🎯 Theme: Power Up – Practice, Strategies & Stamina
👋 Introduction: Why Term 2 is Your Power-Up Phase
Welcome to Term 2—a crucial period where your child moves from building foundations to practicing with purpose. This is the time to:
- Tackle tricky topics with more depth 💡
- Practice time management through short timed tasks ⏱️
- Reflect more deeply using the Mistake Journal
- Involve parents not just as homework checkers—but as learning coaches 👨👩👧
We’ve designed a 10-week weekly plan that’s structured, manageable, and most importantly—encourages independent thinking with just the right amount of support.
🗓️ Weekly Breakdown: Term 2 (Apr–Jun)
🔹 Week 1 (Apr 1–7)
Math: Fractions – Add & Subtract
➤ Use bar models from MOE SLS portal or draw your own
English: Synthesis & Transformation
➤ Combine: “He was late. He missed the bus.” → “He was late because he missed the bus.”
Science: Plant Reproduction
➤ Label and colour a flower diagram; explain pollination
👨👩👧 Parent Tip: Ask your child to teach you how a flower makes seeds. Teaching builds mastery.
🔹 Week 2 (Apr 8–14)
Math: Multiplying Fractions
➤ Use grid paper or draw “part of a part” squares
English: Vocabulary – Context Clues
➤ Quizlet.com – search “PSLE Vocabulary Sets” for ready flashcards
Science: Water Cycle
➤ Build a mini water cycle in a clear container (plastic wrap, warm water, ice)
🧪 Hands-on: Observe condensation and evaporation in your DIY system!
🔹 Week 3 (Apr 15–21)
Math: Dividing Fractions
➤ Explain: ½ ÷ ¼ = ? (How many ¼s are in ½?)
English: Situational Writing – Emails
➤ Write an email to your teacher asking to join a CCA
Science: Adaptations
➤ Pair animals with environments: camel – desert, penguin – ice
📓 Mistake Journal Focus: “What mistake did I fix today? How did I fix it?”
🔹 Week 4 (Apr 22–28)
Math: Decimals – Understanding & Comparing
➤ Play “Decimal War” using price tags or pretend money
English: Comprehension (Open-Ended)
➤ Use practice books or MOE SLS passages
Science: Heat Transfer
➤ Use a spoon in hot water, feel heat move—conduction example
👨👩👧 Parent Tip: Ask, “What’s hotter—metal or wood? Why?” Let them explain.
🔹 Week 5 (Apr 29–May 5)
Math: Decimal Operations – 4 functions
➤ Real-life task: Add up grocery bills or convert money
English: Composition Planning
➤ Brainstorm 3 titles, plot main events, and draft 1 intro
Science: Circulatory System
➤ Label a heart diagram; trace blood flow with arrows
🧠 Visual learner trick: Use arrows and colours in science diagrams!
🔹 Week 6 (May 6–12)
Math: Percentage Basics – “Find value” questions
➤ Use real scenarios like 20% discount on a $50 item
English: Grammar & Editing
➤ Correct punctuation, tense errors in daily sentence drills
Science: Digestive System
➤ Craft: Sequence food from mouth → stomach → intestines
🎯 Challenge: Do 1 mini timed paper (20 mins) and review using your Mistake Journal.
🔹 Week 7 (May 13–19)
Math: Percentage – Word Problems
➤ Use models to compare “more than/less than” % situations
English: Listening Comprehension
➤ Use school audio resources or YouTube PSLE-style clips
Science: Changes in Matter
➤ Sort examples: melting chocolate (physical) vs rusting (chemical)
👨👩👧 Parent Tip: Play “Science Detectives”—you describe a change, they guess if it’s physical or chemical.
🔹 Week 8 (May 20–26)
Math: Ratio – Basic Concepts & Models
➤ Use coloured beads or blocks to show part-whole
English: Oral – Picture Description
➤ Practice with past year oral visuals + discussion questions
Science: Energy Forms
➤ Match energy types to appliances: battery = chemical, fan = kinetic
📓 Mistake Journal Add-on: “Which subject felt hardest this week, and why?”
🔹 Week 9 (May 27–Jun 2)
Math: Ratio – Word Problems
➤ Multi-step: e.g., “Ali has 3 parts, Ben has 2…”
English: Full Paper Practice
➤ Timed Compo or Comprehension
Science: Forces
➤ Role-play: Push vs pull. Drag a chair, roll a ball.
🎯 Goal: Complete and self-check 1 full English paper (90 mins)
🔹 Week 10 (Jun 3–9)
Math: Time & Speed
➤ Use: Speed = Distance ÷ Time in story questions
English: Composition Rewrite
➤ Pick an old composition, improve intro and ending
Science: Electricity
➤ Label a simple circuit; identify conductors and insulators
🎉 Wrap-up: Reflect on biggest improvement and one area to focus on in Term 3.
📝 Mistake Journal Tip for Term 2
Enhance with a “Strategy Column”:
| Date | Subject | Topic | Mistake | The Fix | Strategy to Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14 | Math | Percentage | Misread “less than” as “more than” | Drew model correctly | Highlight keywords in Qs |
Use Google Docs (docs.google.com – free online word processor) or a physical notebook. Parents can comment weekly!
🧡 Parent Engagement Tips for Term 2
Here’s how to support your child without stress:
🔸 Ask curiosity-driven questions: “How would you explain this to a P3 student?”
🔸 Use real life: Let them calculate discounts or plan schedules
🔸 Keep revision visible: Use a calendar or planner on the fridge
🔸 Give micro-praise: “I saw you kept trying even when it got hard—that’s awesome.”
🏁 Term 2 Summary – Key Takeaways
✅ Mastered core topics like fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratio
✅ Improved timing with short and full paper practice
✅ Developed independent thinking via mistake tracking
✅ Practised oral and writing with structured prompts
✅ Parents acted as learning partners, not pressure pots
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