2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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lurline:
my friend's child did very well for prelims but totally tired after it and didn't do well for psle.
On other extream , My DD studies only about a month ago for all major exam, PSLE & O level. This father's day when she wished me, i asked to study atleast 6 weeks before A-level.
Looking at above post , i guess it is alright to get may be little less optimal result than completely whacked out result because of tiredness. -
bebebub:
That's VERY intensive. If the extra lessons are not benefitting, or if it's too tiring for your child, can opt out?Starbear:
Next week, a drilling process starts......
5 days a week - intensive class after school dismissal
Last till end of term 3. :faint:
I am afraid it will be just like the law of diminishing return.... :yikes:
My dd's classmate opt out for this week's supp class. But I dunno what is the reason given.
Cannot opt out :sad:
It is compulsory. :slapshead: -
sleepy:
I really hope so....but yet to know next week.
That's too draining. Teachers won't be teaching new stuff anyway. There should be time to do practice papers during school hoursStarbear:
Next week, a drilling process starts......
5 days a week - intensive class after school dismissal
Last till end of term 3. :faint:
I am afraid it will be just like the law of diminishing return.... :yikes:
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janet_lee88:
I took my son out of supplementary classes...if the purpose is just to get past year papers done, I see no point attending them.Starbear:
Next week, a drilling process starts......
5 days a week - intensive class after school dismissal
Last till end of term 3. :faint:
5 days a week till end of term 3 will make kids burn out before PSLE. That is as good as not sitting for it.
I really concern that my child will be burn out before PSLE....
I guess I need to let my child to rest on Sunday to 'recharge' energy and mentality...effective next week.... (totally no revision except to clear up school homework) -
Starbear:
I took my son out of supplementary classes...if the purpose is just to get past year papers done, I see no point attending them.janet_lee88:
[quote=\"Starbear\"]Next week, a drilling process starts......
5 days a week - intensive class after school dismissal
Last till end of term 3. :faint:
5 days a week till end of term 3 will make kids burn out before PSLE. That is as good as not sitting for it.
I really concern that my child will be burn out before PSLE....
I guess I need to let my child to rest on Sunday to 'recharge' energy and mentality...effective next week.... (totally no revision except to clear up school homework)[/quote]Each children are different. Each child's endurance level is different. You have to judge your child's endurance level yourself. Attending supplementary classes does not necessarily mean not beneficial. Maybe if already doing many past year papers in school, then no need to do additional past year papers at home. The key is to balance work and rest/relax time. -
Actually, I do not really mind the school holding more extra lessons and giving more homework in July & August, and then gradually going easy on intensity in September…
The closer it is to PSLE, the more our kids need to feel relaxed and at ease with themselves & everything else… -
Starbear:
No school can force you to make your child attend if you feel it's not beneficial or too tiring. You can speak to the FT or principal and give your reasons. You will probably be told that you bear full responsibility if your child doesn't do well, but that's their way of protecting themselves.Cannot opt out :sad:
It is compulsory. :slapshead: -
Sigh… dunno why fingers so itchy, landed here and saw the topic on supplementary lessons. My first experience with PSLE is still far away. This is what was told to me by a current teacher, not fr my kiddos’ school, full time teacher with no sideline job.
Pls note different schools prep their students differently and this the sharing of a particular teacher fr a particular school, so I have no infor that all schools do it this manner.
She told me supp classes taught core materials meaning what’s needed to prep for PSLE and not extra materials. She told me she worried abt students who do no attend supp classes becos not sure if these students have the necc academic support otherwise.
My point? Have open comms with the teachers.
Not judging and not trying to sway decision one way or the other, just sharing. -
slmkhoo:
No school can force you to make your child attend if you feel it's not beneficial or too tiring. You can speak to the FT or principal and give your reasons. You will probably be told that you bear full responsibility if your child doesn't do well, but that's their way of protecting themselves.Starbear:
Cannot opt out :sad:
It is compulsory. :slapshead:
My DC can endure the hardship with no complain......only mummy worry....worry DC eats less in order to finish up homework and revision at home. The prolong drilling in school means that my DC will be eating lesser than usual...likely to lose weight... -
For chinese oral, will they ask questions like chinese new year or hari raya tradition as it may be unfair to students of other races as all pictures will be same for all language exams ? How about english oral? Will they ask about wedding dinner etc as different races especially kids have limited exposure to such.
BTW, my lower primary boy oral book has church wedding picture. I kind of find it unfair to lesser exposed kids.
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