2018 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (Born in 2006)

[Estéema]

janet88:

lee_yl:

Janet, I am feeling gan jeong for the coming Friday as DD1’s prelim results weren’t great.

I remember there was one day I was upset and screamed for DD1 when I found her missing from her study table, then I realized PSLE was already over. Life is damn stressful, like constantly being reminded of PSLE coming. :frustrated:

YL,
my daughter's prelim results qualified her only for NT! we were shocked but didn't show our expressions because it will hurt her a great deal. i can understand your worries because this is a major exam but you have to take care mentally because being being burnt out means you can't do anything.
i was burnt out after son's psle...i just couldn't bring myself to coach my younger one or even plan her schedule for p3 then...had panic attacks each time i see books.
i know nothing which i say will help you alleviate your stress but i just hope you will be able to be positive :snuggles:

Agree with Janet88.

Please stay positive. In life, we need to learn to let go. My wish is for you to be free of anxieties before next Fri. Treat yourself well.

P.S. I believe your girl will do well. You've been a good provider & guide to her as I rmbr all your sharing.

[Imp75]

Hiaz…just finished DD1’s psle last year and next year another round of PSLE…this time round, I feel my pressure higher as I hope the younger ones can follow jiejie into same school…now that DSA criteria is tightened and Quota lowered, I think DSA chances might be slimmer…use PSLE results worry about freak results…

Hiaz…

[sean wife]

Esteema,

Can share more on how you use Wang Lao Shi oral notes to do revision? As in just asking the child to read, or memorise part of it, or you ask the questions and the child answers?

Tks…

[Estéema]

sean wife:

Esteema,

Can share more on how you use Wang Lao Shi oral notes to do revision? As in just asking the child to read, or memorise part of it, or you ask the questions and the child answers?

Tks..

Hi sean wife,

Just yday one KSP mum asks same question. Here is my sharing:-

Every week, 汪老师 Worksheets will include both 口试 & 作文 practices. I use both Oral & 作文 materials to coach as revision bcoz the examples can be used inter-changeably. The phrases used for a specific topic can be applied in ano situation. But 1st they need to ustand how the phrase come abt & its meaning. In what other situations can be used. After a few practices & application, as the child gains confidence, they'll get a hang of it & learn to apply all other phrases as best they can appropriately.

I do revision bcoz DC may not absorb all that's taught during class (moods, distraction, etc). Good to revise these good materials as it's code to MOE textbook syllabus & very well presented.

Then, by June sch holiday of P6 year, I batch similar topics such as visit to hospital, volunteering, or treat elderly with kindness, etc & get DC to write a similar topic using ALL the phrases as a practice (so DC hv to learn to use phrases fr at least 3 diff related topics & apply into new topic). Result I told DC, aim to use more than 10 phrases.

You can group Kindness, playground, racial harmony, etc and set a topic for DC to write 作文 using phrases & ideas fr all those topics.

I find this will help child to learn to use ideas & phrases flexibly coz we never know what topic will be set in PSLE for Oral or 作文 & they shld learn to apply into new situation & topics.

Btw, long before these revision, I get DC to learn all the 听写 & 默写. For P5 less each week & full revision of phrases by year-end. P6 more 听写 & 默写 each week. Initially, I look at it I felt overwhelmed but as we get going with revision, I realized it's revisiting previous lessons & was pleased DC coped very well. So, it's all abt regular work.

With Chinese phrases, it is not as effective just memorizing but the child needs to u'stand before they can rmbr well & apply appropriately.

I counsel my kids it's like daily meals, we eat regularly & consistently - not shalf 29 burgers in one meal (do not learn only towards exams) owise get gastric reactions. So our brain muscles must be exercised regularly owise it doesn't give u visible lastly results.

Feel free to pm me any further qns, I'll do my best to share if I know

[Estéema]

Imp75:

Hiaz....just finished DD1’s psle last year and next year another round of PSLE....this time round, I feel my pressure higher as I hope the younger ones can follow jiejie into same school....now that DSA criteria is tightened and Quota lowered, I think DSA chances might be slimmer....use PSLE results worry about freak results......

Hiaz.....

Can empthatize as it's not easy to hv 2 to handle & one year immediately after. Asks to be free fr the chains of earthly binding & for strength to move on to a new page. Be anchored in your faith & not let earthly stronghold cause you to falter. When u let go of the past struggles (anyway over now), you then hv fresh perspective & energy to face a new season to handle ur DD2's PSLE. You'll hv new perspective how to guide as u're more experience with the P6 syllabus. Just need to twitch according to yr DD2 style of learning. Hang in there.

[melodyrain2]

@Esteema and @ sky minecrafter,thank you for all the generous sharing and insights. I have benefited a lot and will try to implement some the tips shared here by the helpful KSP moms. I am blessed. :imcool:


:thankyou:

[Estéema]

Be blessed & hope all kids are blessed too. It's easier to go through major milestone like PSLE with a community to share your concerns Hopefully, when we retire, others can be blessed by your sharing too. :grphug:

[cutiegreenapple]

Hi hi…

Newbie here. My DD is sitting for PSLE next year

[cutiegreenapple]

Hi hi…

Newbie here. My DD is sitting for PSLE next year

[Estéema]

cutiegreenapple:

Hi hi..

Newbie here. My DD is sitting for PSLE next year

Start early. Start now. Use the quiet Nov/Dec to revise & prepare ahead. Once term starts, your DD will be very engaged with little time.