2015 PSLE Discussion and Strategies

[janet88]

buds:

3R:

Can correction tape be used during psle?

Highly discouraged.

But at this juncture too late to withdraw use for children who have been using it all the time. The withdrawals from not being able to use may cause anxiety to the child during the exams.

DD's school disallowed use from mid P4 onwards, which I felt was a good move. This way the children don't hafta go cold turkey but instead gradually move on to carrying out written work without dependency on correction tapes. DD (and me!) saved $ and also motivated to complete written work more carefully.

it's great that the school stepped in to discourage the use of correction tape. it's still early at P4 since there are 2 years more to go before PSLE.

I've explained to my daughter not to be dependent on it...instead, learn to use ruler to neatly cancel what is unwanted.

[Juz Mum]

So how is the child going to do when an error needs to be erased/corrected?

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Funz:

No mention of correction tapes being allowed or disallowed during PSLE in DD's school. In any case, I still prepared enough refill for DD though I told her to use a ruler to cancel neatly instead of reaching automatically for the correction tape.

Same here, I told my dc to use it sparingly, maybe only when there is limited space to write. More like a comfort food. I hope tts ok.

[janet88]

Juz Mum:

So how is the child going to do when an error needs to be erased/corrected?

if it is a word or two, strike out neatly with a pen.
if it is a sentence, then use a ruler to cancel.

[buds]

janet88:

it's great that the school stepped in to discourage the use of correction tape. it's still early at P4 since there are 2 years more to go before PSLE.

Yes, it's awesome indeed, janet88. I've was not in favour of its use in the first place aniwaes. Having the school implement similar condition greatly accelerated the initiative on less dependency for students who cannot live without it, in time for PSLE.

janet88:

I've explained to my daughter not to be dependent on it...instead, learn to use ruler to neatly cancel what is unwanted.

Same for me too. We cancel neatly with ruler.

Some Math and language teachers have affirmed that it's better to cancel so they can see the mistakes. They are there to reflect your ideas (for English) and train of thought that they could go back to and for math, good for checking purposes after correction.

Besides its not just PSLE. For O levels it's a straight no on use of correction tape. The earlier the children get off the habit to use it, the lesser the struggle.

Different strokes for different folks.

We chose not to use it at all and I don't buy them at all either. Best decision for us. My children have no withdrawals, are more careful and have been conscientious with having neat work for their written activities.

[sharonkhoo]

buds:

We chose not to use it at all and I don't buy them at all either. Best decision for us. My children have no withdrawals, are more careful and have been conscientious with having neat work for their written activities.

Same for us. My kids have never used correction tape. One is neat, the other (despite nagging) is untidy. The teachers can cope with it.

[buds]

3R:

Same here, I told my dc to use it sparingly, maybe only when there is limited space to write. More like a comfort food. I hope tts ok.

It is ok because the rule was discouraged, not exactly a flat no from the examination board. It's a personal choice really.:D

[buds]

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[janet88]

from the time when students start to use pens, schools should enforce a NO CORRECTION TAPE rule. this way, the kids don’t have to suffer cold turkey at all.

[wonderm]

I like correction tape. It makes correction neater than cancellation. So my boys used them for school work and major exams like PSLE and A level. \"Use at own risk\"


Of course it is best not to make mistake when answering questions. Cancellation with ruler is also fine as long as it doesn't make it messy and confusing. But I won't worry too much about the use of correction tape.