Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Teachers' Briefing for PSLE Listening Comprehension

2 levels of backup

1. Malfunction of main announcement system
--> use hi-fi set

--> 1 hour (or so) before exam:
---- ensure head set fully plugged in
---- ensure volume zero
---- ensure power on
---- insert CD
---- play CD
---- increase volume to audible level (listening via headset)
---- stop playing only after the entire CD has been played.

--> just before start of exam
---- ensure head set fully plugged in
---- ensure volume zero
---- ensure power on
---- insert CD
---- ** delay about 1 minute after the main announcement system is played before playing CD
---- *** In the event of disruption of main announcement system due to malfunction,
--------- unplug the headphone from the Hi-Fi set
--------- turn up to optimal volume for the students taking the LC


2. True power failure

--> use battery operated CD players (black)
---- *** In the event of true power failure,
--------- await instructions from CPE, whether to play CD from the start
--------- turn up to optimal volume for the students taking the LC-->