Singapore Primary 5 Tamil Language (Foundation Level)

This course entry compiles information related to the Singapore Primary 5 Tamil Language (Foundation Level) syllabus. While a dedicated syllabus document for 2024 could not be located, the following information offers insights into the curriculum and resources.

Curriculum Overview:

The Primary Mother Tongue Language (MTL) curriculum aims to equip students with essential communication and language competencies, cultural values, and 21st-century skills. Tamil Language focuses on listening, speaking, reading, writing, and interaction skills. Students may be offered Higher Mother Tongue Language in secondary school.

Foundation Level:

At Primary 5 and 6, students are offered MTL at either the Foundation or Standard level. The Foundation level caters to students who may benefit from a more foundational approach to learning Tamil.

Textbook:

The textbook series "Theen Thamizh" is used for Foundation Tamil Language at the Primary 5 level. The series aims to develop students into proficient language users who can communicate and write in Tamil confidently and effectively. A parent's guide for "Theen Thamizh" offers further insights into the curriculum. Other related textbooks include:

• Foundation Tamil Language For Pri Sch (Theen Thamizh)Textbook 5A
• Foundation Tamil Language For Pri Sch (Theen Thamizh)Textbook 5B
• Foundation Tamil Language For Pri Sch (Theen Thamizh) Workbook 5A
• Foundation Tamil Language For Pri Sch (Theen Thamizh)Workbook 5B

Supplementary Resources:

Assessment books and topical worksheets are available to support learning. Specimen papers based on the PSLE format can also be used for practice. A video resource related to the Primary 5 Tamil syllabus is also available.

Scheme of Work:

Some schools, like Tampines North Primary School, publish their Scheme of Work (SOW), which may offer a more detailed breakdown of the topics covered throughout the year. However, the specific content of the SOW was not available.