2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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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. -
smileplease:
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.
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.
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.
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snowyqueen:
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)
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.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.
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. -
snowyqueen:
With this score, you should try for dsa into scgs.....
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.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.
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. -
Dreamgear:
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.
With this score, you should try for dsa into scgs.....
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.
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Do your DC get any homework for June holiday?
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happyheart:
Do your DC get any homework for June holiday?
This week DS still goes to school so no homework yet. Maybe he will get homework at the end of this week because he will get 2 weeks holiday starting next week. He has to go back to school again on the 4th week. How about your DC? Any homework? -
DS has 10 half-days of supp class this June. Homework started before school ended last week. Today first day of supp already given homework… I’m fine with that as long as there’s time left to cover his weaknesses at home.
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Top PSLE Scorer’s Steady Route to Success
Wee Yen Jean, top PSLE student 2008
No school work after dinner!
Such a piece of advice would stun many parents. But for Mrs Wee Pei Fong, the idea of burning the midnight oil every day for months is out of the question. Despite this unconventional practice, her daughter, Yen Jean, topped her cohort in this year’s PSLE results.
So what’s their secret?
Yen Jean, who studied at Nanyang Primary School, lives by the golden rule that consistent work to laying a good foundation is the path to academic success. According to Mrs Wee, steady progress in studying and revising not only helps Yen Jean to remember, it also gives more opportunities for her to clarify doubts and improve her understanding of difficult topics.
No surprise, therefore, that Yen Jean credits this approach for her success. “It was the consistency that helped me achieve the good results, not cramming at the last minute,” she says.
On their part, how can parents best support their children in the nerve-wrecking months leading up to the PSLE? Mrs Wee gives full credit to Yen Jean’s teachers for their hard work in preparing the pupils. In turn, she sought to complement the school’s efforts by ensuring that Yen Jean lacked for nothing at home.
Tips from the parent of the top PSLE student? Mrs Wee sees an intangible but nonetheless real value in basic acts such as ensuring that Yen Jean maintains a good balance between schoolwork, play and rest; and eats a healthy diet. It also means giving Yen Jean steady moral support, especially when she feels discouraged or down. Mrs Wee believes parents should always be available as a sounding board for their children to talk about issues that affect them.
Adjusting to a new stream
Mrs Wee, who quit her job eight years ago to become a homemaker, puts a premium on having a close relationship with her daughter. “I try to always be around,” she remarks. “If Yen Jean has a problem, we address it quickly rather than letting it fester. At this age, she faces many growing up issues that we discuss about.”
Yen Jean was formerly a pupil at CHIJ Kellock, but switched to Nanyang Primary School at Pri 4 after qualifying for the Gifted Education Programme (GEP). Initially, she found it a bumpy ride trying to adapt to the new school. “I was a little apprehensive at first as I would be leaving CHIJ Kellock for a completely new environment, one in which there was a lot of emphasis on Chinese which was my weakest subject then,” Yen Jean recalls. But her fears soon dissipated when her paternal grandmother offered to coach her in the language. And rather than relying on tuition, Mrs Wee herself helps Yen Jean in her English, Mathematics and Science.
Transfering to the GEP stream also threw up other concerns. Mrs Wee was not worried about Yen Jean’s self-motivation and desire to excel, but she saw a need to manage her daughter’s high expectations.
“It’s not uncommon for a child to falter under stress,” observes Mrs Wee. “Yen Jean did not do well in her Science Practical Test in Pri 5 despite trying her best, and naturally she was very disappointed”. In this instance, Mrs Wee sought to reassure Yen Jean that it was ok to stumble on occasion. “I told her that we are human beings” she recounts, “and the important thing is to learn from failure and mistakes and continue to persevere.”
Not all work and no play
Hitting the books takes up nearly 70 percent of Yen Jean’s waking hours. But she makes it a point to immerse herself regulaly in a whole gamut of activities. Taking after her mother, who was a lawyer, Yen Jean loves to debate. She also enjoys the thrill of thinking up creative solutions to problems and has joined her schoolmates in a trip all the way to Perth, Australia to learn about Future Problem Solving from international coaches.
With this range of experiences and the emotional support of her parents, Yen Jean is no stranger to new challenges and environments. Now about to enter Raffles Girls' School, she is looking forward to future adventures in learning. “I hope that I will be able to maintain a good academic performance,” she laughs, adding lest you think that’s all that matters, “And at the same time, have lots of fun!”
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Hi Everyone,
My DD has not finished some of her top school SA1 papers yet :nailbite: . should we move on and do the prelim papers first or continue and finish the SA1 papers :scratchhead: ? Also, are prelim papers harder than SA1/PT1
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