2019 PSLE Discussions and Strategies (Children born in 2007)

[phtthp]

not sure if MOE allow IP students to transfer from one IP school to another nowadays, even if enter by T-score, not DSA, because every IP school’s curriculum taught / covered, is different.


Also, if request for Transfer, besides checking whether vacancies arise, they also look at your past PSLE T-score, whether had met the official Cut-off-point, or not

[MerlionInGermany]

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1919084\" time=\"1562858710\" user_id=\"16633:

Not sure if its the right place to ask... Pls direct to the right thread.

Can we transfer IP schools if enter without DSA? And can only transfer say in Yr 3? Can transfer from IB to IP and vice versa? Thank you.

I know 2 who transferred from one IP-A level school to another IP-A level school in Sec 2. This means they start Sec 2 in the new school. They are now in Sec 3. Didnt ask if they are dsa or t-score students.

[sweetbaby]

MerlionInGermany\" post_id=\"1919125\" time=\"1562896127\" user_id=\"2964:

sweetbaby\" post_id=\"1919084\" time=\"1562858710\" user_id=\"16633:

Not sure if its the right place to ask... Pls direct to the right thread.

Can we transfer IP schools if enter without DSA? And can only transfer say in Yr 3? Can transfer from IB to IP and vice versa? Thank you.

I know 2 who transferred from one IP-A level school to another IP-A level school in Sec 2. This means they start Sec 2 in the new school. They are now in Sec 3. Didnt ask if they are dsa or t-score students.

Thx for sharing.

[Almum]

Hi parents,

May i know which brand of electronic Chinese dictionary are you using? Mine is using Hans vision but often can’t find the words. Often have to resort to using hp predicted text to show the words. Thinking of changing to another model if there’s a better one out there. Do you all face the same problem with the other approved models? Any recommended model? Many thanks!

[tryourbest]

Almum\" post_id=\"1919279\" time=\"1562922143\" user_id=\"29102:

Hi parents,
May i know which brand of electronic Chinese dictionary are you using? Mine is using Hans vision but often can't find the words. Often have to resort to using hp predicted text to show the words. Thinking of changing to another model if there's a better one out there. Do you all face the same problem with the other approved models? Any recommended model? Many thanks!

Hi Almum,

My dd uses creative PX 21 31 as recommended by her Sch.

Only problem is that the Batteries drain out quite fast. Not sure if it happens to others as well.

[tryourbest]

Oh they are the same thing is it haha… Just googled… Our problem is tat the batteries become flat very quickly!

[chenlaoshi]

Almum\" post_id=\"1919279\" time=\"1562922143\" user_id=\"29102:

Hi parents,
May i know which brand of electronic Chinese dictionary are you using? Mine is using Hans vision but often can't find the words. Often have to resort to using hp predicted text to show the words. Thinking of changing to another model if there's a better one out there. Do you all face the same problem with the other approved models? Any recommended model? Many thanks!

Hi Almum,

IMO, HansVision eDictionary is actually the better choice, despite its lesser vocab count (40k+ vs. Besta's 70k+ and ZZ.New's 60k+).

You may want to http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=3349&hilit=besta&start=70 for more details.

【Chen Lao Shi's 9 & 12 August 2019 Compre / Oral Workshop】 --> https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=92344&start=50#p1916868

[AriseSG]

patlsy79\" post_id=\"1918409\" time=\"1562637424\" user_id=\"65743:

Mine like getting no mood to study now. They said they have almost done all revision. And told me they will do final revision during Sep hol. After that psle week they wana relax and chill..now 1 wk can only do abt 3 papers beside heavy sch works...norm? #worried#

I'm also slowing down the pace for my P6s. This is not a race and every child's stamina is different. Kids these days burn out easily so we need to take it easy on them. If they have done a decent job in the previous 5 years, I think it is a good idea to let them take a breather.

[AriseSG]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1918413\" time=\"1562638005\" user_id=\"43981:

patlsy79\" post_id=\"1918409\" time=\"1562637424\" user_id=\"65743:

Mine like getting no mood to study now. They said they have almost done all revision. And told me they will do final revision during Sep hol. After that psle week they wana relax and chill..now 1 wk can only do abt 3 papers beside heavy sch works...norm? #worried#

I could only 'coax' dd to have 1 paper a day for the past 3 days..I m also thinkinv like too relax hor..other time she staring at her laptop put on her headphone..

Too many papers also not good. If you look through the questions, they are actually testing the same things over and over again (with the exception of vocabulary). This is because teachers set papers using a document called TOS which guides them to set certain types of questions.

I have been trying to use games to inject new life into lessons that promote revision. End of July then start revising for Oral.

[AriseSG]

patlsy79\" post_id=\"1918439\" time=\"1562640565\" user_id=\"65743:

ACS MGS SCGS. If dont have enough time i think can skip Henry Park, Nan Hua Tao Nan Rosyth..sorry ah not to boast but personally found these papers easier than other schs....so far found the P6 SCGS most challenging...just imho..

There is a use for these easier papers. I always give the hardest ones first and the easiest ones last. This builds confidence to allow students to feel like they are improving. You will be surprised how powerful confidence and self-belief is for a child.

But never praise them for their improvement in marks. This is the biggest mistake adults make. Always attribute their improvement to their hard work.

Every parent should read this https://www.developgoodhabits.com/fixed-mindset-vs-growth-mindset/
It will save you a lot of headache and tuition fees.