2013 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[ngl2010]

Pa Pa Na Na:

Hi


Please see SEAB's reply (dated 17 June 2013) regarding use of correction tape in the PSLE:

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We would like to clarify that SEAB discourages the use of correction fluid/tape
in the PSLE to safeguard the interests of pupils.

Based on our past experience, we found that the use of correction fluid/tape can affect the performance of pupils and the legibility of their scripts.

Examples of these include:

1) Pupils forgetting to write in their answers after applying correction fluid,
because they went on to answer other questions while waiting for the correction fluid to dry.

2) Pupils spending time waiting for the correction fluid to dry or reapplying
correction tape to mask their original answers, before proceeding to answer
other questions. This results in some loss of time.

3) Pupils writing answers when the correction fluid is still moist, thus
rendering their answers illegible.

4) Correction fluid adhering to the opposite face of the answer script, causing
answers on the opposite face to be smudged.

5) Correction tape causing opposite faces of the answer script to be stuck to
each other. Separating these pages during marking could cause damage to the scripts and hence affect the legibility of answers.

Nonetheless, we would like to assure parents and students that while the use of correction fluid/tape is discouraged for the reasons given above, pupils who
use correction fluid/tape will not be penalised for it.

Lastly, you may wish to know that in general students will not be penalised
should they use gel pen for their examination although it is not recommended. There is also no standard guideline to the type of pen that the student should use, thus you may wish to use any standard ball point pen for the purpose of examination.

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Thank you, Pa Pa Na Na, for sharing SEAB's reply.

:thankyou:

[HAPPYH]

Pa Pa Na Na:

Hi


Please see SEAB's reply (dated 17 June 2013) regarding use of correction tape in the PSLE:

***
We would like to clarify that SEAB discourages the use of correction fluid/tape
in the PSLE to safeguard the interests of pupils.

Based on our past experience, we found that the use of correction fluid/tape can affect the performance of pupils and the legibility of their scripts.

Examples of these include:

1) Pupils forgetting to write in their answers after applying correction fluid,
because they went on to answer other questions while waiting for the correction fluid to dry.

2) Pupils spending time waiting for the correction fluid to dry or reapplying
correction tape to mask their original answers, before proceeding to answer
other questions. This results in some loss of time.

3) Pupils writing answers when the correction fluid is still moist, thus
rendering their answers illegible.

4) Correction fluid adhering to the opposite face of the answer script, causing
answers on the opposite face to be smudged.

5) Correction tape causing opposite faces of the answer script to be stuck to
each other. Separating these pages during marking could cause damage to the scripts and hence affect the legibility of answers.

Nonetheless, we would like to assure parents and students that while the use of correction fluid/tape is discouraged for the reasons given above, pupils who
use correction fluid/tape will not be penalised for it.

Lastly, you may wish to know that in general students will not be penalised
should they use gel pen for their examination although it is not recommended. There is also no standard guideline to the type of pen that the student should use, thus you may wish to use any standard ball point pen for the purpose of examination.

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:thankyou: so much for sharing.

[Cloudybay]

Thank you Pa Pa Na Na for sharing the info re the correction tape. I will show SEAB’s reply to dd who uses the tape way too liberally.

[janet88]

Cloudybay:

Thank you Pa Pa Na Na for sharing the info re the correction tape. I will show SEAB's reply to dd who uses the tape way too liberally.

my son could not live without correction tape...i explained to him why he had to cut back on using it 2 months before PSLE...without it, he has to learn to be neater too. though he brought it along, he told me he didn't use it frequently.

[icy_mama]

thanks pa pa na na....


trying to get dd to wean off correction tape reliance too. from now on, got dd to do mock psle papers without tape, using the pen she'd use for psle and learn to do cancellations neatly with a ruler without making a collossal mess.
:xedfingers:

[ScaredyMum]

Haiz, I've been taking leave here & there to stay home and \"accompany\" DS to revise, or do \"extra\" practice with him but I find it has not been very fruitful


Firstly I am weak in Math myself so when I asked him to practise more in Math, which is also his weakest subject, I can't guide him! When he has problems with the questions, I can't solve them myself and end up I have to spend time to ask my friends or his tutor, and the time will be wasted.

