2015 PSLE Discussion and Strategies

[janet88]

bb_ mom:

The thought that PSLE is just 6 months away is keeping me up. But I look at DS and there's no sense of urgency. :frustrated: I pray that he works with me, stay focus during his exams. Like Buds, I know he's putting in effort. But he still has room to improve when it comes to best efforts. But I need to lead to accept his results, whatever it may be. This is the biggest lesson I need to learn before the results are posted in Nov.

darling, my son has no sense of urgency until 1 month before psle.

however, knowing that he is putting in effort is a consolation. as for accepting his results, let's not think about it for the time being...focus on getting this over first or else you will have more stress.

[bb_ mom]

While DH & I are at DS school for PTM, he's still zzz-ing at home. He has e-learning these 2 days so he needs to spread out the assignments, his tuition homework and revise at the same time. As it is, he was already negotiating with me to skip all work today! :yikes: contradictory! Tells me he has to study and then ask me to waive work...

[janet88]

bb_ mom:

While DH & I are at DS school for PTM, he's still zzz-ing at home. He has e-learning these 2 days so he needs to spread out the assignments, his tuition homework and revise at the same time. As it is, he was already negotiating with me to skip all work today! :yikes: contradictory! Tells me he has to study and then ask me to waive work...

PTM so soon?

daughter just cleared her science test...really needs to work on her OE section with the science keywords...marking is very strict, which is great because she will then know what is expected for psle.

[MyPillow]

bb_ mom:

buds:

Embracing the outcome is indeed something you hafta experience with the moment. I did with DD1 two years ago. Facial expression and body language alone can say a lot, even if your lips mouth something else in case it's a disappointing outcome.


DD2 does okay for school work and even our home revisions, but it's the pen and paper exams that doesn't reflect…. and yes, both our kids are definitely trying. That's the bummer. I cannot bear to even reprimand her. She just look at me with those eyes. I know she tried really hard. So, I just couldn't…

Yes, bb_mom! FIGHTING!

I hear Ta about the pen & paper exams not reflecting how they've been doing on a regular basis. Our kiddos not suited for exams. DS also do quite around with revision papers at home. But generally flop at actual exams! If only they're graded on daily work...

Could it be the exam papers of your children sch are more difficult and higher standard? Maybe can cross reference to the Top sch exam papers etc .
Exams are not easy nowadays, we as parents really need to standby them to encourage and embrace all the various exam results . Hopefully in the process, they can discover their strength and overcome their weakness and grow well. Let's 加油！ mummies! :grphug:

[Funz]

I asked DD’s teachers about the lack of homework for her.


Teacher’s reply, they are already covering a fair bit in school. Plus the supplementary classes, they are already doing the necessary. When they get home all they need to do is to really look through those areas where they have mistakes.

By SA1, the school would have completed the entire syllabus. The drilling will start thereafter, papers after papers and the kids will have to complete within the given time. It can get quite draining so why load so much for them at home. Go home, go through what was done in school, take note of the mistakes. For Languages, memorise a few good phrases, idioms, etc. For Science, remember your facts. For math re-do corrections and watch out for carelessness and calculation errors. It is important for them to have adequate down time to rest and not constantly think about PSLE so that they can process what they have learned.

Teachers reminded again and again about kids’ frame of mind during exam. I hear them and I totally agree, especially with DD. She can have all the knowledge and ability but if something upsets her, can say bye bye to everything.

[ttlkbs]

I am thinking hard how to improve DD’s English. Some friends recommended British Council. Anybody has experienced with British Council?

[janet88]

Funz:

For Languages, memorise a few good phrases, idioms, etc. For Science, remember your facts. For math re-do corrections and watch out for carelessness and calculation errors. It is important for them to have adequate down time to rest and not constantly think about PSLE so that they can process what they have learned.

Teachers reminded again and again about kids' frame of mind during exam. I hear them and I totally agree, especially with DD. She can have all the knowledge and ability but if something upsets her, can say bye bye to everything.

it's easier to get an A for Chinese compared to English.
memorize a good 开头，成语，好词好句 and 结尾 for composition.

a good start will help the child stay positive.

[buds]

Funz:

I asked DD's teachers about the lack of homework for her.


Teacher's reply, they are already covering a fair bit in school. Plus the supplementary classes, they are already doing the necessary. When they get home all they need to do is to really look through those areas where they have mistakes.

By SA1, the school would have completed the entire syllabus. The drilling will start thereafter, papers after papers and the kids will have to complete within the given time. It can get quite draining so why load so much for them at home. Go home, go through what was done in school, take note of the mistakes. For Languages, memorise a few good phrases, idioms, etc. For Science, remember your facts. For math re-do corrections and watch out for carelessness and calculation errors. It is important for them to have adequate down time to rest and not constantly think about PSLE so that they can process what they have learned.

This precisely why some schools are GOODer.

Funz:

Teachers reminded again and again about kids' frame of mind during exam. I hear them and I totally agree, especially with DD. She can have all the knowledge and ability but if something upsets her, can say bye bye to everything.

You talking about my DD2... :scared:

[bb_ mom]

My DS also can shut down…

[buds]

Yep, call it whatever it is… mental block… exam stress… anxiety… it’s real.