2018 PSLE Discussions & Strategies (Born in 2006)

[mylilgirl]

phtthp:

Since many find the PSLE Maths paper easy this year, that means overall, many tend to do very well.

After moderation -

does it mean that in order to secure an A *, one need at least a minimum of above 95 marks (Raw score) , instead of just hitting 91, on the dot (boundary) ?

If Raw score is just 91, could end up with an A, instead of A *, since many tend to do well for Maths ?

This is one of my concerns too. Easy papers benefit the average-ability students. High ability ones tend to be overly confident, complete the papers too fast and make careless mistakes. In the end, they are the ones who end up getting an A whereas average-ability students getting an A*. For HA students, it is better to have a few difficult heuristic questions.

[sunny]

zac's mum:

peasants:

[quote=\"yap_susan\"]Hard copy yet to receive.

Here is soft copy link from MOE
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/information-booklet

Thanks! So 7 weeks later will be just tally DD2 results with the COP range of those schools and list the choices out in preferral order. Short and sharp, no need jjww speculating too many irregulated variables of individual schools.

I have compiled in table form here to make it easier for parents. Sorted in descending order of COP. You just need to eliminate those schools that are not for your child’s gender, not in your travel zone etc, and you will have a shortlist of 6 choices. https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=91634&start=10[/quote]Should we shortlist the schools based on their prelim results?

[peasants]

zac's mum:

peasants:

[quote=\"yap_susan\"]Hard copy yet to receive.

Here is soft copy link from MOE
https://www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/secondary-one-posting-exercise/information-booklet

Thanks! So 7 weeks later will be just tally DD2 results with the COP range of those schools and list the choices out in preferral order. Short and sharp, no need jjww speculating too many irregulated variables of individual schools.

I have compiled in table form here to make it easier for parents. Sorted in descending order of COP. You just need to eliminate those schools that are not for your child’s gender, not in your travel zone etc, and you will have a shortlist of 6 choices. https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=91634&start=10[/quote] :thankyou: I have actually printed your sorted list and using prelim results to narrow down a few choices. Later will just let DD2 \"handle the truth\".

[zac's mum]

sunny:

zac's mum:

[quote=\"peasants\"]Thanks! So 7 weeks later will be just tally DD2 results with the COP range of those schools and list the choices out in preferral order. Short and sharp, no need jjww speculating too many irregulated variables of individual schools.

I have compiled in table form here to make it easier for parents. Sorted in descending order of COP. You just need to eliminate those schools that are not for your child’s gender, not in your travel zone etc, and you will have a shortlist of 6 choices. https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=91634&start=10

Should we shortlist the schools based on their prelim results?[/quote]Yes it’s a good practise/trial run. Then you can also plan to attend those schools’ Open House to look see + ask questions.

[sunny]

zac's mum:

sunny:

[quote=\"zac's mum\"]

Should we shortlist the schools based on their prelim results?

Yes it’s a good practise/trial run. Then you can also plan to attend those schools’ Open House to look see + ask questions.

[/quote] :thankyou:

[pirate]

mylilgirl:

phtthp:

Since many find the PSLE Maths paper easy this year, that means overall, many tend to do very well.

After moderation -

does it mean that in order to secure an A *, one need at least a minimum of above 95 marks (Raw score) , instead of just hitting 91, on the dot (boundary) ?

If Raw score is just 91, could end up with an A, instead of A *, since many tend to do well for Maths ?

This is one of my concerns too. Easy papers benefit the average-ability students. High ability ones tend to be overly confident, complete the papers too fast and make careless mistakes. In the end, they are the ones who end up getting an A whereas average-ability students getting an A*. For HA students, it is better to have a few difficult heuristic questions.

Pfft. It is only PSLE maths. After a while, one notices that even the so-called difficult heuristic questions follow essentially the same pattern.

They don't don't help to identify so-called 'HA' (presumably 'high ability') students, only the HD (highly drilled) ones.

The difference between a raw score of 95 and 91 or even 85 does not necessarily mean a thing. It could be due to carelessness, brain fart, or even blind luck. It certainly does not say that one is necessarily a higher ability, deeper, wider, or more creative thinker or problem solver than the other.

PS. Yes. I agree with the direction MOE is going. Too many parents are taking the easy way out and deluding themselves with exam marks.

[mylilgirl]

pirate:

mylilgirl:

[quote=\"phtthp\"]Since many find the PSLE Maths paper easy this year, that means overall, many tend to do very well.

After moderation -

does it mean that in order to secure an A *, one need at least a minimum of above 95 marks (Raw score) , instead of just hitting 91, on the dot (boundary) ?

If Raw score is just 91, could end up with an A, instead of A *, since many tend to do well for Maths ?

This is one of my concerns too. Easy papers benefit the average-ability students. High ability ones tend to be overly confident, complete the papers too fast and make careless mistakes. In the end, they are the ones who end up getting an A whereas average-ability students getting an A*. For HA students, it is better to have a few difficult heuristic questions.

Pfft. It is only PSLE maths. After a while, one notices that even the so-called difficult heuristic questions follow essentially the same pattern.

They don't don't help to identify so-called 'HA' (presumably 'high ability') students, only the HD (highly drilled) ones.

The difference between a raw score of 95 and 91 or even 85 does not necessarily mean a thing. It could be due to carelessness, brain fart, or even blind luck. It certainly does not say that one is necessarily a higher ability, deeper, wider, or more creative thinker or problem solver than the other.

PS. Yes. I agree with the direction MOE is going. Too many parents are taking the easy way out and deluding themselves with exam marks.[/quote]If this is indeed the direction of MOE for future PSLE, it means tuition is no longer required and probably really meant for the weaker students only. Those students who really need help to catch up.

For the above average students, as long as they pay attention in class, complete the school assigned homework, they should have no issue with PSLE. Is this really a 360deg change from the past where our 12-year old are tested beyond what was being taught in school? After 2019, 2020 PSLE, we will then have an answer.

I certainly welcome the change as it means parents will be able to save up more for retirement rather than to invest so much in tuition. Perhaps my younger child will only require Chinese tuition as it is his weakest subject.

[lego]

I think MOE is trying to make more schools good, looking at the new AL scoring system and S1 posting rules where choice of schools makes a difference in future.

It’s a good move imho, but perhaps it should refine the new AL banding.
The bands for AL 6 is very wide (close to 20 marks difference) compared to the upper bands which are sorted more finely. (5 to 10 marks difference).

[janet88]

lego:

I think MOE is trying to make more schools good, looking at the new AL scoring system and S1 posting rules where choice of schools makes a difference in future.

It’s a good move imho, but perhaps it should refine the new AL banding.
The bands for AL 6 is very wide (close to 20 marks difference) compared to the upper bands which are sorted more finely. (5 to 10 marks difference).

the band difference is too wide. if there is intention to reduce the pressure on making learning fun, then this banding thing should be assessed.

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