2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[Bochapmum3]

Mine still have listening comprehension next week. But effectively the feeling of exam is over :oops:


Does your DC’s school give out results in bits and pieces? Like compo one day, paper 2 another day etc..

[MrsKiasu]

hopefully, actually I dont mind very bad result so long as could wake kiddo up… after holiday, pretty sure everything forgotten…guess, I got to do more check next year.

[MrsKiasu]

Bochapmum3:

Mine still have listening comprehension next week. But effectively the feeling of exam is over :oops:


Does your DC’s school give out results in bits and pieces? Like compo one day, paper 2 another day etc..

i remember they do give bit by bit and pretty fast

[phtthp]

Bochapmum3:

Does your DC’s school give out results in bits and pieces? Like compo one day, paper 2 another day etc..

Some schools marked very fast, esp. Those MCQ question papers, that can be marked by machine.

E.g.

On the same day of exam taken in the early morning, some schools can use a machine to mark MCQ questions paper, and then give back P5 students their MCQ Paper 1 score quickly, before 1 pm.

Eg.

for Science, for (English and Chinese) Paper 1 MCQ papers, Yes, can !


Maths : cannot, because inside Maths Paper 1, besides MCQ, still got some structured short questions, which machine cannot mark, must be marked by Tr, manually.


School always return marked (English composition & zuowen) scripts, last.


Last day of 2018 P5 -
is either 14 or 15 Nov.

P5 Report card, normally released one day before school closed for year-end school holiday.

Those schools that conduct Parents meet Tr session, on 15 Nov : means 14 Nov is last day, for 2018 P5.

[netania]

Hi all,


My DD will be taking her psle next year as well! So far she hasn’t had Eng tuition but I find that there are times when I can’t really explain the grammar/s&t rules to her/correct her comprehension answers well when she does the past year papers. Wondering if I shd start her on English tuition. Any good recommendations for paper 2 English tuition? Thanks!

[passioninlearning]

netania:

Hi all,


My DD will be taking her psle next year as well! So far she hasn’t had Eng tuition but I find that there are times when I can’t really explain the grammar/s&t rules to her/correct her comprehension answers well when she does the past year papers. Wondering if I shd start her on English tuition. Any good recommendations for paper 2 English tuition? Thanks!

Feel free to take a look at my website, and contact me if you feel I can be of help.


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[ChiefKiasu]

netania:

Hi all,


My DD will be taking her psle next year as well! So far she hasn’t had Eng tuition but I find that there are times when I can’t really explain the grammar/s&t rules to her/correct her comprehension answers well when she does the past year papers. Wondering if I shd start her on English tuition. Any good recommendations for paper 2 English tuition? Thanks!

So far the best way to learn a language is to read widely. I used to read like 3 books daily and repeatedly beyond Primary Two. I remembered the small library we set up at Primary Five where I had problems understanding the Filing format but spent my entire 2 years there glued to the books. But be careful of being stuck to a language. I hated Chinese then but wished I knew enough to read 武侠小说 which I loved. So I hunted down English versions...

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ChiefKiasu:

netania:

Hi all,


My DD will be taking her psle next year as well! So far she hasn’t had Eng tuition but I find that there are times when I can’t really explain the grammar/s&t rules to her/correct her comprehension answers well when she does the past year papers. Wondering if I shd start her on English tuition. Any good recommendations for paper 2 English tuition? Thanks!

So far the best way to learn a language is to read widely. I used to read like 3 books daily and repeatedly beyond Primary Two. I remembered the small library we set up at Primary Five where I had problems understanding the Filing format but spent my entire 2 years there glued to the books. But be careful of being stuck to a language. I hated Chinese then but wished I knew enough to read 武侠小说 which I loved. So I hunted down English versions...

Chief, after you had hunted down the Eng versions, did you transit to the chinese versions? I’m looking for a light at the end of my kid-hating-chinese tunnel

[chenlaoshi]

chenlaoshi:

chenlaoshi:

[quote=\"chenlaoshi\"]Thanks to the many parents for the private messages and inquiries regarding the holiday class mentioned in the above post.

I have started a thread here for easier communication: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=92344&p=1879968#p1879968
Please feel free to drop by and raise and suggestions/questions.

