2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies
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mommyNg:
I wonder why there is a need to be so strict in marking, especially for 11-12 year olds!! Now you know why many Singaporeans do well in those Pisa tests, but very few (if any) make it to become successful scientists? Talk about encouraging creativity, nurturing talents and interests ... you identify science talents based on correct keywords? I bet Einstein will fail very miserably if he were to take PSLE!
yes the sc teacher told us for 1 mark question, only 1 mark or Zero given, definitely no 1/2 mark will be given according to PSLE markingShevW:
[quote=\"xn_mummy\"]I noticed this year marking is quite strict for Science OEQ. I have asked the school teacher and was told
a. correct keyword required
b. sequence of answering is required, which they said use Claim Evidence Reason (CER)
c. any conflicts concept will get marks deducted.
I guess this partly why is not easily even to get 1/2 marks now.
Sorry I'm ranting, but I think this Psle has been taking a toll on my mental health.... :faint:[/quote]teachers often tell students KEYWORD...but they forget to tell students KEYWORD in SEQUENCE is required to get the mark for OE.
PSLE took a toll on my mental and physical health twice. so i understand how you are feeling.
daughter wasn't working well with her science tutor and continuing would be a waste of money. after discussing with hubby, we decided to let her go in March after her CA1. it was risky but if daughter is so unhappy + tutor's tone towards her and using mobile phone during lessons (i could hear though the door was closed), it's pointless continuing. her prelim results were so depressing (she could only go to NT)...but we told her it's ok, just continue to work hard because prelims are usually much tougher. when her psle results were released, i wept with joy because she passed all her subjects and was one of the most improved student.
:snuggles: 加油 mummies. you have gone a long way. -
janet88:
Thanks janet88! It's great to know there is support out there, and many mummies going through the same ordeal (not all go through the same emotional turmoil due to various reasons though, e.g., bochup, diligent and academically bright kids, kids with DSA CO of their school choice, financially constrained or not financially constrained, etc. etc.)
PSLE took a toll on my mental and physical health twice. so i understand how you are feeling.
daughter wasn't working well with her science tutor and continuing would be a waste of money. after discussing with hubby, we decided to let her go in March after her CA1. it was risky but if daughter is so unhappy + tutor's tone towards her and using mobile phone during lessons (i could hear though the door was closed), it's pointless continuing. her prelim results were so depressing (she could only go to NT)...but we told her it's ok, just continue to work hard because prelims are usually much tougher. when her psle results were released, i wept with joy because she passed all her subjects and was one of the most improved student.
:snuggles: 加油 mummies. you have gone a long way.
And it's great to know the world is much bigger out there - e.g., one does not need to know how to spell well or to come from a top elite school to become a president of a country, big or small,
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hi mommyNg,
for the kids who do not have DSA, academically slower, bochap etc etc…these kids fall into the common pool.
the only tuition daughter had was for English until her PSLE. had to drop math & science due to financial constraints.
i do not understand why psle is such a high stakes exam. we did past year exam papers and it was so demoralizing because some were impossibly difficult. i think 3 weeks before psle, i decided to switch to more realistic questions in the assessment book and go through notes for science and math. it was good exposure for her.
she did well enough to qualify for NA in her affiliated secondary school…and she is on the right path because express would have been too tough. -
Don’t worry mummies and daddies out there. PSLE is just one of the hurdles. There are more to come. Miss one hurdle does not mean "The End". Along the way, there are students who suddenly pick up and be great. During my time, I have primary school friends having loads of supports - "Mummy does all the teachings" or "rich enough to have tuition" and through that they have gotten fantastic result.
But when it comes to Secondary School, it is a load of different story. Surprisingly, those who did not have any support at all and did not have fantastic score in PSLE did well or not too bad in "O" level. I was one of them, got into NT and now I am holding a doctorate. I am a late bloomer and did not have any support system in Primary School. So…don’t despair. -
kiasume:
Wow, that's amazing kiasume! Well done! :rahrah: So how did you \"blossom\"? Like did you suddenly decide to work hard one day? :idea:Don't worry mummies and daddies out there. PSLE is just one of the hurdles. There are more to come. Miss one hurdle does not mean \"The End\". Along the way, there are students who suddenly pick up and be great. During my time, I have primary school friends having loads of supports - \"Mummy does all the teachings\" or \"rich enough to have tuition\" and through that they have gotten fantastic result.
But when it comes to Secondary School, it is a load of different story. Surprisingly, those who did not have any support at all and did not have fantastic score in PSLE did well or not too bad in \"O\" level. I was one of them, got into NT and now I am holding a doctorate. I am a late bloomer and did not have any support system in Primary School. So......don't despair. -
:oops:
I was born in those era where \"girls are considered grass\" and hence no need to spend money and effort on. Constant reminders of being labelled as \"stupid\" and \"useless\" by parents and siblings woke me up after being sick of all these nonsense and decided to prove them all wrong. A big failure in life - failed 1 year and was given a chance to move on by the principal. Also a teacher's earnest advice strike me up - \"what do I want to be when I grow up?\" I was left with 2 years to really woke up and study hard.
