2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[janet88]

randwick:

Ya, I think the levels of expectation, competition and pressure were not so intense then as today. We may not have made it so easily if we are in this generation. Actually, in the environment these days, our kids are already quite a resilient lot. The parents are also the product of the stressful environment.

the difficulty of the exams...i don't think i will pass psle if i have to sit for it now.

[sleepy]

MrsKiasu:

Looks like it is more of a competition of parents leh...I sometimes feel :rotflmao:

This ​has the ring of ​truth

[sleepy]

janet88:

I was at popular yesterday to pass time...happened to meet 2 mummies looking at science assessment titles...their daughters are also sitting for PSLE. Looks like we are the worried ones but kids are oblivious to what is ahead.

I think buying assessment books provide a sense of security for parents. Feel more in control as if they are doing something to help their children.

At least that is my motivation for buying assessment books.... and then give away to my friend brand new because objective achieved liao :rotflmao:

[janet88]

When faced with shelves stacked full of science assessment books, we 3 mummies cant buy as our kids will be the last batch using the old syllabus. The present new titles are all new syllabus.

It was nice talking to the 2 ladies, sharing our feelings about the kids taking PSLE.

[sleepy]

janet88:

. The present new titles are all new syllabus.

I thought popular still carry current 'old' syllabus?
Didn't notice any new syllabus for upper block

[janet88]

sleepy:

janet88:

. The present new titles are all new syllabus.

I thought popular still carry current 'old' syllabus?
Didn't notice any new syllabus for upper block

popular doesn't have anymore 'old' syllabus...i went directly to popular HQ.

[madhushi]

My DD SA1 starting from next week, everyday she comes home with bundles of home work from school and don’t have much time for revision. I feel very bad when i look at her, but i try to make out time for small wishes that she asks to make her feel more comfortable and to relieve stress. As a parent that is what we can do now.

[SydneyBB]

madhushi:

My DD SA1 starting from next week, everyday she comes home with bundles of home work from school and don't have much time for revision. I feel very bad when i look at her, but i try to make out time for small wishes that she asks to make her feel more comfortable and to relieve stress. As a parent that is what we can do now.

Is it norm to have so much homework even till the last week before SA?
My DS also has tons of papers given by teachers, until I cannot follow which is new and which is old. Some still unmarked! Leave it to my DS to manage on his own. If teachers can't finish marking, how would the children know their mistakes before exam?
He told me he doesn't have time to do the assessment I bought for him. Stressed but don't know how to help.

[madhushi]

i was quite surprised when my DS brought printed answer sheets for her class worksheets and the teacher told students to mark at home. later teacher will go through all the questions. i doubt how many she can go through if she can’t find time explaining the questions.

[nicnac]

My DD is only doing her daily homework from school. Not doing revisions at all. SA will begin next week.