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    2017 PSLE Discussions and Strategies

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    • Z Offline
      Zeng
      last edited by

      I see this differently.


      No doubt it is very rare, but other than newsworthiness, it encourages students to \"follow their dreams\" and that nothing in life is impossible.

      Back when the student received his PSLE 181 T score, no one would have imagined that he would one day make it to NUS medicine. He may not have even have this dream then but along the way as he gained confidence and inspiration, he \"followed his dream\" and with hardwork and some luck, it did come true for him.

      I thought this is very inspiring to many students who may have just received not so stellar PSLE results and to encourage them to keep going.

      If it is possible (no matter how rare) that someone with a 181 score can actually make it to NUS medicine, then anything is possible for the thousands of students not to lose hope but
      to keep working hard on their dreams, whatever that maybe :drool:

      mengsan:
      FantasyLandDreams:

      http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-broke-the-mould-by-going-from-normal-stream-to-nus-medical-school?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&xtor=CS1-10

      For every 1 of this 181 pointer going to medicine school, wonder how many have gone to other much much less lucrative paths?
      What is the point of highlighting the $10m toto winner, when the rest of Singapore just lost $10m or more to Singapore pool??

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      • floppyF Offline
        floppy
        last edited by

        Zeng:
        I see this differently.


        No doubt it is very rare, but other than newsworthiness, it encourages students to \"follow their dreams\" and that nothing in life is impossible.
        ...
        Your reply reminds me of this:

        https://img.sgag.sg/posts/2016/08/7846_large_Screen_Shot_2016-08-01_at_2.14.03_PM.jpg?1470033153\">

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        • H Offline
          Happy70
          last edited by

          Agree with Zeng

          Zeng:
          I see this differently.

          No doubt it is very rare, but other than newsworthiness, it encourages students to \"follow their dreams\" and that nothing in life is impossible.

          Back when the student received his PSLE 181 T score, no one would have imagined that he would one day make it to NUS medicine. He may not have even have this dream then but along the way as he gained confidence and inspiration, he \"followed his dream\" and with hardwork and some luck, it did come true for him.

          I thought this is very inspiring to many students who may have just received not so stellar PSLE results and to encourage them to keep going.

          If it is possible (no matter how rare) that someone with a 181 score can actually make it to NUS medicine, then anything is possible for the thousands of students not to lose hope but
          to keep working hard on their dreams, whatever that maybe :drool:

          mengsan:

          [quote=\"FantasyLandDreams\"]http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-broke-the-mould-by-going-from-normal-stream-to-nus-medical-school?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&xtor=CS1-10

          For every 1 of this 181 pointer going to medicine school, wonder how many have gone to other much much less lucrative paths?
          What is the point of highlighting the $10m toto winner, when the rest of Singapore just lost $10m or more to Singapore pool??

          [/quote]

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            SpartanMum
            last edited by

            Like Zeng, I choose to see see this as an encouragement to students. In our own family, my hubby was one of those who was a late bloomer. Yes it may be rare but it happens and it should be highlighted to give hope to the late bloomers among our children.


            Somehow I realise that over the years many of us have been taught to view things critically/suspiciously rather than positively. I don’t know if it is the education system or the upbringing. But we must try and move towards a more positive way of looking at things. I believe this young man is going to be a great doc someday.

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              ParkYuni
              last edited by

              mengsan:
              FantasyLandDreams:

              http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/he-broke-the-mould-by-going-from-normal-stream-to-nus-medical-school?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&xtor=CS1-10


              For every 1 of this 181 pointer going to medicine school, wonder how many have gone to other much much less lucrative paths?
              What is the point of highlighting the $10m toto winner, when the rest of Singapore just lost $10m or more to Singapore pool??

              While it is aspiring and plausible, indeed, how many can really achieve this? Readers have to discern, be realistic and understand their own limitations and hope parents don't use this example to set overly high expectations for their kids.
              Just weeks ago, I read an article in ST about how private universities' graduates fall much behind their peers from public universities and whether the former know about their job prospects plus some other discouraging comments.
              Now another reporter from the same company is encouraging everyone to boldly pursue their dreams....sigh!!

              Conclusion: Everyone is entitled to his own opinion and his opinion will be greatly affected by his personal experiences in life.

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              • passioninlearningP Offline
                passioninlearning
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                Festive greetings for all parents and readers

                https://passioninlearning.wordpress.com/2017/12/24/festive-greetings/

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                  veryscared
                  last edited by

                  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Kiasu parents.

                  May your DC has a good year ahead and all their dreams be fulfilled. :boogie: πŸ•Ί

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                    Win win nwe
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                    Hi Everyone

                    May I know , can answer PSLE Math by pencil ? Thank you 😊

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                    • passioninlearningP Offline
                      passioninlearning
                      last edited by

                      PSLE confirmed dates

                      https://passioninlearning.wordpress.com/2019/02/25/psle-2019-confirmed-dates/

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                        cilipadi
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                        Win win nwe\" post_id=\"1899733\" time=\"1551085285\" user_id=\"163527:[quote=\"Win win nwe\" post_id=1899733 time=1551085285 user_id=163527]
                        Hi Everyone
                        May I know , can answer PSLE Math by pencil ? Thank you 😊[/quote]
                        both my kids used pencil for psle maths.
                        they are now in sec 2 and sec 4.
                        i ever asked their maths teacher then, she said ok. I'm not sure now got change. both my kids got A* for maths. so i don't think got penalised for using pencil.

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