2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[Imp75]

I applaud mums for being so proactive here. I realized it takes two hands to clap. Even if parent is willing, kid is unwilling to start revision (citing so many other activities or distractions etc). I am just hoping the school will do a good job here with the tons of practices which can serve as good revisions. Not aiming for top scores but not aiming for bottom scores either, just something that kid can achieve given limited time and effort.

[Pen88n]

Imp75:

Am I the only one not started any revisions at all, not even SA1......


Cham lah, starting to get worried now but my kid still in lalaland. Honestly wanted to ask if any kids can get by well enough simply by being diligent with schoolwork?

For the smart kids, yes. The primary school syllabus is not that difficult to grasp for them and they can handle it. If your kids' test average scores are in the eighties (for languages) or high eighties to nineties (for maths and sci), you probably can relax a little more. Just my personal opinion.

[janet88]

Imp75:

I applaud mums for being so proactive here. I realized it takes two hands to clap. Even if parent is willing, kid is unwilling to start revision (citing so many other activities or distractions etc). I am just hoping the school will do a good job here with the tons of practices which can serve as good revisions. Not aiming for top scores but not aiming for bottom scores either, just something that kid can achieve given limited time and effort.

it really takes 2 hands to clap...while i may be the one who plan schedules...if my kid is not willing to cooperate, i can't do anything.
take this week for eg, she has NAPFA 5 item test after school. on top of that, she still has 2 days of supplementary lessons.

[Imp75]

good to know that cos my kid spends more time in sports and dance (5x a week) than homework. I just hope that my kid can be balanced in her time commitment towards academic and non-academic.

[janet88]

Imp75:

good to know that cos my kid spends more time in sports and dance (5x a week) than homework. I just hope that my kid can be balanced in her time commitment towards academic and non-academic.

5x a week? :yikes: that's really very busy and plus homework, she is busier than an adult.

[Imp75]

yes so how can I bear to squeeze in revision time, already hw is piling up.

[janet88]

Imp75:

yes so how can I bear to squeeze in revision time, already hw is piling up.

there is no way you can squeeze in anymore on your side to preserve any sanity and prevent burnt out. just hope her 5x of sports/dance activities will end soon.

[Sun_2010]

Imp75:

Am I the only one not started any revisions at all, not even SA1......


Cham lah, starting to get worried now but my kid still in lalaland. Honestly wanted to ask if any kids can get by well enough simply by being diligent with schoolwork?

DS has enough time just to do home work and some extra work on covering P6 topics. No time yet for revision. Hopefully, the revision papers schools give out as homework , is refreshing his memory.

[nicnac]

Imp75:

Am I the only one not started any revisions at all, not even SA1......


Cham lah, starting to get worried now but my kid still in lalaland. Honestly wanted to ask if any kids can get by well enough simply by being diligent with schoolwork?

I am in the exact situation. I am literally :frustrated:

[SpartanMum]

Imp75:

Am I the only one not started any revisions at all, not even SA1......


Cham lah, starting to get worried now but my kid still in lalaland. Honestly wanted to ask if any kids can get by well enough simply by being diligent with schoolwork?

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Hmmm...it really depends on your definition of \"get by well enough\" as well as each individual child's academic abilities.