2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)
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Funz:
That's what we did. By now most of the topics are already covered. So exam papers first, see where the problem areas are if it is answering technics we address that, if it is carelessness, drilling, if it is weak grasp of concepts, revisit topic using topical assessments that we have or the worksheets/notes that school had done/given with them.
i learnt something again...thanks. -
SpartanMum:
although your son didn't get into the school via DSA, he still got in eventually with his good results. this is definitely worth celebrating.
If you are applying for DSA, manage your DC's expectations and yours. My DS1 didn't even get shortlisted for interview for his one and only DSA application. While he did not seem too affected, I certainly felt that I should have managed his expectations better. He got in easily with his results and is contributing significantly to the school. But I will never forget the fact that the school did not even give him a chance before that.
SA1 is over...i think many schools set tough papers to 'wake up' the kids & their parents...prelims will not be any easier. -
janet88:
Yes. This definitely helps. I know cos I have students with learning disability. It works. Usually what I do is.. the weaker students will practice Paper 1 and Paper 2 (until Question 15 thereabouts) for the weaker ones. Then I will drill on the weaker concepts. Basically is drilling n doing new exam papers all the time. Things should always remain fresh in their heads.
TA,
you mean the reverse? do exam practice first and then zoom into weak areas?
Only students who are scoring at least B in maths then I will tackle questions 16 to 18 for Paper 2 with them. If not focus on the manageable ones also can get 70 marks. 70 is definitely an achievement for the weaker ones. I mean those who fail regularly.
Also am a bit concerned about ur Son's emaths results.. talk on my home thread.. -
janet88:
although your son didn't get into the school via DSA, he still got in eventually with his good results. this is definitely worth celebrating.SpartanMum:
If you are applying for DSA, manage your DC's expectations and yours. My DS1 didn't even get shortlisted for interview for his one and only DSA application. While he did not seem too affected, I certainly felt that I should have managed his expectations better. He got in easily with his results and is contributing significantly to the school. But I will never forget the fact that the school did not even give him a chance before that.
SA1 is over...i think many schools set tough papers to 'wake up' the kids & their parents...prelims will not be any easier.
Ya, my DD school set such tough papers that half the class fail. Though my DD passed but marks not that good. According to my DD, her classmates are so demorlised and the class fill with negative energy. I feel pity for them. -
Really demoralizing. But what to do? Setting tough exam papers is a norm for most schools.
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I think in most schools SA1 is tough…maybe they think its a good idea to ‘wake up’ the kids and get them working harder.
However I believe that Prelim will be more manageable as I don’t think they want to deflate the students’ confidence.
I really wonder what PSLE 2016 will be like. 2014 and 2015 could not have been more different. It’s totally unpredictable and that in itself is nerve-wracking. Nevertheless there is no shortcut…oops …except maybe via DSA for some. -
janet88:
Really demoralizing. But what to do? Setting tough exam papers is a norm for most schools.
I guess we don't have much choice....our DC just have to face it as it comes.... -
catddy2002:
Catddy2002, just wondering, is your dd's class banded, top class? If your dd is in the top class and half the class fail, how much more demoralised the rest of the pupils from the other classes will be?!!!
Ya, my DD school set such tough papers that half the class fail. Though my DD passed but marks not that good. According to my DD, her classmates are so demorlised and the class fill with negative energy. I feel pity for them.
Although some may argue that tough papers will jolt the kids to work harder for the next exam, it must cause many to just simply give up. -
for my daughter, a pass is really an achievement. at the moment, i am still waiting for Math result....what i do know is the non calculator section is a pass but problem sums :nailbite:
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randwick:
I know a certain school in the west that regularly sets extremely challenging papers and it's quite normal for 1/3 to 1/2 the level to flunk. I fail to understand the rationale for doing so. Setting difficult papers anyone also can do, just get the P3 teachers to set for P2 exams. How difficult is that? But what's the point? And this is not just for P6 SA1.
Catddy2002, just wondering, is your dd's class banded, top class? If your dd is in the top class and half the class fail, how much more demoralised the rest of the pupils from the other classes will be?!!!catddy2002:
Ya, my DD school set such tough papers that half the class fail. Though my DD passed but marks not that good. According to my DD, her classmates are so demorlised and the class fill with negative energy. I feel pity for them.
Although some may argue that tough papers will jolt the kids to work harder for the next exam, it must cause many to just simply give up.
It is risky in the sense it may totally demoralized the avg students, and parents may assume that their children are too lazy to study and penalize them.
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