2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy
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vk2kv:
You mean 97 to full marks to get A*? That is too tough.Just4Fun:
Finally, our turn to declare officially..... the last lap for PSLE 2014.
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Soon, this thread will become a history n reference for future PSLERs, espy those taking PSLE 2015. They will probably able to feel our ups and downs as we embark on this journey
GG, have a happy trip.. For me, I will pick DS up , then my family will off to short trip to KL.
Before I go, here is the long waited reply from SEAB regarding the PSLE grading system...at least this reply has cleared our doubts officially...
Quoted :
We wish to inform that grading is not based on fixed cut-off marks. It takes into consideration various factors including paper difficulty and the quality of candidates’ work. Hence we are unable to provide further information on this.
Thank you for the info.
That's mean if the papers are easy, the cut-off marks will be raised to 97 (just like last year for Maths paper). If such a case, I prefer to say all papers are tough so that the cut-off marks will be lower down. My lame excuse
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vk2kv:
Sharing the same thots too which I would prefer having the papers to be tough too so that there is alignment to what the schs have been adopting all this while. To get A*, the score must be > 91.Just4Fun:
Quoted :
We wish to inform that grading is not based on fixed cut-off marks. It takes into consideration various factors including paper difficulty and the quality of candidates’ work. Hence we are unable to provide further information on this.
Thank you for the info.
That's mean if the papers are easy, the cut-off marks will be raised to 97 (just like last year for Maths paper). If such a case, I prefer to say all papers are tough so that the cut-off marks will be lower down. My lame excuse
There's too many moving parts to determine the grade now. Math could be raised to 98 to get an A* if overall, assuming the kids perform well in this paper. May prove tough to reach this A*....
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MMM:
MMM :hi5:
I've this dilemma as I am trying to determine if there are anything that I should keep for my P3....
I was shocked when I reached home yesterday to find DD1's table so neat clean except for stationery on it. Asked her where are all your assessment books, past year papers etc? She answered quickly,\"All pack and shelf in the storeroom, mummy! You may wish to see what you want to keep for mei mei but please don't let me see them again!\" :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
In the end, I decide to keep only the Science notes; giving away the untouched assessment books to a friend whose girl is P5 this year; and recycled her other notes. I do feel the pain especially when I went through those compo pieces, good phrases compiled neatly....errrhhhh....errrhhhh... :scratchhead: dilemma! -
GiftedGem:
Sharing the same thots too which I would prefer having the papers to be tough too so that there is alignment to what the schs have been adopting all this while. To get A*, the score must be > 91.vk2kv:
[quote=\"Just4Fun\"]
Quoted :
We wish to inform that grading is not based on fixed cut-off marks. It takes into consideration various factors including paper difficulty and the quality of candidates’ work. Hence we are unable to provide further information on this.
Thank you for the info.
That's mean if the papers are easy, the cut-off marks will be raised to 97 (just like last year for Maths paper). If such a case, I prefer to say all papers are tough so that the cut-off marks will be lower down. My lame excuse
There's too many moving parts to determine the grade now. Math could be raised to 98 to get an A* if overall, assuming the kids perform well in this paper. May prove tough to reach this A*....
[/quote]98 to get A*? :yikes: :scared:
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Kpjclan:
Possible. During prelim, one third of the class gets full mark for Maths
98 to get A*? :yikes: :scared:
Class average is close to 96 or 98, I forgot which one
Maths is one paper that is very hard to stand out -
Champion:
That's fast of your dd mummy Champion, still thought of clearing the mountain this weekend only.
MMM :hi5:MMM:
I've this dilemma as I am trying to determine if there are anything that I should keep for my P3....
I was shocked when I reached home yesterday to find DD1's table so neat clean except for stationery on it. Asked her where are all your assessment books, past year papers etc? She answered quickly,\"All pack and shelf in the storeroom, mummy! You may wish to see what you want to keep for mei mei but please don't let me see them again!\" :rotflmao: :rotflmao: -
My boy asked if I would be disappointed if he can't get distinction for Maths. I told him getting a high 'A' is as good as a borderline A*. I guess sometimes we parents have indirectly put pressure on our kids without knowing. I recalled I once told him Maths and Science are the 2 subjects that he has chances to score distinctions :roll:
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Kpjclan:
[/quote] :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :nailbite: :nailbite: :nailbite:
98 to get A*? :yikes: :scared:GiftedGem:
[quote=\"vk2kv\"]
Sharing the same thots too which I would prefer having the papers to be tough too so that there is alignment to what the schs have been adopting all this while. To get A*, the score must be > 91.
There's too many moving parts to determine the grade now. Math could be raised to 98 to get an A* if overall, assuming the kids perform well in this paper. May prove tough to reach this A*....
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Kpjclan:
[/quote] :yikes: :yikes: :yikes: :nailbite: :nailbite: :nailbite:
98 to get A*? :yikes: :scared:GiftedGem:
[quote=\"vk2kv\"]
Sharing the same thots too which I would prefer having the papers to be tough too so that there is alignment to what the schs have been adopting all this while. To get A*, the score must be > 91.
There's too many moving parts to determine the grade now. Math could be raised to 98 to get an A* if overall, assuming the kids perform well in this paper. May prove tough to reach this A*....
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vk2kv:
Let's not speculate and leave it to SEAB to do their job while we enjoy our well deserved breaksJust4Fun:
Quoted :
We wish to inform that grading is not based on fixed cut-off marks. It takes into consideration various factors including paper difficulty and the quality of candidates’ work. Hence we are unable to provide further information on this.
Thank you for the info.
That's mean if the papers are easy, the cut-off marks will be raised to 97 (just like last year for Maths paper). If such a case, I prefer to say all papers are tough so that the cut-off marks will be lower down. My lame excuse
Last year, dd1 sat for PSLE. While comparing the answers in ksp,she thinks she got some postage questions wrong. Can't remember how many marks was that. Also unsure if she has any other mistakes. She scored A* for maths. In fact, ds was relating to us that the level manager told them (this year P6ers) that there was alot of students who scored A* for maths last year.
Science on the other hand, was a surprise for us. The score was worst than usual P5 and p6 performance (and she is the consistent type) and I think dd1 is not alone in this instance.
Also, alot were very optimistic (including those who used to struggle in school exams) after sitting for the PSLE papers and feel that with the paper std, they can make it to their dream schools but when the results came out, it was a good 10-20 points lower than their estimated feel after sitting for the paper.
So yes... there is nothing we can do at this point but to enjoy now and wait till 3rd week of November.
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