2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[.010675zeit]

Aren’t you happy there’ll be no more MYE 9 mths after PSLE (Sec 1) and also 6 mths after Sec 2 streaming (Sec 3)? I imagine many Sec 1 students need time to adjust to sec school life after the high stakes PSLE.


Sec schools (IP/OP/NP) will continue to give them bite-sized common tests.

Maybe that will give those sports/aesthetics students more time to catch up on their studies because the nationals and SYF (alternate year) usually take up the entire April.

[Laura02]

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/why-is-unemployment-rising-3-burning-questions-on-jobs


https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/manpower/job-mismatch-a-key-worry-in-tackling-unemployment-experts

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/government-economy/singapore-budget-2017/unemployment-could-rise-further-as-singapore-faces

The unemployment numbers are relatively low in Singapore, so most of us do not feel the pinch of structural unemployment, but I think many of us are aware that many jobs that most of us middle age adults were trained for are becoming obsolete, if not already non-existent. And many of the jobs our children will be competing for when they enter the job market are possibly non-existent now.

SO the solution is that all of us must be prepared to constantly study, throughout life. Most professional sectors already mandate continuing professional education (or we do not get our license renewed). Fortunately, all of us, I hope, enjoy studying, learning new things. And that is something we should pass on to our children - the somewhat unquantifiable, un-materialistic love of learning. Not for short-term material gain.

I hope our children focus on learning to learn, to teach themselves new concepts and teach themselves to think - critically, logically and to come up with new ideas. I hope we do not train them to be computer CPUs - to memorize model answers just to get the short-term material benefit of entry to THAT school.

[little2mato]

Estéema:

For kids who need help with English main paper, please prepare your kids early. Language skills need time to master.


Academia has been strong in preparing students for main paper & very strong with Oral & DSA prep. Just rec'd their latest info (I don't suggest those doing this year's PSLE to attend as it'll surely put too much expectations & stress on yr child being so close to exams).

I just recall that Mr Sherman Tseng used to instruct us parents they're more keen to counsel & motivate kids abt what they want to achieve in life & how learning the English language well & speaking well in oral will help them in life rather than us parents look at grades as guide. I believe he's looking to spur the child & sparkle their interests to put in effort in their learning with a purpose rather then mopping in/out tuition. Happened for my child who initially hv not gel in as he joined in late in Aug of P5 when the P6s were prep ard this time of year. He didn't want to continue his lesson but we survived thro past Oct & he started enjoying learning with Sherman & his P6 CA1 scored showed immediate improvement (I still use sch grades coz I can't teach S&T well).

Hope parents help kids to persevere once they find a good educator & not give up too soon. But of course if it cuts into loosing interests bcoz no chemistry with teacher after a couple of months, then listen to your child. Make informed changes.

https://mailchi.mp/085613933c99/examination-preparation-our-way?e=bd3ebc1070

For English Composition, we found Writers@Work hv good methodologies. But maybe other parents hv better learning centres to recommend.

Hope kids going into P6 year in 2019 prepare well ahead.

Hi,
Appreciate you could share more abt Academia.
Thanks

[Estéema]

Can u pm me? I’m on the move during weekends. Maybe chat on ano platform easier. Not all parents interested in our conversation.


Let me know what situation yr child face & which area(s) needs help. If I can help, I’ll share. I’m not know all though.

[little2mato]

Estéema:

Can u pm me? I'm on the move during weekends. Maybe chat on ano platform easier. Not all parents interested in our conversation.


Let me know what situation yr child face & which area(s) needs help. If I can help, I'll share. I'm not know all though.

Hi,
I can't PM u. Dunno what's wrong. Do u mind pm me?
Thanks

[sweetbaby]

PSLE 2019 fast approaching…

My DS has improved in Maths and Science under his tutor. He doesnt attend tuition for languages. His languages not great but have yet found the time or tutor or motivation to reschedule stuff around I guess. Tried to get him to self study English but there’s always never seems to be enough time. Is the current grades they getting at SA2 an indication of PSLE results? there should still be room for improvements right?

[passioninlearning]

sweetbaby:

PSLE 2019 fast approaching...

My DS has improved in Maths and Science under his tutor. He doesnt attend tuition for languages. His languages not great but have yet found the time or tutor or motivation to reschedule stuff around I guess. Tried to get him to self study English but there's always never seems to be enough time. Is the current grades they getting at SA2 an indication of PSLE results? there should still be room for improvements right?

There is actually a big gap especially for Maths, from Primary 5 to Primary 6. In general, I often advise parents that, to have a comfortable buffer, the child will need to get >70 marks, so that he or she will not have a tough time, come Primary 6.


Regards,
Eric
passioninlearning.wordpress.com
http://www.facebook.com/passioninlearningeric

[pallumisra]

Hi, is there any group for Robotics DSA for 2019 PSLE group? TIA

[pallumisra]

Hi, is there any group for Robotics DSA for 2019 PSLE group? TIA

[deardear07]

actually i think it’s not v wise to remove mid year exams… many schools already removed CAs… leaving only mid year SA1 and end year SA2… without the mid year check in, parents n kids alike might have a rude shock if they don’t perform well for the year end exam…


Though stressful, i think it’s better to check in every half year at least to see where the kids are. and the timing for p5 to do away with mid year is weird. can skip for the lower pri but p5 where its so close to p6 n most parents expect a drop in grades, the missing of this mid year paper might find parents shocked at the % drop… unless, the schools wana use the extra time off mid year exams to beef up curriculum to a point they don’t see the yoyo results - good results at P4 SA2, a huge dip at P5 SA1 and then slight inch up P5 SA2 again.