2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[12mum]

For me, a less than 10% drop in English, science and math is still acceptable.


For chinese as long as he gets 70 and above I am happy. But I can still accept the 60 range.

[ter_wen]

2 weeks to mar holidays but getting gan chiong for sat

[janet88]

ter_wen:

2 weeks to mar holidays but getting gan chiong for sat

why? :?

[ammonite]

buds:

ammonite:

[quote=\"janet88\"]when expectations are lower, there is less stress on the parents.when I saw a pass, it's like striking lottery. next target, bring up the marks. yesterday's science topical test and 2moro's science is crucial now.

so true! ds did a mock Chinese test in school. He failed but he was SOOO happy because it was still a few more marks than his previous attempt. He said he would buy himself an ice cream treat because he did so well.

Agree. My DD exclaimed aloud that she's going to think positive - that she passed by a mark (on the dot 50), rather than hear people tell her she almost failed.

For parents like myself, who has seen many moons, a pass is like a star. :love: It makes us feel happy that the children understand their own marked achievement. Small steps like this boost their confidence.

Parents with slower learning children will feel grateful for the little achievements, as it comes. :grphug:[/quote]So true. I was relieved that he remained positive even though didi did much better with a lot less effort.

Buds, bbmom, Janet,
We will continue to celebrate every small step. :celebrate:

[ammonite]

happyheart:

Remind me please:

At what percentage drop is generally acceptable ( at least to show kids have basic understanding) for the jump from p4 to p5?

From what I understand, the initial drop will be at start of the year and the child should regain some grounds later. I personally feel anything below 80 percent shows lack of mastery. 20 percent leeway for carelessness, poor phrasing etc etc.

For ds's weakest subject, I accept anything.

But come to think of it, I have been accepting anything for all subjects. I take test results as feedback on learning to see which areas need more attention. My kids have never been scolded for their results and ds2 came back last month to ask me why.

[janet88]

The jump from p4-5 is wider compared to p2-3.

The first semester or so is an adjustment period. Math especially, is challenging as numbers are bigger and topics get harder. Daughter is weak in guess and check. Every baby step should be celebrated.

[ammonite]

janet88:

The jump from p4-5 is wider compared to p2-3.

The first semester or so is an adjustment period. Math especially, is challenging as numbers are bigger and topics get harder. Daughter is weak in guess and check. Every baby step should be celebrated.

My girlfriend (whose daughter is at one of the branded schools) was told by teachers that there will hardly be any guess and check by P6 and in PSLE. Basically can throw away soon. It is a last resort method, so if your daughter can grasp other methods more readily, just focus on that instead.

[sleepy]

happyheart:

Remind me please:

At what percentage drop is generally acceptable ( at least to show kids have basic understanding) for the jump from p4 to p5?

Not sure how to attach a certain % . I look at ranking.
If child is consistently good in Maths but suddenly Maths result slip from best to worst performing subject, I think should be alarmed
On the other hand, if Chinese consistently worst subject (among those 4 subject) and remained so, then that is no surprise

[janet88]

Thanks ammonite.

Models up till p4 still very much required…some experience tells me as long as steps are clearly shown and answers are correct at PSLE, marks will be given.

[EatNonStop]

What is the avg range of score for P5 is considered "stable" for languages (Chinese & English). For my DS school, seems like only 10%-15% able to get Band 1 (85 and above)…thus those in avg of 70s what does this mean? Will they be able to acheive As for these subjects??