So a hard knock in life do me good.
Also thanks to my wonderful teacher, who gave me valuable advice on how to revise. Constantly over-looking me. I am so thankful for. The bonding between the teacher and me is just like a mother to a child. So cherish this.
So to all mothers out there.......your child can still make it. -
kiasume:
Don't worry mummies and daddies out there. PSLE is just one of the hurdles. There are more to come. Miss one hurdle does not mean \"The End\". Along the way, there are students who suddenly pick up and be great. During my time, I have primary school friends having loads of supports - \"Mummy does all the teachings\" or \"rich enough to have tuition\" and through that they have gotten fantastic result.
But when it comes to Secondary School, it is a load of different story. Surprisingly, those who did not have any support at all and did not have fantastic score in PSLE did well or not too bad in \"O\" level. I was one of them, got into NT and now I am holding a doctorate. I am a late bloomer and did not have any support system in Primary School. So......don't despair.
Wholly agree! :goodpost:
Every child is a different individual to be cherished. We stereotype that girls are diligent, etc hence will work hard & do well; whilst boys are immature till army straighten them out. We shld not look at the Jonesess. Just work with our own individual child & they'll give us lots of clues tho no parent manual.
I didn't come fr privileged bkgrd tho my grandfather was a mayor somewhere yons ago & my dad left behind for his brothers to fight out the inheritance. When my dad passed, my family was left in a stupor & I mop ard blue thro sec tho did very well for Pri sch. Relatives encouraged me to go RGS with my good score but mum refused to move & downgrade, etc. In my time, at my young age I don't know how to get ard & very little pocket money (close to zero resources). I rmbr was mostly sad, depressed & not very focused tho did very well in Math & English, but av for other subj. Somehow did reasonably well but mum was very sick I gotta start working.
Today, I hold a Masters & had alot of corporate successes before I took early retirement for health.
My niece worked very hard but didn't get into her dream school. It hit her hard. But failure somehow spurred her on & she's doing very well in a top JC now. My other niece & young nephew still in lala land & both live in diff era fr older sis bcoz they've access to iPad & wifi games.
I really don't blame the kids. But feel that parents shld their pressure my niece to push her grades & fail in English. I don't allow mine to play much screen games, only 15 min on weekends. I prefer they do sports & engage in interactions with peers in playdates & performing arts. One educator advised me the young generation DO NOT read enuf but too much screen time (TV, iPads, computer games, Nintendo, etc). They are not able to sit & read quietly, & their brains are not trained to read for knowledge & language nor trained to analyze & think. They'll not develop discipline of life. So, I always try gently to drop hints hoping my SIL/BIL will be firm with the 2 younger ones.
I told DH that I don't want to splurge & spoil my kids not just provide tons of fishes but teach them art of fishing. They must know the world they live in & thrive. Better they acquire good values & be good contributors to society than to be suckers/parasites of others. To give brings joy to both others & self. To take is only to gratify self. -
kiasume:
But when it comes to Secondary School, it is a load of different story. Surprisingly, those who did not have any support at all and did not have fantastic score in PSLE did well or not too bad in \"O\" level. I was one of them, got into NT and now I am holding a doctorate. I am a late bloomer and did not have any support system in Primary School. So......don't despair.
there are late bloomers...and one good example is kiasume. congrats!
boys mature later...i was really hands on with son when he was in primary school...when he entered sec 1, he learnt to plan his revision schedule for 8 subjects all by himself...in the first 3 months he really struggled and i was worried how long it would take for him to adjust. -
janet88:
kiasume:
But when it comes to Secondary School, it is a load of different story. Surprisingly, those who did not have any support at all and did not have fantastic score in PSLE did well or not too bad in \"O\" level. I was one of them, got into NT and now I am holding a doctorate. I am a late bloomer and did not have any support system in Primary School. So......don't despair.
there are late bloomers...and one good example is kiasume. congrats!
boys mature later...i was really hands on with son when he was in primary school...when he entered sec 1, he learnt to plan his revision schedule for 8 subjects all by himself...in the first 3 months he really struggled and i was worried how long it would take for him to adjust.
You're wonderful model of a mum letting go at appropriate timing according to your DS maturity. Pat on your back! Well done!! -
Estéema:
Thanks Esteema.
You're wonderful model of a mum letting go at appropriate timing according to your DS maturity. Pat on your back! Well done!!
every child is different...knowing when to let go depends on the his/her character.
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