Sometimes, the tutor will leave enough homework till the next session so when I am at home, end up I am nagging him to complete his tuition homework instead of doing extra revisions with him.

Anyone experience the same or any suggestions to share?

[icy_mama]

ScaredyMum:

Haiz, I've been taking leave here & there to stay home and \"accompany\" DS to revise, or do \"extra\" practice with him but I find it has not been very fruitful


Firstly I am weak in Math myself so when I asked him to practise more in Math, which is also his weakest subject, I can't guide him! When he has problems with the questions, I can't solve them myself and end up I have to spend time to ask my friends or his tutor, and the time will be wasted.

Sometimes, the tutor will leave enough homework till the next session so when I am at home, end up I am nagging him to complete his tuition homework instead of doing extra revisions with him.

Anyone experience the same or any suggestions to share?

hi scaredymum

it's good that u are spending time with your ds for his revision.

u could post those difficult to solve math problems on the QnA maths thread here, anyone could help u there. i feel that for maths, practice is important. after going thru a few books, u or your ds should realise that the questions are more or less similar.

keep at it, no matter how time consuming it is.

jia you!

[kiasuparentsirock]

Pa Pa Na Na:

Hi


Please see SEAB's reply (dated 17 June 2013) regarding use of correction tape in the PSLE:

***
We would like to clarify that SEAB discourages the use of correction fluid/tape
in the PSLE to safeguard the interests of pupils.

Based on our past experience, we found that the use of correction fluid/tape can affect the performance of pupils and the legibility of their scripts.

Examples of these include:

1) Pupils forgetting to write in their answers after applying correction fluid,
because they went on to answer other questions while waiting for the correction fluid to dry.

2) Pupils spending time waiting for the correction fluid to dry or reapplying
correction tape to mask their original answers, before proceeding to answer
other questions. This results in some loss of time.

3) Pupils writing answers when the correction fluid is still moist, thus
rendering their answers illegible.

4) Correction fluid adhering to the opposite face of the answer script, causing
answers on the opposite face to be smudged.

5) Correction tape causing opposite faces of the answer script to be stuck to
each other. Separating these pages during marking could cause damage to the scripts and hence affect the legibility of answers.

Nonetheless, we would like to assure parents and students that while the use of correction fluid/tape is discouraged for the reasons given above, pupils who
use correction fluid/tape will not be penalised for it.

Lastly, you may wish to know that in general students will not be penalised
should they use gel pen for their examination although it is not recommended. There is also no standard guideline to the type of pen that the student should use, thus you may wish to use any standard ball point pen for the purpose of examination.

***

:thankyou:

[Pa Pa Na Na]

The school has certified my son’s 2 scientific calculators (main & back up) for PSLE use - a round-shaped sticker with a signature pasted at the back of calculators some months back. Any parents have their children’s Chinese electronic dictionaries certified already? Thanks!

[Cloudybay]

ScaredyMum:

Haiz, I've been taking leave here & there to stay home and \"accompany\" DS to revise, or do \"extra\" practice with him but I find it has not been very fruitful


Firstly I am weak in Math myself so when I asked him to practise more in Math, which is also his weakest subject, I can't guide him! When he has problems with the questions, I can't solve them myself and end up I have to spend time to ask my friends or his tutor, and the time will be wasted.

Sometimes, the tutor will leave enough homework till the next session so when I am at home, end up I am nagging him to complete his tuition homework instead of doing extra revisions with him.

Anyone experience the same or any suggestions to share?

Not sure if my suggestion would b practical for you, you can get those Maths assessment books that come with detailed solution to help your ds along.