2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies

[mommyNg]

janet88:

mommyNg:

[quote=\"taobaby\"]Do ur think we should stop revision a few days b4 psle? That's what my colleagues told me. No revision 2-3 days b4 psle.

I think it is wise to stop doing those papers the week leading to PSLE. Revision should still go on to keep the memory fresh..

Staying away from intensive revision 2 days before psle is to keep sane and calm.
The night before psle, lights out early, make the room conducive to rest.[/quote]Agree, though I think light revision can still go on 2 days before PSLE, like flipping through files and notes briefly and quickly...?

[mommyNg]

janet88:

Daughter is exempted from MT....so I don't know about Nanyang.

For the 3 subjects, I used Nanyang, ACS, St Nic, MGS (English), catholic high,and SCGS.
Nanyang comprehension tends to be tough. Then i also chose selective specimen exam questions in the assessment book. Also used Top series published by EPH.

Thanks for sharing!

[janet88]

Light revision like 1-2 questions for math to keep the brain working but not over stressing.

MCQ for science is not too heavy…alternate between lower and upper block.

All the best for psle.

[lee_yl]

taobaby:

Do ur think we should stop revision a few days b4 psle? That's what my colleagues told me. No revision 2-3 days b4 psle.

My DD1 said school conducted a talk for the P6s and the advice was that for the day before the exams, don't overwork.

We will probably stop doing papers by then but unlikely to do nothing 2-3 days before PSLE. Probably some light revision and of course, have an early night

[xn_mummy]

can be break into these 2 category?


* more diffcult paper
nanyang
raffles
acs
mgs

*diffcult paper
nanhua
catholic high
st. nick
Taonan
Roysth

[phtthp]

xn_mummy:

can be break into these 2 category?


* more diffcult paper
nanyang
raffles
acs
mgs

*diffcult paper
nanhua
catholic high
st. nick
Taonan
Roysth

must specify which subject, because some schools are easy in 1 subject, but tough in another subject

Chinese : u need to split into Normal Chinese, or Higher Chinese

[janet88]

xn_mummy:

can be break into these 2 category?


* more diffcult paper
nanyang - english comprehension is challenging.
raffles girls
acs
mgs - chinese is easier than most schools (but that is my assumption based on son's time in primary school)

*diffcult paper
nan hua - chinese is challenging.
catholic high
st. nick
Taonan - chinese is challenging.
Rosyth

frankly it's hard to gauge because like what phtthp mentioned, certain subjects for some schools are definitely very challenging. i got my daughter to attempt ACS, Rosyth, Catholic High and MGS (3 subjects)for purpose of exposure.

[taobaby]

lee_yl:

My DD1 said school conducted a talk for the P6s and the advice was that for the day before the exams, don't overwork.

We will probably stop doing papers by then but unlikely to do nothing 2-3 days before PSLE. Probably some light revision and of course, have an early night

Quite true.
My plan is: a week b4 psle...
Eng: read thr prev compo marked by tutor
Chi: same as eng
Maths : paper 1 only
Sci : mcq only

i still thinking if shld get the 2017 prelim papers, we only left with 20+ Days to psle! Quite a waste of money. Mr Gan exam papers quoted me $30 for Maths n Sci.

[janet88]

Don’t buy any past year papers. There won’t be time to do.

1 week before first paper, it is necessary to slow down intensive revision.
Math…work on some problem sums as a form of practice. Paper 1 must be confident to complete within 45 min. Skip the question after 1 minute if not sure. Do not leave any blanks…even for method, can get 1-2 marks even if answer is wrong.
Science…MCQ is a good form of practice.
The day before first paper…relax.

[lee_yl]

taobaby:

lee_yl:

My DD1 said school conducted a talk for the P6s and the advice was that for the day before the exams, don't overwork.

We will probably stop doing papers by then but unlikely to do nothing 2-3 days before PSLE. Probably some light revision and of course, have an early night

Quite true.
My plan is: a week b4 psle...
Eng: read thr prev compo marked by tutor
Chi: same as eng
Maths : paper 1 only
Sci : mcq only

i still thinking if shld get the 2017 prelim papers, we only left with 20+ Days to psle! Quite a waste of money. Mr Gan exam papers quoted me $30 for Maths n Sci.

Cannot right? 2-3 days totally don't do anything like :nailbite:

I was also thinking whether there's a need to buy other schools' prelim papers but DH beat me to it as he just went ahead to buy them yesterday! $15 per subject and $45 for 4 subjects.