today for Filing & Homework

[To File] Body System Topical Worksheet (1)
  • I've returned this today.
  • File this into Science File under the Divider - Topical Worksheet

[Do Not File Yet] Math Topical Worksheet Booklet
  • Complete any outstanding corrections by showing your working clearly.
  • Complete the following selected questions:
  • pg 4 (Q3 & 4 only)
  • pg 6 (Q4-7 only)
  • pg 9
  • pg 11
  • Bring back this booklet next Monday. 
This is a reminder that Math Topical Review will be conducted tomorrow before recess.