2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[Zappy]

MrsKiasu:

hi mylilgirl, any idea those prelim papers are different stack of exam paper to be purchased separately? I find myself quite confused..havent go the place at Bras Basah to check it out..or is this actually the same as the normal stack of P6 Top school papers?

I agree with mylilgirl that P5 is tough in the sense that there is a big drop in the SA1 results before picking back up subsequently.

P6 is a very long (but also very fast) year. Esp for those who still represent schools in competitions from Jan to Apr - it is fulfilling but the kids must able to handle the time requirements and cope with work. The teachers do go through mock tests/ past yr papers/ psle papers/ oral practice, etc. Expect a higher amount of homework as compared to the other years but do monitor your kids - every one is different, so their ability to cope with stress is also different. You know your kids best.

Pace yourselves out for the approx schedule of events:

Jan - Get back to school mode; zonal competitions begin
Feb - Competitions, CA1, CNY
Mar - Short break to recharge/ revise
Apr - National competitions
May - SA1; Application for DSA (2019)
Jun - Some trials / auditions begin; School hols to recharge / revise
Jul - DSA auditions/ trials/ interviews; Prelim oral
Aug - Prelims/ PSLE oral/ DSA results
End Sep - PSLE (till early Oct)

MrsKiasu: The stack of past yr paper is the same. What you will be buying now is the full set of 2018 past yr school papers. But just before PSLE, if they can get it, the vendors will usually sell a smaller stack of the current yr (in your case - 2019) prelim papers which only just ended in August.

[MrsKiasu]

Zappy:

MrsKiasu:

hi mylilgirl, any idea those prelim papers are different stack of exam paper to be purchased separately? I find myself quite confused..havent go the place at Bras Basah to check it out..or is this actually the same as the normal stack of P6 Top school papers?

I agree with mylilgirl that P5 is tough in the sense that there is a big drop in the SA1 results before picking back up subsequently.

P6 is a very long (but also very fast) year. Esp for those who still represent schools in competitions from Jan to Apr - it is fulfilling but the kids must able to handle the time requirements and cope with work. The teachers do go through mock tests/ past yr papers/ psle papers/ oral practice, etc. Expect a higher amount of homework as compared to the other years but do monitor your kids - every one is different, so their ability to cope with stress is also different. You know your kids best.

Pace yourselves out for the approx schedule of events:

Jan - Get back to school mode; zonal competitions begin
Feb - Competitions, CA1, CNY
Mar - Short break to recharge/ revise
Apr - National competitions
May - SA1; Application for DSA (2019)
Jun - Some trials / auditions begin; School hols to recharge / revise
Jul - DSA auditions/ trials/ interviews; Prelim oral
Aug - Prelims/ PSLE oral/ DSA results
End Sep - PSLE (till early Oct)

MrsKiasu: The stack of past yr paper is the same. What you will be buying now is the full set of 2018 past yr school papers. But just before PSLE, if they can get it, the vendors will usually sell a smaller stack of the current yr (in your case - 2019) prelim papers which only just ended in August.

Zappy, thank you! now I understand on 'start doing all again' ..yes, yes not at the last minute and feel shaking..agree with mylilgirl...better don't if already too rush. Thank you again.

[MyPillow]

MrsKiasu:

hi mylilgirl, any idea those prelim papers are different stack of exam paper to be purchased separately? I find myself quite confused..havent go the place at Bras Basah to check it out..or is this actually the same as the normal stack of P6 Top school papers?

why need buy papers?
i thought there is on line papers

[sweetbaby]

phtthp:

Are you ready to start P6, next Wednesday (2 Jan 2019) ?

Nooooo !!!!

I've made a plan at least. First, to correct sleeping schedules after Christmas. No choice but have to minimise nap time. Parent mode on. :boogie:

[zac's mum]

I don’t mean this with any ill intent at all. But just curious. Really? I didn’t know that 11 year old kids still have afternoon naps?

[phtthp]

MyPillow:

MrsKiasu:

hi mylilgirl, any idea those prelim papers are different stack of exam paper to be purchased separately? I find myself quite confused..havent go the place at Bras Basah to check it out..or is this actually the same as the normal stack of P6 Top school papers?

why need buy papers?
i thought there is on line papers

Online, cannot find those schools that u want (2018 Prelim Nan Hua, Nanyang, Rgps).

[sweetbaby]

zac's mum:

I don’t mean this with any ill intent at all. But just curious. Really? I didn’t know that 11 year old kids still have afternoon naps?

Hi Zac's mum,

He doesnt nap on school days. Its not a scheduled activity or anything like that. He just like to sleep , more so during holidays. We are ok with it, we feel its good he gets sufficient rest. But must encourage him to reduce naps since term time coming up.

[zac's mum]

sweetbaby:

zac's mum:

I don’t mean this with any ill intent at all. But just curious. Really? I didn’t know that 11 year old kids still have afternoon naps?

Hi Zac's mum,

He doesnt nap on school days. Its not a scheduled activity or anything like that. He just like to sleep , more so during holidays. We are ok with it, we feel its good he gets sufficient rest. But must encourage him to reduce naps since term time coming up.

Icic. Yes the rest is good. I heard many people say the extra sleep helps the kids’ bodies grow taller. So unfortunate that my kid sleeps very little.

[MrsKiasu]

MyPillow:

MrsKiasu:

hi mylilgirl, any idea those prelim papers are different stack of exam paper to be purchased separately? I find myself quite confused..havent go the place at Bras Basah to check it out..or is this actually the same as the normal stack of P6 Top school papers?

why need buy papers?
i thought there is on line papers

haven't been buying papers..usually just print..maybe this year will buy. I read members talking abt Jeremy..I also wonder if I could get Jeremy's papers from Bras Basah..go ask when go there

[Zappy]

zac's mum:

I don’t mean this with any ill intent at all. But just curious. Really? I didn’t know that 11 year old kids still have afternoon naps?

Actually, when my kid doesn't have to stay back in school for training, even in this yr's p6, she still grabs an hour of nap in the afternoon. It refreshes her before she starts on her homework. So when we come back from work, homework is done so we can do some revision or clarification for an hour or so. Worked out well for her/ us.