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【PSLE 小六会考 华文加油站】(Nov 2018) - 3 days free workshop
Fee: FREE. However, a donation of at least $30 needs to be made to Singapore Children’s Society (https://www.childrensociety.org.sg/donation) to secure and confirm your child/ward's seat. Besides giving to a good cause with the festive period fast approaching, this is to deter cases of 'seat-hogging' & 'no-show'.

Venue: 266 Serangoon North Singapore 550266

Dates: Tue 20 Nov 2018, Wed 21 Nov 2018 and Thur 22 Nov 2018

Timeslots: 11:30am to 1:00pm or 2:00pm to 3:30pm

Target Group: Primary 6 students in 2019 (i.e. 2018's Pri 5 students)

Max. capacity per class: 8 pax
* More classes/time slots may be opened during the year end school holiday based on demand.

Techniques & tips on how to tackle the different sections/components and types of questions will be shared while handouts will be provided too. Participants will be given priority in terms of registering for Chen Lao Shi's 2019 weekly PSLE Chinese Preparation Group Class.

*Received queries regarding 2019 Pri 5 students attending this workshop - Yes, they are welcomed too.

A couple of parents enquired about Dec session so I've added an option to in the Google Form. The dates will be Tue 11 Dec 2018, Wed 12 Dec 2018 and Thur 13 Dec 2018. Please tick the checkbox in \"Joining December's Session Instead\" if you are registering for the Dec session.

For more info on the workshop: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=92344&p=1879670#p1879968
To access Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1zPDZrQ2-HdCaVp2H0_JM9AOXXukbiGHReU7hP1JO1L0/[/quote]Update as of Mon 29 Oct 2018:

*Confirmed = Proof of donation to Singapore Children's Society received
*Reserved = Submitted Google Form, awaiting receival of proof of donation to Singapore Children's Society

Tue 20 Nov 2018, Wed 21 Nov 2018 and Thur 22 Nov 2018 (Registration deadline: 5 Nov 2018)
- 11:30am to 1:00pm
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- 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Tue 11 Dec 2018, Wed 12 Dec 2018 and Thur 13 Dec 2018 (Registration deadline: 26 Nov 2018)
- 11:30am to 1:00pm
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- 2:00pm to 3:30pm
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Hope the kids will receive good news on their SA2 results over the course of this week and next!

[chenlaoshi]

chenlaoshi:

Some parents feedback about their interest in compre and/or compo class so I've pushed ahead with this non-obligatory compre trial class. For full details, please head over to: https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=92344&p=1881030#p1881030


【PSLE Chinese Weekly Preparation Group Class - 悦读理解会】(Nov/Dec 2018) - Trial Classes
Fee: FREE. Each child is entitled to a total of 4 trial lessons.

Venue: 266 Serangoon North Singapore 550266

Dates: Mon 26 Nov 2018, Mon 3 Dec 2018, Mon 10 Dec 2018, Mon 17 Dec 2018

Timeslots: 普华CL组 - 2:15pm – 4pm; 高华HCL组 - 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Target Group: Primary 6 students in 2019 (i.e. 2018's Pri 5 students)

Max. capacity per class: 8 pax

Registration via Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/153uvJNKPhNh0sEKPfRGWHTy67Zdojl-ABpHPDub5SrU

Why the focus on comprehension? That's because the skill set involved & picked up will be applicable across various testable components:
- Reading of passage: Word recognition & pronunciation
- Answering of questions: Works on grammar & sentence structuring
- Analysation of underlying messages in passage & tackling of higher order thinking questions: Enhances critical thinking skills
Do you also know that the weight-age of comprehension sections in GCE O'Lvl CL Paper 2 is 85% (60 out of 70 marks) & 75% in GCE O'Lvl CL Paper 2 (60 out of 80 marks)? Equipping your child with the necessary skills to handle and tackle comprehension passages with ease and confidence will stand him/her in good stead in his/her journey of mastering the language and even embracing it's beauty.

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Just to clarify some parent's doubt: It is not compulsory to attend all 4 lessons (you can select the dates your child will be attending in the Google Form) - although understandably, those who attend consecutive lessons will find continuity in learning and reinforcement of the skills and techniques taught. (Registration deadline for each lesson is 3 days before the lesson. Thank you.)