2015 PSLE Discussion and Strategies
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mistyy:
Hi I've also a goatie doing PSLE next yr. She's weak in all subjects, in the 50s - 70s range. The prob is she is not kan cheong at all. When she doesn't know how to solve a maths qn, she goes to her bed and sleep. When I force her to do some revision, she goes to her bed and sleep. When I scold her, she also go and sleep. And it is v difficult to wake her up. She LOVES to sleep! Going by the past two yrs easy PSLE papers, I'm just praying it will still be easy when it is her turn next yr. That's the only way she can get into express stream!
mine too actually. Mine doesn't sleep. Mine just look at me with glazed eyes. and seriously, i hate to mark assessment books or go through them after a long day at work because it is like I am back to school days again. I would much rather bring them out and play then to look at the questions. Don't know who is the one studying actually. Having said that, kids nowadays have a tough life. I would probably fail the subjects if I were to take them again. -
DD results was okay. Not overjoyed but okay. Told her that her tuition will continue after only a weeks break.
She was okay with it, as keep reminding her that PSLE is only 10months ahead. I don't like to do last minute catching up. Prefer to have a smooth sailing. At least 2 months before PSLE, she should be on revision mode.
Hopefully it works :xedfingers: -
bb_ mom:
The schools are teaching less so that kids are learning more... I feel that parents end up teaching our kids so that they are learning more just to keep out!
Yah, can't agree more!
I am so tired and confused about earning Pri sch Math & Sci.
I find myself memorising certain phrases and sentences for EL & MT as well
Bar and standard keeps increasing ....
Lucky there is this site for us to \"vent our agonies\" -
bb_ mom:
Starting on comprehension today. Will focus on this for these 2 weeks. And then back to normal revision schedule once school hols start. Gonna hear his whining all the way from your place, Janet.
bb mom,
I told mine here, once she gets the hang of comprehension, it will not be difficult. in fact, the questions now are no longer like before. the format is different.
planned schedule up till 1 dec...in fact, I planned up till mid dec but didn't print it out or you will hear whining too :roll: there is no longer exam stress now...just getting daily work done and stay in the loop. -
Hi to All,
My DD will be P6 next year and we are worried for her English. We are looking for a good tutor or enrichment centre here in West area. Any recommendations is highly appreciated. Thanks. -
Nebbermind:
If all subjects between 50 to 60 marks lor...TheAnswer:
There is express or ip stress and express or normal stress.
Any idea what kind of 4-subj average these kids who eventually end up in NA/NT were getting in school for P5/6? -
Nebbermind:
Ammiel Wan is my favourite.. getting Sonny to do their maths problems this coming holidays.. need to warm up his engine again..bb_ mom:
Mine has been averaging 60% for English & Math. Only Science he's getting 80s.
Math is all about practice, practice and more practice!
But before practice, must make sure he can understand the concepts and tools (heuristic?).
I mostly rely on two books, Onsponge and Ammiel Wan. They have quite good range of worked examples. (But the Onsponge PSLE Practice Papers has too many mistakes).
For heuristic, stick to one author...they are all the same but given different names which may confuse the kids.
Dec holidays is a good time to review the SA2 paper and list down the areas that need improvement.
Donch attempt the assessment books but rather, look at the answers and workings at the back and see if the kid can understand. It is important for weak students to learn how to solve the problem first and then see if he can repeat it some other time.
Basically, it is just like 听写。。。if you donch prepare, you will find it hard to do well...and just like 听写, chances is that you will forget it the next week...so got to practice and practice and drill and drill until it becomes second nature! -
bb_ mom:
I know Math is one area that can be worked on to improve results. We've actually been using Math456, Getmethinking and Ammiel Wan's books. Models are ok for him. It's when it involves both quantities & value that he gets confused. He's still struggling with percentages. And then there's average and geometry...Too many topics! As it is, it took me a while to get him to \"see\" how to solve area/perimeter of composite figures.
Need to master unit method as well. Can solve the question within 2 to 3 minutes..
My boy hates models so I teach him the unit method.. -
TheAnswer:
Mine didn't draw proper models...sometimes just scribbled some letters, sometimes drew some lines...it was all in his mind...as long as he can get the answer (not TheAnswer), I left it to him.
Need to master unit method as well. Can solve the question within 2 to 3 minutes..
My boy hates models so I teach him the unit method..
My girl tried to do without but make too many mistakes...missing a info here and there => getting the wrong answers!! So have to insist on drawing proper models....tedious but at least better chance of getting it right!
She also used to mess up Diameter and Radius and so I made her write down D = nn or r = nn so that when she substitute into formula such as 2(pi)r, she will not put in the wrong value. Again, an extra step but worth it! -
Nebbermind:
mine does not use models unless forced by the school teacher.. he solves heuristic problems via unit method..
Mine didn't draw proper models...sometimes just scribbled some letters, sometimes drew some lines...it was all in his mind...as long as he can get the answer (not TheAnswer), I left it to him.TheAnswer:
Need to master unit method as well. Can solve the question within 2 to 3 minutes..
My boy hates models so I teach him the unit method..
My girl tried to do without but make too many mistakes...missing a info here and there => getting the wrong answers!! So have to insist on drawing proper models....tedious but at least better chance of getting it right!
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