2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[janet88]

favianboy:

Let the kid take a small break (eg.1-2days) this holiday. They need moral support and not extra stress from us

Let the kids recharge today...they need a breather too.

[sembgal]

2014 Preliminary papers from top schools have been released this week. Good form of practice to ace PSLE with A* and A.

[skcmummy]

sembgal:

2014 Preliminary papers from top schools have been released this week. Good form of practice to ace PSLE with A* and A.

Hi, where to get them?

[sembgal]

skcmummy:

sembgal:

2014 Preliminary papers from top schools have been released this week. Good form of practice to ace PSLE with A* and A.

Hi, where to get them?

This is the website to pre-order 2014 prelim papers from top schools.

http://sgexampapers.net

I'm helping this boy to score at least an A for his PSLE English. His Math and Science are close to full marks for his prelims.

[Mama Mania]

Oh no, PSLE is just some 20 days away? Been there done that twice (last being last year) and do not wish to go through it ever again.


All the very best to all your DD/DS taking the 2014 PSLE.

For those who did not do well, do not ever be discouraged by the prelims. For those who did well, do not let your guard down. Prelim result is in no way a gauge to the actual PSLE performance. I have seen kids who never get beyond B for Maths, but practiced hard throughout the year, scored A* for Maths and vice-versa. This can be said for other subjects. So do not be discouraged but have confidence in your kids.

So long as the child has been consistently practicing the past years’ papers and not burnt out and is constantly being encouraged and not stressed out, it will be fine. Very important is the DDs’/DS’ mental preparedness and confidence level throughout the PSLE days. Have enough sleep the week leading to PSLE and try as you may, in the last week, not to do any more Maths practice papers with them but rather, going through what had been done. No point panicking in the last week or getting confused by doing more and making more mistakes and affecting their confidence level.

As for Science, reading up on guide books/revise concepts/key words in the last week is more important than doing more papers.

Ensure we keep check of any negative remarks we may pass at this moment or anxiety as they can sense it and be affected. I find long evening walks with them are useful to take away their anxieties and destress them/us at the same time.

They are very pitiful, really, mugging and mugging and mugging all day long. They need lots encouragement, support, pats every now and then, good sleep, good food, destress time and reminders to let them know we are with them in this and we acknowledge their hard work and effort put in and no matter what the result, we are proud of their whole year’s effort.

Refrain from discussing with them the day’s paper unless they open their mouth to talk about it themselves. You do not want to affect their mood for the next day. You can discuss and talk all about it at the forum but not in front of them.

Soldier on, it’s just a matter of days and all this will be over and parents and kids alike, can nuah for all you want.

All the very best.

[Mawar]

Mama Mania:

Oh no, PSLE is just some 20 days away? Been there done that twice (last being last year) and do not wish to go through it ever again.


All the very best to all your DD/DS taking the 2014 PSLE.

For those who did not do well, do not ever be discouraged by the prelims. For those who did well, do not let your guard down. Prelim result is in no way a gauge to the actual PSLE performance. I have seen kids who never get beyond B for Maths, but practiced hard throughout the year, scored A* for Maths and vice-versa. This can be said for other subjects. So do not be discouraged but have confidence in your kids.

So long as the child has been consistently practicing the past years' papers and not burnt out and is constantly being encouraged and not stressed out, it will be fine. Very important is the DDs'/DS' mental preparedness and confidence level throughout the PSLE days. Have enough sleep the week leading to PSLE and try as you may, in the last week, not to do any more Maths practice papers with them but rather, going through what had been done. No point panicking in the last week or getting confused by doing more and making more mistakes and affecting their confidence level.

As for Science, reading up on guide books/revise concepts/key words in the last week is more important than doing more papers.

Ensure we keep check of any negative remarks we may pass at this moment or anxiety as they can sense it and be affected. I find long evening walks with them are useful to take away their anxieties and destress them/us at the same time.

They are very pitiful, really, mugging and mugging and mugging all day long. They need lots encouragement, support, pats every now and then, good sleep, good food, destress time and reminders to let them know we are with them in this and we acknowledge their hard work and effort put in and no matter what the result, we are proud of their whole year's effort.

Refrain from discussing with them the day's paper unless they open their mouth to talk about it themselves. You do not want to affect their mood for the next day. You can discuss and talk all about it at the forum but not in front of them.

Soldier on, it's just a matter of days and all this will be over and parents and kids alike, can nuah for all you want.

All the very best.

Thank you for sharing. We first time PSLE parents learn a lot from experienced parents like yourselves.

[janet88]

The crazy days will be over…and you will be able to breathe easier when it is all over. All of a sudden, you will find yourself so free that you can’t believe it. In the meantime, monitor your kids and make sure they don’t get burnt out. Drink more water…avoid deep fried food and try not to eat out.

All the best…next year this time, you will tell yourself, ‘I have been through this craziness.’

[Mawar]

janet_lee88:

The crazy days will be over...and you will be able to breathe easier when it is all over. All of a sudden, you will find yourself so free that you can't believe it. In the meantime, monitor your kids and make sure they don't get burnt out. Drink more water...avoid deep fried food and try not to eat out.

All the best...next year this time, you will tell yourself, 'I have been through this craziness.'

Thanks Janet. Can't wait for the crazy days to be over. Everything seems to hang in limbo. Waiting and counting down.

[janet88]

Mawar:

janet_lee88:

Drink more water...avoid deep fried food and try not to eat out.

All the best...next year this time, you will tell yourself, 'I have been through this craziness.'

Thanks Janet. Can't wait for the crazy days to be over. Everything seems to hang in limbo. Waiting and counting down.

I understand that feeling completely. it's like waiting to give birth.
it's really tough but hang on...give the kids & yourself a breather because the stress is enormous. you will survive it. take care.

[zbear]

janet_lee88:

The crazy days will be over...and you will be able to breathe easier when it is all over. All of a sudden, you will find yourself so free that you can't believe it. In the meantime, monitor your kids and make sure they don't get burnt out. Drink more water...avoid deep fried food and try not to eat out.

All the best...next year this time, you will tell yourself, 'I have been through this craziness.'

I agree - the tension, stress is building up as PSLE approaches. The worst is the night before the 1st paper. Subsequently, the rest of the papers are not so bad. All you want is just to quickly get it over.

Hang in there, just tell yourself - its worth it when you see the results. All the hardwork n efforts have paid off.

Its one way of motivating yourself.