2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[smileplease]

[quote="snowyqueen"]

Just before SA1 and now, DD suddenly started to work diligently and became very motivated. She has identified a target. She wants to go to NYGS. I told her no chance so just aim for more practical choices but she said she wanted to try. Ok, no harm to have high target but I am afraid of the disappointment if eventually she cannot succeed. It is an almost impossible target. I think min. 3 or 4 A stars.



2 years ago, at this time, I took my daughter’s total marks out of 400 to multiply by 0.75, and her PSLE result is +2 points from it. So you might want to use this method to calculate and know where your daughter stands, this is just a guideline. I always tell my children (this year my son is taking PSLE too), do not hope for too high aggregate as a lot of factors can affect the result. One of my daughter’s classmate actually cried during the Math Paper 1 examination when she cannot do 2-3 Questions and thinking that she cannot get a A* for Math… this is during the examination, so if the child hope for so much, the child is definitely under great pressure when taking the examination and the child cannot perform well in the end.

Therefore, now I also tell my son that he just has to do his best so that he will not regret whatever the result turns out to be. If he is not careful and meticulous with his work, do not cry over spilled milk then.

Tell your daughter to relax. Believe me, she will perform better under no stress and pressure.

[ngl2010]

I am worried about the upcoming dengue epidemic which is estimated will be in July and August. I told my son to do his best in Prelim because if he cannot sit in for PSLE (e.g. got dengue… touch wood), his Prelim result will be used to determine his t-score.


Let’s do our part in making sure mosquitoes don’t breed in our house.

[icy_mama]

ngl2010:

I am worried about the upcoming dengue epidemic which is estimated will be in July and August. I told my son to do his best in Prelim because if he cannot sit in for PSLE (e.g. got dengue.. touch wood), his Prelim result will be used to determine his t-score.


Let's do our part in making sure mosquitoes don't breed in our house.

that was also my concern too, hence i make sure to coat my dc with mosquito repellent everytime they leave the house.

[ngl2010]

icy_mama:

ngl2010:

I am worried about the upcoming dengue epidemic which is estimated will be in July and August. I told my son to do his best in Prelim because if he cannot sit in for PSLE (e.g. got dengue.. touch wood), his Prelim result will be used to determine his t-score.


Let's do our part in making sure mosquitoes don't breed in our house.

that was also my concern too, hence i make sure to coat my dc with mosquito repellent everytime they leave the house.

Good idea! :idea: Thank you.

[janet88]

Don’t take it too hard…bcos when nervous, brain capability will be unable to work well…unexpected mistakes will happen.


Ventilate the whole house when kids go to school…make sure there is no clutter for mosquitoes to hide. Spray insecticide at corners, under the bed…then close door and windows. Oh yes, give the kids vitamin C and make sure they have lots of rest.

[snowyqueen]

smileplease:

2 years ago, at this time, I took my daughter's total marks out of 400 to multiply by 0.75, and her PSLE result is +2 points from it. So you might want to use this method to calculate and know where your daughter stands, this is just a guideline. I always tell my children (this year my son is taking PSLE too), do not hope for too high aggregate as a lot of factors can affect the result.

Therefore, now I also tell my son that he just has to do his best so that he will not regret whatever the result turns out to be. If he is not careful and meticulous with his work, do not cry over spilled milk then.

Tell your daughter to relax. Believe me, she will perform better under no stress and pressure.

She would be in the range of 250+ based on her SA1 results but she is in a neighborhood school and hence some said should minus a few more marks from the aggregate (400*0.75) :roll:. We are focusing on the Prelim to have better gauge of how well she is catching up given that we start late. Anything can happen during PSLE and it is too early to say anything.

I am also telling her to take steps at one time but she should still try to put in her best effort but not necessary have to keep on studying. We should be looking for \"quality\" study instead of \"quantity\". In this aspect, it is very tedious for me as now I have to look through all her syllabus to have better understanding to see how to compliment her tutors' preparation especially on weaker areas.

I wonder if it is worth all the effort to maximize DD's potential to help her to fulfill her dream in terms of money (on tuition) and time. Because in the end, as parents do we consider if the environment would suit her if she is not up to the caliber. I rather be more practical that she can go to a less competitive school and excel in a less competitive environment. This is the dilemma of the \"borderline\" case when one is not too bad but not too good as well. I would be very happy if she can go SCGS, more than happy.

