2010 PSLE Discussion

[junrahmat]

DS definitely needs help with his English. Didn't do that well for CA1, despite sending him to 2 English enrichment/tuition centres.. (hehe.. mummy so kiasu..) Any input on how we can help our children improve their English grades is very much appreciated

[ApronMama]

Dear all,


P6 CA1 is over. How did your kids do compared to last year P5 year end results?

[happyluckymom]

Hi,


My DD got her CA1 results and that kinda depressed me a lot. The papers were st pretty tough especially maths. How to prepare her for PSLE? She is already busy with school and homework etc. She is also hard working and practices a lot. But the results don’t show this. Results fluctuate from 70s to 90s. I dont know how to stabilise these marks. Thanks to everyone who can help

[CoffeeCat]

Difficulty in maths often occurs in problem sums, therefore i recommend "problem solving processes in maths" by fabian ng.

[OngMum]

happyluckymom:

Hi,


My DD got her CA1 results and that kinda depressed me a lot. The papers were st pretty tough especially maths. How to prepare her for PSLE? She is already busy with school and homework etc. She is also hard working and practices a lot. But the results don't show this. Results fluctuate from 70s to 90s. I dont know how to stabilise these marks. Thanks to everyone who can help

Hi happyluckymom, I do not have any solutions to keep your child's results consistent, however, I would say for her to score between the range of 70 and 90..it considered quite good, no? All she needs to do is to continue her learning style and I am sure she will do well in her PSLE.
I think some marks are deducted for being stressed at tests/exams or perhaps, not very careful and etc.

Cheers!

[happyluckymom]

Thank you Ongmom, that is very encouraging. Anyone registered or knows any good classes for psle revision like those held in june holidays?

[sssdarlings]

i like the hol classes at creative concepts located in beauty world. the writing and math hve well organised materials.

[Augmum]

junrahmat:

DS definitely needs help with his English. Didn't do that well for CA1, despite sending him to 2 English enrichment/tuition centres.. (hehe.. mummy so kiasu..) Any input on how we can help our children improve their English grades is very much appreciated

most schools' teachers would use the newspapers as a \"teaching tool\" for english, for vocab, cloze and comprehension.

not to worry to much as the PSLE English paper is always much easier than the School Exam papers. in fact, is usually the easiest subject among the 4.

[OngMum]

happyluckymom:

Thank you Ongmom, that is very encouraging. Anyone registered or knows any good classes for psle revision like those held in june holidays?

It’s my pleasure, happyluckymom. Continue to encourage your child.
I have my daughter enrolled in creative writing at madhatters next week.

[OngMum]

Augmum:

most schools' teachers would use the newspapers as a \"teaching tool\" for english, for vocab, cloze and comprehension.


not to worry to much as the PSLE English paper is always much easier than the School Exam papers. in fact, is usually the easiest subject among the 4.

Oh really? I did hear normally the papers at Prelim are at the higher standard. This is to train the children and let them know that papers are not always a breeze.

I chanced upon this book from Popular - Approaching English through News by Diana Tham. The level is for Sec 1 but the news in there specially written to encourage children's interest in newspaper articles. They are quite refreshing, educational and interesting. This book motivates children to think critically and creatively. I have my daughter picks a newspaper article that she likes to read and then we attempt the questions and exercises together in line with the article. Personally, I find it's a good book to invest.

Cheers!