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Prep to Grade 5

Primary School Curriculum (Prep-Grade6)

TEMIS provides a broad and balanced curriculum set by the IEA. E-learning will be embedded within the curriculum across subjects and students will become increasingly independent and responsible for their own learning through engaging in research and enquiry. It identifies eight main curriculum areas: Early Childhood, English, Mathematics, Society and Environment, Science, Technology, The Arts, Physical Education and Health and Personal Development (HPD). In addition to the main curriculum areas, TEMIS implements a LOTE (Language Other Than English) curriculum.

Inquiry Approach

Teaching and Learning in subject areas outside of English and Mathematics at TEMIS is based on an inquiry approach, with different subjects integrated into inquiry units, where appropriate.

Inquiry learning is an active thinking and learning process. It is a student centred learning approach in which the learner is actively involved in the process. Students are actively engaged in the process of investigating, processing, organizing, synthesizing, refining and extending their knowledge within a topic. Inquiry learning encourages students to form concepts and generalisations instead of being told simple answers to more complex questions.

Learning is more effective when connections are made across contexts, between learning areas and between prior and new knowledge. Pre-unit planning discussions focus on what students already know and what they want to know and learn, to ensure appropriate pitch and to increase motivation and achievement.

Assessments

TEMIS assesses students to measure progress and to set targets for students so that they have goals and also can see how well they are progressing.

For students demonstrating learning difficulties, work may be modified and additional support provided against a support plan agreed by the school and parents together in partnership.

Students who have particular gifts and talents will be supported to develop their skills and both use and apply these into challenging activities.

Homework

Homework is anything that students need to complete outside usual lessons. Homework encompasses a variety of activities, many of which are online through Mathletics and Literacy Planet.

Students are expected to read regularly, practise spellings and number facts, but at times homework may include a more extended activity that will develop inquiry skills or more directed and focused work such as revision for tests.

Homework provides parents with an opportunity to become involved in their child’s learning and to develop home-school links. It helps students develop good study habits, cultivates a positive attitude towards schools and helps parents and students realise that learning happens outside of school, not just in school.