[mummy so kiasu]

snowyqueen:

smileplease:

2 years ago, at this time, I took my daughter's total marks out of 400 to multiply by 0.75, and her PSLE result is +2 points from it. So you might want to use this method to calculate and know where your daughter stands, this is just a guideline. I always tell my children (this year my son is taking PSLE too), do not hope for too high aggregate as a lot of factors can affect the result.

Therefore, now I also tell my son that he just has to do his best so that he will not regret whatever the result turns out to be. If he is not careful and meticulous with his work, do not cry over spilled milk then.

Tell your daughter to relax. Believe me, she will perform better under no stress and pressure.

She would be in the range of 250+ based on her SA1 results but she is in a neighborhood school and hence some said should minus a few more marks from the aggregate (400*0.75) :roll:. We are focusing on the Prelim to have better gauge of how well she is catching up given that we start late. Anything can happen during PSLE and it is too early to say anything.

I am also telling her to take steps at one time but she should still try to put in her best effort but not necessary have to keep on studying. We should be looking for \"quality\" study instead of \"quantity\". In this aspect, it is very tedious for me as now I have to look through all her syllabus to have better understanding to see how to compliment her tutors' preparation especially on weaker areas.

I wonder if it is worth all the effort to maximize DD's potential to help her to fulfill her dream in terms of money (on tuition) and time. Because in the end, as parents do we consider if the environment would suit her if she is not up to the caliber. I rather be more practical that she can go to a less competitive school and excel in a less competitive environment. This is the dilemma of the \"borderline\" case when one is not too bad but not too good as well. I would be very happy if she can go SCGS, more than happy.

It depends on the school's standard. (top schools' standard is usually higher). If your child's performance is consistent (base on CA1, SA1 & Prelim results) then it should be around this calculation (score/400 × 0.75 +/-5)

[Dreamgear]

snowyqueen:

smileplease:

2 years ago, at this time, I took my daughter's total marks out of 400 to multiply by 0.75, and her PSLE result is +2 points from it. So you might want to use this method to calculate and know where your daughter stands, this is just a guideline. I always tell my children (this year my son is taking PSLE too), do not hope for too high aggregate as a lot of factors can affect the result.

Therefore, now I also tell my son that he just has to do his best so that he will not regret whatever the result turns out to be. If he is not careful and meticulous with his work, do not cry over spilled milk then.

Tell your daughter to relax. Believe me, she will perform better under no stress and pressure.

She would be in the range of 250+ based on her SA1 results but she is in a neighborhood school and hence some said should minus a few more marks from the aggregate (400*0.75) :roll:. We are focusing on the Prelim to have better gauge of how well she is catching up given that we start late. Anything can happen during PSLE and it is too early to say anything.

I am also telling her to take steps at one time but she should still try to put in her best effort but not necessary have to keep on studying. We should be looking for \"quality\" study instead of \"quantity\". In this aspect, it is very tedious for me as now I have to look through all her syllabus to have better understanding to see how to compliment her tutors' preparation especially on weaker areas.

I wonder if it is worth all the effort to maximize DD's potential to help her to fulfill her dream in terms of money (on tuition) and time. Because in the end, as parents do we consider if the environment would suit her if she is not up to the caliber. I rather be more practical that she can go to a less competitive school and excel in a less competitive environment. This is the dilemma of the \"borderline\" case when one is not too bad but not too good as well. I would be very happy if she can go SCGS, more than happy.

With this score, you should try for dsa into scgs.....

[snowyqueen]

Dreamgear:

With this score, you should try for dsa into scgs.....

She has an unrealistic target of NYGS, so we would not go for DSA. Depending on her PSLE results, we could have more flexibility to choose a suitable school. I think I do not want to force her to try anything she is not interested, in order not to kill her motivation at this period.

I am trying not to pour cold water on her but instead putting more effort from my side to see if I can help her to achieve her target, just to support her dream but not necessary my wish. Need to keep the fighting spirit for the impossible mission.

[happyheart]

Do your DC get any homework for June holiday?