2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies

[metz2]

Funz:

DS's school has been practising the new oral format with them since SA1. According to DS the new format is easier.

That's really good!

I only got to know about the change in the oral format before September holidays. My daughter definitely needs more Chinese stimulation this school holiday.

[Jarol Lo]

Reenie:

Hello mummies and daddies!


My girl is also taking psle in 2017! Seems far far away but when I notice this thread, I think it's good to have a community to discuss! Especially there's so many changes sometimes, I do get a bit lost. :thankyou:

Thanks for setting up this thread!

Relax.....My DS just finished his PSLE less than a month ago, seems that is not that stressful. My DD will be doing on 2017. As long as they do constant revision and keep track of what they learned from P4 onwards, PSLE should be smoothly handled.

[lee_yl]

My school has started on the new PSLE oral format since SA1 this year.


Now, I am pretty sure that it is indeed easier than the older format!

My DD2 (P3) received full marks in SA1 & SA2 English oral which has never happened before under the old format.

My DD1 (P4) also received full marks for this round SA2 English oral.

Both also received close to full marks under the new Chinese oral format. I have never seen anything near full marks under the old format. The new format has certainly helped to boost their overall English SA2 scores to go above 90 whereas under the old format, oral had always dragged down their overall score.

Is it the new norm to award full marks for oral under the new format?

[Funz]

DS did say that it is easier and he also scored pretty well. I am wondering if this is because it is the first time they are switching to this format so they grade more leniently to encourage the kids.

[metz2]

For English Oral, it is possible to get full or near full marks, even in P6.


It is really reassuring to hear that students are also doing better for Chinese Oral under the new format.

[zbear]

Can anyone share what is the new format?


I am curious to know as Orals has always been the killer for languages.

[Happy75]

Hi,


Can anyone advise where to get oral practice video clips? I have seen the new letter written format out in paper2 in popular bookstore but not oral practice video clips. Thanks.

[Musicstar]

reporting here. DD PSLE 2017.

She did badly for her science in this year P4 which pull down her mark.

[xn_mummy]

Hi


DD1 PSLE 2017.

Anyone know where to get past issues of
1. Reader Digest
2. National Geographic.
Current issue are a bit too expensive

Google and saw "people" suggest reading the above books for better English-cloze/vocab etc
Anyone care to share their experience on these area ?

[lee_yl]

xn_mummy:

Hi


DD1 PSLE 2017.

Anyone know where to get past issues of
1. Reader Digest
2. National Geographic.
Current issue are a bit too expensive

Google and saw \"people\" suggest reading the above books for better English-cloze/vocab etc
Anyone care to share their experience on these area ?

My dd1 reads TIME Magazine occasionally as my DH subscribe for himself. TIME Magazine covers current affairs and articles of cultural arts & science.

As for Reader Digest, my DH doesn't quite like it as it has a very strong Christian tone. National Geographic children's version is too simplistic, go for adult version. However, adult version also has too many pictures, very little words.

Try 2nd handbook shops at Bras Basah?